#Jackie Varma (F!MC)

[peonierose]

Blue Lagoon

Book: Open Heart

Type of story: Social Media and Text edits

TW: None

Summary: It's Bryce's bachelor party. Let's see what he and his friends were up to.

A/N: I already did Luna's bachelorette party in case you want to read it first here are Part 1 and Part 2

A/N 2: It took me a while to get it done, but here it is. Enjoy!

[jerzwriter]

War & Peace Leftovers

Based on this ask from @icecoffee90, she wanted a fic about Jackie & Bryce arguing over "eating all their food" and the roomies discussing "all the people they bring into their shared space."

Book: Open Heart (Book 2)

Characters: Jackie Varma, Bryce Lahela, F!MC (Casey), Elijah Greene, Aurora Emery, Sienna Trinh, Tobias Carrick (mentioned)

Rating: Teen

Words: 1,275

Summary: Jackie is looking forward to her first day off of work in longer than she can remember when Bryce unintentionally messes things up. After a meltdown, new rules are created.

A/N: I haven't written a "roomies chaos" fic in some time, and it was so much fun to do one again. I hope you enjoy it! Participating in @choicesmonthlychallenge 's August challenge by doing a throwback to the January challenge with the prompt "Friends."

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The life of a medical resident isn’t an easy one. But with a bit of creativity, there are ways to muddle through. One of the highlights? The rare, precious, and cherished day off, and today, Jackie Varma finally had one of those days. She hit snooze on her alarm clock five times... just because she could. She was about to hit it a sixth time just for fun when her eyes popped open. 

There was a very good reason to finally drag herself out of bed at noon: the delicious leftovers she had brought home last night. The hospital had hosted a luncheon and told everyone to take leftovers home. You don’t have to say that to a broke resident twice, especially when penne gorgonzola from Carmelina’s was among the offerings. The delicious delicacy definitely beat the instant ramen noodles she normally had for lunch. But that’s OK, she thought with a smile. Today, she had her leftovers.   

She thought about getting dressed, but this was her day off.  One of the highlights of this high holy day was sitting around in pajamas. Her roommates understood and had seen her in worse, so she wrapped her hair in a messy bun, slipped her feet into her fuzzy slippers, and off to the kitchen she went. She heard people conversing, and as nice as it would have been to have the place alone for a bit, she was used to living with four roommates, so she didn’t let it dampen her mood. Besides, she was about to have penne gorgonzola. If memory served, it tasted even better heated up the next day. She knew she was excited because she swore she could almost smell it, then she stepped into the kitchen and...

“Hey, Jackie!” Bryce flashed her his signature grin just before sticking his fork in the last piece of her precious penne. This was a declaration of war.

“Wha... what... WHAT ARE YOU DOING!” She screamed so ferociously Elijah, Sienna, and Casey came running from their rooms. “What the HELL are you doing!?”

Bryce had no idea how a simple greeting could have escalated so quickly.

“Nothing!” He defended, eyes wide. “What’s wrong?”

Jackie was already at his side, not-so-playfully hitting her now-sworn enemy.

“YOU ATE MY FOOD! Do you have any idea how much I was looking forward to that?”

“Oh, I’m sor...”

“SAVE IT! That was penne gorgonzola from Carmelina’s!”

“I know,” Bryce replied sheepishly. “And it was delicious.”

Casey silently gave Bryce the “cut-it” signal, mouthing, “Not helping!”

“YOU DON’T EVEN LIVE HERE!” Jackie hollered. She turned to her roommates. “Why is he here! Who brought him here?” But before anyone could answer, she directed her ire back to Bryce. “WHY ARE YOU ALWAYS HERE?”

“OK, Jackie... simmer down,” Casey pleaded. “I know you’re pissed, but Bryce is our friend, and....”

“He was my friend,” Jackie snapped. “Past tense. Who comes into an apartment THAT IS NOT HIS and eats someone’s leftovers!”

“Jackie,” Sienna said nervously. “This isn’t entirely Bryce’s fault. He asked if he could have my leftovers, which were also in the fridge, and I said yes. I’m really sorry.”

“OK, so what are your leftovers? I’ll eat them.”

“Uh... a cheeseburger from McDonald’s...”

Jackie slumped into a chair with a sigh of frustration. Her head fell into her hands, and, to everyone’s shock, she began crying.

Elijah shook his head at Bryce. “Oh my God, you broke her!”

“OK! I’m really sorry, Jackie, but if we’re being fair, you ate the rest of my sea-salt caramel ice cream.”

“That was in OUR freezer! Why are you keeping your ice cream in OUR freezer!”

“Because he practically lives here,” Aurora yawned as she entered the kitchen. “What’s going on? You woke me up.”

“I’m glad you’re here, Aurora,” Jackie replied, ignoring her question.  “Because we need to set new rules in this place.”

“Jackie,” Bryce said sympathetically, “I’ll go on Uber Eats and order you another penne gorgonzola right now...”

“Forget it!” she said, holding up her hand. “Bryce.  I tolerate you and all, but why are you always here? You have your own apartment.  I’d KILL for my own apartment.  But no, I have to put up with these four, and you’re here so much you make it five. And Elijah...”

“What did I do?” Elijah asked nervously.

“Why is Baz here all the damn time playing video games... in the living room... next to where I am trying to sleep!”

“We can get headsets...”

“But why is he always here!?”

“Jackie,” Sienna jumped in. “It’s not bad for us to have our friends over.”

“No, it’s not,” Casey agreed. “But Jackie does have a point.”

“Says you!” Jackie barked.

“What do you mean?” Casey gasped.

“Do you think I need to see Tobias stumbling out of your room shirtless when I get up to pee at two a.m.!”

“What?” Aurora’s eyes lit up.  “Two a.m. is when that happens? Damn... I’ll have to set the alarm.”

“That’s my boyfriend, Aurora,” Casey teased.

“Oh, I don’t want him in the least! He’s all yours. But hey, eyecandy is eyecandy.”

“So,” Bryce asked, “if I take off my shirt more often when I come over, can I stay on the drop-in anytime list?”

“Yes!” Aurora said as all the others yelled, “No!”

Jackie turned to her with a look of disgust.  “When the hell did you become Miss Thirsty?”

“Ahh...” she shrugged. “I haven’t had a date in a while.”

“Guys,” Casey attempted to get everyone’s attention. “Can we go back to before my boyfriend was sexually objectified...”

“Guilty!” Aurora grinned.

“I was going to say, maybe we should have more rules about other people coming over.  No offense, Bryce.”

“Offence taken,” he nodded.

“I suppose it wouldn’t be the worst thing to have nights where we say no guests,” Sienna agreed.

“Quiet nights.” Aurora enthused. “That’s what we need, just nights where we know we can unwind a bit.”

“Since our schedules are so erratic, we can do them a month in advance...” Sienna offered.

“I think it’s a good idea,” Elijah agreed.  “Why don’t we have roomies meeting this weekend.  That doesn’t include you, Bryce.”

Bryce grasped his chest in mock horror.  “I’m hurt!”

“Or we could divide the rent by six, then you can come and go as you please,” Aurora smirked.

“Ehh, I can see you all at Donahue’s,” he smiled. “Jackie, I am really sorry about your leftovers.  But you know, if you ever want a little more privacy, you can use my apartment.  I’m almost never there.”

“We know,” they all said in unison.

“That’s so nice of you!” Elijah smiled.

“I was only offering it to Jackie,” Bryce winked.

“Bryce, I’m sorry for having a meltdown on you.  It’s just....”

“... just that you’ve slept ten hours in the past week, and you don’t always have much to look forward to, and I ... inadvertently ... took one of those rare treats away today.”

“Yeah,” Jackie smiled. “That.”

“I get it,” Bryce grinned. “You know, people always see my brilliance and this body, but they never see that I’m empathetic, too.”

“And humble,” Casey said, bumping his shoulder.  “Don’t forget, humble.”

Just then, the doorbell rang.  “Oh, no!” Casey said. “Who is dropping in now.”

“That would be the delivery man,” Bryce smiled.  “While you guys were having your roommate's legislation session, I ordered Carmelina’s for all of us.”

“You did!” Elijah grinned. “Hell, I say we have a rule that Bryce still gets to come over whenever he wants!”

“If he’s bringing food,” Jackie smiled.  “Thank you, Bryce.”

“Don’t mention it... roomie.”

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Throwback Fic

Secret’s Out

Premise: When everyone at Edenbrook finds out Cassie’s identity, she realizes who her true friends her.

Book: Open Heart Characters: Cassie Valentine (F!MC), Jackie Varma, Sienna Trinh. Rating/Category: Teen. Fluff. Words: 1,245

A/N: This is set during the final week of intern year. Submission to @choicesmonthlychallenge​ May challenge, day 15 prompt “family”

Cassie Valentine was having a good day. She had just returned from a week-long vacation on the French Riveria with her family. After the year she’d had, the time off was exactly what the doctor ordered to reset and refresh.

Intern year was almost over (a few more days to go!) and she finally felt confident in her ability as a doctor. She was looking forward to mentoring her own intern and starting her junior fellowship on the famed Diagnostics Team with her medical hero and secret lover, Dr. Ethan Ramsey.

Speaking of, she checked the calendar app and the notification she’d set with a red heart emoji. There were exactly five days left until Ethan came home from his mission with the WHO in the Amazon. It had been a long eight weeks!

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BRYCE LAHELA

Afternoon Nap 🎨| Bryce Lahela x F!OC - @storyofmychoices

Bryce Lahela x F!OC Fanart 🎨by @/irdeinfierno (IC) (C: @storyofmychoices)

Totally Mid Outfit 🎨🏳️‍🌈| Bryce Lahela, Jackie Varma, M!MC - @oh-so-youre-a-nerd

DOLORES HUDSON

We all did the best we could 🎨| Dolores Hudson, M!MC - @oh-so-youre-a-nerd

ETHAN RAMSEY

Big Dreams ✒️🔹| Ethan Ramsey x F!MC - @potionsprefect

No Barriers ✒️Ⓜ️🔹| Ethan Ramsey x F!MC - @liaromancewriter

The Tortured Men's Department 📱🔹| Ethan Ramsey, Tobias Carrick - @genevievemd

JACKIE VARMA

Totally Mid Outfit 🎨🏳️‍🌈| Bryce Lahela, Jackie Varma, M!MC - @oh-so-youre-a-nerd

OPEN HEART MC

A'Aek Vilaidara (M!MC) 🎨🏳️‍🌈by @oh-so-youre-a-nerd

I Buried the Elf 📱F!MC, OH Gang - @liaromancewriter

Totally Mid Outfit 🎨🏳️‍🌈| Bryce Lahela, Jackie Varma, M!MC - @oh-so-youre-a-nerd

We all did the best we could 🎨| Dolores Hudson, M!MC - @oh-so-youre-a-nerd

RAFAEL AVEIRO

Totally Mid Outfit

We Belong Together (Series) ✒️| Rafael Aveiro x F!MC - @rafasgirl23415 Chapter 22: I Can't Do This Without You Chapter 23: Sunshine After the Storm

TOBIAS CARRICK

Careful What You Wish For... 📱🔹| Tobias Carrick x F!MC - @jerzwriter

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The Deadliest Game

SpreadJoy #899 - Dante Valdez - @storyofmychoices

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SpreadJoy #898 - Caleb Mitchell - @storyofmychoices

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Jackie Hiking CG - f!MC (Jackie Winters) - @peonyblossom

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SpreadJoy #894 - Garrus - @storyofmychoices

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Canon Doodles - m!MC (Jensen Valentine) x Bryce Lahela; Sienna Trinh; Jackie Varma; Elijah Green - @mydemonsdrivealimo

Chef!Ethan - Ethan Ramsey - @peonyblossom

SpreadJoy #896 - Rafael Aveiro - @storyofmychoices

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Baby Kaili - @genevievemd 📱

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[mini: wip] Bryce comes back from visiting his father in prison. Though he didn’t tell Luna. Will things work out between them? Or will they drift further apart?

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A Different Fate - @jerzwriter 📚

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Clucking Amazing! - @jerzwriter 📱

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Jackie Varma

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Casey & Jackie are spending a Sunday afternoon together; it's just like their roomie days - but then again, it's not.

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Jackie is housesitting for her friends Casey & Tobias. It's been going well until that terrifying last night. Feat. Tobias Carrick

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[extended: wip] Follow up to We Belong Together. Set a few years into the future.

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CH 13: Our Little Ballerina 

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Time In The Sun

Pairings: Victoria Clarke x Sienna Trinh x Jackie Varma x Aurora Emery x Kyra Santana (friendship)

Word Count: 586

Summary: The ladies hit the beach

Rating: General Audiences

Category: Fluff

Making the trip to Martha’s Vineyard was an annual thing for the Boston ladies. Victoria, Sienna, Aurora, Jackie and Kyra couldn’t get enough of the place.

And they were so excited that they picked a quiet day to go. The May sun was shining, they all had the day off work and best of all, the kids hadn’t broken up yet for the summer holidays.

“If only we had a boat!” Jackie said as she climbed out the car.

“Someone could afford it on her diagnostics team leaders salary.” Aurora looked at Victoria.

“Or Doctor Hottie’s salary. That man must be in the six figures surely.” Kyra laughed.

“A woman never tells. And by the way, we share an account so it’s not just his money.” Victoria chuckled, grabbing the bags out the back of the car.

“You shouldn’t be carrying that!” Sienna swatted Victoria’s hand away. “Let us do that.”

“I can carry something. I want to help.”

“Ethan gave us strict instructions to not let you carry anything heavy.” Aurora said.

“Yeah and I don’t want to be on the receiving end of Ethan’s bad mood. I get that enough at work.” Jackie chuckled.

“At least if you do go into labour you’ve got people who know what to do around you.” Kyra shrugged.

“Not today though. Today is all about having fun.” Jackie said putting her sunglasses on.

The girls headed to the beach and set up in a spot, it took more than one person to fold the chair out for Victoria, she found it highly amusing.

She sat down and pulled out her magazine as the others hit the water, running towards the waves at a fast speed. Victoria wished she could join them in the water but she thought she’d be safer on the sand. One day she thought. Maybe with her two little ones.

She felt a flutter of kicks and rubbed her belly with a smile. “You two are very energetic today, just like your aunties. I hope you’re going to run towards the ocean as fast as them one day.”

Victoria smiled as she watched her friends splash about in the water. They were so excited when they found out Ethan and Victoria were expecting a baby and even more excited when they found out it was twins.

“Are you comfortable?” Sienna asked as she made her way over to Victoria.

“Yeah, I’ve got my magazine, the sun is shining. What’s not to like?” Victoria laughed.

Sienna sat down on the blanket they had laid out. “We just promised Ethan we’d look after you. He seemed a little nervous, especially as you are expecting twins.”

“Double the worry eh? I understand. It’s a lot. But I appreciate everyone looking out for me. For us.” Victoria rubbed her belly. “We are lucky.”

“Time for drinks!” Kyra grinned as her, Aurora and Jackie made their way out of the water.

“I’ll happily take the non-alcoholic version of a mimosa.” Victoria laughed.

“So just regular orange juice?” Jackie chuckled.

“4 months until I can go back to them.” Victoria grinned.

Aurora handed Victoria a glass. “I love how you’re counting down.”

“It’s been on my calendar since the day I found out.” Victoria laughed.

“I think it has been for some of us too.” Sienna said.

“Well that’s something to toast to!” Kyra held up her glass. “To the Ramsey twins!”

“The Ramsey twins!” The ladies clinked glasses.

There was so much to look forward to, the ladies couldn’t wait.

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If you have time, and feel like it, would you write the conversation between E&S about what she got up to in Vegas and/or the exclusive talk? Sounds like it would be juicy 🤭

What She Did In Vegas...

Book: Open Heart 2 (post-Vegas) Pairing: Ethan Ramsey x f!MC (Sadie Oakley) Other Characters: Jackie Varma, Bryce Lahela (mention) Words: 1253 Category: Angsty fluff Rating: Mature Warnings: No actual NSFW actions, but some NSFW conversation Summary: As soon as Sadie gets home from her trip to Las Vegas with the roomies, she feels compelled to ask Ethan about their relationship becoming exclusive. AO3 link here A/N: I am so sorry it took me so long to answer this! I hope you're still here and able to enjoy this fic🫶

I didn’t cheat. I did not cheat. Right? We never said we were exclusive. And besides, what happens in Vegas… is not going to stay in Vegas. I need to tell Ethan. 

Sadie’s leg bounced up and down as she sat on the edge of her bed, waiting for her phone to turn on. She had stupidly allowed it to die on the plane home and was finally able to charge it. As soon as it turned on she rushed to unlock it and opened her text messages.

Hey! I’m back in Boston, can we talk?

Sadie put her phone down and rubbed her hands down her face. She stood up and paced around the small room, biting her thumbnail. Oh God, what is he going to say? Is he going to know something is up? What if he doesn’t want to talk to me? What if he does and– Somehow, Sadie heard her phone buzz over her thoughts. She stopped pacing and stared at her phone from a distance for a bit before working up the courage to read the message.

I coincidentally have the day off. Do you want to come over?

Sadie took a shaky deep breath before sending her response.

Yeah, sounds great! See you soon 😘

Was that too flirty? I mean, we are dating, but is it going to stay that way after this conversation? No, I need to stop thinking about it and just get ready.

Trying to physically dissolve her anxiety, Sadie shook her head, before touching up her makeup and putting on her shoes and coat. 

“Where are you going?” Jackie asked from the kitchen as Sadie was walking to the door.

“Ethan’s.”

“I should’ve guessed.” Jackie smirked.

Sadie rolled her eyes. “Shut up.” 

The cool air whipped itself against Sadie’s skin as she opted to walk to Ethan’s instead of taking the bus or an Uber, hoping the fresh air would calm her. It… kind of worked. Unfortunately, it also left her with more time to pour over the anxious thoughts in her brain. God, I hope he’s not mad at me. We never said we were exclusive. I was in Vegas. Shit happens in Vegas. Surely, he’ll understand that. Right? Why did I do it though? I want to be exclusive with Ethan. I don’t need anybody but him. I mean, Jackie and Bryce were fun, but definitely a ‘what happens in Vegas’ kind of moment. I don’t need to do that again. I don’t even really want to. I just want Ethan.

Upon entering the lobby of Ethan’s apartment building, Sadie used the doorbell to get buzzed in. She took another deep breath as she entered the elevator. It’s going to be fine. He’s going to understand. He won’t be mad. Fuck. She knocked on the door, just hard enough for Ethan to hear. He came to the door quickly, smiling when he saw Sadie.

“Welcome back.” He kissed Sadie’s lips chastely, before she entered the apartment. She gently kicked her shoes off and sat on the couch next to Ethan. “Is there something specific you want to talk about or you were just wanting to see me?”

“Are we exclusive?” Sadie blurted.

“What?” Ethan asked, taken aback.

“Sorry, I just, um, do you want to be exclusive?” Sadie tried instead.

“I… do, but I didn’t want to push you too fast after.. anyway, why do you ask?” Ethan gently placed his hand on Sadie’s leg, encouraging her.

She took a deep breath before answering. Just tell him. “I… hooked up with… a couple people in Vegas.”

“A couple?” Ethan questioned nonjudgmentally.

“It was… Jackie and Bryce. But please don’t tell them that I told you! At least not that I told you it was them.”

“At the… same time?”

“Yes.” Sadie looked at the ground as Ethan struggled to find a response. “Are you upset?”

Ethan quickly responded, “No! No, I’m not upset. I understand.” Sadie’s anxiety lessened immensely as soon as she heard his reassurance. “We weren’t exclusive yet and you were in Vegas. I’m really not surprised you had a hook up. The fact that one of the people was Bryce, on the other hand…”

“Okay, hey!”

“I’m just saying I didn’t think he was your type.” Ethan shrugged. “I know you and Jackie have a history, but Bryce is a bit of a surprise.”

“Okay, fine, fair enough.” Sadie sighed. She felt like a weight had been lifted off her chest and she could finally breathe easily again. “Thank you for understanding. Mostly.”

“You’re welcome.” Ethan wraps his arms around Sadie, pulling her into a hug and placing a kiss to her forehead. Sadie instinctively snuggled into his chest more. 

“So, we’re exclusive now?” Sadie smiled into Ethan’s chest. God, I’ve wanted this for so long.

“Yes, honey.” Ethan smiled as well.

“Yay. I’m glad we had this conversation.” 

“Me too. But I think we should have another conversation now.”

Sadie stiffened as her anxiety returned and her heart started racing. Fuck, what does he want to talk about now? “What… conversation?” She asked slowly, breaking herself out of Ethan’s hold. Did I do something wrong?

“You had a threesome. Is that something you want to do again?” 

“Um, I’d be… open to it, but it’s not something I’d… actively seek out, I think.” Sadie looked at Ethan. “Why? Is it something you want to do? Is it something you have done?” 

Ethan laughed as he pulled Sadie’s legs over his own. “I… have. A long time ago. I think it’s something I’d need to think about more before deciding if it’s something I’d like to do again.” 

“Okay. That makes sense. Just let me know if you want to, then, ’kay?”

“Okay, baby.” Ethan leaned over and kissed Sadie’s mouth. “That is definitely something I can do.” Ethan placed his forehead against Sadie’s. “Thank you for telling me about your… activities in Vegas.”

“Of course,” Sadie said before Ethan could finish.

“Is there anything else you want to tell me about the trip?” Ethan quipped.

“No, nothing like that at least.” Sadie shook her head. There was definitely more to tell him, but not right now.

“Nothing about Panacea?”

“Oh. You heard about that.” Guess she was telling him now.

“A lot of people heard about that, sweetheart.” Ethan took Sadie’s hands in his to comfort her.

“No, I know, I just…” Sadie sighed. “It really wasn’t my idea or even really about me. I just – we all just – wanted to support Jackie. They really screwed her over, you know?”

“I understand. I think you did a really great thing and I’m proud of you. But you could’ve asked me to help, you know.”

“I know and if it was my problem I would have. But, like I said, it was more about Jackie, so I didn’t want to overstep her boundaries or anything.”

“Okay. I’m happy that you would feel comfortable coming to me for help if it was you.” 

“Of course I would. I know you have my best interests in mind.” Sadie smiled sweetly while looking Ethan in the eye. “Now, if we’re done with the mushy stuff I think we should celebrate our becoming exclusive.” She smirked.

“Oh? And what did you have in mind?” Ethan raised his eyebrows as Sadie stood up from the couch.

“Well, it’s not threesome, but I think we can still come up with something fun.” Sadie winked and walked to the bedroom, leaving her boyfriend to follow.

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Just imagination. Ethan going all possessive over mc.

This is my first attempt to put something that ran through my mind about our dear Dr. Ramsey. Please do tell if there's any mistake.

POSSESSIVE MUCH.

#ethan × mc

After tiring day Elizabeth does not want to take rest. But her friends force her to go when Bryce comes to help her get home and stumble upon Ethan.

POSSESSIVE MUCH

"Lisa. You're going to get sick if you'll continue working non-stop. Go home get some rest." I heard Sienna from the other bed we are working on our patients.

Rain is pouring with it's earnest. And with this much rain there are more and more people sick with different causes. That's not much serious but still it's hard to avoid them when they come seeking for doctors they want to get treated from. I can't ignore them when I can help them with all I've got.

I remember the people back in my town who needed help, treatment, but couldn't get. I can still hear those words I said to my mother as a promise that one day I will be helping those who will seek treatment. And I won't back down even a bit. So that's what I will do.

"For fucks sake, Lisa we are all here. Just go and take rest woman." Jackie yelled from the calling booth.

"No......" Indeed I was denying a long and tiring yawn from me brought a angry scoff from Jackie. Sienna giggled.

"I am fine see. There are so many of them. I won't be able to rest even if I wanted to. Soooo........ Let me continue." I said wrapping up the BP measuring Sphygmomanometer (BP measuring machine name) from my patients hand.

"You are having a viral fever. Not that can count as serious. Please keep yourself out of social gatherings and places for some days. And take medication on time. It will be all okay in three days." I said to her with a smile squeezing her shoulder reassuring her.

"Thank you doctor. For a moment I thought I was having heart attack." She said with a saddening look.

"It's common conclusion to get to whenever you feel pain near your heart. But you should always concern with doctor first before taking any medicines. You made right decision. And see it turned out to be a normal viral fever. Probably atmosphere is the cause." I said.

"Yes. You are right. Thank you doctor." She said getting up, gathered her purse and left the room. I sighed with fatigue slowly making it's way on my senses now. I slumped back in my chair.

"And she says she's fine." Jackie said sarcastically.

"Missed me....." Bryce came in the room with his usual cheery tone and incredible cute smirk.

I still remember when I referred his smirk as cute he laughed uncontrollable saying I am the first girl who thinks his smirk is cute. He said he got compliments like sexy, hot, super hot but never cute. He is hot and handsome. But still his smirk is kind of cute makes him look like a college boy.

"Not for a second scalpel jockey." Jackie said putting phone down writing down something must be prescription of medicines.

"Your out? Not any new surgeries?" Sienna asked clearing her patient prescribing him medicine.

" Yup. I am out now. And what do you think you are still doing here Watson?" He said coming towards my table. He sat on the edge of the table facing me.

"Yeah. I am guess I am still visible so yes I am here." I said sarcastically. His smirk widened.

"Oh yeah. Let's get you out of here baby." He said walking towards me put hands on the arms of my chair and leaned forward.

"No I am fi......." I replied and couldn't finish what I was saying. He held my hand and tugged me to stand up. He held me by my waist.

"No you are not and I am taking you home." He said in a firm tone. My eyes widened "HOME".

We flirt, yes. We like each other, yes. But we haven't crossed any lines out of that innocent flirting yet. And I do not intend to either, atleast not with him. I have a very beautiful friendship with him and I don't want to lose it.

Dr. Ramsey is right. Working relationship can destroy personal relationship. And I don't want to lose that precious friendship I hd with him.

"Bryce seriously." I asked and slapped him on his chest to get his mind of gutter.

"What I didn't said anything, you always think of double meaning to anything I say." He witted back with same humor.

"Ha ha verry ffuu....." With that a big yawn escaped from my mouth.

"Enough with these jokes. You really need to take rest." Bryce said with a serious tone this time.

"He's right Lisa. One Ramsey is enough for us. From the way you are working like him. We are going to have to face to Ramsey." She said it with a joke to it.

But my mind wandered back to the possibility of what if I would become a Ramsey too. As in Mrs...... Un ha stop right there. Ethan strictly said no relationship between attanding and intern. And he goes by his rules very seriously. But still a girl can hope. Can't she?

"Are you already dreaming?" Bryce asked. We already were in the lobby just around Ethan's cabin.

"No. I was thinking about all of them. They need rest too." I lied but not totally I was worried about all of them too.

"They've rested Lisa in hospital. They are sending you home because they know you will not rest here enough." Bryce said tucking closer to him by my waist. And pinched my cheeks.

"Rookie. Dr. Lahela." And my heart skipped a beat and thousands of butterflies started fluttering around in my stomach. Ethan. He has that effect on me. Or I should say his mere voice has this wonderful effect on me.

I looked where he was standing one hand holding his glasses. And the other one holding his white coat. Even when he was clearly looking exhausted I felt my insides tingling. I stopped breathing for a fraction of second. Does I have this same effect on him? He must've had his share of women, more beautiful than me too. Do I make him feel this too what he makes me feel? A bitter emotion swirled inside my heart.

"Eth....... Dr. Ramsey." His name came out of my mouth due to pure habit before I could stop.

"Dr. Ramsey." Bryce acknowledged him too.

I saw Ethan's eyes drifting towards my waist where I guess was Bryce holding me. I saw his jaw clench and his hold on his coat tightening that his fingers turned white due to lack of blood. And just like that he masked his expressions with professionalism and took steps towards us.

Even though Bryce was taller than me. Ethan was bit taller than Bryce. I looked like teenage in front of him. I had to tilt my head back to look up at him. It felt kind of intense and cute at same time.

"You didn't rested." It was a statement not a question.

"I was just going to take her home." Bryce interrupted nudging me more closer to him.

Ethan pinched the bridge of the nose. Sighing and mumbling something like "dammit" and than composing himself. He stood taller and confident. Almost like daring me or Bryce into something.

"I can take her home. I have a case I need to decide to Dr. Watson." He said the first part looking towards Bryce and the last part looking towards.

I gulped with the intensity in his gaze. I've seen that before too. I was very well aware for the darkness that took over his iris. Suddenly I was tingling for toe to head.

"Oh! I guess she's all yours than. I'll see you tomorrow babe." Bryce backed up immediately. Vanishing around the corner after kissing me on the cheeks and smirking. I am very well aware from where that smirk came from.

"Shall we? Rookie?" Ethan asked raising a brow before putting his glasses back in their place.

"Uh yeah. Yeah sure." I said words suddenly disappeared.

We both walked towards his car. He opened the passengers door for me and get back up on drivers seat. He leaned back to put his coat in the back seat. He started the baby and we were on the road.

I saw the black bags under his eyes. He's working hard too. But tight now I was more curious about the case he's going to talk to me.

"So um, what is the case you were talking about?" I have doubt he made up that reason.

I know he respects Bryce but he's aware of how he never misses any chance to flirt with me. Ethan does not like that a bit. He says it's unethical between doctors, but I could see a whole lot of different reason behind it.

"Oh yes the case. Right." There I caught him. There's not any case he just didn't like the idea of me going home with Bryce. And salt on that wound he mostly didn't like Bryce hands on all over me.

"There's not any case is it? It was just pure jealousy." I said and his eyes shot up to me and his lips quirk up from the side. Which turned into a guilty smile which he hide behind a fake cough. I smirked I really caught him this time.

"He was all over you. I would call it possessive." Ethan said looking directly into my brown eyes with his blue ocean like eyes. Which turned into black like storms. Storms of all the enormous we were trying to fight. I cleared my throat diverted my eyes from him to forward on the road.

"So possessive much." I said. He just chuckled. And hummed.

He may say there's nothing that we can do about us. But his small gesture like this like I belong to him. Or he can't see me with someone. When he whisks me away just because he's possessive much.

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Neon Lights

Pairing: Bryce Lahela (M!MC) x Luna Auclair (F!OC)

Words: 4,000+

Summary: Luna, Bryce and the Open Heart gang go mini golfing. Who will win?

Rating: General

A/N: Thanks to @annieruok94 for pre-reading.

Side note: I’m participating in the @choicesficwriterscreations Holiday Event I was inspired by midnight kiss as well as @choicesdecember2022 Day 7 ”Middle of the Night“

Bryce

It’s Saturday. It’s a beautiful day in Honolulu, Hawaii. Warm and sunny exactly what the doctor ordered. I smile.

We opened the door leading out into the garden. A fresh ocean breeze is wafting inside the kitchen. I breathe in the scent and my body instantly calms down. Moving to Honolulu was the best decision we’ve ever made.

I look over at Luna who’s standing barefoot in the kitchen.

Luna and I are at home making breakfast and listening to DNCE song kissing strangers.

It’s my favorite time of the day. To make some breakfast. Well, Luna is making breakfast I’m just eating.

Damn, I have to put in some time at the gym. Maybe I can convince Luna to come with me. I laugh at that as I put my arms around Luna who leans into me.

Luna puts the stove off and I help her to put the food on the table outside in the garden.

“Don’t eat all the goods,“ Luna squats my hand away as I steal some bacon.

“Why? I can see only one snack and the job is taken,“ I say and Luna just shakes her head at me.

“You’re unbelievable you know that?“ she says and throws a napkin at me.

“You mean I’m unbelievably attractive? I know thanks,“ I say and Luna just laughs.

“And so humble too. I hope you won’t be too disappointed when I beat your very attractive ass later at minigolf,“ she says eating some bacon and we share some of her fruit salad.

I stop putting fruit on my plate and I eye her grinning.

“Really? And how will you do that? You usually lose. Sorry I love you Lu but you’re bad at bowling and I don’t think you’re going to beat me at mini golf,“ I say and eat some pineapple.

“You’re so sweet when you think you’re the only one who can win. I was gonna share a secret talent with orange soda, but I don’t know since I’m not going to win maybe another time,“ she says and I know she’s teasing but now I want to know more.

“You’re such a tease,“ I point my mango piece at her and she snatches it up with her mouth.

“Hey I was going to eat that,“ I say and grab another piece.

“Looks like you lost,“ she winks and chews on the mango piece.

I eye Luna from across the table as we eat in silence.

“Is it okay that Aubrey is coming along?“ I ask hesitantly since Luna and Aubrey, one of my fellow surgeon colleagues at Kuakini Medical Center, haven’t had the greatest start.

Luna shrugs.

“I’d like to get to know her. I mean she seemed pretty nice a few months ago when we had that pinktober event at the university,“ Luna says.

“She’s an exceptional surgeon. She’s giving me a run for my money. I know she’s had some personal problems that she’s dealing with. She can be bitchy but she usually doesn’t mean it.“ I say and catch Luna's hand in mine when her hand starts tapping on the table and drawing circles on the back of her hand. She smiles softly at me. Her green dress with daisies glowing with her.

“Before you ask I’m not saying this because I have any romantic feelings. I respect her a lot as a person and as a surgeon. I just think you’ve had a rocky start that’s all,“ I say and she grins.

“I think so too. I’d love to get to know her. I think she’s great. Maybe she’ll beat you at mini golf too,“ she says and I roll my eyes making Luna laugh.

Luna

There’s nothing more relaxing than going mini golfing with friends. And even better? It’s blacklight mini golf. How amazing is that? This is going to be great I can already tell.

Everyone is here at this super cool blacklight mini golf place called Glow Putt right here in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Everyone is here. Ethan and Hayley. My triplet cousins Evie, Soraya, and Skyler.

Elijah, Jackie, Sienna, and Tobias.

Rafael and Kyra couldn’t make it. Rafael had to work and Kyra said she had a date, which I’m super curious about. Can’t wait for the details. When it comes to dates? Kyra always has great stories to tell.

Our newest friends Aubrey and Meilani are here too. They both work with Bryce at the Kuakini Medical Center.

Aubrey dressed in a jade green flowy dress.

Aubrey is a surgeon just like Bryce.

Meilani dressed in a yellow, floral print silk dress, that ends a bit above the knees and some floral crochet sandals.

Meiliani is also my OB/GYN, she’s great. She and Sor hit it off ever since they first met. I can tell they’re great together.

Aubrey? I’m not so sure about her. But maybe she’s nice. Deep down. I’ll give her the benefit of the doubt. It’s never cool to judge someone, based on one time you’ve met them. Maybe you’ve met them when they had a bad day.

I smile as I lean into Bryce and don’t feel guilty for totally inhaling the scent of his shirt. He bought a new cologne recently because his old one was too much for me. Certain smells affect me a lot more now that I’m pregnant.

I play with Bryce’s hands as we‘re standing together by one of the holes.

The dark room is illuminated by vibrant neon colors, such as lemon, lime green, hot pink, aqua blue, electric orange, and vibrant purple.

The art is amazing. Whole scenes from the jungle and the deep blue ocean world are painted onto the walls and the floor. I think this could become my new favorite place.

I look around and see everyone in their little groups hanging out talking and laughing. I smile.

My cousins Evie, Sky, and Soraya are leaning on their golf clubs, all three of them opted for jeans, though Soraya and Evie both wear colorful blouses, while Sky is wearing one of his Hawaii shirts.

Tobias stands next to them in a white shirt and dark jeans. He must be telling a joke since all three of my cousins are hollering with laughter.

When I look further to my left I see Hayley in her lavender dress leaning into Ethan who’s wearing a grey shirt and dark blue jeans.

He smiles at Hayley. It’s a rare occasion for Ethan to smile, but it’s always nice to see.

Meilani and Aubrey joined in on the fun of playing blacklight minigolf, after their shift. Just to let out some steam after a long day at work.

Jackie, Sienna, Elijah, and Aurora are joking about a patient who got naked whenever someone entered his room. Jackie in her metallic dress and sneakers, is teasing Sienna that he’s got the hots for her. I caught the name Lucas and smiled.

Adam who stands next to Maxi with his hands in his jeans pockets and a dark olive green shirt smiles at Maxi. Maxi stands next to him and is wearing one of her cut-off jeans shorts and a super lacy camisole. She’s smiling and whispering something to Adam. Looks like things are looking up for those two. I’m excited to see my girl happy.

She catches me staring at them and grins. I blow her a kiss and she laughs out loud.

Keiki couldn’t make it since she had to study for her finals for December, but said to send pics of how her brother embarrasses himself. I will deliver embarrassing pics of Bryce.

”Are we going to stand around like a bunch of weirdos or are we going to play golf? Because that’s the sole reason we came here right? To have some fun and to show that surgeons can win at mini golf,“ I hear Aubrey say and everyone looks at her.

Ethan raises his eyebrows at her words.

Tobias's voice comes from beside my cousins.

”Well since you and Bryce are the only surgeons here I don’t know how you think you’ll win,“ Tobias just grins his green eye sparkling in the dim light.

Aubrey just smiles at him. Her face is saying ”Game on.“

I grin and look between them. I clear my throat.

Everyone shifts around and it becomes an awkward silence, while everyone introduces themselves.

Well, our group of friends is getting bigger and it’s nice if we know each other.

After that, we stand around not sure what to say next. Should we play or how do we go about it? Honestly, I’m not someone who’s at a loss for words but this time around? I feel a bit nervous and anxious.

Bryce takes my hand in his to help me and I grin thankfully at him. Skin-to-skin contact helps me with my anxiety.

I gnaw on my lip and try to think of something to say when Jackie breaks the silence and asks no one in particular.

”How about girls vs boys?“ she looks around.

”I wanted to be on Ethan’s team,“ I pout a bit disappointed.

Bryce bristles.

”Wait what? I thought we were a team?“ he asks.

Everyone chuckles.

”Looks like your woman showed you up Lahela,“ Tobias comments.

”Oh please I’ve won against Luna a couple of times,“ Bryce comments.

I smirk at B, lean into him and whisper.

”We’re always a team babe. Especially in bed…“ I whisper and leave the sentence hanging in the air. He just smirks.

”I can play dirty if that’s what you want. It’s my favorite,“ he says suggestively and I laugh much to the groaning of everyone else.

”Get a room,“ Ethan and Aubrey say at the same time.

Bryce and I grin and share a smile.

”Is it just me? Or does anyone else think this is creepy?“ Elijah asks and I add.

”Me too. They’re almost the same person. Though Ethan is a bit grumpier, which makes him adorable,“ I say and Sienna nods in my direction.

”I thought I was the only one who thought so,“ she says and we fist-bump each other.

Ethan sighs deeply.

”Can we please just play? I don’t want to have front-row seats for Lahela's make-out session. I’m getting annoyed by this banter and about the fact that you’re trying to make it about me,“ he says his tone getting grumpy.

Bryce can’t resist adding.

”Oh come on man you’d learn a thing or two,“ B adds.

Ethan just sighs.

”If you’re talking about tips on how to make out? I’ll pass. Thanks though,“ Ethan replies.

Hayley leans over and gives his stubbled cheek a light kiss.

”We love you grumpy and all,“ she says and keeps going.

”Though you’re right let’s play some minigolf. So I can finally beat your ass at something Ramsey,“ she says and earns hollers and laughs from everyone.

”Careful Rookie,“ a slight glint in his deep blue eyes.

She winks at him.

”Don’t you mean Valentine-Ramsey? Also if I act out you can just punish me later,“ she says and grins.

Jackie says loud enough for everyone in our group to hear.

”This is why I don’t like to spend time with Hayley and Ethan. They always talk about their sex life. Which is creepy,“ she says.

Hayley turns around.

”We can talk about yours,“ she says saucily.

Jackie laughs.

”You couldn’t stomach mine,“ she says and winks.

We all laugh.

Soraya chimes in.

”I think Jackie’s idea of girls vs. boys wasn’t so bad. We can wipe the floor with the guys,“ she says earning a high-five from Aubrey who decided to join in on the fun.

”Real talk. Let’s get started,“ Bryce says.

I’m still bummed I don’t get to be on Ethan’s team.

He sees my face and asks.

”Why don’t we mix it up a bit,“ Ethan asks, and everyone boos at him.

Bryce looks at me and says.

”Sure if you want to lose, let Luna be on your team,“ he teases.

I gasp and squint my eyes at my fiancé. Bryce comes back to kiss me, and my lips still tingle from our kiss even after the kiss ended. I smile.

Then he goes back to stand with the guys. The others laugh.

”Scared of losing Ramsey?“ Aurora asks her eyes twinkling.

Ethan smiles and shrugs.

”Have it your way. So what’s the losing team got to do?“ he asks and nobody has an answer to that.

”I’ve got it. Two words. Skinny dipping, huh?“ Sky asks.

Evie and Soraya say at the same time.

”Gross Sky. I don’t want to be scarred for life,“ they say shuddering both.

He sighs.

”Fine. Fair enough,“ he says.

”Why doesn’t the losing team just buy a round for the winning team?“ Sienna suggests.

We all nod and agree that that’s probably the best idea.

After we started playing I stand to the side and lean on my golf club. Just to breathe for a second.

Bryce puts his hands on my belly.

”Are you sure this isn’t too much for you? You’ve been up since early this morning,“ he asks concern lacing his every word.

”Is it weird that I find it hot that you’re concerned? But seriously I’m fine. The light breeze is doing wonders for me. The heat before was a bit much, to be honest,“ I say.

He puts a hand over my forehead. When he’s satisfied he takes his hand away.

Then he checks my pulse.

”Your pulse is a little high,“ he says.

”It’s because you’re standing next to me. Your beauty blinds me,“ I say teasing him.

He leans closer and pulls me behind a tree, out of sight of the others.

I can hear someone ask but can’t make out the voice too invested in Bryce‘s touch to care who asked.

”Where are Luna and Bryce?“

Sky laughs.

”They’re making out behind that tree,“ he laughs louder when heads turn in our direction.

”Just ignore them,“ he says smiling.

Bryce grins against my lips and we lean more into the shadows. Obscured from the view of the others. I just hope this tree won’t fall.

Evie says loud enough for me to hear.

”Let’s move to the next hole. They’ll catch up,“ she says.

I can hear someone making a dirty joke about the word hole, but too far into Bryce putting my right leg over his hip and kissing his way down my throat.

”I feel bad for making out when we’re supposed to spend time with our friends and family,“ I say gnawing on my lip.

He kisses me again and every thought of guilt flies out the window. We stand like that for what seems like an eternity.

Before we both smile and just decide to go back to the game. Lacing our fingers together.

”How are the guys already in the lead? The game just started!“ I say sadly to see that the guys lead and well the girls got a bit behind.

”I don’t care I’ve already won,“ he says kissing our interlaced fingers.

I look at him.

”How so?“ I ask totally confused.

”Because I got to lock lips with my favorite person,“ he says.

”Glad we could spend some time together. Though we were making out for some time and the girls got behind,“ I say.

Bryce laughs.

”Oh you and the others can still catch up,“ he grins.

”Oh? So you think you already got this huh? Nice try Lahela,“ I say and we join the others.

The make-out session was great, but I do want to play mini golf. That’s what we came here to do.

I’m standing together with Meilani, while Bryce is lining up his shot.

She whispers.

”Damn. I’m into women. But holy damn. Bryce? You’re a lucky woman,“ she says pointing with the putt in Bryce’s direction while watching Soraya laugh about a joke Sienna made.

I sigh while I watch him. His muscles move as he pulls up his shirt to dab away at some sweat on his brow.

I grin looking at his abs, which you can see from here. Feeling a little guilty, since I don’t love him just for his body. His mind is just as beautiful. But I can’t help checking him out. Who would fault me for that? He’s hot. I grin.

”It’s cruel that he looks this good. Though I guess you’re swooning over Sor,“ I grin and earn a chuckle from Meilani.

I get serious and dart a glance toward Meilani.

”By the way can I ask you something?“ I say not able to look her in the eye.

Meilani turns my way. Directing her whole attention to me. Giving me a sense of tranquility with her easygoing smile and the calmness I always feel when I’m around her. She’s the quiet to my inner storm.

She has a very excitable and bubbly personality similar to my own, but when it comes down to it. She’s very zen-like.

”Of course. What’s up,“ she asks. Playing with her bracelet. I look closely and see she’s wearing a yellow, floral print silk dress, that ends a bit above the knees and some floral crochet sandals. I like it it’s very Meilani.

I bite my lip, feeling super uncomfortable asking this.

”Do you think it’s normal, to be this turned on all the time?“ I ask her.

I’m probably looking as red as a fire hydrant. Sometimes I still get embarrassed when I ask certain questions.

She smiles and puts her hand on my arms.

”Your hormones are all over the place. It’s completely normal to want to have sex,“ she says and continues.

”You’re 7 months pregnant. But if you’re worried about hurting the babies, you don’t need to worry. They don’t mind it actually, studies have shown that babies get more relaxed and calm,“ she says and I gape at her.

”What? No way,“ I say sounding disbelieving.

She pats my shoulder.

”Trust me. The babies don’t mind. Just be careful not to be too rough. No experimental positions. I can give you a list of safe positions,“ she asks.

I blush furiously.

”Isn’t this convo weird?“ I ask.

She hugs me from the side.

”Not at all. I’m your doctor and your friend so it’s all good. We are friends right?“ she asks hesitantly.

I kiss her on her cheek.

”Of course you are. I’m glad we met,“ I say.

”Me too. I’ll send you that list,“ she says and walks off toward Soraya.

I nod and walk over to Bryce. I hug him and he pulls me close.

”There you are sunshine,“ he says giving me a soft kiss on my temple.

I tear up at the word sunshine.

He smiles and tucks me into him and I mumble something incoherent that probably sounded something like

”Love boo“.

”Love you too,“ he says kissing me once more before we walk towards the others.

I smile at Bryce and say to him.

”Want to know a secret?“ I ask him and he leans closer to me.

”You give the best hugs,“ I say and add ”With and without clothes,“ I say and he laughs out loud throwing his head back.

The others turn to us but when they see Bryce laughing so hard they start grinning too.

”Want to share with the class Lahela?“ Tobias asks and the others snicker.

He shakes his head at Tobias. And grins at me.

”Nope. This is not for your guy's ears,“ he says and gives me another kiss pulling me towards him and taking my cheeks into his warm, calloused hands.

They‘re all laughing and teasing each other. Having a great time.

”Oh, man. That doesn’t count. You cheated Sor. You guys saw that right? I can’t be the only one,“ Sky says.

I look over at the hole where Soraya's golf ball went into.

”Looks like the ball went through,“ I say and earn a grin from Soraya.

Sienna joins in.

”Yeah. Totally. Maybe you can learn a thing or two from us. So you wouldn’t miss all the time,“ she says and grins.

Sky throws up his hands.

”Everyone is ganging up on me,“ Sky complains.

Soraya laughs.

”Because you’re an easy target that we all love,“ she says grinning at him.

Ethan is the next who is lining up his shot.

“You better not miss Ramsey,“ Tobias says and gets a nod from Elijah and Sky.

Ethan just shakes his head.

“You guys are worse than interns,“ he says and the ball goes inside the hole.

Sky and Tobias run to him to hug him and Ethan is sandwiched between them. You can tell he feels uncomfortable.

Hayley just takes a pic.

She sees me and winks. Oh, this will definitely be sent to our group chat.

“See the guys are in the lead again,“ Sky says and grins at Ethan like they won some championship. I chuckle. I love my cousin.

“Okay okay enough with the hugs,“ Ethan sighs and when I see his mouth quirk up at the corners I can tell he wants to rile Sky up a bit. I grin and shake my head at Ethan.

“The girls can still win you know?“ Ethan points out and lets Hayley take the next one.

“Oh come on why ruin your win from a couple of seconds ago?“ Sky asks and glares at Ethan.

“I’m just stating a fact,“ Ethan replies grinning.

Hayley scores too and I can hear the guys groan.

Hayley gets a high-five from Sienna.

Ethan is right, we can still win this.

An hour later…

Luna

The boys lost to the girls.

I’m sitting down at the table of a restaurant we chose. I love the Christmas decorations they’ve put up. It’s very Hawaiian and tropical. Christmas songs are playing through the speakers.

So we picked a restaurant to celebrate at. One that isn’t too far away.

I love this place. Whenever we want to relax we come here. They have great food and them staff here is so nice and welcoming.

We choose a table that can actually seat all of us. Bryce and Sky went to take the first drinks with help from the other guys.

I’m sitting down and looking at the menu to decide what to order. I can feel like someone is standing next to my seat and when I look up I find a pair of brown eyes looking at me with uncertainty in their depths.

It’s Aubrey. We didn’t exactly get on from the start, but maybe we can talk and see if we’ve both just had a bad day.

“Is this seat taken?“ she asks hesitating to sit next to me.

I shake my head and make room for her.

“Just so you know? If I have to pee? Girl you’ll have to get up,“ I say and she grins.

“Deal,“ she says and an awkward silence settles around us.

I gnaw on my lip trying to think of something to say and to sort of break the ice, but Aubrey speaks first.

“I’m sorry I’ve been a bitch a couple of months ago when we met at the hospital. I’ve had a bad day, which is no excuse, but I wasn’t nice and I know you’re an awesome woman. At least what Bryce has said about you. He talks about you all the time by the way,“ she smiles and it transforms her seemingly cold demeanor to warm and friendly.

Like coming home from the cold and nestling in front of the fireplace to get warm.

”You’re right you were a bit bitchy. But I wasn’t nice either. It was that day I found out I was pregnant,“ I say nibbling on my upper lip.

Aubrey raises her eyebrows in surprise.

”Really? And here I go making a bad impression. To be honest I wanted you to like me. I’ve heard so many good things about you. From Bryce and Meilani,“ she smiles.

I grin at her. Feeling that this is the start of a new friendship.

I see Bryce and the other guys walk back to the table to put the drink orders down. And some of the food that’s ready. The other food orders aren’t done yet.

He keeps darting glances at me and Aubrey.

”Is it safe? Did you guys make up? Because I‘d hate it if it got awkward for all of us. No offense babe,“ he says and kisses me on the top of my head.

Someone throws a fry at me. When I look up I see that it’s by Aubrey.

”That was frying cute,“ I can’t resist adding while Bryce sits next to me and laughs silently.

Aubrey just rolls her eyes at me.

I grin even wider. Making her laugh will be a fun, new mission to have.

”God. You’re as bad with puns as Lahela is.“

Bryce looks up from the menu and frowns.

”Hey!“ he exclaims.

I lean into him and direct my attention toward Aubrey.

I point said throwing fry at Aubrey and take a bite.

”Don’t be such a fry-baby,“ I say not running out of fry puns.

The crispness and the saltiness of the fry give me almost an orgasm. But I tone it down since I’m in public.

Bryce snickers from the side. I wink at him.

Aubrey looks at us. Narrowing her eyes at me.

”You’re doing this on purpose aren’t you? I knew I should’ve ordered something stronger tonight. I’ll be right back,“ she says and is gone to get herself something stronger.

I lean into Bryce and when the rest of the food gets to the table I sigh with happiness. Food makes everything better.

Luna

Later that night I’m lying in bed next to Bryce. The door to our balcony is open to let in the moonlight shining into our bedroom.

I get up and check if Bryce woke up but he doesn’t even stir. Poor baby must be exhausted.

I smile and sit outside in one of the dark grey wicker armchairs and just look out at the ocean.

I lean back in the chair and hug my knees tight to my body. That’s when I feel a sudden kick. I look down and put my hand on my belly to see if it’ll happen again and when it does I get so excited. Oh my gosh. I feel tears running down my face. Who would’ve thought I’d have this life someday?

To be in a great relationship, be engaged, soon I’ll be married and two little ones running around the house.

I walk back into our bedroom and lie down next to B. I gently try and wake him up and when he does, he sees me smiling and raises an eyebrow.

”What?“ he asks half-asleep already.

I take his hand in mine and guide it to my stomach. Hoping the twins might kick again.

When they do he opens his eyes and I can tell he’s fully awake.

”Did that just happen?“ he asks his voice full of wonder.

I just nod and moves further down to put both of his hands on my stomach. He waits for a few heartbeats but when the kick doesn’t happen again he sighs, though he still smiles softly.

”I wanted to feel it again,“ he says sounding sad.

”They’re not circus performers. Though that would be so cool,” I say.

He grins at me.

“I love all these new memories we’re making together.”

Bryce kisses me softly and I lean into him.

We both smile at each other sharing this beautiful moment. Just us and no one else.

This right here is where I belong.

[choices-february2023]

Masterlist Week 2

Immortal Desires

Indigo Night | Cassius Harlow x NB!MC; NB!OC - @aallotarenunelma

Open Heart

Abundance | Ethan Ramsey x F!MC - @jerzwriter

After Dark Part Two: Satisfaction Guaranteed | Bryce Lahela x F!OC - @storyofmychoices

Death Stare | Ethan Ramsey x F!MC - @headoverheelsforramsey

No One Else... Part 1 of 2 | Tobias Carrick x F!MC; Ethan Ramsey; Sienna Trinh - @jerzwriter

Not the Right Person | Ethan Ramsey x F!MC; Sienna Trinh; Aurora Emery - @lucy-268

Sadie's Self Care Sunday #22 | F!MC; Sienna Trinh; Jackie Varma; Aurora Emery; Kyra Santana; Esme Ortega - @peonyblossom

Simple Pleasures | Tobias Carrick x F!MC - @jerzwriter

The Unexpected Valentine | Ethan Ramsey x F!MC; Sienna Trinh; Bryce Lahela; Jackie Varma; Elijah Greene - @liaromancewriter

Unhealthy Snack | Ethan Ramsey x F!MC - @potionsprefect

Valentine Memories | Ethan Ramsey x F!MC; Alan Ramsey - @liaromancewriter

Perfect Match

Noot Noot | Sloane Washington; F!Hayden Young; F!MC - @lizzybeth1986

Crossover: The Royal Romance x Open Heart

The Galentine’s Day Queens | TRR F!MC; OH F!MC; TRR F!OC; TRR M!OC - @bebepac

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The Haunting of Edenbrook

Premise: It’s All Hallow’s Eve, and something wicked lingers in the air of Edenbrook Hospital’s hallowed halls.

Book: Open Heart Pairing: Ethan Ramsey x F!MC (Cassie Valentine); feat. Bryce Lahela, Jackie Varma Rating/Category: Teen. Fluff Words: 1,400

A/N: Submission for @choicesprompts Flufftober prompt "Embarrassing Secret Revealed" and @choicesholidays Halloween. I'm also using @choicesflashfics week 56, prompt 3.

The October sky raged, dark and churning, echoing the turmoil of a sea in a tempest. Every once in a while, the skies erupted, and a brilliant streak of lightning would illuminate the city. It was a night made for things that went bump in the night.

Witches and ghosts roamed free in the dark shadows, floating above the cobblestone streets of Boston that glistened in the pale. As the clock neared midnight, church bells tolled in eerie harmony, their rhythmic clanging calling all the lost souls home.

Thunder rattled the windows of Edenbrook Hospital’s cafeteria, and a fleeting glow of a lightning bolt forked across the horizon. For a split second, Cassie Valentine thought she saw something streak across the black sky, but she blinked, and it was gone.

She glanced warily at the storm raging outside and wondered if the Emergency Department would be calling for reinforcements. She hoped people had the good sense to stay inside on a night like this.

But it was Halloween, and Boston was a college town. College students weren’t exactly known for playing it safe, she thought with a heavy sigh.

The overhead lights in the cafeteria flickered, and she hoped the hospital wouldn’t lose power.

“You know hospitals have backup generators, right?” Jackie Varma mocked, and Cassie realized she’d spoken the words out loud. “Why so antsy, Valentine?”

She ignored her roommate’s jibe and looked away from the stormy scene outside. “I hate working nights.”

“Welcome to the intern life,” Bryce Lahela called out. He plopped down on the seat across from her and handed her a pudding cup. “Scared of the dark?”

The surgical intern was part of her friend group, so she didn’t mind his glib attitude, just like she was getting used to Jackie’s occasional surliness and cutting remarks.

“Of course not,” Cassie huffed, but Bryce smirked, clearly not believing her.

In the dim light, Bryce leaned in and whispered, “Haven’t you heard? Once upon a time, in between the world wars, Edenbrook used to be a mental hospital. They housed the most dangerous patients on the tenth floor, where the path lab is now.”

He slowly licked his spoon. “They say it’s haunted. Years ago, on a night much like this one, with a storm raging across the harbor, a fire broke out. In their hurry to escape the raging flames, the staff forget about those locked in padded cells above.”

Bryce paused dramatically, his gaze turning inward as he stared at the darkness beyond. Jackie snickered, but Cassie felt dread rising at what was to come.

“The legend goes that nurses hear phantom footsteps in the hallways and icy chills grip rooms,” his voice dropped further, and Cassie leaned forward, her forehead almost touching his. “On All Hallow’s Eve, at midnight, you can hear their sorrowful wails echoing, searching endlessly for a way out.”

Thunder clapped outside, and Cassie jumped in her seat, a shriek escaping her lips. Bryce burst into laughter.

“You should’ve seen your face, Valentine,” Jackie chuckled, giving Bryce a high-five. “Who knew you were such a scaredy cat?”

Sick of being made fun of, Cassie grabbed her tray, pushed back her chair and stalked off, Bryce and Jackie’s laughter echoing behind her.

She started for the staircase, but the creepy feeling from Bryce’s ghostly tale still lingered, and she detoured instead toward the elevator bank. The hallways were quiet this time of night, and she hunched her shoulders as she waited.

Sensing something behind her, she glanced over her shoulder, only to relax when it was clear. But the feeling lingered, and she quickly jumped inside when the doors slid open.

“Dammit!” She noticed the elevator was heading up instead of down. “Great,” she muttered, watching the numbers change as she leaned against the cold, steel wall.

When the elevator slowed its ascent after the ninth floor, her dread returned.

“Please don’t stop at ten. Please don’t stop ten,” Cassie prayed, even as the car stopped and the doors slid open, inch by slow inch.

Cassie almost screamed at the sight of a tall figure standing in the shadowed hallway. And then he stepped forward into the light, and she slumped in relief.

“H-hi, Dr. Ramsey,” she said, her voice strangled by the thought of phantoms roaming the dim hallways stretching behind him.

No wonder Dr. Wen, the chief of pathology, was always jumpy. She would be, too, if she had to work on this floor every day.

Ethan Ramsey nodded in acknowledgment but didn’t step into the elevator. Instead, he quirked one eyebrow. “In or out, Valentine? I haven’t got all night.”

Cassie realized he was waiting for her to exit. “I’m not getting off,” she said, “I got on the wrong elevator by accident.”

He mumbled something about interns under his breath and crossed the threshold before the doors slid shut. Pressing the button for his floor, he looked back expectantly at her.

“Four,” she sputtered, gripping the railing behind her.

Cassie didn’t realize she’d been holding her breath until the doors slammed shut.

“How come you’re here so late?” she asked as the elevator began its descent.

“Gee, Valentine, I had no idea I reported to you now,” he said, sarcasm dripping from each word.

That shut her up, and she went back to staring at the numbers above the door.

Ethan’s cologne filled her senses. The subtle scent reminded her of summer nights after a rainstorm washed the world clean. Her heart pounded loudly in her ears, and she felt a spark of electricity crackle in the air. It was always thus when he was near.

She wondered if she’d ever get over this ridiculous crush. She was competing for a spot on his team, and whatever this…thing was between them couldn’t go anywhere.

There was no denying Ethan Ramsey had sex appeal oozing from his pores. She was likely just horny, Cassie reasoned. Maybe she should give the dating apps another try. If she scratched that itch, she could stop fantasizing about the man who held the fate of her career in his beautiful, long-fingered hands.

Cassie felt his gaze upon her and slid her eyes sideways. There was something indescribable in his blue eyes as he watched her. Her brows furrowed as she tried to decipher it, but his face became inscrutable when he caught her spying.

“You seem jumpier than usual,” he commented as an uncomfortable silence stretched between them.

“I’m just not a fan of that floor,” Cassie mumbled.

“And?” he prompted when she didn’t say anything more.

“I guess I hadn’t heard about Edenbrook’s past before, and it spooked me,” she shrugged.

“What on earth are you talking about, Rookie?” Ethan said, brows beetling in confusion.

“You know, the fire when the hospital was a mental asylum, the patients that died,” Cassie explained. “On the tenth floor?”

Ethan stared at her as if she’d grown two horns, and then his face cleared. His laughter boomed in the air, and Cassie realized it was very much at her expense.

“And when exactly did this gruesome incident occur?” he asked as the elevator stopped at his floor.

“Bryce said it was sometime in the nineteen thirties,” Cassie said, wondering why Ethan didn’t know this.

“Edenbrook was founded in the late nineteen sixties as a teaching hospital, and only a teaching hospital,” Ethan emphasized the latter. He stepped off the elevator and turned to face her. “In case you missed the plaque hanging on a wall in the atrium.”

“Oh,” Cassie said, embarrassed beyond belief. Now that he mentioned it, she had seen the sign in her first week and even remarked on it with Sienna and Elijah.

“I’m afraid I may have made a mistake with you,” Ethan drawled, deceptively calm, placing his hands on the sensors to stop the doors from closing. “Gullible residents have no place on my team.”

“I’m sorry, Dr. Ramsey,” Cassie muttered, a flush spreading up her neck. “I’ll do better.”

“See that you do, Dr. Valentine,” Ethan shook his head in exasperation and released the doors.

The last thing Cassie saw before the elevator doors closed was Ethan chuckling as he walked away. She inhaled deeply, her nostrils flaring as his lingering scent filled her senses, and she sighed wistfully.

Crushing on Ethan Ramsey was a recipe for disaster. The man was trouble with a capital T.

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Throwback Fic #5

Wanna Bet? - A Winter/Holiday Drabble

Book: Open Heart

Pairing/Featuring: Tobias Carrick x MC (Casey MacTavish), Sienna Trinh, Jackie Varma

Rating: Teen

Words: 1402

Summary: Jackie and Sienna make a fun bet when Tobias drives them and Casey to pick out a Christmas tree.

Category: Fluff

Warnings: Sexual innuendo

A/N: A just for fun drabble, hope you enjoy it.

A/N: I am participating in this week’s @wackydrabbles Week #122. The prompt can be found below in bold. @choicesnovchallenge2021 : waiting: friend :

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They could hear the snow crunching under their feet as they made their way up a path toward a small chiminea in hopes of warming up.

“Put a chiminea around a bunch of Christmas trees. That’s a brilliant idea,” Jackie grumbled.

Sienna glanced up at her friend as she tried to keep pace with her.

“It’s a safe distance away, Jackie! This place has been here for over fifty years. I think they know what they’re doing.”

“I hope so. It would be nice if someone knew what they were doing today.”

Sienna glanced over her shoulder, her brow furrowing at Casey and Tobias in the distance, their arms flailing about them as they engaged in an animated debate.

“I really hope they’re not fighting over this.”

Jackie took a look back and scoffed. “Pfft! Please! They’re pretending to argue so we will walk away. This way, they can make out between the trees.”

“Jackie! That’s ridiculous!”

“No, it’s not. We are going to be at the chiminea ten, maybe fifteen minutes, and they’ll come back, all giddy and filled with sexual innuendo. Oh, and the end result? Whoever is most desperate to get home and get naked will cave in and agree to let the other pick the tree they wanted. You’ll see.”

“I bet you a hot chocolate you’re wrong.”

“Hot chocolate? What are we? Twelve? Next bar tab at Donahue’s, and I’ll take that bet.”

“You’re on!”

Fifteen minutes later, the two women stood jiggling with their hands held up to the chiminea. The feeling had returned to their toes and fingers, but warmth was still a few minutes away. Their heads both turned as they heard the sound of laughter approaching. Now the very picture of harmony, Casey and Tobias made their way down the snowy path. His arm was slung over her shoulder, and she gazed adoringly at him as he told a story.

“Casey caved,” Jackie smirked.

Sienna shook her head, “I think you’re wrong about all of it.”

“We’ll see.”

Casey viewed Jackie suspiciously as they approached, the smile on her face far too broad given their surroundings and not a drop of tequila in sight.

“Well, you two, what’s it going to be?”

“We’re getting the bigger tree,” Casey shrugged.

Sienna and Jackie exchanged a glance; Jackie’s smirk becoming more joyful by the moment.

“The bigger one. So, Tobias won.”

“Well, I wouldn’t use the word won, Jackie. I mean, it wasn’t a contest.”

“She caved, but he wants it as bad as she does,” Sienna whispered into Jackie’s ear. “This is not a clear win for you.”

“Sure. So give it ten minutes, and that innuendo I mentioned? It will be flying.”

“Are we tying the tree to the roof of the SUV?” Sienna asked.

“Nah,” Tobias answered assuredly, “we’ll be able to fit it in the back.”

“You do remember that we’re here too. We have to sit in the back seat.”

“Jackie,” he grinned, “how could anyone ever forget your presence. Of course, I know you’re here. It’ll work, trust me.”

Jackie bit her lip to stifle a giggle when she caught Casey rolling her eyes ever so slightly.

“If you say so, T.”

When they reached the vehicle, Jackie and Sienna climbed into the backseat as Casey helped Tobias lift the tree in the back.

“I don’t think this is going to work,” she whispered.

“Don’t worry, Case. It’ll be fine.”

Together they placed it inside, but the tree was about 3 inches too tall and, without turning down the back seat, there was no way it would fit. Casey’s shoulders dropped, and she let out a sigh, wordlessly glaring at Tobias.

Jackie did her best to contain her laughter. “And here’s where it gets interesting,” she whispered to Sienna, “because she only caved in hopes of getting home quicker. Now she realizes that may not work out that way after all. But she is desperate, so she will suggest a solution in three, two….”

“Hun, what if we just lean some of the branches over the seat? Between Sienna and Jackie?”

“Hey!” Jackie yelled, “I’m the one who wanted to pass on this whole winter wonderland expedition! You’re not putting the tree up in my face where a squirrel will jump out and attack me!”

“There is no squirrel in the tree, Jackie,” Sienna sighed.

“You don’t know that!”

“I think they’d be safe from the killer squirrel squad,” Tobias chuckled, “but I wouldn’t be able to see. We just have to get it in on an angle. Case, get in the back and pull the tree to the side when I push, OK?”

Unconvinced, she wordlessly hopped in the back, awaiting instructions.

“OK! One, two, three… pull.”

Casey pulled, and the tree budged less than an inch. She pursed her lips and turned to Tobias.

“Well, that didn’t work.”

“It’ll take more than one time, smartass. Again, on the count of three… one, two, three… pull.”

She pulled the tree again. This time it didn’t budge at all.

“Tobias!” She sighed, clearly flustered. “This isn’t going to work! It won’t fit!”

Knowing exactly why she was becoming so flustered, his lips twisted into a smirk.

“What did you say, baby?”

“I said, there is no way we can do this! It’s too big, it's not going to fit.”

“Now, hon. The last time you said that to me, things worked out just fine now, didn’t they?” he winked.

“That’s it!” Jackie yelled, jumping out of the back seat. “The T is just a five-minute walk. I’m out of here.”

“Wait, Jackie… what are you doing?” Casey asked.

“I’m taking the T home with Sienna. You two can push your big ass tree wherever you want to, and we don’t have to be grossed out listening to you two thirst over each other. Sienna, you coming?”

“Uh, yeah, I’ll be right there.”

“Guys, you really don’t have to go. We can go and get some rope to tie it….”

Jackie folded her arms across her chest and looked at her friend quizzically.

“Really, Casey? Because that will take some time, and I believe you’re on shift in… two hours. That’s not a lot of time, so do you want us to….”

“Jackie’s right,” Tobias interrupted. “If we have to go back, get rope, take the time to secure this to the roof, we will have just about enough time to get this tree into your apartment, and then… you’d have to go to work.”

“Don’t worry, we’re leaving,” Jackie said, pulling Sienna by the arm, “and Sienna and I are going to stop at Donahue’s… leaving you the apartment all to yourselves. Bye!”

“Donahue’s? You’re making me pay up, right now?” Sienna asked.

“You know, this season is all about presents, Si, and I am about all about the present. There is no time like it. So, pay up.”

Casey and Tobias watched as the two marched further and further away.

“But guys?” Casey yelled after them, “It’s cold! You don’t have to go… we could.….”

Tobias stood nearby. His hands were casually placed in his pockets as he rolled on the balls of his feet, chuckling at Casey’s feeble attempts to stop her friends.

“Casey, just let them go,” he grinned. “You clearly lost our bet.”

“I did not!”

He threw his arms around her waist as she playfully pretended to getaway.

“I told you if we went with my pick, not only would we have the obviously better tree, but I’d also have my way with you within the hour, and….”

“You were right!” She slouched.

“I don’t know why you’re so down; in this case, we’re both winners.”

“It’s just the principle of the thing! You were supposed to lose.”

“Uh, the bet was if I win, I get my way with you; if you win, you get your way with me… do you really think our thoughts on what to do aren't aligned?”

Casey’s cheeks turned red as she squirmed in his arms. “No,” she said sarcastically.

“Good,” he smiled, “Then let’s shove this tree in the car….”

“…and then we can get home and you can shov….”

“Ahh, Christmas tree lot, MacTavish… Children nearby… I love your ideas,” he said, slamming the trunk closed and pulling her close, “but save the verbalization for later. Deal?”

“Deal! But I’m not wearing the reindeer antlers.”

“Excuse me,” he winked, “I won the bet.”

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Open Heart F/AotW List - Jan 21-27, 2024

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BRYCE LAHELA

Baby Kaili Countdown 📱🔹| Bryce Lahela x F!OC - @genevievemd

Baby Makes Three 📱🔹| Bryce Lahela x F!OC - @genevievemd

Bryce Lahela x Rafael Aveiro Fanart 🎨🔹 by @artbyalz

Losing Game (2/4) ✒️🔹| Bryce Lahela x F!OC - @peonierose

ETHAN RAMSEY

Daddy's Girl ✒️🔹| Ethan Ramsey x F!MC - @liaromancewriter

A Different Fate (Series) ✒️🔹| Ethan Ramsey x F!MC - @jerzwriter A Different Fate: Final Chapter

Drink Had Me ✒️🔹| Ethan Ramsey x F!MC - @cariantha

PENsive ✒️🔹| Ethan Ramsey x F!MC - @jerzwriter

When Life Has Other Plans (9/16) (Series) ✒️🔹| Ethan Ramsey, Louise Ramsey - @coffeeheartaddict2 Time Does Not Heal Old Wounds

JACKIE VARMA

Different Destinations ✒️🔹| Tobias Carrick x F!MC, Jackie Varma - @jerzwriter

OPEN HEART MC

Baby Jensen Fanart 🎨🔹(OH M!MC) by @mydemonsdrivealimo

TOBIAS CARRICK

Cute But Trouble ✒️| Tobias Carrick x F!MC - @alj4890

Different Destinations ✒️🔹| Tobias Carrick x F!MC, Jackie Varma - @jerzwriter

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[gryffindordaughterofathena]

TOLERATE IT

Book : Open Heart book 2

Pairing: Ethan Ramsey x mc(Diana Ramirez)

Rating : General Audience

Category : Angst

Warning : None

Summary: Left alone to her thoughts Diana(MC) rethinks her relationship with Ethan in the course of time.

A/N : So here's the song fic that I promised to write and @genevievemd here's your tag, this is my first time writing a song fic and I hope it is to your liking.

I sit and watch you reading with your head low

I wake and watch you breathing with your eyes closed

I sit and watch you

I notice everything you do or don’t do

You are so much older and wiser and I–

28th April, 2019, 4.30 a.m.

Two more hours.....

Exactly a hundred and twenty minutes more.....

And every thing goes back to as they were before Miami....

But is that still possible? Can there be any turning back from the precipice of the cliff that is the embrace of Ethan Ramsey? To Diana, this was the point from where one only tumbled down and further down. She took in the sleeping form of the man tangled in her sheets, she lets her gaze softly graze the features of Ethan's face, the sharp jawline, the slightly puffed lips, a reminder of their passion, the rise and fall of his chest and the lines of experience, softened at sleep, adorning his incredibly handsome face. Ethan must have felt her stare as he spoke groggily, "Rookie..."and then slung his arm on her, eyes still clossed in an all consuming sleep. Perhaps for two more hours she could pretend everything was just as she wanted and Diana drifted back to sleep in the safe space that was Ethan's arms.....

For two hours more.......

28th April, 2019, 8.30 a.m.

She was happy....

She had her medical licence back.....

She had a spot in the diagnostic team just as she dreamt.....

Yet was she? It has been two hours since her game of pretend with Ethan had ended, they were back to being an intern and an attending and now the interns had their rounds with "Dr. Ramsey", and she had to pretend last night never happened, she had to forego all the lingering touches and the scorching gazes. He made it seem easy when he asks her about her patient, but she can't. She finds it impossible to not stare at him when his eyebrows get all scrunched up when he reads the patient chart or the way he pinched the bridge of his nose, when someone annoyed him and it takes every fibre of her being to stop herself from reaching out to him and as she took her patient's chart from him, she could feel the warmth of his gaze on her and for an infinitesimal moment their gazes meet and his eyes soften for a fraction of a moment, which he quickly masks with his stoicism and clearing his throat he says, "Make sure that your first day back doesn't go wrong and all your patients are still alive and breathing at the end of the day. You will leave detailed notes on Mr. Goldstein's condition at my office before the day ends. Have I made myself clear Dr. Ramirez?"

She tries to pretend that it doesn't affect her, she tries to make herself believe that it doesn't break her heart into a million little pieces but she can't, yet she is nothing if not stubborn and she puts up that mask of an overwhelmed intern who is standing before her medical idol as she utters, even as everything inside her shatters in the blow of an immense heart break, "Yes, Dr. Ramsey"......

I greet you with a battle heroes welcome

I take all your indiscretions all in good fun….

1st July, 2019, 12.03 a.m.

Two months...

That's how long she hasn't seen or heard from him....

Her friends gushed about how brave he had been while fighting an epidemic at the Amazons....

But she knows that all this bravery was just a façade, just a show for hiding the coward that is Ethan Ramsey.

And he has the audacity to call her "Rookie", she should have just turned her back on him but she didn't, she welcomed him back like the hero everyone considered him to be, for she was weak, a little part of her still believed that they could reverse the time and find the connection which they had. She could hardly control her exultation when he invited her to stay past the last call with him, maybe, just maybe their two months apart had helped him to realise his feelings.....

But the fates were cruel, they sneered at her hopeful heart and they jeered at her when he said that she should consider them "reset", through her tear glazed eyes she could see her hopes being dashed into the dirt and as she ran out of donahues that night, she missed the blue eyes which shone with conflict between the heart and head, all of which was lost in the night that enveloped the two warring hearts......

While you were building other worlds, where was I?

Where’s that man who’d throw blankets over my barbed wire?

I made you my temple, my mural, my sky

Now I’m begging for footnotes in the story of your life

Drawing hearts in the byline....

12th July, 2019, 10.30 a.m.

Of all lives that could be complicated, for some wierd reason her's was the only complicated one she could find. Everything had spiralled out of control when she broke her own rules, when her heart decided to fall for the only man with whom she wasn't supposed to be. When the one person who didn't want anything to do with her was the one with whom she had to spend most of her working hours. When that very same man asked her to join him for a home visit to the Stevenson home overlooking Quincy bay and when without a moment's hesitation she said yes. She told herself that she was excited for the chance if learning something new from her "mentor", but she knew she wasn't being truthful, because her answer had little to do with the learning experience and had everything to do with the company and Diana hated herself for that. She and Ethan tried to make small talk while driving to the Stevensons' place but promptly they fell into silence, which was nothing like the comfortable silences they once shared in a different lifetime. Now the silence carried the burden of millions of unsaid words and feelings that bubbled under the surface, Diana found herself slipping into the confines of her memories of the days of her med school......

14th March 2014, John Hopkins University, Library, 9.30p.m.

All she wanted was to study for the class tomorrow.

Was that too much to ask for?

And all the other girls did was giggle and disrupt her peace

Most of her friends had gone out and she had happily stayed back her trusty copy of Diagnostic Principles by Dr. Ramsey keeping her company. That man was something of a God, the theories and explanations in the book far surpassed any other book that she could find. She could very well tell that Dr. Ramsey didn't consider medicine as just a profession but as a passion and she strived to be like him and train under him once her three years of residency began. Dr. Ramsey was something of a legend here at his alma mater, but his fame mostly was contributed by his good looks and not his academic achievements, when confronted to be attracted to Ramsey by his looks, Diana vowed not once to look her idol up in the internet and meet him when she attained her goal of getting her residency at Edenbrook.....

She would find him....

She would learn from him.....

And she would be the best diagnostician of her time.....

Back in the present

Our fate has this irritable habit of reminding us of the things we would never get...

Of the things that are just out there, taunting us....

Near enough to see and crave for it....

But far enough to never reach....

And as brown met the blues as Diana held on to him for dear life and their eyes never once left the magnetic trance of the other's eyes, she could see the longing and pain in his eyes, the lament of not reaching the manga that lay before him as divine providence and she knew that her eyes reflected the same conflicted emotions, on one hand she wanted this moment to last forever and on the other hand she wanted to run, far away where his gravity didn't influence her anymore – far away from the feel of his gaze, of his lips on her that once was pure heaven turned now into her personal hell of eternal damnation and suffering....

As the moment ended and they turned to sit on the edge of the bed, both could not help but be riddled with the overwhelming question of "What could have been?"......

Always taking up too much space or time

You assume I am fine, but what would you do if I–

Break free and leave us in ruins

Took this dagger in me and removed it

Gain the weight of you then lose it

Believe me, I could do it

If it’s all in my head tell me now

Tell me I have got it wrong somehow

I know my love should be celebrated

But you tolerate it.....

16th May 2020, 9.30 p.m.

Edenbrook had closed....

Her home - the place where she almost died - the place which gave her back her life - the place where she fell in love after guarding her heart for ten years - the place which tied her to the man she loved–Ethan– Boston.....she was leaving everything behind, she had received an offer from Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Centre at Chicago. She had been refraining from giving them a reply for Ethan's sake, after all this time of hiding emotions, he had finally given in to it..... but there always was a 'but' in their relationship, if you could call it that, she was scared of asking him about what exactly they were, she was scared that if she became too forward he would run away once again and she was confused about his actions. At times he would be caring and a man who is utterly and irrevocably in love and the next moment he would be cold and aloof, with him there was no gurantee of a future together but a promise of a tomorrow, he was a paradox, a riddle, a mystery which has not yet been solved completely. It frustrated Diana, she wanted clarity and confirmations but she couldn't hurt him. She wanted to run, like he did last time, wanted to see what he did if she broke free of the– the thing they had, would he hurt the same way she did? Would he realise that he loved her the way she did? Or was all of it something, that she had made up in her head? Something that was built on the foundation of a one-sided imagination–something that consumed every part of her being but hardly touched him? Something that wasn't meant to be at all.......

But could she ever fill the void in her heart that is Ethan Ramsey?

Could she ever think of another person without comparing them to him?

I sit and watch you.........

17th May,2020, 2.30a.m.

Diana sat with her laptop open before her, she had just sent her word to AIMMC, she had turned down their offer. Boston was her life now, Ethan was her future, no matter how hard he tried to tell her otherwise, she would have both her career and him in her life. Her brain had told her to run away but the heart has it's reasons of which reason knows nothing and she followed her heart.To Diana Ramirez, Ethan Ramsey was her destiny, fate, kismet, call it what you may and if she had to wait till the end of the time to reach him, she would and in all the realities that the universe could whip up, she would choose him everytime.......

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A/N : I have always wanted to do a song fic but honestly, I never had the guts to do it, but Evermore released and the song Tolerate It had me hooked and thanks to @genevievemd (thank you really) I started thinking about writing this one and BAM! I have my first ever song fic.

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Bryce x F!MC

After Hours - @eadanga ♥

Gabby and Bryce sneak off for a quickie.

Bryce x M!MC

A beast on a chain - @mydemonsdrivealimo 🎭

Nothing can be good when a reputation replaces a name. 

Ethan x F!MC

Falling in Love - @liaromancewriter 🎭

Cassie knows protecting her heart from Ethan is a lost cause. Set after the opera scene. [1.12]

When life has other plans - @coffeeheartaddict2 📚🛸

[extended: wip] A competition has commenced for the interns at Edenbrook hospital. A horrid first day leads to an unexpected test of a new machine but what is Dr. Ethan Ramsey hiding?

CH 10: Dawn of a new day

With and Without- @alwaysmychoices 📚

[extended: wip] Dr. Charlie Greene doesn’t have Ethan Ramsey. But when Charlie’s life feels like it’s out of control, she finds herself on Ethan’s doorstep. They promise each other that it’s just one night, but once they’ve broken all their rules, they can’t go back to normal…

CH 43: The Reunion ♥ [Office]

Ethan x Tobias

Bacon & Bribery: A Hopkins Tale - @jerzwriter ☁

All Ethan wants to do is sleep as late as he can, but Tobias has other plans. [Platonic; Young Ethan]

Open Heart MC

Sweet Stuff - @jerzwriter ☁

Merida, Casey & Olivia spend the day at an amusement park, and one of them is quite amusing.

Sienna x M!OC

Just Pretend - @liaromancewriter 📱

Max and Sienna play a fun and flirty game of "what if" over text.

Rafael x F!MC

Moving In - @rafasgirl23415 📚​

[extended: wip] Follow up to We Belong Together. Set a few years into the future.

CH 16: Our Beautiful Daughter

CH 17: Saying Hello To Someone Special 

Tobias x F!MC

With Warning - @jerzwriter 📚

[mini:wip] As the friendship and bond between Casey and Tobias developed, each of her friends had a few things to say to Dr. Carrick.

CH 1: First Shot Feat. Jackie Varma, Bryce Lahela

CH 2: Ethan Ramsey

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