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[itanglethingsup]

“ It’s cute that we want to be selfish for each other.” A simper an instant smile that creased upon his lips. Blake knew it was selfish to want to date his nurse, but he also restrained himself because he didn’t want to bring harm to Melanie’s job. Her care for patients was important. Blake would never want to jeopardize her career, so he didn’t want a date, us spending quality time together to occur until he was fully discharged and released he cared about Melanie. And it brought this warmth to his chest hearing her say the words. She liked him, his charm, his ability to care for patients victims of his fires.��

“ You’ll be my first call.” A promise laced within his voice. Blake had a high stake job, he arrived to a scene, and he had that impulse ability. He jumped onto ladders, he made moves that could be deemed questionable. Bt Blake loved the rush he felt when he was facing a victim, hoding their bodies in his arms and helped them to safety and he loved that the blonde understood. With a soft smile creasing over his lips; he waited a minute before he turned to the nurse. Gripping the counter as he signed the papers that spelled freedom for him. Blake placed the pen down; and was told to come for a follow up in a week. “ Yes.” He promised as he turned on his feet. With slow feet; he could promise by the time he crossed the finish line the exit; that Melanie would have changed freshened up and made it to her car. Blake wasn’t used to being on the mend, of being the one that needed help. 

As he handled himself outside of the building, he raised his body to rest against the wall, he watched for cars only a minute or two before he was the one to notice the female in the drivers seat. He slowly lifted his frame up, to be the one to wobbly over to her car.

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@irockbluescrubs

It was my nature to get tangled up. It was beyond the risks Blake tended to take. He was the man that climbed up a 12 story building, he was the guy that swung through ropes in order to reach a person in need. You could say he was a daredevil. He had gotten scolded at the start at 51 because of his risk tenacity. Borden was only trying to protect his men; and Casey he was why I was still at 51. He fought for me, and given my story it made sense why I’d go to bat for innocent people. I was only a child when I lost my parents, my sister to a fire. I was on my own. I was the one that had to be strong; I was the one who had to get their life together because I had a life to live. 

I knew the dangers of walking into fires; I knew how to handle the job; and honestly today was a pure accident; but in my eyes a nice one. Because due to my injuries I was now in the same room as this beautiful girl; Melanie, and i felt it that spark i haven’t felt in a long time. I felt that spark you never want to let dim. I knew I was only teasing; the gentle tone in my voice said it all. “ Jello was the game changer, you see I’m a sucker for jello, it’s how I healed myself each time I got sick.” Not that was true; along with a bunch of cold medicine, but he wanted to show the connection why she had him at the mention of jello. Not to mention his attempt to save her from an idiot doctor who simply never got the hint. So now that we made it known we had a jello date; we had to follow through with it right? 

It was easy; to pretend outside these hospital walls the reality didn’t exsit. Gallo wasn’t the guy to flirt easier; and let’s be honest he was probably coming up short with her. But he also felt the blonde was flirting back with him; it wasn’t an idea he convinced himself of in his head. Melanie liked him; it was clear with her next comment; that she’d want to see him again. Now Gallo glanced to the white sheets on the bed as he attempted to conceal the smile that dared to tug along his lips. He was the mess up; he was the guy who fumbled with words, who never said what he felt; but with her; he wanted to test the boundaries. It was wrong; he was a patient in her care nor would he ever want to risk her career; but he also had to tease her on her own remark. 

“ So what I’m hearing is you want to see me again even if I get injured or not, normally we end the first date before admitting you want to see the guy again.” A joke based on the lame movies he’s seen with Violet and Ritter; there was a whole list of films this situation would fit for. Regardless; he’d even tag along with Brett and Violet to deliver paperwork, or do a health check up if it meant he’d see her again. Point was he did want to see her again; where he wasn’t glued to a hospital bed. Once the pillows were done being fluffed; the male had inched himself to lay down, head hitting the fluffed pillows, a lazy smile came to his lips. 

Head tilted to the side; as his gaze was drawn right back to her; her eyes, her smile it came the knots form in the pit of his stomach. He was flattered she wanted to share a piece of her. Why she was a nurse; it made sense. Experiences in life is what dictate our careers; I could say the same for myself. “ I’m happy to hear you haven’t had any more almost injuries; maybe you can sparkle those good sprits on me.” Another joke; as he fought the urge to extend his arm out to her; but that would definitely be seen as crossing a long. 

“ My family died in a fire when I was a kid, my parents my sister, and I was hopeless. I survived, and sometimes it doesn’t feel like I deserve it. It’s why I became a firefighter. Why I will always go the extra mile to save people because a firefighter did that for me. They didn’t give up when my sister my parents were too burnt up to tell a face. They saved me.” It’s who I was; the savior; the guy that will go above and beyond. Lips pushed together to hold any tear that dared to fall at the memory; it was hard to talk about but Melanie she shared a piece of herself; so I felt I could with her. I trusted her. 

Brushing the vulnerable state off; I had echoed out my reply to the jello. “ Do i have anymore test to do or can we jump right to the jello?”

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[itanglethingsup]

Blake was the gentle touch, he was immature at times. But when it came to Melanie he was serious as a heart attack. He liked her; from the moment she came into his view, the moment he pretended to be her date to fight off Mike he liked her. And he should feel guilty for holding all of her attention, for her gravitating towards him. But he wasn’t he liked that she wanted to be a hand for him, she wanted to look out for him. It wasn’t solely her responsibility, she chose to. And with that he had this lopsided grin on the corners of his lips now. “ I’m not sorry, I like you Melanie and if that makes me selfish so be it.” A honest reply on his end. 

He knew the risk, until either of us stepped outside these hospital doors, we had to be careful with a glance, a touch, a word. And it was nerve wracking because I couldn’t wait to not be her patient anymore. I couldn’t wait to hold her hand and not feel guilty. My trip to the hospital was nice, it gave me clarity, it gave me a chance to be myself with someone. I wasn’t just the firefighter hero. I was a person who had demons, who wanted to invest time with the blonde. “ I wouldn’t want anyone else to take me home.” which was true, I liked Melanie, I wanted to explore whatever this was, And I meant it when I said I was falling for her, and I knew how careful we had to be as we neared closer to the nurses desk. Where the paperwork for me to officially leave was. I paused purposely right at the desk, to ensure my words was a mumble, because the last thing I wanted was to get the blonde in trouble with her workers. Her attention towards me, her gentle touch, I felt that shiver run up and down my spine with ease. 

“ I know, and I promise if I happen to get hurt, I’d come to you, request you. I’m careful, I take risks on the job but I never do anything I can’t handle.” Tree hoping, climbing of ladders, it was nothing too dangerous for me, And In my head I was promising to come back to her, a sheepish grin playing along my lips now, as I nodded to the agreement to meet her outside, releasing the female from my touch, I turned to the nurse at hand and took hold of the pen. And I signed I had restrictions but I was okay. Placing the papers in files, I turned to slowly wobbly my way towards the exit to freedom of prying eyes.

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@irockbluescrubs

It was my nature to get tangled up. It was beyond the risks Blake tended to take. He was the man that climbed up a 12 story building, he was the guy that swung through ropes in order to reach a person in need. You could say he was a daredevil. He had gotten scolded at the start at 51 because of his risk tenacity. Borden was only trying to protect his men; and Casey he was why I was still at 51. He fought for me, and given my story it made sense why I’d go to bat for innocent people. I was only a child when I lost my parents, my sister to a fire. I was on my own. I was the one that had to be strong; I was the one who had to get their life together because I had a life to live. 

I knew the dangers of walking into fires; I knew how to handle the job; and honestly today was a pure accident; but in my eyes a nice one. Because due to my injuries I was now in the same room as this beautiful girl; Melanie, and i felt it that spark i haven’t felt in a long time. I felt that spark you never want to let dim. I knew I was only teasing; the gentle tone in my voice said it all. “ Jello was the game changer, you see I’m a sucker for jello, it’s how I healed myself each time I got sick.” Not that was true; along with a bunch of cold medicine, but he wanted to show the connection why she had him at the mention of jello. Not to mention his attempt to save her from an idiot doctor who simply never got the hint. So now that we made it known we had a jello date; we had to follow through with it right? 

It was easy; to pretend outside these hospital walls the reality didn’t exsit. Gallo wasn’t the guy to flirt easier; and let’s be honest he was probably coming up short with her. But he also felt the blonde was flirting back with him; it wasn’t an idea he convinced himself of in his head. Melanie liked him; it was clear with her next comment; that she’d want to see him again. Now Gallo glanced to the white sheets on the bed as he attempted to conceal the smile that dared to tug along his lips. He was the mess up; he was the guy who fumbled with words, who never said what he felt; but with her; he wanted to test the boundaries. It was wrong; he was a patient in her care nor would he ever want to risk her career; but he also had to tease her on her own remark. 

“ So what I’m hearing is you want to see me again even if I get injured or not, normally we end the first date before admitting you want to see the guy again.” A joke based on the lame movies he’s seen with Violet and Ritter; there was a whole list of films this situation would fit for. Regardless; he’d even tag along with Brett and Violet to deliver paperwork, or do a health check up if it meant he’d see her again. Point was he did want to see her again; where he wasn’t glued to a hospital bed. Once the pillows were done being fluffed; the male had inched himself to lay down, head hitting the fluffed pillows, a lazy smile came to his lips. 

Head tilted to the side; as his gaze was drawn right back to her; her eyes, her smile it came the knots form in the pit of his stomach. He was flattered she wanted to share a piece of her. Why she was a nurse; it made sense. Experiences in life is what dictate our careers; I could say the same for myself. “ I’m happy to hear you haven’t had any more almost injuries; maybe you can sparkle those good sprits on me.” Another joke; as he fought the urge to extend his arm out to her; but that would definitely be seen as crossing a long. 

“ My family died in a fire when I was a kid, my parents my sister, and I was hopeless. I survived, and sometimes it doesn’t feel like I deserve it. It’s why I became a firefighter. Why I will always go the extra mile to save people because a firefighter did that for me. They didn’t give up when my sister my parents were too burnt up to tell a face. They saved me.” It’s who I was; the savior; the guy that will go above and beyond. Lips pushed together to hold any tear that dared to fall at the memory; it was hard to talk about but Melanie she shared a piece of herself; so I felt I could with her. I trusted her. 

Brushing the vulnerable state off; I had echoed out my reply to the jello. “ Do i have anymore test to do or can we jump right to the jello?”

[itanglethingsup]

Blake was early on in the job. He was a rookie, he was a younger kid, so he knew his pull with nurses, all he had to was pull that charming smile of his, and they were hooked. But with Melanie I knew I had charm, and I was aware a nurse doesn’t spending all her extra time in a patient room, unless they needed a watchful eye. Unless they were in critical condiction, besides the wrapping on my abdomen, from the bruising the slight crack of rips, I wasn’t warranted for constant supervision. But I could tell Melanie and I had a vibe, from the second I pretended to be her date in front of Mike. And I liked her. She made me laugh, and smile in any dire situation. “ I know, and I appreciated every special treatment, I’m just sorry I kept your attention solely on me.” I added with a laugh from my lips. 

Truth was I wanted to spend as much time with the blonde as I could. But I also didn’t want to get her in trouble, I’ve read some nurses are super observant, to where I was scared that a doctor or nurse here may nation the closeness between us, the last thing Blake wanted was to risk her job. But I would take any excuse to feel her hand on my back, to feel her hand lingering over mine as I took steady steps towards the room exit. I could tell Melanie didn’t want to overstep. Did I have a ride? Yeah Ritter was gonna stop by, swing by but it was an easy fix, especially if the female was coming off her shift, I didn’t want to be an inconvenient for her, nor risk her job. Stopping at the edge of the doorway, my hand reached for the frame as I placed one foot in front of the other. “ I can let Ritter know, I have another ride, assuming  you didn’t have plans after you shift.” An echoed reply now, as offered a gentle smile to Melanie. And It was real, it would be nice to have an hour of alone time, without the fear of someone catching a lingering glance, or a hand graze, besides it would give us the chance to truly connect, or was my injury the only turn on for the nurse. But I kept that joke to myself. 

“ I know, I care about you too, I wouldn’t want to worry you, but I also know what my career entails, that worry, concern daily. But I promise to be careful.” One Blake would uphold to for her; to give her that reassurance for her faith in me. “ my hand gave an innocent squeeze to her hand. As I nodded to the nurse counter. “ I believe those are my release papers waiting for me.” A tease on his tongue.

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@irockbluescrubs

It was my nature to get tangled up. It was beyond the risks Blake tended to take. He was the man that climbed up a 12 story building, he was the guy that swung through ropes in order to reach a person in need. You could say he was a daredevil. He had gotten scolded at the start at 51 because of his risk tenacity. Borden was only trying to protect his men; and Casey he was why I was still at 51. He fought for me, and given my story it made sense why I’d go to bat for innocent people. I was only a child when I lost my parents, my sister to a fire. I was on my own. I was the one that had to be strong; I was the one who had to get their life together because I had a life to live. 

I knew the dangers of walking into fires; I knew how to handle the job; and honestly today was a pure accident; but in my eyes a nice one. Because due to my injuries I was now in the same room as this beautiful girl; Melanie, and i felt it that spark i haven’t felt in a long time. I felt that spark you never want to let dim. I knew I was only teasing; the gentle tone in my voice said it all. “ Jello was the game changer, you see I’m a sucker for jello, it’s how I healed myself each time I got sick.” Not that was true; along with a bunch of cold medicine, but he wanted to show the connection why she had him at the mention of jello. Not to mention his attempt to save her from an idiot doctor who simply never got the hint. So now that we made it known we had a jello date; we had to follow through with it right? 

It was easy; to pretend outside these hospital walls the reality didn’t exsit. Gallo wasn’t the guy to flirt easier; and let’s be honest he was probably coming up short with her. But he also felt the blonde was flirting back with him; it wasn’t an idea he convinced himself of in his head. Melanie liked him; it was clear with her next comment; that she’d want to see him again. Now Gallo glanced to the white sheets on the bed as he attempted to conceal the smile that dared to tug along his lips. He was the mess up; he was the guy who fumbled with words, who never said what he felt; but with her; he wanted to test the boundaries. It was wrong; he was a patient in her care nor would he ever want to risk her career; but he also had to tease her on her own remark. 

“ So what I’m hearing is you want to see me again even if I get injured or not, normally we end the first date before admitting you want to see the guy again.” A joke based on the lame movies he’s seen with Violet and Ritter; there was a whole list of films this situation would fit for. Regardless; he’d even tag along with Brett and Violet to deliver paperwork, or do a health check up if it meant he’d see her again. Point was he did want to see her again; where he wasn’t glued to a hospital bed. Once the pillows were done being fluffed; the male had inched himself to lay down, head hitting the fluffed pillows, a lazy smile came to his lips. 

Head tilted to the side; as his gaze was drawn right back to her; her eyes, her smile it came the knots form in the pit of his stomach. He was flattered she wanted to share a piece of her. Why she was a nurse; it made sense. Experiences in life is what dictate our careers; I could say the same for myself. “ I’m happy to hear you haven’t had any more almost injuries; maybe you can sparkle those good sprits on me.” Another joke; as he fought the urge to extend his arm out to her; but that would definitely be seen as crossing a long. 

“ My family died in a fire when I was a kid, my parents my sister, and I was hopeless. I survived, and sometimes it doesn’t feel like I deserve it. It’s why I became a firefighter. Why I will always go the extra mile to save people because a firefighter did that for me. They didn’t give up when my sister my parents were too burnt up to tell a face. They saved me.” It’s who I was; the savior; the guy that will go above and beyond. Lips pushed together to hold any tear that dared to fall at the memory; it was hard to talk about but Melanie she shared a piece of herself; so I felt I could with her. I trusted her. 

Brushing the vulnerable state off; I had echoed out my reply to the jello. “ Do i have anymore test to do or can we jump right to the jello?”

[itanglethingsup]

Steady and easy, yeah that was the pace the only pace that Blake was going to be able to move in this point in time. Blake was used to moving fast pace, each run through the field. Each time he was told to climb a ladder. Blake was never the kind to be told to take it easy. He was the kind to move move move. But given the amount of injuries he had his lower back, his abdomen in pain, he knew he had to take it easy. Besides he had a beautiful nurse to aid him, a soft smile creased along his lips in ease. As he was the one to nod his head along to her guiding words. 

“ Thank you for the help. For that incredible bedside manner that you have.” he aired out in more of a teasing tone for Melanie. It was only us standing here. And seeing as I was in the process of being discharged, Blake so no harm in the lightness, in the light flirting that charming grin of his. Besides the city of Chicago was big, but enough people would spot the brush of our hands in public. Someone may start whispers that a firefighter and nurse were seen canoodling with the other. Brushing that lightness from his frame, the male had tilted his head back now to take in her beautiful smile, the light shade of a blush that may come to her cheeks. I liked Melanie and I was excited to see how our relationship may unfold moving forward. My hand had reached to hold out for her own. As he shared an intimate smile with her. “ A personal ride home, now you’re setting that bar high, I may have to leave a good tip.” All dry humor on Blake’s part because you don’t leave tips with the staff of a hospital, its in their credit, the description for the hired doctors and nurses to tend to you. But Melanie she was special, a magic touch and as my fingers rolled over her touch of her hand as we edged towards the exit of the room I learned to adore during my stay. 

“ I know, I just.. I don’t want to break a promise to you.” And I didn’t. I wanted to be an honest man with her; which meant a vague response at times.

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@irockbluescrubs

It was my nature to get tangled up. It was beyond the risks Blake tended to take. He was the man that climbed up a 12 story building, he was the guy that swung through ropes in order to reach a person in need. You could say he was a daredevil. He had gotten scolded at the start at 51 because of his risk tenacity. Borden was only trying to protect his men; and Casey he was why I was still at 51. He fought for me, and given my story it made sense why I’d go to bat for innocent people. I was only a child when I lost my parents, my sister to a fire. I was on my own. I was the one that had to be strong; I was the one who had to get their life together because I had a life to live. 

I knew the dangers of walking into fires; I knew how to handle the job; and honestly today was a pure accident; but in my eyes a nice one. Because due to my injuries I was now in the same room as this beautiful girl; Melanie, and i felt it that spark i haven’t felt in a long time. I felt that spark you never want to let dim. I knew I was only teasing; the gentle tone in my voice said it all. “ Jello was the game changer, you see I’m a sucker for jello, it’s how I healed myself each time I got sick.” Not that was true; along with a bunch of cold medicine, but he wanted to show the connection why she had him at the mention of jello. Not to mention his attempt to save her from an idiot doctor who simply never got the hint. So now that we made it known we had a jello date; we had to follow through with it right? 

It was easy; to pretend outside these hospital walls the reality didn’t exsit. Gallo wasn’t the guy to flirt easier; and let’s be honest he was probably coming up short with her. But he also felt the blonde was flirting back with him; it wasn’t an idea he convinced himself of in his head. Melanie liked him; it was clear with her next comment; that she’d want to see him again. Now Gallo glanced to the white sheets on the bed as he attempted to conceal the smile that dared to tug along his lips. He was the mess up; he was the guy who fumbled with words, who never said what he felt; but with her; he wanted to test the boundaries. It was wrong; he was a patient in her care nor would he ever want to risk her career; but he also had to tease her on her own remark. 

“ So what I’m hearing is you want to see me again even if I get injured or not, normally we end the first date before admitting you want to see the guy again.” A joke based on the lame movies he’s seen with Violet and Ritter; there was a whole list of films this situation would fit for. Regardless; he’d even tag along with Brett and Violet to deliver paperwork, or do a health check up if it meant he’d see her again. Point was he did want to see her again; where he wasn’t glued to a hospital bed. Once the pillows were done being fluffed; the male had inched himself to lay down, head hitting the fluffed pillows, a lazy smile came to his lips. 

Head tilted to the side; as his gaze was drawn right back to her; her eyes, her smile it came the knots form in the pit of his stomach. He was flattered she wanted to share a piece of her. Why she was a nurse; it made sense. Experiences in life is what dictate our careers; I could say the same for myself. “ I’m happy to hear you haven’t had any more almost injuries; maybe you can sparkle those good sprits on me.” Another joke; as he fought the urge to extend his arm out to her; but that would definitely be seen as crossing a long. 

“ My family died in a fire when I was a kid, my parents my sister, and I was hopeless. I survived, and sometimes it doesn’t feel like I deserve it. It’s why I became a firefighter. Why I will always go the extra mile to save people because a firefighter did that for me. They didn’t give up when my sister my parents were too burnt up to tell a face. They saved me.” It’s who I was; the savior; the guy that will go above and beyond. Lips pushed together to hold any tear that dared to fall at the memory; it was hard to talk about but Melanie she shared a piece of herself; so I felt I could with her. I trusted her. 

Brushing the vulnerable state off; I had echoed out my reply to the jello. “ Do i have anymore test to do or can we jump right to the jello?”

[itanglethingsup]

Standing on his own was a scratch, it was kinda scary. Since the accident, Blake had been confided to a bed. He had been immoble, he had sat up within the bed yes, but having the ability to stand and hold his own weight was a scratch, an obstacle he hadn’t overcome yet. All that to say, he was grateful that Melanie wanted to assist and offer her own support to him. An appreciative smile was offered as he uttered ‘ Thank you, I think once i’m on my feet and take more than two steps I’ll be okay. Halstead said I was okay, the tests came back clean.” He was trusting a doctor to be straight with him. Not that Blake wasn’t opposed to having the blonde help lead him outside, he had a cab waiting for him seeing as Melanie had to finish her own shift here. 

“ As much as I do enjoy the view of my favorite nurse here, I think I need to try to uphold no more injuries.” A promise to himself and her with a low chuckle. Blake had leaned his legs down to the floor, the balls of his feet hitting the floor as his feet slipped carefully back into the heels of his shoes. Hand rested on the edge of the bed, while feeling the lingering touch of her hand on his back Standing process on his part. He carefully released the support of the bed as he stood on his feet, carefully taking a few steps towards the clear entry way of his hospital room. His injuries stung, but Blake was able to walk. “ Melanie.. You’re very much spoken for.” i aired out as my body turned to directly face her, a soft smile laced upon my lips, and I fought every urge to touch her face, I left the intimacy within my eyes, the care when I looked at her. “ I’ll try my best to not take as many risks as I did. I can’t promise I won’t get stuck in the crossfire again.” It was a scratch and a chance Melanie might be hurt but the thing was Blake wasn’t the guy to make false promises, he was real and honest, he’d hate the idea of hurting her because of a lie. 

His job was demanding, the risk on a daily, and some fires the heat levels were too high, all at stack, and knowing I’d see Melanie again was enough for Blake, and he hoped for now what we had with each other was solid enough for her.

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@irockbluescrubs

It was my nature to get tangled up. It was beyond the risks Blake tended to take. He was the man that climbed up a 12 story building, he was the guy that swung through ropes in order to reach a person in need. You could say he was a daredevil. He had gotten scolded at the start at 51 because of his risk tenacity. Borden was only trying to protect his men; and Casey he was why I was still at 51. He fought for me, and given my story it made sense why I’d go to bat for innocent people. I was only a child when I lost my parents, my sister to a fire. I was on my own. I was the one that had to be strong; I was the one who had to get their life together because I had a life to live. 

I knew the dangers of walking into fires; I knew how to handle the job; and honestly today was a pure accident; but in my eyes a nice one. Because due to my injuries I was now in the same room as this beautiful girl; Melanie, and i felt it that spark i haven’t felt in a long time. I felt that spark you never want to let dim. I knew I was only teasing; the gentle tone in my voice said it all. “ Jello was the game changer, you see I’m a sucker for jello, it’s how I healed myself each time I got sick.” Not that was true; along with a bunch of cold medicine, but he wanted to show the connection why she had him at the mention of jello. Not to mention his attempt to save her from an idiot doctor who simply never got the hint. So now that we made it known we had a jello date; we had to follow through with it right? 

It was easy; to pretend outside these hospital walls the reality didn’t exsit. Gallo wasn’t the guy to flirt easier; and let’s be honest he was probably coming up short with her. But he also felt the blonde was flirting back with him; it wasn’t an idea he convinced himself of in his head. Melanie liked him; it was clear with her next comment; that she’d want to see him again. Now Gallo glanced to the white sheets on the bed as he attempted to conceal the smile that dared to tug along his lips. He was the mess up; he was the guy who fumbled with words, who never said what he felt; but with her; he wanted to test the boundaries. It was wrong; he was a patient in her care nor would he ever want to risk her career; but he also had to tease her on her own remark. 

“ So what I’m hearing is you want to see me again even if I get injured or not, normally we end the first date before admitting you want to see the guy again.” A joke based on the lame movies he’s seen with Violet and Ritter; there was a whole list of films this situation would fit for. Regardless; he’d even tag along with Brett and Violet to deliver paperwork, or do a health check up if it meant he’d see her again. Point was he did want to see her again; where he wasn’t glued to a hospital bed. Once the pillows were done being fluffed; the male had inched himself to lay down, head hitting the fluffed pillows, a lazy smile came to his lips. 

Head tilted to the side; as his gaze was drawn right back to her; her eyes, her smile it came the knots form in the pit of his stomach. He was flattered she wanted to share a piece of her. Why she was a nurse; it made sense. Experiences in life is what dictate our careers; I could say the same for myself. “ I’m happy to hear you haven’t had any more almost injuries; maybe you can sparkle those good sprits on me.” Another joke; as he fought the urge to extend his arm out to her; but that would definitely be seen as crossing a long. 

“ My family died in a fire when I was a kid, my parents my sister, and I was hopeless. I survived, and sometimes it doesn’t feel like I deserve it. It’s why I became a firefighter. Why I will always go the extra mile to save people because a firefighter did that for me. They didn’t give up when my sister my parents were too burnt up to tell a face. They saved me.” It’s who I was; the savior; the guy that will go above and beyond. Lips pushed together to hold any tear that dared to fall at the memory; it was hard to talk about but Melanie she shared a piece of herself; so I felt I could with her. I trusted her. 

Brushing the vulnerable state off; I had echoed out my reply to the jello. “ Do i have anymore test to do or can we jump right to the jello?”

[itanglethingsup]

As much as Blake enjoyed his little stay at Med, he was eager to leave. He had a phobia of hospitals, the death that surrounds this building. The place that was suppose to heal you, those first responders didn’t get to his home in time. To save his sister, his parents. Blake was a tiny scared little boy during that fire. And although it brought him to be brave, urged him to be the firefighter he was today. The only reason Blake was still now, and felt safe within these walls was because of Melanie, and Dr. Halstead. And as his doctor gave him that nod, and a small pat on the shoulder with a “ Be careful when you’re taking those risks.” Was it a warning? Probably and I nodded firmly. 

Blake was careful, but he also knew the pain of being left behind. He knew the pain of losing family, and he wouldn’t wish that feeling on anyone. All that to say once the doctor left, Blake had allowed his hand to run soothing against her pinky, a small touch, enough to convey his need for a simple touch between us. He was thrilled to leave, but he’d miss their little sneaking meetings, the stares, the longing looks the secret brushes of a finger touch. “ I know I take more risks than I should because of my experience..” Blake’s voice was small because he felt that urge. Each time he stepped onto a scene of a fire. But he also had someone to look forward to seeing now. The blonde a sheepish grin played at his lips as he stood now on his own wobbly feet. “ Not a chance, I look forward to your visits, not Try not to let any doctors make moves on you.. Or I may have to come fight..” A tease in his tone; obviously referring to Mike, the doc we fooled and now look at us. His finger pulled away from her thumb as he stared, a feeling of belonging with her.

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@irockbluescrubs

It was my nature to get tangled up. It was beyond the risks Blake tended to take. He was the man that climbed up a 12 story building, he was the guy that swung through ropes in order to reach a person in need. You could say he was a daredevil. He had gotten scolded at the start at 51 because of his risk tenacity. Borden was only trying to protect his men; and Casey he was why I was still at 51. He fought for me, and given my story it made sense why I’d go to bat for innocent people. I was only a child when I lost my parents, my sister to a fire. I was on my own. I was the one that had to be strong; I was the one who had to get their life together because I had a life to live. 

I knew the dangers of walking into fires; I knew how to handle the job; and honestly today was a pure accident; but in my eyes a nice one. Because due to my injuries I was now in the same room as this beautiful girl; Melanie, and i felt it that spark i haven’t felt in a long time. I felt that spark you never want to let dim. I knew I was only teasing; the gentle tone in my voice said it all. “ Jello was the game changer, you see I’m a sucker for jello, it’s how I healed myself each time I got sick.” Not that was true; along with a bunch of cold medicine, but he wanted to show the connection why she had him at the mention of jello. Not to mention his attempt to save her from an idiot doctor who simply never got the hint. So now that we made it known we had a jello date; we had to follow through with it right? 

It was easy; to pretend outside these hospital walls the reality didn’t exsit. Gallo wasn’t the guy to flirt easier; and let’s be honest he was probably coming up short with her. But he also felt the blonde was flirting back with him; it wasn’t an idea he convinced himself of in his head. Melanie liked him; it was clear with her next comment; that she’d want to see him again. Now Gallo glanced to the white sheets on the bed as he attempted to conceal the smile that dared to tug along his lips. He was the mess up; he was the guy who fumbled with words, who never said what he felt; but with her; he wanted to test the boundaries. It was wrong; he was a patient in her care nor would he ever want to risk her career; but he also had to tease her on her own remark. 

“ So what I’m hearing is you want to see me again even if I get injured or not, normally we end the first date before admitting you want to see the guy again.” A joke based on the lame movies he’s seen with Violet and Ritter; there was a whole list of films this situation would fit for. Regardless; he’d even tag along with Brett and Violet to deliver paperwork, or do a health check up if it meant he’d see her again. Point was he did want to see her again; where he wasn’t glued to a hospital bed. Once the pillows were done being fluffed; the male had inched himself to lay down, head hitting the fluffed pillows, a lazy smile came to his lips. 

Head tilted to the side; as his gaze was drawn right back to her; her eyes, her smile it came the knots form in the pit of his stomach. He was flattered she wanted to share a piece of her. Why she was a nurse; it made sense. Experiences in life is what dictate our careers; I could say the same for myself. “ I’m happy to hear you haven’t had any more almost injuries; maybe you can sparkle those good sprits on me.” Another joke; as he fought the urge to extend his arm out to her; but that would definitely be seen as crossing a long. 

“ My family died in a fire when I was a kid, my parents my sister, and I was hopeless. I survived, and sometimes it doesn’t feel like I deserve it. It’s why I became a firefighter. Why I will always go the extra mile to save people because a firefighter did that for me. They didn’t give up when my sister my parents were too burnt up to tell a face. They saved me.” It’s who I was; the savior; the guy that will go above and beyond. Lips pushed together to hold any tear that dared to fall at the memory; it was hard to talk about but Melanie she shared a piece of herself; so I felt I could with her. I trusted her. 

Brushing the vulnerable state off; I had echoed out my reply to the jello. “ Do i have anymore test to do or can we jump right to the jello?”

[itanglethingsup]

Did Blake just boldly use the word girlfriend? Yes was he insane for using the word after just a day of meeting Melanie. Of hearing her laugh; getting the opportunity to know her. Yes, and Blake was a known risk taker; perhaps a part of him feared when he did get discharged; that he wouldn’t see Melanie, wouldn’t express how important her support, her care had been. He liked her; our harmless flirting; a breath of fresh air now. As he leaned into the liking another girl. Plus let’s be honest Blake had no game whatsoever. 

It was a miracle that she ended up liking him all the same. He was nearly beaming at her phasing she agreed to call herself his girlfriend. Oh his heart was swelling up now. It was a miracle the beeping didn’t intercept the room with his racing heart. But he slowly recomposed himself now; as he heard Dr. Halstead come to enter the room. Dragging his eyes from the beauty that was Melanie and to the doctor, he wore that contained lopsided grin of his now. And he nodded; he was being discharged. He still ached, with bruised rips was obvious. But Blake felt giddy for his escape; his purpose on the job. His family, and besides Melanie and himself had already made plans to see the other again. A blessing, a sliver lining in his visit at med. “ Thank you Dr. Halstead, and keep up the great bedside manner you and your lovely nurses have here.” I added. I know corny, Blake was attempting a big impression on how appreciative he was when it came to his nurse, her abilities to show concern, to hold a hand in this process. Once the pair were along he wasted no time in adverting his hues back to the blonde. A soft gracious smile laced along his lips. 

She was worried about him, While also dishing out huge compliments to his character. It was sweet, he swore he hid the way his face reacted. Glancing around the area to ensure no one was glancing through the clear windows. He reached for her hand; tracing his pinky finger along the outline of her thumb, as a softest trailed over his features. “ Thank you, and deep down I know I did it all, I survived because of my bravery back then, I just wished kid me was faster..” Its what motivated all the stops the high risks, the climbing up ladders and fire escapes, it was pumped through my blood. But I had meaning; a person to side outside of the job. “ I’m excited to leave, I have a few days before I can go back to the house. But I hope that means you won’t forget about your favorite patient..” A hidden meaning; a visit as promised, that coy expression now, after all we had to keep it innocent and airy between us..

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@irockbluescrubs

It was my nature to get tangled up. It was beyond the risks Blake tended to take. He was the man that climbed up a 12 story building, he was the guy that swung through ropes in order to reach a person in need. You could say he was a daredevil. He had gotten scolded at the start at 51 because of his risk tenacity. Borden was only trying to protect his men; and Casey he was why I was still at 51. He fought for me, and given my story it made sense why I’d go to bat for innocent people. I was only a child when I lost my parents, my sister to a fire. I was on my own. I was the one that had to be strong; I was the one who had to get their life together because I had a life to live. 

I knew the dangers of walking into fires; I knew how to handle the job; and honestly today was a pure accident; but in my eyes a nice one. Because due to my injuries I was now in the same room as this beautiful girl; Melanie, and i felt it that spark i haven’t felt in a long time. I felt that spark you never want to let dim. I knew I was only teasing; the gentle tone in my voice said it all. “ Jello was the game changer, you see I’m a sucker for jello, it’s how I healed myself each time I got sick.” Not that was true; along with a bunch of cold medicine, but he wanted to show the connection why she had him at the mention of jello. Not to mention his attempt to save her from an idiot doctor who simply never got the hint. So now that we made it known we had a jello date; we had to follow through with it right? 

It was easy; to pretend outside these hospital walls the reality didn’t exsit. Gallo wasn’t the guy to flirt easier; and let’s be honest he was probably coming up short with her. But he also felt the blonde was flirting back with him; it wasn’t an idea he convinced himself of in his head. Melanie liked him; it was clear with her next comment; that she’d want to see him again. Now Gallo glanced to the white sheets on the bed as he attempted to conceal the smile that dared to tug along his lips. He was the mess up; he was the guy who fumbled with words, who never said what he felt; but with her; he wanted to test the boundaries. It was wrong; he was a patient in her care nor would he ever want to risk her career; but he also had to tease her on her own remark. 

“ So what I’m hearing is you want to see me again even if I get injured or not, normally we end the first date before admitting you want to see the guy again.” A joke based on the lame movies he’s seen with Violet and Ritter; there was a whole list of films this situation would fit for. Regardless; he’d even tag along with Brett and Violet to deliver paperwork, or do a health check up if it meant he’d see her again. Point was he did want to see her again; where he wasn’t glued to a hospital bed. Once the pillows were done being fluffed; the male had inched himself to lay down, head hitting the fluffed pillows, a lazy smile came to his lips. 

Head tilted to the side; as his gaze was drawn right back to her; her eyes, her smile it came the knots form in the pit of his stomach. He was flattered she wanted to share a piece of her. Why she was a nurse; it made sense. Experiences in life is what dictate our careers; I could say the same for myself. “ I’m happy to hear you haven’t had any more almost injuries; maybe you can sparkle those good sprits on me.” Another joke; as he fought the urge to extend his arm out to her; but that would definitely be seen as crossing a long. 

“ My family died in a fire when I was a kid, my parents my sister, and I was hopeless. I survived, and sometimes it doesn’t feel like I deserve it. It’s why I became a firefighter. Why I will always go the extra mile to save people because a firefighter did that for me. They didn’t give up when my sister my parents were too burnt up to tell a face. They saved me.” It’s who I was; the savior; the guy that will go above and beyond. Lips pushed together to hold any tear that dared to fall at the memory; it was hard to talk about but Melanie she shared a piece of herself; so I felt I could with her. I trusted her. 

Brushing the vulnerable state off; I had echoed out my reply to the jello. “ Do i have anymore test to do or can we jump right to the jello?”

[itanglethingsup]

Was Blake being bold and assumption the flirtation would extend to being able to label our thing? Yes, and if Blake hadn’t felt so comfortable with Melanie and how he felt about her; he probably would’ve claimed up and made a fool of himself. And even as he patiently ticked off the seconds from her looking at the message and to her saying the phase, I felt nervous. Because I didn’t know how Melanie would take my answer. A relief of a grin spread instantly across my lips at the mention that it did sound good; It was cute the blush that formed on her cheeks, and I felt pride in knowing I got that reaction from her. “ it does.” I added with a hum from my lips. 

The flirting was easy; I felt nervous as if I was hiding a true crush and I suppose the blonde and I were hidden, with the small touches, with the brush of our palms now. And I couldn’t contain myself. Even as we ventured into a more touchy vulnerable side of us, Our past; and I felt for Melanie to hear about her aunt I know it couldn’t be easy to witness a loved one hurting; their illness take control of their bodies, And I made my hand squeeze her palm again. “ I’m sorry, I know sometimes it’s hard to just be there, but she knows she has someone in her corner.” Like her; and I knew my parents; until they were taken from me. Blake remembered being a terrified boy; hidden in a closet; I wasn’t brave enough back then to save my sister; my parents and for years it’s what motivated me. To be brave, to take risks in fires; so no family has to feel that weight of a lost like I did as a boy. A grin turned into a slight frown as I nodded before it formed an understanding expression. “ I know, thank you, It’s why I take risks, if only I had been brave enough back then.” I was a kid; I didn’t know any better. 

A stare of care between us; like a spell until Blake was forced to release her hand when he heard movement; Halstead his favorite surgeon. “ What do you have for me?” I asked as Halstead glanced over the stats on his chart. “ You’re in good hands Gallo, your test came back normal, you will have bruising but if you keep up with the meds we’ll be giving you, you’ll be okay for duty in a week.” he added and I nodded eagerly as if my mood had flipped. “ I’ll be the best patient your best nurse made sure of it.” I added cheekily as I aimed a wink to the blonde; carefree; because this soon wouldn’t feel forbidden.

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@irockbluescrubs

It was my nature to get tangled up. It was beyond the risks Blake tended to take. He was the man that climbed up a 12 story building, he was the guy that swung through ropes in order to reach a person in need. You could say he was a daredevil. He had gotten scolded at the start at 51 because of his risk tenacity. Borden was only trying to protect his men; and Casey he was why I was still at 51. He fought for me, and given my story it made sense why I’d go to bat for innocent people. I was only a child when I lost my parents, my sister to a fire. I was on my own. I was the one that had to be strong; I was the one who had to get their life together because I had a life to live. 

I knew the dangers of walking into fires; I knew how to handle the job; and honestly today was a pure accident; but in my eyes a nice one. Because due to my injuries I was now in the same room as this beautiful girl; Melanie, and i felt it that spark i haven’t felt in a long time. I felt that spark you never want to let dim. I knew I was only teasing; the gentle tone in my voice said it all. “ Jello was the game changer, you see I’m a sucker for jello, it’s how I healed myself each time I got sick.” Not that was true; along with a bunch of cold medicine, but he wanted to show the connection why she had him at the mention of jello. Not to mention his attempt to save her from an idiot doctor who simply never got the hint. So now that we made it known we had a jello date; we had to follow through with it right? 

It was easy; to pretend outside these hospital walls the reality didn’t exsit. Gallo wasn’t the guy to flirt easier; and let’s be honest he was probably coming up short with her. But he also felt the blonde was flirting back with him; it wasn’t an idea he convinced himself of in his head. Melanie liked him; it was clear with her next comment; that she’d want to see him again. Now Gallo glanced to the white sheets on the bed as he attempted to conceal the smile that dared to tug along his lips. He was the mess up; he was the guy who fumbled with words, who never said what he felt; but with her; he wanted to test the boundaries. It was wrong; he was a patient in her care nor would he ever want to risk her career; but he also had to tease her on her own remark. 

“ So what I’m hearing is you want to see me again even if I get injured or not, normally we end the first date before admitting you want to see the guy again.” A joke based on the lame movies he’s seen with Violet and Ritter; there was a whole list of films this situation would fit for. Regardless; he’d even tag along with Brett and Violet to deliver paperwork, or do a health check up if it meant he’d see her again. Point was he did want to see her again; where he wasn’t glued to a hospital bed. Once the pillows were done being fluffed; the male had inched himself to lay down, head hitting the fluffed pillows, a lazy smile came to his lips. 

Head tilted to the side; as his gaze was drawn right back to her; her eyes, her smile it came the knots form in the pit of his stomach. He was flattered she wanted to share a piece of her. Why she was a nurse; it made sense. Experiences in life is what dictate our careers; I could say the same for myself. “ I’m happy to hear you haven’t had any more almost injuries; maybe you can sparkle those good sprits on me.” Another joke; as he fought the urge to extend his arm out to her; but that would definitely be seen as crossing a long. 

“ My family died in a fire when I was a kid, my parents my sister, and I was hopeless. I survived, and sometimes it doesn’t feel like I deserve it. It’s why I became a firefighter. Why I will always go the extra mile to save people because a firefighter did that for me. They didn’t give up when my sister my parents were too burnt up to tell a face. They saved me.” It’s who I was; the savior; the guy that will go above and beyond. Lips pushed together to hold any tear that dared to fall at the memory; it was hard to talk about but Melanie she shared a piece of herself; so I felt I could with her. I trusted her. 

Brushing the vulnerable state off; I had echoed out my reply to the jello. “ Do i have anymore test to do or can we jump right to the jello?”

[itanglethingsup]

If all the plans fell into place; it would be perfect. Blake had never felt these tingles of sensation before. When our hands touched; when I felt her gorgeous smile aimed at me. I felt happy giggy even just when Melanie walked into the room. And I had high hopes for our first real date; taking her bringing me food at my apartment out of an equation. I had only allowed my hand to slip from Melanie’s in order to allow her to put her number in my phone, a hush hush secret, I glanced purposely out the sliding doors to ensure no one was being a tad nosey when it came to us. Once in the all clear; I had taken my phone with that annoyingly cute grin on my lips as I typed out a message. 

[Text} Blake. “ It’s that devilishly handsome patient you want to fall madly in love with.” And I added my address and I was smug; I was confident now my text was going to make her blush I was counting on it. As I pressed send and heard almost instantly the bing from her phone in her coat pocket I lifted a hand and jokingly added.. “ You might want to read that, it’s from your new boyfriend. I hear he’s kinda adorable..” I said with a shrug of my shoulders. I was playing with the boyfriend comment; I didn’t want to assume we barely had one date. But I was a dork and thought I was cute. And when Melanie told me her story, I nodded wanting to hang onto each word. I knew I asked how long but I felt comforting in knowing she felt comfortable enough to be honest with me. Reaching for her hand on her lap, I had let my fingers lace through her own to give her hand a gentle squeeze. “ I’m sorry if the circumstances of you coming here weren’t great, How’s your Aunt now?” I knew it was a toss up; I hoped she made it on the mend. “ For what it’s worth I couldn’t imagine my experience at med without you here Melanie.” I aired out before I found myself in the hot seat, I didn’t hide my story; it was uncomfortable at times. But I trust the blonde sitting besides me. “ yes all raised and bred here in the windy city. I went through the system for a bit until I was old enough. Seeing as the only aunt I had left, left after my family died. But I come out on top every time.” Amusement you had to see the lightness over that bang of pain would take you out.

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@irockbluescrubs

It was my nature to get tangled up. It was beyond the risks Blake tended to take. He was the man that climbed up a 12 story building, he was the guy that swung through ropes in order to reach a person in need. You could say he was a daredevil. He had gotten scolded at the start at 51 because of his risk tenacity. Borden was only trying to protect his men; and Casey he was why I was still at 51. He fought for me, and given my story it made sense why I’d go to bat for innocent people. I was only a child when I lost my parents, my sister to a fire. I was on my own. I was the one that had to be strong; I was the one who had to get their life together because I had a life to live. 

I knew the dangers of walking into fires; I knew how to handle the job; and honestly today was a pure accident; but in my eyes a nice one. Because due to my injuries I was now in the same room as this beautiful girl; Melanie, and i felt it that spark i haven’t felt in a long time. I felt that spark you never want to let dim. I knew I was only teasing; the gentle tone in my voice said it all. “ Jello was the game changer, you see I’m a sucker for jello, it’s how I healed myself each time I got sick.” Not that was true; along with a bunch of cold medicine, but he wanted to show the connection why she had him at the mention of jello. Not to mention his attempt to save her from an idiot doctor who simply never got the hint. So now that we made it known we had a jello date; we had to follow through with it right? 

It was easy; to pretend outside these hospital walls the reality didn’t exsit. Gallo wasn’t the guy to flirt easier; and let’s be honest he was probably coming up short with her. But he also felt the blonde was flirting back with him; it wasn’t an idea he convinced himself of in his head. Melanie liked him; it was clear with her next comment; that she’d want to see him again. Now Gallo glanced to the white sheets on the bed as he attempted to conceal the smile that dared to tug along his lips. He was the mess up; he was the guy who fumbled with words, who never said what he felt; but with her; he wanted to test the boundaries. It was wrong; he was a patient in her care nor would he ever want to risk her career; but he also had to tease her on her own remark. 

“ So what I’m hearing is you want to see me again even if I get injured or not, normally we end the first date before admitting you want to see the guy again.” A joke based on the lame movies he’s seen with Violet and Ritter; there was a whole list of films this situation would fit for. Regardless; he’d even tag along with Brett and Violet to deliver paperwork, or do a health check up if it meant he’d see her again. Point was he did want to see her again; where he wasn’t glued to a hospital bed. Once the pillows were done being fluffed; the male had inched himself to lay down, head hitting the fluffed pillows, a lazy smile came to his lips. 

Head tilted to the side; as his gaze was drawn right back to her; her eyes, her smile it came the knots form in the pit of his stomach. He was flattered she wanted to share a piece of her. Why she was a nurse; it made sense. Experiences in life is what dictate our careers; I could say the same for myself. “ I’m happy to hear you haven’t had any more almost injuries; maybe you can sparkle those good sprits on me.” Another joke; as he fought the urge to extend his arm out to her; but that would definitely be seen as crossing a long. 

“ My family died in a fire when I was a kid, my parents my sister, and I was hopeless. I survived, and sometimes it doesn’t feel like I deserve it. It’s why I became a firefighter. Why I will always go the extra mile to save people because a firefighter did that for me. They didn’t give up when my sister my parents were too burnt up to tell a face. They saved me.” It’s who I was; the savior; the guy that will go above and beyond. Lips pushed together to hold any tear that dared to fall at the memory; it was hard to talk about but Melanie she shared a piece of herself; so I felt I could with her. I trusted her. 

Brushing the vulnerable state off; I had echoed out my reply to the jello. “ Do i have anymore test to do or can we jump right to the jello?”

[itanglethingsup]

Blake had watched his life flash before his eyes way too many times before. When he was a kid; he was the only survivor. His sister; his parents gone. It was a painful thought but the firefighters that saved him; held his hand when he stepped out into clean air it was a repeated cycle of a memory through his mind. And Blake was grateful; that close call is what gave him the edge; the risk taker inside of him. The simple things; and man he loved the bread at this italian place he swore it melted in your mouth; not to mention the Chicken Parm, man it was delicious. And perhaps a piece of him wanted to impress Melanie. Neither of us wanted fancy but I wanted us to share a real meal instead of feeling the fear of even letting our fingers brush like they were now. 

“ It’ll be to die for, I wouldn’t steer you wrong Nurse Brooks.” He added with a flirtation retort, a small playful wink of his eye. The male shifted against his pillows. Noting how easy it was the flow of conversation, the small touch of our fingers even if it wouldn’t last for long. Halstead or a nurse may disturb our peace. And I offered a tender smile to the blonde wanting to savior in the peace; the feeling of us touching. Until I heard her ask for my phone and I felt this gigginess in the pit of my stomach. Releasing her hand from mind in order to retrieve my phone from the side table and I purposely made sure my finger brushed her pinky as I handed the phone over. “ I should’ve asked for your number yesterday. Please come by anytime.” I whispered so it was hush hush on our parts. 

It was flattering, I had dated, the wrong ones because Melanie felt right; I couldn’t stop smiling now between us. And I had to grin at her comment; and I felt wanted and it was a damn nice feeling. “ How long have you been in Chicago?” I asked more so as a means of getting to know Melanie I wanted to know who she was outside of being a nurse everything she wanted to trust to share with me.

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@irockbluescrubs

It was my nature to get tangled up. It was beyond the risks Blake tended to take. He was the man that climbed up a 12 story building, he was the guy that swung through ropes in order to reach a person in need. You could say he was a daredevil. He had gotten scolded at the start at 51 because of his risk tenacity. Borden was only trying to protect his men; and Casey he was why I was still at 51. He fought for me, and given my story it made sense why I’d go to bat for innocent people. I was only a child when I lost my parents, my sister to a fire. I was on my own. I was the one that had to be strong; I was the one who had to get their life together because I had a life to live. 

I knew the dangers of walking into fires; I knew how to handle the job; and honestly today was a pure accident; but in my eyes a nice one. Because due to my injuries I was now in the same room as this beautiful girl; Melanie, and i felt it that spark i haven’t felt in a long time. I felt that spark you never want to let dim. I knew I was only teasing; the gentle tone in my voice said it all. “ Jello was the game changer, you see I’m a sucker for jello, it’s how I healed myself each time I got sick.” Not that was true; along with a bunch of cold medicine, but he wanted to show the connection why she had him at the mention of jello. Not to mention his attempt to save her from an idiot doctor who simply never got the hint. So now that we made it known we had a jello date; we had to follow through with it right? 

It was easy; to pretend outside these hospital walls the reality didn’t exsit. Gallo wasn’t the guy to flirt easier; and let’s be honest he was probably coming up short with her. But he also felt the blonde was flirting back with him; it wasn’t an idea he convinced himself of in his head. Melanie liked him; it was clear with her next comment; that she’d want to see him again. Now Gallo glanced to the white sheets on the bed as he attempted to conceal the smile that dared to tug along his lips. He was the mess up; he was the guy who fumbled with words, who never said what he felt; but with her; he wanted to test the boundaries. It was wrong; he was a patient in her care nor would he ever want to risk her career; but he also had to tease her on her own remark. 

“ So what I’m hearing is you want to see me again even if I get injured or not, normally we end the first date before admitting you want to see the guy again.” A joke based on the lame movies he’s seen with Violet and Ritter; there was a whole list of films this situation would fit for. Regardless; he’d even tag along with Brett and Violet to deliver paperwork, or do a health check up if it meant he’d see her again. Point was he did want to see her again; where he wasn’t glued to a hospital bed. Once the pillows were done being fluffed; the male had inched himself to lay down, head hitting the fluffed pillows, a lazy smile came to his lips. 

Head tilted to the side; as his gaze was drawn right back to her; her eyes, her smile it came the knots form in the pit of his stomach. He was flattered she wanted to share a piece of her. Why she was a nurse; it made sense. Experiences in life is what dictate our careers; I could say the same for myself. “ I’m happy to hear you haven’t had any more almost injuries; maybe you can sparkle those good sprits on me.” Another joke; as he fought the urge to extend his arm out to her; but that would definitely be seen as crossing a long. 

“ My family died in a fire when I was a kid, my parents my sister, and I was hopeless. I survived, and sometimes it doesn’t feel like I deserve it. It’s why I became a firefighter. Why I will always go the extra mile to save people because a firefighter did that for me. They didn’t give up when my sister my parents were too burnt up to tell a face. They saved me.” It’s who I was; the savior; the guy that will go above and beyond. Lips pushed together to hold any tear that dared to fall at the memory; it was hard to talk about but Melanie she shared a piece of herself; so I felt I could with her. I trusted her. 

Brushing the vulnerable state off; I had echoed out my reply to the jello. “ Do i have anymore test to do or can we jump right to the jello?”

[itanglethingsup]

Blake was an honest man. Well he tried to be truthful. He was a protector of his friends. It was rare that he ever stopped making a fool of himself. But it was Blake; Ritter knew this quality about him; he fumbled with words; he rambled constantly. But with Melanie he felt comfortable, she had this easy state about her. And I wasn’t the type of guy to give off false promises. I wanted to go on a date with her; without the prying eyes, without the nerves of being continuous on how I spoke, if I touched her hand. And I was no fool I felt like Maggie was onto the flirtation brewing between us. 

But I didn’t let those concerns show. I would never put Melanie in harms way; her career it was important which is why besides a brush of a hand, a innocent smile exchanged between us nothing was going to happen. Until I got released that was. I was loyal and honest as Blake established earlier. “ Don’t worry, I don’t do fancy only on a special occasion. I would feel totally awkward in a fancy restaurant it’s not up my speed. But I do happen to know a low key italian place I’ve gone to with my friends. They do have the best bread it melts in your mouth.” He paused feeling foolish now as he rambled on about the food, he blinked twice before he offered a sheepish sorta grin in her direction. “ It will happen sooner rather than later. I can walk, I’ll be hitting back on the job once I am back on a routine I will be taking you out.” A promise in his tone. As he allowed his hand to sneakily extend forward so his fingers could brush innocently against her palm. He didn’t care if someone walked in in a second, he’d be pulling away shortly. Now the idea of her bringing him food, of hanging out together; it was exciting to him. He felt that little flutter in his chest when he looked at her. Blonde locks, her smile; it was cute. “ Would it be harmless of me to ask for your number once I’m released from here? For address purposely of course so you can find my place..” An excuse and a lame one at that. 

He held his own laugh in now, as he leaned back against the pillows; Melanie was cute; she was smart, she knew how to put up with my idiot moves, she was a keeper in my mind. “ Sounds like music to my ears; you’re the best company I’d want.” Blake swore he was grinning now; lopsidedly so; all because of her.

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@irockbluescrubs

It was my nature to get tangled up. It was beyond the risks Blake tended to take. He was the man that climbed up a 12 story building, he was the guy that swung through ropes in order to reach a person in need. You could say he was a daredevil. He had gotten scolded at the start at 51 because of his risk tenacity. Borden was only trying to protect his men; and Casey he was why I was still at 51. He fought for me, and given my story it made sense why I’d go to bat for innocent people. I was only a child when I lost my parents, my sister to a fire. I was on my own. I was the one that had to be strong; I was the one who had to get their life together because I had a life to live. 

I knew the dangers of walking into fires; I knew how to handle the job; and honestly today was a pure accident; but in my eyes a nice one. Because due to my injuries I was now in the same room as this beautiful girl; Melanie, and i felt it that spark i haven’t felt in a long time. I felt that spark you never want to let dim. I knew I was only teasing; the gentle tone in my voice said it all. “ Jello was the game changer, you see I’m a sucker for jello, it’s how I healed myself each time I got sick.” Not that was true; along with a bunch of cold medicine, but he wanted to show the connection why she had him at the mention of jello. Not to mention his attempt to save her from an idiot doctor who simply never got the hint. So now that we made it known we had a jello date; we had to follow through with it right? 

It was easy; to pretend outside these hospital walls the reality didn’t exsit. Gallo wasn’t the guy to flirt easier; and let’s be honest he was probably coming up short with her. But he also felt the blonde was flirting back with him; it wasn’t an idea he convinced himself of in his head. Melanie liked him; it was clear with her next comment; that she’d want to see him again. Now Gallo glanced to the white sheets on the bed as he attempted to conceal the smile that dared to tug along his lips. He was the mess up; he was the guy who fumbled with words, who never said what he felt; but with her; he wanted to test the boundaries. It was wrong; he was a patient in her care nor would he ever want to risk her career; but he also had to tease her on her own remark. 

“ So what I’m hearing is you want to see me again even if I get injured or not, normally we end the first date before admitting you want to see the guy again.” A joke based on the lame movies he’s seen with Violet and Ritter; there was a whole list of films this situation would fit for. Regardless; he’d even tag along with Brett and Violet to deliver paperwork, or do a health check up if it meant he’d see her again. Point was he did want to see her again; where he wasn’t glued to a hospital bed. Once the pillows were done being fluffed; the male had inched himself to lay down, head hitting the fluffed pillows, a lazy smile came to his lips. 

Head tilted to the side; as his gaze was drawn right back to her; her eyes, her smile it came the knots form in the pit of his stomach. He was flattered she wanted to share a piece of her. Why she was a nurse; it made sense. Experiences in life is what dictate our careers; I could say the same for myself. “ I’m happy to hear you haven’t had any more almost injuries; maybe you can sparkle those good sprits on me.” Another joke; as he fought the urge to extend his arm out to her; but that would definitely be seen as crossing a long. 

“ My family died in a fire when I was a kid, my parents my sister, and I was hopeless. I survived, and sometimes it doesn’t feel like I deserve it. It’s why I became a firefighter. Why I will always go the extra mile to save people because a firefighter did that for me. They didn’t give up when my sister my parents were too burnt up to tell a face. They saved me.” It’s who I was; the savior; the guy that will go above and beyond. Lips pushed together to hold any tear that dared to fall at the memory; it was hard to talk about but Melanie she shared a piece of herself; so I felt I could with her. I trusted her. 

Brushing the vulnerable state off; I had echoed out my reply to the jello. “ Do i have anymore test to do or can we jump right to the jello?”

[itanglethingsup]

Was Blake a sweet talker? Tropically not. He normally was the type of guy to fumble with his words. He’d be the one making an idiot a fool of himself. But with Melanie it felt simple; and easy comfortable to admit to how he felt. He would miss her; that bubbly personality, that smile of hers that made his skin tingle. Even now he noticed it the eyes; the way she looked at him with genuine care. With the way if we weren’t in her workplace, I would’ve kissed her by now. But Blake was also the type of guy to be respectful. As much as I was fighting that urge to place my hand gently on her cheek and press my lips to hers. 

I would miss her; but the discomfort of the hospital was one I would never miss, and I noticed her face soften now; as we glanced at the open doors; the sliding doors to ensure no one was prying eyes or eavesdropping on us. And I offered that dorky grin of mine; she’d miss me. But she even told me I owed her a proper date; tryst me that was on the bucket list for me, to take her on a real date; in a restaurant with people; where I could hold her hand in public without feeling as If I was doing something wrong. And I wore that goofy expression eagerness. “ I will, in fact what kind of food do you like? As much as I enjoyed those wraps, the hospital food, I want to take you somewhere nicer.” Not too fancy I got nervous when I had to wear a suit. But the point was I wanted to take Melanie out; I wanted to share an evening together. The feeling was mutual I felt now. As I listened to her explain the whereabouts of Halstead; he was a busy surgeon I didn’t expect him to favor me due to being a firefighter; plus it gave me extra time with the blonde. “ The best company to have.” I aired out with a grin, as I reached over to pat her hand gently; a gesture but enough to express I was happy to have her here. 

No harm no foul.

continued

@irockbluescrubs

It was my nature to get tangled up. It was beyond the risks Blake tended to take. He was the man that climbed up a 12 story building, he was the guy that swung through ropes in order to reach a person in need. You could say he was a daredevil. He had gotten scolded at the start at 51 because of his risk tenacity. Borden was only trying to protect his men; and Casey he was why I was still at 51. He fought for me, and given my story it made sense why I’d go to bat for innocent people. I was only a child when I lost my parents, my sister to a fire. I was on my own. I was the one that had to be strong; I was the one who had to get their life together because I had a life to live. 

I knew the dangers of walking into fires; I knew how to handle the job; and honestly today was a pure accident; but in my eyes a nice one. Because due to my injuries I was now in the same room as this beautiful girl; Melanie, and i felt it that spark i haven’t felt in a long time. I felt that spark you never want to let dim. I knew I was only teasing; the gentle tone in my voice said it all. “ Jello was the game changer, you see I’m a sucker for jello, it’s how I healed myself each time I got sick.” Not that was true; along with a bunch of cold medicine, but he wanted to show the connection why she had him at the mention of jello. Not to mention his attempt to save her from an idiot doctor who simply never got the hint. So now that we made it known we had a jello date; we had to follow through with it right? 

It was easy; to pretend outside these hospital walls the reality didn’t exsit. Gallo wasn’t the guy to flirt easier; and let’s be honest he was probably coming up short with her. But he also felt the blonde was flirting back with him; it wasn’t an idea he convinced himself of in his head. Melanie liked him; it was clear with her next comment; that she’d want to see him again. Now Gallo glanced to the white sheets on the bed as he attempted to conceal the smile that dared to tug along his lips. He was the mess up; he was the guy who fumbled with words, who never said what he felt; but with her; he wanted to test the boundaries. It was wrong; he was a patient in her care nor would he ever want to risk her career; but he also had to tease her on her own remark. 

“ So what I’m hearing is you want to see me again even if I get injured or not, normally we end the first date before admitting you want to see the guy again.” A joke based on the lame movies he’s seen with Violet and Ritter; there was a whole list of films this situation would fit for. Regardless; he’d even tag along with Brett and Violet to deliver paperwork, or do a health check up if it meant he’d see her again. Point was he did want to see her again; where he wasn’t glued to a hospital bed. Once the pillows were done being fluffed; the male had inched himself to lay down, head hitting the fluffed pillows, a lazy smile came to his lips. 

Head tilted to the side; as his gaze was drawn right back to her; her eyes, her smile it came the knots form in the pit of his stomach. He was flattered she wanted to share a piece of her. Why she was a nurse; it made sense. Experiences in life is what dictate our careers; I could say the same for myself. “ I’m happy to hear you haven’t had any more almost injuries; maybe you can sparkle those good sprits on me.” Another joke; as he fought the urge to extend his arm out to her; but that would definitely be seen as crossing a long. 

“ My family died in a fire when I was a kid, my parents my sister, and I was hopeless. I survived, and sometimes it doesn’t feel like I deserve it. It’s why I became a firefighter. Why I will always go the extra mile to save people because a firefighter did that for me. They didn’t give up when my sister my parents were too burnt up to tell a face. They saved me.” It’s who I was; the savior; the guy that will go above and beyond. Lips pushed together to hold any tear that dared to fall at the memory; it was hard to talk about but Melanie she shared a piece of herself; so I felt I could with her. I trusted her. 

Brushing the vulnerable state off; I had echoed out my reply to the jello. “ Do i have anymore test to do or can we jump right to the jello?”

[itanglethingsup]

Blake Gallo was a tough cookie. He swore he had the ability to be the man of steal when he wasn’t falling on his feet. But the point was he was a risk taker like a man of steel; like a superhero. It was rare that he felt the impact of his falls. This incident proved to be the worse one he’s taken. But the light at the end of the tunnel was getting to meet Melanie, getting the chance to see her smile; she lit up the room. She had an amazing bedside manners; explains why men liked to flirt with her. She was nice on the eyes; she made me laugh, she made my experience that I once dreaded inside a hospital a good one. 

I no longer would think of a hospital as death; it was now the place I met the blonde; the girl I planned on falling insanely in love with. I had hoped today was the last few  hours i’d be forced to spent within this hospital wing, not because I ached to get away from the blonde the opposite. I didn’t want to be afraid someone was esadropping on our conversation; afraid if my eyes lingered on her too long someone may see, I couldn’t wait to meet up after shifts and not feel guilty for my overwhelming feelings. But first I had to be rested; I had to relax my body as my head tilted over to meet her gaze. “ Morning, I figured you did, but for once I think my body adapted to this lumpy bed, I definitely won’t miss it, but the thing I will miss..” he stopped himself as his eyes was only on her and he whispered the words. “ You.” As if it was a secret to him. The male was grinning ear to ear now. His body was aching it was no surprise he was due for another dose of his pain medication. It’s a damn good thing he had the best nurse in this hospital at his service. 

At the mention of his release, he nodded along, not wanting to appear too excited, he didn’t want to give off the wrong expression. Of course he wanted back to work; he didn’t want to feel trapped, but it was Melanie the reason why he felt okay to stick around for  a few more hours. ‘ How long until Halstead comes by? “ Asked wanting to get the test over with; who knows if he’ll be poking my skin with needles or i’d have to head to the X-ray machines yet again..

continued

@irockbluescrubs

It was my nature to get tangled up. It was beyond the risks Blake tended to take. He was the man that climbed up a 12 story building, he was the guy that swung through ropes in order to reach a person in need. You could say he was a daredevil. He had gotten scolded at the start at 51 because of his risk tenacity. Borden was only trying to protect his men; and Casey he was why I was still at 51. He fought for me, and given my story it made sense why I’d go to bat for innocent people. I was only a child when I lost my parents, my sister to a fire. I was on my own. I was the one that had to be strong; I was the one who had to get their life together because I had a life to live. 

I knew the dangers of walking into fires; I knew how to handle the job; and honestly today was a pure accident; but in my eyes a nice one. Because due to my injuries I was now in the same room as this beautiful girl; Melanie, and i felt it that spark i haven’t felt in a long time. I felt that spark you never want to let dim. I knew I was only teasing; the gentle tone in my voice said it all. “ Jello was the game changer, you see I’m a sucker for jello, it’s how I healed myself each time I got sick.” Not that was true; along with a bunch of cold medicine, but he wanted to show the connection why she had him at the mention of jello. Not to mention his attempt to save her from an idiot doctor who simply never got the hint. So now that we made it known we had a jello date; we had to follow through with it right? 

It was easy; to pretend outside these hospital walls the reality didn’t exsit. Gallo wasn’t the guy to flirt easier; and let’s be honest he was probably coming up short with her. But he also felt the blonde was flirting back with him; it wasn’t an idea he convinced himself of in his head. Melanie liked him; it was clear with her next comment; that she’d want to see him again. Now Gallo glanced to the white sheets on the bed as he attempted to conceal the smile that dared to tug along his lips. He was the mess up; he was the guy who fumbled with words, who never said what he felt; but with her; he wanted to test the boundaries. It was wrong; he was a patient in her care nor would he ever want to risk her career; but he also had to tease her on her own remark. 

“ So what I’m hearing is you want to see me again even if I get injured or not, normally we end the first date before admitting you want to see the guy again.” A joke based on the lame movies he’s seen with Violet and Ritter; there was a whole list of films this situation would fit for. Regardless; he’d even tag along with Brett and Violet to deliver paperwork, or do a health check up if it meant he’d see her again. Point was he did want to see her again; where he wasn’t glued to a hospital bed. Once the pillows were done being fluffed; the male had inched himself to lay down, head hitting the fluffed pillows, a lazy smile came to his lips. 

Head tilted to the side; as his gaze was drawn right back to her; her eyes, her smile it came the knots form in the pit of his stomach. He was flattered she wanted to share a piece of her. Why she was a nurse; it made sense. Experiences in life is what dictate our careers; I could say the same for myself. “ I’m happy to hear you haven’t had any more almost injuries; maybe you can sparkle those good sprits on me.” Another joke; as he fought the urge to extend his arm out to her; but that would definitely be seen as crossing a long. 

“ My family died in a fire when I was a kid, my parents my sister, and I was hopeless. I survived, and sometimes it doesn’t feel like I deserve it. It’s why I became a firefighter. Why I will always go the extra mile to save people because a firefighter did that for me. They didn’t give up when my sister my parents were too burnt up to tell a face. They saved me.” It’s who I was; the savior; the guy that will go above and beyond. Lips pushed together to hold any tear that dared to fall at the memory; it was hard to talk about but Melanie she shared a piece of herself; so I felt I could with her. I trusted her. 

Brushing the vulnerable state off; I had echoed out my reply to the jello. “ Do i have anymore test to do or can we jump right to the jello?”

[itanglethingsup]

Reliving the thrill of recuse through a screen. The news was awfully boring until a bridge recuse had come into view. I swore I had instantly shifted to fully sit up against the fluffed up pillows. A collapse at the bridge, now I knew my heroics could’ve come in handy. But instead I was mending my own wounds in a hospital. The visual of the bridge in half, people running from their cars to hold on to edges for dear life. Squad was seen on the footage, and I felt this thrill inside of my blood. I know I got injuried on the job but nothing compared to the thrill to the rush I experienced on each call. I must have been laser eye focused on the screen because I barely realized I had a visitor until I heard her voice, and I turned my attention to the bubbly blonde; my favorite nurse; the reason I smiled when a caregiver came into view 

“ There she is,” I hummed more to myself; a brighten grin played against my lips. As I felt that ache starting to form on my banaged form, the white cloth would be in view if I took the blanket off my body, but I knew I was in safe hands with Melanie, she was scrolling through my chart with ease. I knew she’d be able to see I was due for pain killers before I answered, and all I did was nod my head now. The male had a teasing written into his tone when he spoke now. ‘ I did, you’d be happy to know I managed to sleep in this floppy bed, but I was disappointed you weren’t here when I woke up.” I added with a hint of a boyish smirk that now ran on his features. 

The light of his time here was here; the one that calmed him, made him excited to leave was knowing he wouldn’t have to hide his own affection towards her.

continued

@irockbluescrubs

It was my nature to get tangled up. It was beyond the risks Blake tended to take. He was the man that climbed up a 12 story building, he was the guy that swung through ropes in order to reach a person in need. You could say he was a daredevil. He had gotten scolded at the start at 51 because of his risk tenacity. Borden was only trying to protect his men; and Casey he was why I was still at 51. He fought for me, and given my story it made sense why I’d go to bat for innocent people. I was only a child when I lost my parents, my sister to a fire. I was on my own. I was the one that had to be strong; I was the one who had to get their life together because I had a life to live. 

I knew the dangers of walking into fires; I knew how to handle the job; and honestly today was a pure accident; but in my eyes a nice one. Because due to my injuries I was now in the same room as this beautiful girl; Melanie, and i felt it that spark i haven’t felt in a long time. I felt that spark you never want to let dim. I knew I was only teasing; the gentle tone in my voice said it all. “ Jello was the game changer, you see I’m a sucker for jello, it’s how I healed myself each time I got sick.” Not that was true; along with a bunch of cold medicine, but he wanted to show the connection why she had him at the mention of jello. Not to mention his attempt to save her from an idiot doctor who simply never got the hint. So now that we made it known we had a jello date; we had to follow through with it right? 

It was easy; to pretend outside these hospital walls the reality didn’t exsit. Gallo wasn’t the guy to flirt easier; and let’s be honest he was probably coming up short with her. But he also felt the blonde was flirting back with him; it wasn’t an idea he convinced himself of in his head. Melanie liked him; it was clear with her next comment; that she’d want to see him again. Now Gallo glanced to the white sheets on the bed as he attempted to conceal the smile that dared to tug along his lips. He was the mess up; he was the guy who fumbled with words, who never said what he felt; but with her; he wanted to test the boundaries. It was wrong; he was a patient in her care nor would he ever want to risk her career; but he also had to tease her on her own remark. 

“ So what I’m hearing is you want to see me again even if I get injured or not, normally we end the first date before admitting you want to see the guy again.” A joke based on the lame movies he’s seen with Violet and Ritter; there was a whole list of films this situation would fit for. Regardless; he’d even tag along with Brett and Violet to deliver paperwork, or do a health check up if it meant he’d see her again. Point was he did want to see her again; where he wasn’t glued to a hospital bed. Once the pillows were done being fluffed; the male had inched himself to lay down, head hitting the fluffed pillows, a lazy smile came to his lips. 

Head tilted to the side; as his gaze was drawn right back to her; her eyes, her smile it came the knots form in the pit of his stomach. He was flattered she wanted to share a piece of her. Why she was a nurse; it made sense. Experiences in life is what dictate our careers; I could say the same for myself. “ I’m happy to hear you haven’t had any more almost injuries; maybe you can sparkle those good sprits on me.” Another joke; as he fought the urge to extend his arm out to her; but that would definitely be seen as crossing a long. 

“ My family died in a fire when I was a kid, my parents my sister, and I was hopeless. I survived, and sometimes it doesn’t feel like I deserve it. It’s why I became a firefighter. Why I will always go the extra mile to save people because a firefighter did that for me. They didn’t give up when my sister my parents were too burnt up to tell a face. They saved me.” It’s who I was; the savior; the guy that will go above and beyond. Lips pushed together to hold any tear that dared to fall at the memory; it was hard to talk about but Melanie she shared a piece of herself; so I felt I could with her. I trusted her. 

Brushing the vulnerable state off; I had echoed out my reply to the jello. “ Do i have anymore test to do or can we jump right to the jello?”

[itanglethingsup]

Hours of rest was the cure, to heal the body. To let the wounds dissolve on their own. But given Blake’s ribs, how the discomfort came and went on their own; he found himself tossing his head back and forth every few hours. And each time he felt like a doctor or nurse was about to enter through the clear glass doors. He frozen his eyes glued shut and pretended to be resting. He knew when Melanie had entered because even with his eyes glued shut he felt her particular gaze, the way he felt butterflies swimming through his stomach. But he didn’t want to open his eyes; he got that spidey tingle that the one nurse Maggie was keeping a watchful eye on every time we spoke, the body language and I cared about Melanie I didn’t want to make one wrong move to jeopardize her future as a nurse here. I told myself to keep it professional until I was able to be released the following day. I felt the change of IVs the meds as my body loosen up on its own. The way the aches  slowly subsided on their own. 

It had been another two hours when Blake did stir from his sleep. His eyes opened down widely. He slowly shifted into a sitting position a low whine through his lips. Teeth purposely bitting down on his lip to quiet himself. No need for concern right? Light eyes glanced around the dim lit room as he watched the line of doctors walk briskly by the room, the nurses desk had a few unfamiliar nurses behind the desk, typing away probably updating files. No sign of the blonde; he was sure she’d come soon, a hint of excitement in my head. Until then. Blake reached onto the end table to retrieve the remote for the small TV, and he started to scrolled through the channels; it was early; the news was his only option, plus perhaps he could feel that thrill of the job through the news; for a second.

continued

@irockbluescrubs

It was my nature to get tangled up. It was beyond the risks Blake tended to take. He was the man that climbed up a 12 story building, he was the guy that swung through ropes in order to reach a person in need. You could say he was a daredevil. He had gotten scolded at the start at 51 because of his risk tenacity. Borden was only trying to protect his men; and Casey he was why I was still at 51. He fought for me, and given my story it made sense why I’d go to bat for innocent people. I was only a child when I lost my parents, my sister to a fire. I was on my own. I was the one that had to be strong; I was the one who had to get their life together because I had a life to live. 

I knew the dangers of walking into fires; I knew how to handle the job; and honestly today was a pure accident; but in my eyes a nice one. Because due to my injuries I was now in the same room as this beautiful girl; Melanie, and i felt it that spark i haven’t felt in a long time. I felt that spark you never want to let dim. I knew I was only teasing; the gentle tone in my voice said it all. “ Jello was the game changer, you see I’m a sucker for jello, it’s how I healed myself each time I got sick.” Not that was true; along with a bunch of cold medicine, but he wanted to show the connection why she had him at the mention of jello. Not to mention his attempt to save her from an idiot doctor who simply never got the hint. So now that we made it known we had a jello date; we had to follow through with it right? 

It was easy; to pretend outside these hospital walls the reality didn’t exsit. Gallo wasn’t the guy to flirt easier; and let’s be honest he was probably coming up short with her. But he also felt the blonde was flirting back with him; it wasn’t an idea he convinced himself of in his head. Melanie liked him; it was clear with her next comment; that she’d want to see him again. Now Gallo glanced to the white sheets on the bed as he attempted to conceal the smile that dared to tug along his lips. He was the mess up; he was the guy who fumbled with words, who never said what he felt; but with her; he wanted to test the boundaries. It was wrong; he was a patient in her care nor would he ever want to risk her career; but he also had to tease her on her own remark. 

“ So what I’m hearing is you want to see me again even if I get injured or not, normally we end the first date before admitting you want to see the guy again.” A joke based on the lame movies he’s seen with Violet and Ritter; there was a whole list of films this situation would fit for. Regardless; he’d even tag along with Brett and Violet to deliver paperwork, or do a health check up if it meant he’d see her again. Point was he did want to see her again; where he wasn’t glued to a hospital bed. Once the pillows were done being fluffed; the male had inched himself to lay down, head hitting the fluffed pillows, a lazy smile came to his lips. 

Head tilted to the side; as his gaze was drawn right back to her; her eyes, her smile it came the knots form in the pit of his stomach. He was flattered she wanted to share a piece of her. Why she was a nurse; it made sense. Experiences in life is what dictate our careers; I could say the same for myself. “ I’m happy to hear you haven’t had any more almost injuries; maybe you can sparkle those good sprits on me.” Another joke; as he fought the urge to extend his arm out to her; but that would definitely be seen as crossing a long. 

“ My family died in a fire when I was a kid, my parents my sister, and I was hopeless. I survived, and sometimes it doesn’t feel like I deserve it. It’s why I became a firefighter. Why I will always go the extra mile to save people because a firefighter did that for me. They didn’t give up when my sister my parents were too burnt up to tell a face. They saved me.” It’s who I was; the savior; the guy that will go above and beyond. Lips pushed together to hold any tear that dared to fall at the memory; it was hard to talk about but Melanie she shared a piece of herself; so I felt I could with her. I trusted her. 

Brushing the vulnerable state off; I had echoed out my reply to the jello. “ Do i have anymore test to do or can we jump right to the jello?”

[itanglethingsup]

 Blake Gallo surprised himself with his confession, especially to a girl he just met hours ago. A girl who technically was deemed off limits. At least until the male was discharged and able to leave this dreadful hospital. It was the place he wasn’t a fan of, the place that felt like tragedy. That felt like his grief creeped up on him. He lost his whole family to a fire. He was the only one that survived, it encouraged him towards his purpose. Towards the risk taking he took on a daily. But being confided to these walls, it terrified him. But Melanie was a blessing; she was sweet, it was ideal to envision falling insanely in love with her. Because we laughed; our corny hospital date; I felt those butterflies. 

I forget why I was injured with her, and I couldn’t wait to see her again. As I heard her response, she was okay with my declaration of falling head over heels for her. And I promised myself; I’d catch her.  I’d hold her hand, I’d hold her to my chest if she dared to fall. But I was prepared to keep my mouth shut now especially when Dr. Halstead entered, I didn’t want to risk the chance of Melanie getting in trouble. We’d have time to discuss, to have our romance bloom after I was safely released from med.  My eyes eagerly watched the blonde disappear from my sight, I didn’t tether my eyesight to Will until Melanie was out of view. I made a note to be careful. More meds, a higher dose was concerning on my end. I already felt delusional, I felt high on drugs especially with how quick my eyes felt tired. Blake felt like the pressure on his chest was released when he found the tension in his shoulders relax. He eased himself into a sleep.  

Aching on his body, his limbs that tighten up from the bandaging, he didn’t want to be a bore, nor did he want to whine about the pain he felt. He felt his safest bet was to close his eyes. Once he felt himself dose off into a safe slumber, the male barely heard Melanie step into his room to do the next stages of meds, or to mark down his new stats. Blake had no idea how long he’d been sleeping, but it had to be hours before his head stirred awake. Before he was able to lift his eyelids open, the darkness in the room, His grogginess as he shifted his head from side to side eyeing the nurses station, Maggie was there typing on the laptop, the lights dimmed down; it had to indicate it was during the night right?

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It was my nature to get tangled up. It was beyond the risks Blake tended to take. He was the man that climbed up a 12 story building, he was the guy that swung through ropes in order to reach a person in need. You could say he was a daredevil. He had gotten scolded at the start at 51 because of his risk tenacity. Borden was only trying to protect his men; and Casey he was why I was still at 51. He fought for me, and given my story it made sense why I’d go to bat for innocent people. I was only a child when I lost my parents, my sister to a fire. I was on my own. I was the one that had to be strong; I was the one who had to get their life together because I had a life to live. 

I knew the dangers of walking into fires; I knew how to handle the job; and honestly today was a pure accident; but in my eyes a nice one. Because due to my injuries I was now in the same room as this beautiful girl; Melanie, and i felt it that spark i haven’t felt in a long time. I felt that spark you never want to let dim. I knew I was only teasing; the gentle tone in my voice said it all. “ Jello was the game changer, you see I’m a sucker for jello, it’s how I healed myself each time I got sick.” Not that was true; along with a bunch of cold medicine, but he wanted to show the connection why she had him at the mention of jello. Not to mention his attempt to save her from an idiot doctor who simply never got the hint. So now that we made it known we had a jello date; we had to follow through with it right? 

It was easy; to pretend outside these hospital walls the reality didn’t exsit. Gallo wasn’t the guy to flirt easier; and let’s be honest he was probably coming up short with her. But he also felt the blonde was flirting back with him; it wasn’t an idea he convinced himself of in his head. Melanie liked him; it was clear with her next comment; that she’d want to see him again. Now Gallo glanced to the white sheets on the bed as he attempted to conceal the smile that dared to tug along his lips. He was the mess up; he was the guy who fumbled with words, who never said what he felt; but with her; he wanted to test the boundaries. It was wrong; he was a patient in her care nor would he ever want to risk her career; but he also had to tease her on her own remark. 

“ So what I’m hearing is you want to see me again even if I get injured or not, normally we end the first date before admitting you want to see the guy again.” A joke based on the lame movies he’s seen with Violet and Ritter; there was a whole list of films this situation would fit for. Regardless; he’d even tag along with Brett and Violet to deliver paperwork, or do a health check up if it meant he’d see her again. Point was he did want to see her again; where he wasn’t glued to a hospital bed. Once the pillows were done being fluffed; the male had inched himself to lay down, head hitting the fluffed pillows, a lazy smile came to his lips. 

Head tilted to the side; as his gaze was drawn right back to her; her eyes, her smile it came the knots form in the pit of his stomach. He was flattered she wanted to share a piece of her. Why she was a nurse; it made sense. Experiences in life is what dictate our careers; I could say the same for myself. “ I’m happy to hear you haven’t had any more almost injuries; maybe you can sparkle those good sprits on me.” Another joke; as he fought the urge to extend his arm out to her; but that would definitely be seen as crossing a long. 

“ My family died in a fire when I was a kid, my parents my sister, and I was hopeless. I survived, and sometimes it doesn’t feel like I deserve it. It’s why I became a firefighter. Why I will always go the extra mile to save people because a firefighter did that for me. They didn’t give up when my sister my parents were too burnt up to tell a face. They saved me.” It’s who I was; the savior; the guy that will go above and beyond. Lips pushed together to hold any tear that dared to fall at the memory; it was hard to talk about but Melanie she shared a piece of herself; so I felt I could with her. I trusted her. 

Brushing the vulnerable state off; I had echoed out my reply to the jello. “ Do i have anymore test to do or can we jump right to the jello?”