#espres0s

[frontlincs]

❝ you promised that you were going to come dressed for halloween today. where is your costume? ❞ hand on her hip, natalie looked at will with a slight frown, her head tilted to the side. her costume wasn't over the top, but the cat ear headband & whiskers drawn on her face were sure to give patients a chuckle.

@espres0s requested a halloween starter from natalie manning

[donohcrm]

when natalie moved out to seattle, she was thankful for the fresh start. her son was making friends at his new school and was adjusting well, she was doing well at her new job at the local hospital. regardless, it always felt like a piece of her heart was missing. she never asked what fully prompted will to leave chicago behind, but seeing him again felt like all of those pieces fell into place.

that evening after his arrival and once owen was asleep, she sat on the couch with her legs tucked underneath her with a glass of wine in hand. the smile from earlier not fading once. ‘ i MEANT WHAT I SAID EARLIER you know? i made the mistake once of letting you go; i can't imagine doing that again. i want to make this work ╌ if you'll have me.. ’

starter call ┊@espres0s ( feat. will halstead )

[traumabraved]

𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫 ⸻ @espres0s [ elyse & will halstead ]

the nurse was waiting for the elevator to head back down from pediatric floor to the emergency room. the elevator opened and there was, will. her face lit up in a smile as the ginger doctor stood there looking down. ❛ fancy meeting you here, doctor halstead. ❜ she greeted, flirtatiously as she joined him, taking the opportunity to stand right next to him. she could see that the first floor was selected, so she didn't need to press it.

[hidefire]

❛ Take my hand, and I’ll protect you. ❜ ( from cal! )

@espres0s … prompts with potential.

it has been years since she cried. the first time that she has ever confessed what happened to her as a child, the monster that she became. and then he has the audacity to say this. protect her? hands go to wipe at her face, and there is a hesitation in taking his.

“protect me?” she sobs, her chest hurts from the action. rain shakes her head, crying threatening to get worse. “you need to protect people from me.”

[evietales]

everything stops , in that moment nothing else exists. the echo of his voice , over and over again. the return of victors to the arena , the price they would all pay for the safety taken for granted. it's empty , the moments between the announcement heard and how annie has ended up here. the sound of the waves , how they terrify and comfort all the same. she's already back to that place , back in the arena where the water drowns her, pulls her under. there is no escaping , and that's become all too clear with the quell that is upon them.

she doesn't notice @espres0s at first , not until he's beside her. annie tries to offer him a smile , but it catches and doesn't reach. it falls , her throat grows tight. she won't cry , she won't let the capitol have that victory. ❛ if they draw her name , i'll volunteer. ❜ and mags would do the same for her , annie was no fool to that. neither of them were fit for the games , but what choice did they have ?

[storiesfabled]

@espres0s asked: 🌸 send me a 🌸 and i will use this site to generate a random piece of dialogue!

"I'm worried about you."

something had seemed off about buck over the last few days, and eddie couldn't quite put his finger on what it was. he'd tried to find a way to bring it up, but every time he tried the words got lost on his lips. now, though, he was unable to keep it to himself anymore. not when it could potentially affect the way buck performed on the job. not to mention wanting to find out what was wrong before anybody else on the 118 figured out something was going on as well.

"just tell me what's going on so we can try to figure it out together. you don't have to go through everything alone all the time."

[maxmoffs]

omg my ooc name twin 🥹🤏🏼 @espres0s WAHHH, hi ellie I’m ellie 🫧🩷

[slashaer]

'we're all entitled to our secrets,' @espres0s.

[firediaz]

"   maybe   take   a   break?   with   the   baking?   before   i   turn   into   a   loaf.   "

starter for @espres0s

[gaffns]

INBOX: 𝐃𝐑. 𝐉𝐎𝐇𝐍 𝐅𝐑𝐎𝐒𝐓 ⸻  @espres0s [ naomi howard ] 🎄: for our muses to decorate a Christmas tree together.

the task was to decorate a narrow six and a half foot artificial christmas tree that is kept in the doctors lounge; and it was john and naomi that was asked to do it. according to maggie, it was the first year they had this specific one. and honestly, john loved the idea. for the past week or so, every child that was there to get medical attention ( if they were able ) or if they there with family had the opportunity to make an ornament with the hospitals child life specialists in the consultation room, and the turnout was fantastic. among the provided supplies were pipe cleaners, felt, paint, paper, and of course, dreadful glitter that ended up everywhere. lenox wasn't happy.

❛ i love this one. ❜ the doctor held up a specific ornament that was made by a six year old named matthew, who came in for a rare allergic reaction to some holiday ham at a family thanksgiving celebration. this one consisted of a white pipe cleaner shaped into a snowflake, with various shades of blue pony beads all over it. he decides to place it on the front of the tree, hooking it to the closest limb.

❛ i still haven't put up my tree yet. but in my defense, I am here like one hundred hours a week. ❜ he said randomly, chuckling as he placed the next one from the lot of delicate and cute ornaments. ❛ but I just have a small three foot one. it is all I have room for, and it has just been me for a long time. do you have a tree? ❜

[frontlincs]

after spending her entire day on campus, the brunette was ready to call it a day & watch some reality tv to destress. she had kept her phone on mute for the majority of the day so she was surprised when she finally looked down & saw at least half a dozen missed calls & texts from her brothers. feeling her stomach clench, she tossed her things into the trunk & headed out. she pulled her car into the first parking spot she found & ran towards the emergency department without even thinking to lock her car.

when she reached the door, her run turned into a brisk walk past the check-in counter. as her eyes locked on her redheaded target, she headed over & finally stopped to catch her breath when she reached his side. ❝ what's going on? is everyone okay? I got out of class after my phone being muted all afternoon to half a dozen calls & texts from both you & jay. are you trying to give me a heart attack? ❞

@espres0s requested a starter feat. mar halstead!

[donohcrm]

standing off to the side, ava lifted the champagne glass to her lips and took a small sip, watching the gala guests mingling amongst each other. a few were dancing to the steady MUSIC AS IT PLAYED, and others were off to the side, talking the night away. at first glance, it seemed that everything seemed to be going well. finishing off her drink, she moved to place it on a servers tray as they walked by, and just as her glass made contact, she heard a voice from behind.

with a smile, she turned around to face the familiar surgeon. she had been used to seeing him each day wearing scrubs so it was nice to see him in something different. ‘ almost didn't recognize you in something other than scrubs, dr. rhodes. but of course, i'd be honored. just lead the way. ’

❛ may i have this dance? ❜ ( for ava from connor! hospital gala type beat <3 )┊ @espres0s

[docfrst]

𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐞 ⸻ @espres0s [ naomi howard & john frost ] “ wanna go out for halloween? ”

he slings his bag over his shoulder, and meets her in the middle of the locker room. the night shift at med was over and . . . eventful to say the least. he was grateful the main festivities were tonight, and he wasn't even on call. something that he didn't think was possible being a resident.

❛ sure, would love too. seems how we already have matching costumes. ❜ where to go? he wasn't sure. maybe naomi would since she is still in school. surely there is college parties or activities. ❛ do you know of any good places to go? and please do not say 'kevin's house.' after last night that is the absolute last place I want to check out. ❜ he said with a chuckle, pointing to his still bandaged up arm.

[renownedagent]

HOW DO YOU NEED TO BE TOUCHED ?

fervently.

you crave a hug that cracks your ribs... the feeling of your wandering soul being crushed back into the bones that can't seem to hold it. you need a hand gripping yours so tightly you almost fear it may leave a bruise, a reminder that you are here. and that you are not alone.

tagged by: @maxmoffs (thank you sm!)

tagging: @espres0s @r1pleys @hexsreality @hatspin @depictedmorada and whoever else wants to join in!

[frontlincs]

@espres0s

I’m never gonna let you go.

Natalie Manning and Will Halstead in Chicago Med (Seasons 1 — 8)

[frontlincs]

double shifts always left natalie drained by the end. thankfully the emergency department had been eerily quiet that night but she wasn't about to say that out loud & jinx herself the next time she stepped foot into the hospital. walking towards the doctor's lounge, she removed her stethoscope from around her neck & placed it in the small locker above her cubby before letting out a sigh.

leaning forward, the brunette rested her forehead against the locker & closed her eyes, dozing off. it was only when she heard the door opening that she awoke with a jolt. ❝ guess i'm more tired than I realized. ❞

@espres0s gets a starter for will halstead feat. natalie manning