#zaid x ines forever

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Heart Flutters & Dopamine Levels

I'm participating in my first ever @wackydrabbles. This week's prompt is "Okay, wow, you just dumped a lot of information on my lap and gave me no time to process it."

Pairing: Zaid x Ines

Book: Open Heart

Summary: Zaid has an important question to ask Ines.

Word Count: 1,024

Thanks to @ao719 for your help and encouragement to participate! 💜🖤

Zaid rested his fork on his empty plate. He looked at the woman sitting across from him, feeling a blush creep on his cheeks. Ines smiled at him sweetly. He patted his pocket feeling the small box. His heart began to race.

One week earlier…

Baz arrived in the apartment he shared with his identical twin. Zaid was pacing back and forth mumbling to himself. He didn't even notice his brother staring at him with a confused expression on his face.

“Bro...are you alright?”

Zaid jumped when he realized he was no longer alone.

“Yeah...no...yeah...no I'm…”

Baz began to worry about his mental state. With budget cuts at the hospital, the staff was working more hours and getting less sleep.

He placed his hands on Zaid’s shoulders. “Dude, take a breath. What's wrong?”

As instructed he took a deep breath to compose himself. He then blurted out, “I love her and I want to have kids and grandkids and I will punch anyone that flirts with her and I love her and iwannamarryher. Should I ask her to marry me and have my babies?”

Baz took a step back staring at his twin thoughtfully. “Okay, wow, you just dumped a lot of information on my lap and gave me no time to process it.”

Zaid slumped down onto the sofa, placing his head in his hands. “Please process and then tell me I'm not crazy.”

“Of course you're not crazy! That's awesome you're ready to take the next step.” He clapped his shoulder. “Everyone thinks you and Ines make a great couple. She's nice and you're grumpy. She's sweet and caring, you're cold and kind of a dick. It's the perfect balance.”

Zaid breathed a sigh of relief. “How do you think I should ask her? You know I don't like to make a big deal out of things, but for her, I would.”

Baz jumped to his feet, excited. “You could take her skydiving, then as you're jumping out of the plane, you yell, ‘MARRY ME!’”

“No.”

He was not deterred at his brother’s negative response. “Ok, ok...what if you do a singing telegram-”

Zaid rolled his eyes. “No. Absolutely not.”

Baz was ready with another suggestion. “What about asking her during dinner?”

He nodded. “Ok, this isn't bad...keep going…”

“Then you could stand on the table and yell out how much you love her-”

“And we're done here.” Zaid walked towards his bedroom grumbling. “At least I wouldn't have to live with him anymore.”

Baz dialed a number on his phone. “Lahela, my brother is going to propose to Ines!”

Bryce replied, “That's awesome! Why are you telling me this?”

“Because he's going to ruin it. We have to help. Hell, I'll do it myself.”

Back at the restaurant…

Soft piano music played in the background. He took a large sip of his drink, trying but failing to keep his shaky hand steady. Zaid reached across the table, taking Ines’s hand in his, the warmth of it calming his nerves.

Finally, he got the courage to speak. “Ines, we've been dating for a while now and I've ever felt this way for anyone before. You have made me so happy. I love you.”

She smiled at her boyfriend. “Zaid, that's so sweet. I love you too, Mr. Grumpy.”

He chuckled at the nickname she had given him. He didn't mind when she called him that. He stood up from his seat and approached her. He was about to get down on his knee when all of a sudden the music stopped abruptly. He heard tapping on the microphone. Then he heard a familiar voice coming through the speakers.

“Excuse me, if I could have your attention please!”

Zaid quickly turned and saw his brother in the center of the room. Bryce stood next to him grinning awkwardly waving his fingers at the patrons in the restaurant.

“My brother is here today.” Baz pointed in Zaid’s direction. “Oh look! There he is. We're twins in case you couldn't tell.”

His smiling face met his brother’s surly one. Zaid moved his hand across his throat trying to stop his brother from continuing. Baz didn't get the hint.

He cleared his throat. “I'd like to dedicate the next song to Zaid and Ines on a special night.”

Baz sat on the piano bench and began to press the keys. Zaid realized that he did not know how to play the piano nor did he know how to sing. However, that did not discourage Baz.

I can show you the world

Shining, shimmering, splendid

Tell me, princess, now when did

You last let your heart decide?

I can open your eyes

Take you wonder by wonder

Over, sideways and under

On a magic carpet ride

He turned to his friend. “Lahela, sing Jasmine’s part…”

Bryce shook his head. “Nope, I'm out, man.”

Zaid covered his face with both hands. “I wish I was an only child.”

Ines couldn't contain her laughter. “What is all this about?”

Zaid took her by the hand and led her out of the restaurant as Baz continued to serenade the people inside. When they were finally outside, he turned to face his girlfriend.

“Ines, you make me a better man. I never thought I'd find love until the first time I heard you laugh. The sound made my heart flutter and dopamine levels go all silly. The more I've gotten to know you, the more I realized I never want to be without you. I love you and want to spend the rest of my life with you.”

He dropped down to one knee. Ines gasped, then covered her mouth.

“Will you keep my heart fluttering and marry me?”

He looked at her with vulnerable eyes, her own filling with happy tears. “Yes, Zaid! Yes!”

She pulled him onto his feet and into a deep kiss. “You make my heart flutter too.”

He placed the ring on her finger then kissed her again. Nothing could ruin this moment. Not even the fact that he could still hear his brother singing inside the restaurant.

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WHERE DO I SIGN THIS PETITION?!

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Book 2 has given us some good Zaid content, but I still require more Ines scenes and Ines x Zaid being confirmed as canon @playchoices

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The Signs (Ethan x MC)

Book: Open Heart 3, post Chapter 11 Pairing: Dr Ethan Ramsey x F!MC (Dr Noelle Valentine) Word Count/Rating: 1.6k, T Summary: After moments of passion and confessions, Ethan finds himself unable to fall asleep. Category/Warnings: Fluff, None

A/N: They are riding on Hawaiian waves, I am riding on the wave of fluff.

He witnessed the scene countless times during his career.

People squeezed in hospital corridors on horribly uncomfortable plastic chairs, air filled with hope of receiving the good news on their loved ones’ health, shared by many souls simultaneously. Wives resting their heads on husbands’ shoulders, mothers holding children perseveringly, their arms and legs numb and asleep. Some of them unmoving, save for shallow breaths and occasional blinks. Tired, on the verge of emaciation, haven’t had a wink of sleep in god knows how long.

How were they doing this? Where did they take this superhuman strength from?

Ethan could never fully comprehend this.

It was the sort of power he never really experienced in his life.

Until now.

Because when Noelle’s head found its haven on the sea of his chest, there wasn’t anything he wanted more than to become completely still, to hold his breath and be the pillow of safety she nestles up to.

He’d do whatever it takes to preserve her sleep, which, right now, was the most fragile and precious thing in the world to him.

It was a sign.

They lay in the aftermath of the afterglow, two castaways of the storm called life which, despite hurting them both really badly, also helped them find each other.

Them against the world.

Tropical Hawaiian air, sticky and dense, filled the room already soaked with lust.

It was heavy, failing to provide even the slightest relief amidst pervasive heat.

Because it was the type of heat that didn’t have much to do with the temperature.

It was the ardor of lovers.

Written on their curves were the stories of worship and promises of stories yet to be told.

They claimed each other's bodies a couple of times this night, engulfed in waves of desire bigger and stronger than the ones breaking on the shore outside the hotel windows.

The tidal waves hitting them, every next one with more might then its predecessor, their whole world encapsulated in the sounds of pleasure.

And something else.

In those moments, they were so much more than just a combination of skin, bones, muscles and ligaments succumbing to the march of time.

They were everlasting.

As doctors, they were reminded of their own mortality every second of every working hour.

But now, they were invincible, only if for a night.

When they moved in perfect unison, he saw something in her eyes.

He didn’t know what to call it, but he knew what it felt like.

Unconditional.

Their clothes and belongings were scattered all over the floor, the only witnesses of the wedding night fever.

It was the type of mess that was actually a proof of a perfect order.

The only kind of disarray he could live in permanently.

Signs.

Every cell of Ethan’s body craved sleep. But his eyes were wide open, defying the laws of gravity. And his mind was on overdrive. He couldn’t help but reminisce.

Two years ago he kissed her for the first time.

He could tell you exactly what happened right before and after the kiss. He could describe every second, every detail, every thought. But when their lips touched, he forgot his own name. And everything else he thought he knew.

A year ago he was fighting for her life.

Back then, Ethan didn’t know how strong he really was. Until being strong was the only choice he had.

Today, she was right here beside him and it was almost surreal. She was so close that he would notice the rising and falling of her chest. The rhythm of her breath.

It took him long to believe they could have a happy ending.

Too long, he kept reprimanding himself.

Yet the signs were there, if one only looked.

They were all around.

Ethan thought of all the people who made him the man and the doctor he was today.

Dolores. His first patient turned friend, the tragic and unjust loss. Baby Ethan’s fight. The night when nature played the cruelest eye for an eye game. Life for life. The night he started seeing Noelle Valentine through a brand new lens. He never told anyone, but seeing them so vulnerable awoke something in him. His own sensitivity, buried beneath the layers of grumpiness and indifference. Thick doctor skin.

Naveen. Ethan wished he could wipe the images out of his head. Seeing the man who taught him everything shrink and almost disappear was one of the hardest things he had to face in his whole life. Truth be told, he only made it through because she shared the burden with him. Because she saved Naveen. This delicate, slightly-built woman. The warrior. His Noelle. She made him so proud.

Louise. What his mother did to him was beyond repair. The cross he carried with him, anywhere he went. But in a short period of time Noelle achieved something he couldn’t do for years. Forgive. Never forget. Forgive and finally understand that even broken souls deserve the unbreakable love.

Dad. The man who, despite all the adversities, always had time for his child. But that didn't stop Ethan from resenting Alan for always justifying what Louise did. He couldn't understand, even though it was so simple. Love. In the realms of medicine, Ethan was in his element. But the concept of unconditional love was estranged. Until he met her. Not only did she mend the broken fence between father and son, but also showed him that some things truly are unexplainable and can only be understood with heart, not mind.

Tobias - his former best friend then best rival and now...best not to talk about it too much. Only Noelle had the power of talking Ethan into considering looking at Tobias in a different light. She laughed at the idea of holding the grudge forever. She challenged him and called him out on his bullshit.

Every relationship that meant something to him, had irreversibly been impacted by the force of a once clueless intern.

She signed them all.

Suddenly, she peeled away from his chest and rolled over to the left, so that her back was now facing him. Having covered her with a thin sheet, his fingers brushed her shoulder blades ever so lightly, as if anything more than this could hurt her.

It took all the willpower in the world to stop himself, for he wanted to touch every single millimeter of her being.

He wanted to draw the maps on her back. Maps of all the places they are going to discover together. The highways of their world. The plans of all the cities they will tower over. Write the words of pure adoration. The stories yet to unfold.

At the risk of looking like a creep, he slowly inhaled her smell. He wished there was a way to capture and bottle it, so he could carry it with him everywhere. His favourite perfume in the whole wide world.

Noelle shuddered lightly and the tiny movement startled him. Maybe she was trying to shoo a bad dream away.

“You are just a few inches away… and this is the longest distance between us I’m willing to put. No more running.” He whispered and kissed her hair lovingly. As if on cue, her breath returned to its regular rhythm, the tension leaving her muscles.

Part of him hoped she was asleep. Another wished she’d heard every single word. After all, he wasn’t best at translating feelings into words. Or maybe he was actually afraid that once he started, nothing would stop him.

Not only from telling her how he’s never felt this way about anyone, but also how everything fades whenever she’s around. How all the hospital drama dissipates, because everything is figureoutable as long as he knows she’s safe and sound. How, if he couldn’t run, he’d walk. If he couldn’t walk, he’d crawl. To her.

Today has done something to him.

Celebration of Ines’ love. Zaid’s speech. Being surrounded by people he no longer considered co-workers only. His friends.

Ethan lied. “I've never felt this way about anyone... and I don't know if I ever will again." Because he is certain he never will again. But more importantly, he never wants to.

Words echoed throughout his head.

“What I didn't expect was to meet the kindest, sweetest, most amazing doctor I've ever known... and the best friend I've ever had.” That was exactly what happened to him when one intern crossed the threshold of Edenbrook hospital...and inadvertently his life.

A crazy thought was born in his head. Completely irrational. And not a bad idea.

He hoped Zaid wouldn’t mind if he’d stolen the line and used it for his wedding vows. That is, if she agreed to share the rest of her life with him. There was always a dose of uncertainty.

But the idea certainly didn’t sound so scary anymore. Quite the contrary.

~~~

Noelle woke up in a couple of paradises simultaneously.

The tropical paradise.

The physical paradise of total satisfaction.

The paradisiacal view of Ethan Ramsey’s perfect body.

“Good morning.” She murmured to the man on the balcony, who, despite the heavenly view of Hawaii stretching behind him, had his eyes set firmly on her.

“Good morning indeed.” He replied with an unknown sweetness in his voice, that surprised even him.

And he really meant it.

This was a good sign.

Fantastic even.

Maybe the best one ever.

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Trope Challenge: Prompt 2

Weddings & Proposals 🏁

Guidelines

Write a fic for any Open Heart pairing (at least 1 character must be based in the oph universe) using the trope, or submit a past fic of the same nature.

Submissions are accepted via submit box or tagging @openheartfanfics. Please be sure you follow our header guidelines.

Post your fic by Thursday. New tropes are announced on Fridays.

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Fics currently on the trope list below

Bryce x F!MC

A Happily Ever After - @lucy-268​ ☁ When Maggie’s mom tries to take over wedding planning, Bryce takes charge.

All of My Love - @choicessa​​ Bryce knew for a long time that MC was the only one for him. So when he finally plans to propose, he does everything to keep it a surprise.

Grandmother’s Ring - @omgjasminesimone​ When she saw Bryce Lahela down on one knee all of a sudden she believed wholeheartedly in matrimony.

Imagines: Save The Date - @anotherbeingsworld​ What their wedding would be like.

I’m Home - @lovella-lah​ Bryce proposes.

Jingle Bell Rock - @annekebbphotography​ ☁🎄 Amy’s parents walk in and ruin his proposal plan.

Of Trust Funds and Twisted Families - @writinghereandthere​ Bryce and MC can’t get married because there’s a huge trust fund and all this family drama.  

One Simple Question - @fantasyoverreality98​ Bess gathers up the courage to ask Bryce to take a big step in their relationship.

Proposal - @omgjasminesimone​​ Bryce proposes.  

Simply The Best - @writinghereandthere ☁ Bryce proposes at the last minute whilst in the shower.

Wedding Toast - @omgjasminesimone   It’s their wedding day.

Ethan x F!MC

Abscond - @utterlyinevitable​ ☁ Well, they’re 10-minutes to their ceremony and Ethan emotions start to take over.

All Yours - @a-crepusculo​ ☁ Set five years after their fateful encounter at Edenbrook.

An Ideal Reality - @xxtraord1nary​ ☁ A day to remember. When two lonely souls joined to become one full hearted union. When a woman became a Ramsey and a man became the happiest on earth.

Destination - @terrm9​ ♥ Light NSFW - They’re in Miami, four years later. This time, Ethan needs to ask MC a certain question.

Everything I’ll Ever Need - @kaavyaethanramsey ☁ A whole fic full of romantic fluff and our beloved doctor proposing!

Fits like you and me - @perriewinklenerdie​ 🎭 Ethan plans to propose but the ring goes missing.

Chapter 1  |  Chapter 2 [NSFW]

For Forever - @jerzwriter​ ☁ Day two of Ethan’s surprises for Casey’s 29thBirthday, and this one has a lasting impact

Forever & Always -  @heauxplesslydevoted​​ A quick little glance at Ethan’s thoughts moments before his wedding. Ethan POV

Forever’s gonna start tonight - @perriewinklenerdie Ethan and Claire elope.

I Now Pronounce You - @paulfwesley​ During a quiet night in, Ethan asks MC a question.

I Object - @thanialis​ 🎭 Everyone is excited about the couple sharing a life together except one doctor who will have to come to terms that he missed his chance… or did he? Feat. Bryce x MC

I’m All Yours -   @lahamseiroshoe   It’s their wedding day.

In the Morning. - @writinghereandthere 🎭 Long term unmarried couple deciding to get married when one of them receives a terminal medical diagnosis

Inevitably Together - @caseyvalentineramsey ☁ Ethan has something special planned to surprise Casey on the Propose day Feat. Zaid x Ines

Just Browsing - @writinghereandthere​ ☁ Ethan goes ring shopping.

La Ville d’Amour {The City of Love} - @genevievemd​ ☁ The first part of Ethan and Gen’s Parisian vacation. AKA When they secretly elope.

Miami - @rookie-ramsey​​ She never expected to return to the Miami hotel room.

Miami Nights - @heauxplesslydevoted ♥ While in Miami to celebrate their upcoming wedding, Ethan and Naomi sneak away from the festivities to have their own celebration.

Picking Dresses - @daddyethanramsey The Girl Gang helping MC pick wedding dresses.

Plans For Paris - @genevievemd​​ ☁ Gen makes one final suggestion for their planned trip to Paris, and Ethan agrees.

Proposal - @heauxplesslydevoted​   It doesn’t go as planned.

The Diamond - @genevievemd​ ☁ MC and Ethan come home from a charity gala, and the night takes a surprising turn.

The Engagement Party - @genevievemd ☁ The OPH Crew comes together to celebrate Ethan and Gen’s engagement. (Told through multiple POVS)

The One with the Wedding Vows -  @openheart12​​ It’s their wedding day!

The Proposal - @ramseyandrys​ Ethan chooses an engagement ring and proposes to MC.

Untitled Prompt (Proposal) - @omgjasminesimone

“We’re either getting married, or we’re breaking up.” - @bex-la-get​ ☁

Where It All Started - @aworldoffandoms​ Ethan’s got the blessing, he has the ring…but is he ready to take the plunge

Where the Love-light Gleams - @takemyopenheart​  ☁🎄 Christmas time is here, and Ethan has a very important question to ask Luz.

Will You - @takeharryandgo​ ☁ Ethan has a very important question for Meredith.

With all my heart - @bi-cookie​ A messy kitchen, an old pup, and one slow dance Leads to an unexpected proposal.

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What’s For Dinner

Paring: Dr. Ethan Ramsey x F!MC (Dr. Rebecca Lao) Word Count: 1.6k Warning: Lil bit of romance at the end. Rated PG-15.  Summary: Becca embarrassed Ethan at work and later that night he makes her pay for it. 

Author’s Note: This one shot is inspired by @ohchoices​ prompt request 23. “You Always Look Beautiful” and 81. “Hello, Mr. Grumpy.” I also wrote this as part of @julychoiceschallenge​​ Day 9 prompt “Space” and @wackydrabbles​​ prompt “I don’t plan on stopping”. They’ll be underlined and in bold. Enjoy! 

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Ethan stood in his kitchen cooking dinner with nothing but his deep navy work trousers still on. He had an early day at work and was preparing dinner in cold silence. Too deep in his spiraling thoughts to notice the click of the apartment door shutting and jingle of keys against the sideboard.

“Hello, Mr. Grumpy,” Becca cheerfully called from the opposite side of the kitchen island in the open-concept space as she took the day off. 

She shimmied out of her skirt and unbuttoned the top few buttons of her blouse getting comfortable. Her black pencil skirt left abandoned on the bar stool and her heels and purse left by the front door. Coming home to Ethan always sent a surge of placidity throughout her body - an unique sense of veneration for the most mundane of things really. 

Although they weren’t living together Becca had her own set of keys to Ethan’s bachelor pad and spent most nights there. She even has a section of the closet, a couple drawers throughout the home and everything in between. Neither kindred spirit wanted to give up the option of independence just yet. Becca also just couldn’t let go of her friends - the jokes and antics that could only transpire in their shared living space - and settling down with Ethan Ramsey seemed like something far off after residency anyway. After all, Ethan was much too old for some of their schemes. 

Even with all the rustling and no intention from her of keeping things quiet, Ethan still paid her no mind. 

Becca took in his stance. The muscles of his back defined and tense. He stood stoically, entranced by the food in front of him. Becca rolled her eyes at the sight and his blatant disregard for her. 

“Are you seriously not speaking to me?” she asked incredulously. 

With no answer she got her answer. 

Her tongue pressed firmly in the side of her mouth out of frustration. 

She lightly rounded the counter on the tips of her toes and bounded her way over to her lover, dangerously encroaching on his personal space. A light smile made its way unknowingly onto Becca’s lips at the smell of the last notes of his cologne mixing with the musk glistening off his skin as he slaved over the hot stove. He stood indifferent, a spatula in his right hand and pan handle in the other. 

“That smells good,” Becca noted as she stared at the contents. Nutty and sweet wafts tickling the end of her nose. 

Still no response from the statuesque man before her.

In defiance she reached her arm across him, making a point to brush her forearm across his pec to pluck a roasted carrot off a tray. 

Looking up at him she took a dramatic chomp, “Tastes good too.” 

Ethan kept his steely blue gaze on the food, not wanting to play into her antics. 

She sighed without recognition. 

Just like she does most times he’s cooking, Becca moved to stand behind Ethan and wrapped her arms around his taut abdomen, gently pressing her head against her lover’s back. The feeling of his warm skin against hers is something she’ll never tire of. It always felt as if she was standing under the sun rays on a clear day. A place where nothing else matters. And when they were pressed like this nothing did matter. 

“What is it?” She asked as she kissed his shoulder blade. 

Ethan involuntarily relaxed his rigid shoulders into her touch. As much as he wanted space to brute he just couldn’t stay mad at her. Not anymore. They’ve gotten to the point in their relationship where just one look from the other admonishes all of life’s worries and the day's tragedies. A deeper level of unconditional friendship - a deep fondness for the others' very existence. 

He told her without a second thought, “Almond crusted salmon and roasted vegetables with a yogurt dressing.” 

Becca nuzzled her nose into the soft space between his shoulder blades, “You’ve been busy.” It wasn’t unlike Ethan to make a ‘fancy’ and labor intensive meal for them, but his dedication to the culinary arts always surprised her. 

Ethan rolled his eyes. 

Becca let her hands fall from him and grabbed a few more carrots. Then she hopped up on the counter adjacent to the oven as munched. 

“So… how was your day?” she asked knowing full well how a majority of his day went. They were on the same team after all, and she did unintentionally embarrass him completely in front of Baz, June, Zaid and Ines. 

Out of the corner of his eye he let himself ogle her. The hem of her emerald green button down fell on the top of her thigh nearly meeting the nude lace of her holdup tights, the top four buttons undone to expose her nude bra, and the puffed sleeves deflated after the long day. Her hair was still straggly and falling over her shoulders. He wondered to himself if she lost her hair tie once again - it was rare her hair wasn’t thrown upwards the second her shift ended.   

“Oh come on!” She exclaimed when he didn’t respond, “I didn’t mean to do it.” With a heavy sigh she added, “Nobody died, let’s move on. You can’t be mad at me forever.” 

“I’m not mad. I’m disappointed.” 

Becca threw her hands melodramatically, “That’s worse!” 

The corners of Ethan’s lips perked in amusement at the outburst. He let her throw her strop for a few moments. Once she angrily consumed the last of her snacks he turned the oven and hob off, going over and settling himself between her legs. How could he stay mad at the light in his life?

“How was your day?” 

She shrugged, making a point not to look him in the eye, “Fine.” 

“Just fine?” he asked inquisitively, a chipper glimmer in his eyes. 

“Could be better,” she pouted. 

“Oh?” Ethan caressed the soft skin of her inner thigh gingerly with the pad of his thumb. 

Becca let her eyes close and savor his touch. Every time their bare skin met it felt like the first time. Her heart beat just one beat faster in anticipation of his next move - she’d be happy with just a peck on the cheek. Everything about Ethan Ramsey has lightning coursing through her veins. She let the peace it brought lull her into serenity.  

Ethan moved closer so the front of his thighs were pressed up against the lower cabinets. His left hand placed itself firmly on her hip to ground himself as he nestled to place a kiss at the top of her neck right under her jaw. Instinctively Becca craned her head to allow him more access, eyes still shut. 

His soft, never chapped lips were on her skin leaving a quick hot mark. Ethan didn’t pull away completely, his warm breath sending pleasant goosebumps up her back and he could feel the thigh muscle beneath his hand tense. He moved to place another kiss behind her ear. 

Becca let a content sigh slip. She could feel his smirk as he took her lobe delicately between his teeth. 

“Ethan…” she warned. 

His right hand moved from her thigh and to her cheek, holding her head in place. She wasn’t getting out of this so easily. He began to tenderly pepper more sultry kisses down her neck. 

And more along her jaw. 

“How do you always look so beautiful?” he mused. Ethan’s mind was fogged by his senses, all consumed with the miraculous deity before him, he couldn’t tell if he said the words out loud or if they were still the soundtrack to his consciousness.

She started to feel weightless, thankful for his hold keeping her in this moment and leaning further into his large and calloused palm. Becca shifted slightly so his thumb fell along her idle lower lip, letting just the tip of his shallow nail between her pink stained lips. Her jagged breath now on his skin elicited a small shiver from him. Ethan growled when she brought his finger further into her mouth. 

He began to kiss her cheeks. 

Her forehead. 

The sides of her nose. 

Becca scooted to the edge of the counter-top letting Ethan’s presence keep her afloat. He took the hint and slipped his left hand up under her blouse, finally letting go of her hip to reveal red indents of his fingertips. He silently hoped they wouldn’t bruise while Becca hoped they would - a battle-scar of the pleasure that was to come. 

Becca trailed her hands up his torso, letting them stop at the base of his neck. She opened her now hazy eyes. 

Ethan felt the motion and pulled away. 

Lustful light brown coupling with passionate shiny blue. 

His eyes were heavy and full of love - the way he looked at her with an unmatched desire had her stomach aflutter. The harsh lines of his face smoothed over and he never looked more childish than he did when he was consumed by her. She was sure she had the same look reflected on her features. 

“Ethan…” she breathed once more. Her eyes flicked to dinner forgotten on the stove with Ethan following quickly. 

In response his right hand moved to the back of her head and tangled his fingers in her aged curls. He finally gave her the kiss she deserved. Hot, passionate, tender and mind numbing. Becca forgot everything happening and had happened and so did he. Their contact was the only thing keeping her from flying off to heaven. 

“I don’t plan to stop,” Ethan moaned against her lips.   

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[wackydrabbles]

Wacky Drabbles#70

On November 22, 2020, a challenge was issued to write a 1,000-word or less wacky drabble using the prompt: Not everything is a joke.

We hope you enjoy this week’s submissions. We’re too full of pie to be clever.

@queenrileyrose​ - Downward Nobility: Dismissed

@lifeaskim​ - Forever my Lady

@theartoflovingthomashunt​ - Dx: healing [AU]

@kat-tia801​ - Acceleration (Part 1)- You’re Better in the Back of My Mind

@rookie-ramsey​ -  First Impressions (Zaid x Ines)

@zaffrenotes​ - [TRR] Kairos Part 7

@cordonian-literature​ - Reluctant Reunion

@burnsoslow​ - Looking Forward to Much More: an RTT One-Shot

@bebepac​ - Reunited

@dcbbw​ - The Life We Lived (#WackyDrabble #70)

@khoicesbyk​ -  Second Chance Romance.

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RESIDENCY (AN OPEN HEART FIC): PART SEVENTEEN

Pairing: MC (Jordynne Holland) X Ethan Ramsey X Bryce Lahela; MC X Bryce; MC X Ethan

Masterlist: Click Here

Chapter Rating: T (Swearing)

Word Count: 3600+

Description: Ethan comes back to Boston after hearing about Jordynne’s suspension and upcoming hearing. Jordynne is upfront about her feelings to someone. Bryce finally says what he has been thinking for a while now.  

Disclaimer: Characters, storyline, and parts of the dialogue are taken from Pixelberry’s Choices. They fully own the characters, dialogue, backgrounds, etc. MC Jordynne’s background is my own creation, based loosely off of MC in-game’s personality and provided with more details.

Author’s Note: Typing up 3600+ fanfiction on your iPhone is not very fun. If my phone calls Bryce “Bruce” one more time I may rage. I have had scenes from this chapter stuck in my head FOREVER. I’m so glad to finally post this chapter because it also means I am getting closer to the 30 diamond scene with Ethan!!!!!!! 

Also, this fic is now at over 75K words total! Which is super crazy insane. 

As always any and all likes, reblogs and comments are VERY appreciated. If you would like to tagged for future updates, please reply or send me a DM to be added to the tag list. <3

PS: Speaking of the tag list, can you tell me if your tag works?! :)I’ve been having so many issues with it, and it drives me crazy. I have gone through it and edited -- realizing there was some ppl I never added (facepalm), new handles, etc. If you ever want to be removed please just let me know!

Taglist: @drakewalkerfantasy​ @owleyes374​ @lahelable​ @mayar-mahdy​ @paisleylovergirl​ @nicquix​ @emilymay100​ @octobereighth​ @llamasgrl​ @timmagicktoad​ @lilyofchoices​ @msjpuddleduck​ @mfackenthal​ @paulfwesley​ @ccolz88-blog​ @jooous​ @themingdynasty​ @perriewinklenerdie​@mindlessdreaminxo @jens-diamondchoices​ @omgjasminesimone​ @indiacater​ @chasingrobbie​ @writingsbymissy​ @binny1985​

Previous Updates: Part One Part Two Part Three Part Four Part Five Part Six Part Seven Part Eight Part Nine Part Ten Part ElevenPart Twelve Part Thirteen Part Fourteen Part Fifteen Part Sixteen

Song Inspiration: Ghostin’ - Ariana Grande

I know you hear me when I cry I try to hold it in the night While you're sleepin' next to me But it's your arms that I need this time 

Look at the cards that we've been dealt If you were anybody else Probably wouldn't last a day Every tear's a rain parade from hell

Baby, you do it so well

You been so understanding, you been so good And I'm puttin' you through more than one ever should And I'm hating myself 'cause you don't want to Admit that it hurts you

I know that it breaks your heart when I cry again Over him, mmh I know that it breaks your heart when I cry again 'Stead of ghostin' him

Previous Chapter: Part Sixteen

It was weird coming back to Edenbrook.

It looked different somehow.

Did it though? Maybe Ethan’s mind was just playing tricks on him. Guilting him for walking away from the place he had called his home for ten years.

It was still early — and especially after a night of triage — there wasn’t a lot of staff yet. The soft light of the sun rising was cast into the atrium, turning the white walls and floors orange.

Ethan ducked into the elevator quickly — avoiding any lingering stares or confused faces. He wasn’t sure if anyone would recognize him without his white coat and quaffed hair. Not many people had seen Dr. Ramsey is wrinkled trousers and threadbare sweaters. But this was an emergency.

He walked the familiar path to the chief’s office — hesitating at the door before finally pushing himself to knock.

He heard the familiar clicks of Harper’s heels before she opened the door. Her expression was stunned — blinking at the sight of him. Then it turned — her eyebrows furrowing and arms crossing over her chest. She spun on her heel — going back into the room, and leaned against the edge of her desk.

“So it just took dropping her name to get you back here, hey?” Her mouth was gritted into a hard line.

Ethan swallowed, shoving his hands into his pockets, “What?”

“Holland. You quit, leave us high and dry, dodge my calls, tell me to fuck off —,” Harper’s nostrils flared, “But one message about Dr. Holland being suspended and here you are.”

Ethan wasn’t sure what to say.

She sighed at his silence, “Well, it’s too late — she’s suspended and the preliminary ethics hearing is in a few hours. You can’t vouch for her anymore.”

“She’s a good doctor, Harper. You know that.” He stepped forward — his blue eyes big, pleading.

“She is. And it’s a shame that she probably won’t be a doctor anymore after this.”

His stomach tightened as she said that. He couldn’t imagine her not being a doctor — everything she had worked so hard for. It just couldn’t happen. He opened his mouth to speak, but she caught him off.

“You can’t do anything, Ethan. You don’t work here anymore — you don’t have a spot on the panel.” She shook her head, her silver hoops dangling off of her ears, “And there is no chance you’re testifying.”

He took his hands out of his pockets, putting them out to her, “If anybody in this place knows her character it’s me.”

“Exactly. You’re too close to this, Ethan...,” Her brown eyes betrayed her for a moment, “I know you have feelings for her.”

“I—“ Ethan blinked, his mind whirling. He did — he knew, Jordynne knew that. And apparently, Harper did too. How did she know?

She noticed the quizzical look on his face and furrow in his brow. “I’ve seen the way you look at her — I can recognize it anywhere. You used to look at me like that. Once upon a time.”

The pair stood in silence — remembering the time that they were together. Before their schedules and administration got in the way. Before bitterness and tension settled in. Before everything had changed.

“I don’t even know if something’s happened between you two — and I don’t want to. But if the council gets a whiff of it, Ethan — it’s over. She needs a fair, clean trial. And having the Attending she may or may not be romantically involved with testify for her will not help.” Harper stepped forward, grabbing onto the crook of his elbow,  “I’m not just saying this as administration Ethan, I’m saying this as your friend. The best thing you can do for her, for both of you, is to stay out of this.”

He chewed on his lip — doing his best to keep his emotions at bay. He wanted to hold on — to fight. His heart wanted to so desperately. But his mind — it knew better. She didn’t need someone like him. A failure. The heartless robot.

“I won’t interfere,” Ethan finally croaked, looking down at his feet.

“Good.” She finally let go of his arm, pushing her hands back onto the desk. “So are you going to tell me why you quit?”

He closed his eyes — his throat closing up. What was he going to tell her? That he had secretly been treating a patient in the newly constructed wing behind her back? Oh, and that patient was Naveen — both of their long-time friend and mentor. And he had handed him his death sentence last week. “I can’t.”

“No, Ethan. You just won’t.” Harper let out an exasperated sigh, before moving around to the other side of her desk. “I have a hearing to prepare for, so if you could see yourself out.” She started shuffling through papers — not looking at him.

He stood there for a moment — and nothing came to mind. Pursing his lips, He turned on his heel and left her office — closing the door quietly behind him.

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Jordynne sat on the edge of her bed — the mattress sinking softly, the soft white duvet wrinkling. She let out a loud exhale — her face buried into her hands, arms propped up against her knees. She was still wearing her blouse and blazer — her attempt to look professional for her preliminary hearing.

She wasn’t sure if it had worked. The formal hearing was still called. Chief Emery announced her official suspension until then. Jordynne had to turn in her badge and watch as Zaid and Ines reassigned her cases to the other interns.

She needed to be confident — she knew that. Everything was on the line. But it’s what she had needed to do. Walking around the hospital, hiding what she had done was wrong. She had given Mrs. Martinez a chance — hope. And even though it hadn’t worked out the way they had wanted it, Jordynne knew that Teresa would not want her to regret it.

But she still couldn’t fight the aching inside her.

Falling back onto the mattress, her blonde hair fanned out behind her. She needed to focus on the hearing — this was her career, everything she had been working for. But she couldn’t help the gnawing in the back of her mind, the pain that felt like a knife slowly twisting in her stomach.

She didn’t want to leave Edenbrook. She definitely did not want to leave Boston. There were so many unanswered questions, so much more left to learn and explore and see. And the people.

Jordynne gulped guiltily. The people — that’s why she didn’t want to leave. Was it people? A certain person? Her mind was reeling.

A soft knock at her open bedroom door caused her to blink back to reality. Her eyebrows furrowed — she was home alone, all of her roommates where working shifts at the hospital. And Landry hadn’t been to the apartment in days. Thankfully.

The tiny form of Sienna poked her head around the door, her almond eyes soft. “Hey, how you holding up?”

Jordynne pushed herself up onto her elbows, looking at her roommate quizzically, “Aren’t you supposed to be at work?”

“Yeah, I just came home for my lunch instead today.” She shrugged, trying to look nonchalant.

“Sienna...”

Her friend chewed her lip, “I just wanted to make sure you were OK.”

“You don’t have to do that.” She played with her fingers, looking down at the worn floor of her bedroom.

“I know I don’t have to. But I wanted to.”

“Right,” Jordynne murmured. Another sigh escaped her lips as she fell back onto the mattress.

“Hey, everything will be okay. You’re gonna rock this trial.” Jordynne felt the mattress sink a little as her roommate sat on the edge of it.

“It’s not just the trial.” She croaked out, blinking away tears as she stared up at the ceiling.

Sienna’s eyebrows furrowed as she thought, “Is it Br—“

“It’s Ethan.” She blurted out, interrupting.

Sienna was quiet for a moment, her eyebrows furrowed even deeper. “Ramsey?”

“Yes.”

“Dr. Ramsey?” She questioned again.

She nodded.

“The Doctor Ethan Ramsey?” Her eyebrows raises high on her face, her neck strained as he looked at her friend.

“Sienna!” Jordynne reached behind her and grabbed onto a pillow. She hit her friend with it lightly.

“Sorry!” She put her hands up in defense, “It’s just just — Wow... Ethan Ramsey. And you mean... like...”

“Yeah.” Grabbing the pillow from the floor, Jordynne clutched it to her chest and she laid back down.

“Wow.” She repeated, “Did you...?”

“No! We — we’ve kissed.”

“When?!”

Jordynne’s green eyes focused on the ceiling again, her fingers nervously picking at the seams of the pillow, “Miami... At the conference. And again, the night we found out about Teresa. Right before he quit...”

Surprise washed over Sienna’s face, “Miami?! That was ages ago! You’re just telling me now?”

“I didn’t know what to make of it then.”

“And what do you make of it now?”

“I — I don’t know.” Jordynne let out a sigh, “But with everything going on right now with the trial, and suspension, and Landry... I have so many things going on right now, but the first thing I think about in the morning is him.”

Sienna settled into the bed a little deeper, crossing her legs and staring at her friend, “Does he know that?”

“We —,” She hesitated, “We’ve never really gotten the chance honestly.”

Sienna bit her lip, looking worried, “Does Bryce know?”

Jordynne nodded, “Mhmm.”

“And how did he take it?”

“Oh you know, like an absolute angel.” Tears welled up in her eyes, “Haven’t really decided anything — since we’re casual and uh, since Ethan and I are just — well, nothing really.”

“Wow,” Sienna repeated again.

“Yeah.”

“How good were those kisses?” A huge grin spread across her face, and she poked at her friend's side.

“Sienna!”

“What? I mean, it’s Dr. Dreamy Douche — only like half of Edenbrook staff have imagined kissing him.” She purses her lips, attempting to hide a blush, “Maybe including me.”

“Kissing him...,” Jordynne paused, thinking. “It felt right. And that probably sounds awful with hiding it, and Bryce, and it being so ‘complicated’,” She air-quoted the final word, “But it did.”

“Have you heard from him since he quit?”

She clutched the pillow to her chest a little tighter, “No.” She whispered. “I don’t know if I’m more afraid of never seeing him again or seeing him again, you know?”

“Oh, Jordy,” Sienna leaned over and grabbed onto her hand, clutching her fingers. “He doesn’t know what he’s missing.”

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Coffees in hand, Bryce showed up as soon as his shift ended that night. He was greeted with shouts telling him the door was open — maneuvering into the apartment he saw the roommates spread throughout the living and dining room — picking at boxes of pizza. The familiar blonde was nowhere to be seen.

Closing the front door with his hip, Bryce walked in with his eyebrows raised, “Where’s Jordynne?” He asked.

Jackie nodded towards her closed bedroom door, before taking a large bite of pizza.

“She okay?” His eyebrows furrowed, pausing outside of the door.

He watched Sienna’s face fall before she quickly corrected it. “Yeah — yeah, she said the preliminary hearing went alright.”

Bryce studied her face for a moment, before nodding, “That’s good. I’ll— I’ll be back.” Still holding the paper cup in his hand, he used the back of his knuckles to knock quietly on her door, “Jordy? It’s me.”

He heard a soft “come in” from the other side of the door, and he slipped inside.  It wasn’t entirely dark in her room — there was a soft orange glow from the lamp on her bedside table, illuminating her figure as she laid in the bed.

Jordynne’s blonde hair was pulled up into a bun, her glasses sitting crooked on her nose as she hugged a pillow. Most of her body was covered by her white duvet, but Bryce knew she had her threadbare Oregon State sweater on.

“Hey,” He whispered, shuffling into the room and next to the bed. He placed one of the cups down on the nightstand, “I brought you a coffee.”

The corners of her pink lips tugged up, “Only you would feed my addiction at 9 o’clock at night.”

“Hey, I know how to deal with gremlin Jordynne any time of day.” He took a swig of his own hot drink, before setting it down next to hers. He carefully sat down on the bed, sitting in the space between her stomach and legs as she laid on her side. “So how was the preliminary hearing?”

“It was alright. Declan was there.” She rolled her eyes, “But this is what I needed to do. Teresa would want this.”

Bryce nodded along with her, before giving her a sad smile. “So if it went well, why are you hiding away in here?”

“I’m not hiding in here.”

“There are three large pizzas outside that make me think differently. I don’t think I’ve ever seen you say no to extra cheesy, greasy pizza.” He smirked.

“I—“ Her green eyes flickered to the door, betraying her, “I’m just not in the mood for it.”

He placed his hand on her side, squeezing her waist, “Talk to me, Jordynne.”

“You don’t want to hear it.” The pillowcase rustled as she shook her head.

“If it’s making you upset, I do.” He squeezed her again, Maybe I can fix it.”

“You can’t fix this, Bryce.”

He shrugged, “Try me.”

“It’s Ethan, ok?” She said quietly.

“Okay.” He chewed his lip, thinking for a moment, “You know, you don’t have to keep hiding this from me.”

“It’s just not fair to you. I don’t—“

But he caught her off, “Jordynne, I know exactly what I signed up for.”

She let out an exasperated sigh, “But I’ve made everything messy. And confusing. This isn’t what you wanted, I’m sure.”

“All I want is for you to not feel like this.” He moved his head until they were both looking at each other. His dark eyes studied her green ones, “So if that means Ethan... or me. Regardless of what happens, with the trial or with him I’m going to be here. Probably with coffee. Until you tell me not to be.” He slipped his hand into hers, squeezing it gently.

They stayed like that for a moment, before Jordynne sat up a little. Her face came towards his, and Bryce felt his breath hitch for a moment. Her pink lips grazed his cheek with a small kiss. “Thank you,” She whispered, a sad smile spreading across her face before she laid back down.

Bryce swallowed hard — burying the feelings that had flared up in him as she had neared his face. He had thought — well, it didn’t matter.  

He left a couple hours later — after finally coaxing Jordynne out of her room with the coffee and pizza and friends. He had sat across the table from her — unable to tear his eyes away.

Now, he was strolling down a sidewalk in downtown Boston. Opting to walk home instead of taking the subway — the crisp night air was turning his cheeks red. But he had needed the time to think and unwind. It was late now and everything felt heavy — his steps, the long, slow blinks of his eyes, among other things.

All at once the inky black sky opened to let out a shower of rain. It came down slowly at first, before turning into the large droplets that splatted against the sidewalk and Bryce’s face. Scrambling at first Bryce started to pull up the hood of his jacket, before laughing at himself. He was already drenched, soaked from the cool rain.

As he rounded the familiar corner near the hospital, Bryce’s eyes squinted at the familiar neon glow of a pub near his apartment. He could hear the thudding music from inside the building, muffled through the windows but getting slightly louder as patrons went in and out. He had never been inside before — usually opting for the familiar bar near the hospital instead.

As he got closer to the establishment, Bryce’s footsteps started to falter a little in the rain — noticing a figure stumble out of the bar. Just like him, they got immediately drenched by the rain — though the man had no coat like Bryce. He watched as he tipped his head back, letting the cold rain hit him in the face before barking out a hard laugh. Then the man looked to the side, finally noticed he was being watched.

Bryce studied his dark features before recognition washed over him.

It was Ramsey.

Ethan must have realized who he was too, cause in that moment he turned on his heel and began striding away in the opposite direction.

Anger boiled in Bryce as his steps moved faster to match with his — attempting to catch up to him. Jordynne has been constantly worrying, waiting to hear from him — and now he was in the city and still hadn’t reached out to her?

“Hey!” Bryce called putting after him, almost in a jog at this point. “Hey!”

“What do you want, Lahela?” Ethan slurred, finally twisting around to face him.

“What I need,” Bryce took him by the shoulders and pulled him under a nearby awning away from the rain. His breath was a little ragged, and he took a moment to take a few deep breaths, “What I need is for you to figure out what the fuck you want.”

“Excuse me?” Ethan was looking anywhere but at Bryce. He reeked of booze — the scent lingering on him even though his sweater was soaked. And he looked like, well, shit. The surgical intern had never seen the ex-Attending look so disheveled.

“This.” Bryce jabbed a finger into his chest, “You. Whatever this is — it’s killing her.”

He studied his face when he said that — noticing the guilt that washed over Ethan’s face. He knew who he is was talking about.

“What you’re doing is killing, Jordynne. I’ve never seen her like this. And it’s because of you.” Shoving his hands back into his jacket pocket, Bryce backed away from him a little. “So decide man, do you want her? Or not? Because she does. She wants you.”

The pair were silent for a moment, tension still slowly pulling between them.

Finally, Ethan spoke again. “You just admit to losing Lahela? Your girl wants me over you?”

Bryce’s nostril flared for a moment, but he pushed the anger back down. “I could give a shit about losing to you. All I care about is her being happy. And for some god damn reason, you do that for her.

I could care less about being her second choice. I could be her hundredth choice, and I would still be ecstatic. Because everyday with her is like winning the god damn lottery. And if you don’t fucking realize that, then you need to let her go. Because it’s killing her. And I can’t watch it anymore.”  

Ethan’s steely eyes were wide for a moment, and his Adam’s Apple dropped as he took a hard swallow. “How long have you been preparing that?”

“Since the moment I found out how she felt about you.” Bryce let out a long breath through his nose, “In my head, there was a pretty good right hook to your face too. But I figure I shouldn’t do that.”

“Thanks.” Ethan breathed out. Bryce watched him stumble a little towards the curb, before lowering himself onto it and sitting down. Ethan put his face into his hands.

Letting out a sigh, he sat down next to him — feeling his jeans get soaked from the water running off the sidewalk. “Why are you being like this?”

“Well, I would approximate that I’m at 0.15% Blood Alcohol Content right now. That probably has something to do with it.”

“That’s not what I—,” Bryce chewed on the inside of his cheek, “Then why are you drinking like this? To forget?”

“Maybe to remember,” Ethan said quietly.

The pair watched in silence as a car drove by on the other side of the road — hitting a puddle and sensing a large spray of water over the asphalt.

“I’m not what they think I am.”

Bryce’s eyebrows furrowed, “What?”

“Jordynne. Naveen. Harper. All of them. I’m not what they think I am.” Ethan waved his arm at himself, sitting on the curb, “This is the real Ethan Ramsey.”

“Jordynne doesn’t seem to think so.” He gulped.

“Well, she’s wrong.” Ramsey croaked.

“Maybe you should let her decide that.” Bryce put his hands on his knees and pushed himself off of the curb. “And stop ghosting her. Talk to her.”

“I—“

“No. This,” Bryce pointed to Ethan drunkenly sitting on the curb, “Is not helping anyone.”

Finally, he offered his hand out to Ethan. He hesitated, but then grabbed onto the surgical intern's tan hand and allowed him to help him up. “I still don’t like you though.”

“I know.”

“And you don’t like me.”

“Nope.”

“But I — we,” Bryce corrected himself, “We like Jordynne. So.”

“Yeah.”

Bryce didn’t say anything else. He noticed a cab turning the corner near them, and he flagged them down with a wave. “You too drunk to remember where you live?”

“Hyde Park?” Ethan asked through the open window of the cab. He got a nod from the driver, and he pulled the door open. Ethan paused with the door open, “I’d offer to share the cab, but I feel like if you spend any more time with me I risk getting that right hook to the face?”

“Yup,” Bryce said coolly.

Ethan barked out a laugh, before giving Bryce a final nod and slipped into the cab.

He watched the yellow cab pull away, and he finally realized how long he had been standing (and sitting) in the rain for. Pulling out his phone, he sighed when he noticed the time and pocketed it again.

What had he gotten himself into?

Part Eighteen

[cocomaxley]

@the-soot-sprite @burnsoslow Zaid x Ines FOREVER!!!

I already have been denied Sienna and Danny, so Pixelberry better make Ines and Zaid canon, or I will fucking riot.

[openheartfanfics]

WEEK 2: Weddings & Proposals

Bryce x F!MC

A Happily Ever After - @lucy-268​ ☁ When Maggie’s mom tries to take over wedding planning, Bryce takes charge.

All of My Love - @choicessa​​ Bryce knew for a long time that MC was the only one for him. So when he finally plans to propose, he does everything to keep it a surprise.

Grandmother’s Ring - @omgjasminesimone​ When she saw Bryce Lahela down on one knee all of a sudden she believed wholeheartedly in matrimony.

Imagines: Save The Date - @anotherbeingsworld​ What their wedding would be like.

I’m Home - @lovella-lah​ Bryce proposes.

Jingle Bell Rock - @annekebbphotography​ ☁🎄 Amy’s parents walk in and ruin his proposal plan.

Of Trust Funds and Twisted Families - @writinghereandthere​ Bryce and MC can’t get married because there’s a huge trust fund and all this family drama.  

One Simple Question - @fantasyoverreality98​ Bess gathers up the courage to ask Bryce to take a big step in their relationship.

Proposal - @omgjasminesimone​​ Bryce proposes.  

PUSH MY LUCK - @kat-tia801​ 🎭 When Bryce goes home for Ines’ wedding, a friend points out some truths he’s been denying.

Simply The Best - @writinghereandthere ☁ Bryce proposes at the last minute whilst in the shower.

Wedding Toast - @omgjasminesimone   It’s their wedding day.

Ethan x F!MC

A Very Important Question - @bex-la-get ☁ Ethan has a very important question for Nat. Feat. Sienna

Abscond - @utterlyinevitable​​ ☁ Well, they’re 10-minutes to their ceremony and Ethan emotions start to take over.

All Yours - @a-crepusculo​ ☁ Set five years after their fateful encounter at Edenbrook.

An Ideal Reality - @xxtraord1nary​ ☁ A day to remember. When two lonely souls joined to become one full hearted union. When a woman became a Ramsey and a man became the happiest on earth.

Destination - @terrm9​ ♥ Light NSFW - They’re in Miami, four years later. This time, Ethan needs to ask MC a certain question.

Everything I’ll Ever Need - @kaavyaethanramsey ☁ A whole fic full of romantic fluff and our beloved doctor proposing!

First Look - @dr-addieramsey ☁ It’s their wedding day and they share their first look

Fits like you and me - @perriewinklenerdie​ 🎭 Ethan plans to propose but the ring goes missing.

Chapter 1  |  Chapter 2 [NSFW]

For Forever - @jerzwriter​ ☁ Day two of Ethan’s surprises for Casey’s 29thBirthday, and this one has a lasting impact

Forever & Always -  @heauxplesslydevoted​​ A quick little glance at Ethan’s thoughts moments before his wedding. Ethan POV

Forever’s gonna start tonight - @perriewinklenerdie Ethan and Claire elope.

I Now Pronounce You - @paulfwesley​ During a quiet night in, Ethan asks MC a question.

I Object - @thanialis​ 🎭 Everyone is excited about the couple sharing a life together except one doctor who will have to come to terms that he missed his chance… or did he? Feat. Bryce x MC

I’m All Yours -   @lahamseiroshoe   It’s their wedding day.

In the Morning. - @writinghereandthere 🎭 Long term unmarried couple deciding to get married when one of them receives a terminal medical diagnosis

Inevitably Together - @caseyvalentineramsey ☁ Ethan has something special planned to surprise Casey on the Propose day Feat. Zaid x Ines

Just Another Day - @potionsprefect ☁ It’s just another day he says. Little did she know...

Just Browsing - @writinghereandthere​ ☁ Ethan goes ring shopping.

La Ville d’Amour {The City of Love} - @genevievemd​ ☁ The first part of Ethan and Gen’s Parisian vacation. AKA When they secretly elope.

Marry Me - @anonymousrookie ☁ Ethan proposes to Keegan during a weekend trip to Rhode Island.

Miami - @rookie-ramsey​​ She never expected to return to the Miami hotel room.

Miami Nights - @heauxplesslydevoted ♥ While in Miami to celebrate their upcoming wedding, Ethan and Naomi sneak away from the festivities to have their own celebration.

Perfectly Imperfect - @cryomyst​ 🛸📚 [extended: wip]  An AU story in which my MC had enough of Ethan when he kept antagonizing Bloom, breaks up with Ethan and gets together with Bryce. The story starts off as we come to the end of Bryce’s residency, my MC comes to realize just how flawed of a human being she is, and she makes a decision.

Chapter 4

Picking Dresses - @daddyethanramsey The Girl Gang helping MC pick wedding dresses.

Plans For Paris - @genevievemd​​ ☁ Gen makes one final suggestion for their planned trip to Paris, and Ethan agrees.

Proposal - @heauxplesslydevoted​   It doesn’t go as planned.

The Diamond - @genevievemd​ ☁ MC and Ethan come home from a charity gala, and the night takes a surprising turn.

The Engagement Party - @genevievemd ☁ The OPH Crew comes together to celebrate Ethan and Gen’s engagement. (Told through multiple POVS)

The One with the Wedding Vows -  @openheart12​​ It’s their wedding day!

The Proposal - @ramseyandrys​ Ethan chooses an engagement ring and proposes to MC.

Untitled Prompt (Proposal) - @omgjasminesimone

“We’re either getting married, or we’re breaking up.” - @bex-la-get​ ☁

Where It All Started - @aworldoffandoms​ Ethan’s got the blessing, he has the ring…but is he ready to take the plunge

Where the Love-light Gleams - @takemyopenheart​  ☁🎄 Christmas time is here, and Ethan has a very important question to ask Luz.

Will You - @takeharryandgo​ ☁ Ethan has a very important question for Meredith.

With all my heart - @bi-cookie​ A messy kitchen, an old pup, and one slow dance Leads to an unexpected proposal.

Tobias x F!MC

Their Plus One - @jerzwriter ♥ While in Jamaica for an old friend’s wedding, Tobias asks Ethan to help him make Casey’s birthday one to remember. Feat. Ethan

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Newly Added Fics

May 3-7

🎭 Angst  |  🛸 AU  |  ☁ Fluff  |  ♥ NSFW  |  📚 Series

Aurora x F!MC 

A Hand in Friendship - @robintora ☁ i dont think we saw aurora in Donahue's so i was like, why not write it? [1.2] 

Bryce x F!MC 

Friends with Benefits - @angstymarshmallow ☁ [FWB]

Ethan x F!MC

A Hawaiian Prank - @potionsprefect ☁ He thought it was going to be a relaxing break. [3.11] 

Adagio - @utterlyinevitable ♥ She’s decided that it’s time. And it’s more than Ethan could have ever dreamt up. aka their first time.  [Domestic; Ethan’s POV]   

Almost - @alina-yol-ramsey  ☁ Two times Ethan almost said those three words.  [In love] 

Definitely - @terrm9 ☁ Rubbing noses and cuddling.  [Marriage] 

Delaying the Inevitable - @liaromancewriter ☁ Ethan and MC are in the private box at the baseball game…from Ethan’s perspective. [1.5; Ethan’s POV] 

Dolores - @lucy-268 🎭 Charley’s new patient is Ethan’s first patient. [1.4] 

Eta Aquariids - @mm2305  ☁ Ethan and Olivia watch a meteor shower together.

Fallout - @lady-calypso 📚 [mini: wip] The aftermath of accusations.  [3.8; 3.9] 

Part 1  |  Part 2

For You - @starberrybliss 🎭 MC and Ethan talk about what will possibly happen to his future at the hospital and the trial. [3.8] 

Free Pass - @justanotherrookie 🍘♥ Ethan, Tobias and MC threesome

Happily Ever After - @takemyopenheart ☁ Ethan is ready to confess those three words. (Ch. 11 rewrite) [3.11] 

Keep Forever - @estellaelysian ☁ Ethan’s inner most thoughts on her.  [Ethan’s POV; 3.11] 

Lava - @perriewinklenerdie ☁ Ethan joins his kids for a game of The Floor is Lava. [Kids] 

Living The Dream - @the-pale-goddess ☁ If Ethan did take her for granted the way the impostor in OHTY does, she’d definitely pretend to be asleep and then tease him about it in the morning. [3.11] 

Mentor - @starrystarrytrouble ☁ Three times Naveen spoke to Ethan about MC. Feat. Naveen  [1.17; 2.17; 3.11]

Mirani’s Confession - @schnitzelbutterfingers 🎭 Ines’s wedding reception , featuring Zaid’s emotions and lost love, Abby’s advice and Ethan’s promise. Feat. Zaid x Ines [3.11]

Mistakes - @lsvdw-blog 🎭 MC confronts Ethan about standing her up. [Date] 

Nightmares - @bex-la-get 🎭 Natalie experiences nightmares after the attack and turns to Ethan for comfort. [2.12; Trauma; Hurt/Comfort] 

Now, And Forevermore - @tsrookie 📚 [mini: wip] Missing moments at Ines wedding in 3.11

Part 1

POV - @estellaelysian ☁ Ethan’s POV after the vending machine scene.  [Ethan’s POV; 1.1] 

Pua Melia - @stygianflood ☁ When Ethan reveals his feelings, Aparna’s response is far from what he expects. [In Love; 3.11] 

She did make out with Bryce in the observation deck, lol. - @jamespotterthefirst ☁ Years later Ethan tells Lilac there’s cameras in the observation rooms.  [Partnership] 

Slip of the Tongue - @estellaelysian ☁

Steam - @perriewinklenerdie ♥ OH3 Chapter 8 rewrite. Claire finds a way for Ethan to let out his frustrations and get some control back. [3.8] 

The Conference - @utterlyinevitable 📚 [extended: completed]

Becca has been avoiding Ethan like the plague since he came back from the Amazon. However, Dr. Banerji has sent his two mentees to give a keynote speech at Cornell Medical. Back in her homecity both doctor’s are confronted by a bit of the past.

The Party - @takeharryandgo ☁ Ethan changes his mind about attending the interns’ housewarming party. [1.6; Ethan’s POV] 

The Therapist - @bex-la-get 🎭 Natalie and Ethan seek guidance from a therapist. [2.12]

The Signs - @anntoldst0ries ☁ After moments of passion and confessions, Ethan finds himself unable to fall asleep. [3.11; Ethan’s POV] 

Wise Men Say... - @genevievemd ☁ Ethan and Gen dance during Ines’s wedding before sneaking off. [3.11] 

Love Triangle 

Boundary - @togetherwearerapture  Tobias and Elle get to know each other while working on a case. Tobias pushes some boundaries. Feat. Ethan x F!MC x Tobias [3.5] 

Free Pass - @justanotherrookie 🍘♥ Ethan, Tobias and MC threesome

Naveen Banerji 

Mentor - @starrystarrytrouble ☁ Three times Naveen spoke to Ethan about MC. Feat. Ethan x F!MC [1.17; 2.17; 3.11]

Tobias x F!MC

How It All Began - @lucy-268 ☁ Her friends have questions.

Snow - @perriewinklenerdie ☁ Tobias tests the waters while having a drink with Claire.

Zaid x Ines

Mirani’s Confession - @schnitzelbutterfingers 🎭 Ines’s wedding reception , featuring Zaid’s emotions and lost love, Abby’s advice and Ethan’s promise. Feat. Ethan x F!MC [3.11]

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Feb 14-20

🎭 Angst  |  🛸 AU  |  ☁ Fluff  |  ♥ NSFW  |  📚 Series  |  💘 Valentine’s

Aurora x F!MC

Certainty - @eleanorbloom ☁💘 Aurora finally had someone meaningful to spend Valentine’s Day with. 

Bryce x F!MC

Hiccup - @utterlyinevitable 🛸☁ Hannah’s sleeping over at the Lahela’s and finds herself in someone else’s room.

Some Definition - @argylemnwrites 🎭 Cassie is done being the “cool girl.” [DTR; Issues; Confession] 

Ethan x F!MC

Amber - @starrystarrytrouble ☁ Ethan tells MC how he feels about her after Harper joins the team. Set during the on-call diamond scene.  [3.1; Ethan’s POV; Hurt/Comfort; Protective; Jealous] 

Be Mine - @takeharryandgo ♥💘 Ethan hopes to escape his thoughts of her by avoiding Donahue’s on Valentine’s Day, but the universe has other plans.

Be My ‘Valentine’ - @caseyvalentineramsey  ☁ 💘 It’s 14th February, “Valentine’s” day. While spending time with the ‘Valentine’ in his life, 3 long unspoken words break-through. [In Love; Soulmates]

Bridge over Troubled Water - @stygianflood ☁ On the day of his mother’s return,  Ethan comes home to a surprise after a long day at the hospital. Feat. Jenner [2.13; Hurt/Comfort; Cooks] 

Everything else is just the weather - @anntoldst0ries ☁ Ethan takes Elle out on their “first” date. [Date] 

Last Night Alive - @rookie-ramsey 🛸🎭 What if Ethan was in that room? AU to chapters 10-11. [Someone Died; Traumatic; 2.11] 

Late Night - @jamespotterthefirst ☁ Harper is eager to share a new prospect with her old colleague. But when she visits Ethan’s apartment late at night to discuss, she is stunned by what-- or rather who-- she finds there. Feat. Harper Emery [3.1] 

Operation Heart-Fixer - @schnitzelbutterfingers 🎭💘 Valentine’s weekend (ft. Ethan’s dumb brain) [TW: alcohol and self-harm]  [Ethan POV] 

Personal Keepsake - @aworldoffandoms ☁ “You keep that photo of us in your wallet?”

Puncture Wound - @the-pale-goddess 🎭🌟 Ethan monitors Naveen overnight on New Year’s Eve. An unexpected guest keeps him company moments before the midnight strikes. Set After Miami. [1.10] 

Regret- @jooous 📚 [mini: completed] 

He did not know what was sadder: not being able to have her or her not wanting him.

pt. I  Confusion  |  pt. II Emotion  |  pt. III Reconciliation   

pt. IV Regret  |  Part V: The conclusion ♥

The Fourteenth - @terrm9  ☁💘 Chiara prefers to celebrate pi day over Valentine’s Day. 

Their forever - @genevievemd  ☁ Ethan had a terrible day, and MC surprises him with dinner [Cooks; Partnership]

Two Missives One Heart - @gryffindordaughterofathena 📚 [mini: completed]  Diana reads Ethan’s letter, will their hearts find what they seek? Will this be their road to happiness forevermore? set after the Edenbrook Hopeful Hearts Gala.

Evermore

We're Golden - @irisofpurple ☁ Ethan and Lana go on their first official date. [Date; 2.18]

With and Without - @alwaysmychoices 📚 [extended: wip] 

Chapter 23: Forgiveness

Harper Emery

Late Night - @jamespotterthefirst ☁ Harper is eager to share a new prospect with her old colleague. But when she visits Ethan’s apartment late at night to discuss, she is stunned by what-- or rather who-- she finds there. Feat. Ethan x F!MC [Platonic Harper; 3.1] 

Ines x Zaid

First Pet Shenanigans - @rookie-ramsey ☁ Gabriella gets a pet rabbit. Zaid is slightly terrified of it. [Family] 

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Rewrites: Book 3

Book 1 Rewrites |   Book 2 Rewrites |  Book 3 Rewrites

Chapter 11: Wedding Belles

🎭 Angst  |  🍘Crack  |  ☁ Fluff  |  ♥ NSFW  | 📚 Series

Bryce x F!MC

Forgive - @julia-highstorms ☁ A different, deeper take on Bryce’s reaction after speaking with his mother in the poke shop.

Free - @julia-highstorms ☁ This takes place in Book 3 Chapter 11, after Ines and Angie's wedding.

PUSH MY LUCK - @kat-tia801 🎭 When Bryce goes home for Ines’ wedding, a friend points out some truths he’s been denying.

Some Day - @robintora  ☁ Bryce imagines his future with Theia as Inés is walking down the aisle.

You are in love - @hannabanana-6 ☁ Bryce realises his feelings for Casey. An addition to the wedding in Open Heart book 3.

Ethan x F!MC

A Hawaiian Prank - @potionsprefect​ ☁ He thought it was going to be a relaxing break.

Cariño - @jamespotterthefirst ☁ After their confessing their feelings to one another, everyone can see something has changed.

Feel Me - @perriewinklenerdie ♥ OH3 Chapter 11 added content. Round two after Ethan’s love confession.

Happily Ever After - @takemyopenheart ☁ Ethan is ready to confess those three words. (Ch. 11 rewrite)

It's Always Been You - @potionsprefect ☁ Ethan and Victoria reflect on their time together.

Keep Forever - @estellaelysian ☁ Ethan’s inner most thoughts on her.

Living The Dream - @the-pale-goddess ☁ If Ethan did take her for granted the way the impostor in OHTY does, she’d definitely pretend to be asleep and then tease him about it in the morning.

Love Story - @luvsyana ☁ On a peaceful and extraordinary morning in Hawaii, Ethan and Anastasia spend their time together, for the first time, as official lovers.

Married - @perriewinklenerdie ☁ Parts of Ines’s wedding told from Ethan’s perspective feat. Basically being a married couple and everyone calling them out for it.

Mentor - @starrystarrytrouble ☁ Three times Naveen spoke to Ethan about MC. Feat. Naveen

Mirani’s Confession - @schnitzelbutterfingers 🎭 Ines’s wedding reception , featuring Zaid’s emotions and lost love, Abby’s advice and Ethan’s promise. Feat. Zaid x Ines

Night Changes - @alina-yol-ramsey ☁ Miami x Hawaii moments

Now, And Forevermore - @tsrookie 📚 [mini: wip] Missing moments at Ines wedding in 3.11

Part 1

One Day - @gryffindordaughterofathena ☁ Ines and Angie's wedding has opened a flood gate of thoughts in Ethan's mind.

Paradise - @starrystarrytrouble ☁ What made Ethan finally confess his feelings?

Pua Melia - @stygianflood ☁ When Ethan reveals his feelings, Aparna’s response is far from what he expects.

Thank You - @a-crepusculo ☁ Post Chapter 11 - Book 3, set after are back in Boston after their trip from Hawaii.

The Signs - @anntoldst0ries ☁ After moments of passion and confessions, Ethan finds himself unable to fall asleep.

Wise Men Say... - @genevievemd ☁ Ethan and Gen dance during Ines’s wedding before sneaking off.

Love Triangle

Processing and Developing - @alj4890 ☁ Chris takes a photo of her and Tobias at Ines's wedding reception. Tobias x MC x Ethan [3.11]

Processing and Developing: Interrupted - @alj4890​ ☁ This is how it would have gone down with Ethan bursting in. Some things are inevitable after all. [3.11]

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December 1-3

🎭 Angst  |  🛸 AU  |  ☁ Fluff  |  ♥ NSFW  |  📚 Series

Baz & Zaid

Twins-giving - @the-soot-sprite ☁ The great twin Thanksgiving side off.  

Bryce x F!MC

Crashing Down - @lem-20​ 🎭 A rewrite of 1.13 on-call room chat with Bryce. Casey discusses what’s got her stressing out and also her relationship with Ethan. [Feat. Platonic Bryce]

“Do You Fear Death?” - @writinghereandthere​ 📚 A series of questions asked between friends and colleagues the night of the attack. takes place during the events of 2.11.

Three. Rafael and Bryce

Happily Never After - @checkurwindow 🎭 Sometimes falling in love with your best friend doesn't in a happily ever after. Feat. Bryce x MC x Ethan

Hopeful Hearts and Second Chances - @appiomofchoice 🎭 2.17 Rewrite. Darcy deals with trauma as she tries to save the hospital and work through her insecurities about her not-quite-a-relationship with Bryce.

Ricochet - @curiousconch 📚 [extended: wip] Feat. Bryce x MC x Rafael 

Scarlet Letters 

Sandcastles - @thegreentwin ☁ Set in the future, where Bryce takes his family to visit Hawaii for a month.

Secret Hookups - @omgjasminesimone 🎭 She shouldn’t be waking up in Bryce’s arms, but she did and their kids caught her trying to sneak him out of the house. 

When You’re Ready - @eleanorbloom 📚 [extended: wip] Bryce x MC x Ethan 

Chapter 17

Ethan x F!MC

Comfort - @trappedinfandoms 🎭 Hurt/Comfort. Mention of animal death. This fic is set in-between the end of OH1 and when Ethan left for the Amazon.

Crashing Down - @lem-20 🎭 A rewrite of 1.13 on-call room chat with Bryce. Casey discusses what’s got her stressing out and also her relationship with Ethan. [Feat. Platonic Bryce]

Dinner -@terrm9 ☁ Ethan and Chiara invite Naveen over for dinner for the first time as a couple.

Fall On Me - @terrm9 ☁ After four years of dating and their first year being married, Chiara and Ethan find out that there are still surprises in store for them. TW: Fertility Issues

Forever Alone - @groovypalacehorselover 🎭 Working for MK for two years, Landry comes in contact with Ethan and MC again.  Landry’s POV 

Happily Never After - @checkurwindow 🎭 Sometimes falling in love with your best friend doesn't in a happily ever after. Feat. Bryce x MC x Ethan

Love You Home - @genevievemd 📚 [mini: wip] 

Chapter 2: Fear

Make-Believe - @gryffindordaughterofathena 🎭 A death bed confession leads to a game of make-believe. 2.11 Rewrite. 

Narcissus Sent a Package - @utterlyinevitable 🎭 Becca’s drunken mistake had the power to ruin any and all hope of them becoming anything more than colleagues. Feat. Ethan x MC x Tobias   

Numbers - @checkurwindow 🎭 MC and Ethan’s journey told in 12 parts.

Sweet Fervor - @mayatrueman ♥ Maya finds porn on Ethan’s laptop and they watch it together. 

Time Bomb - @utterlyinevitable 📚 [mini: wip] Chapter 13 Rewrite with the trauma we deserve. 

II. 

The Enneagram - @rebsrams 📚 [extended: wip]

Two.

The Forgotten One - @schnitzelbutterfingers 📚 [extended: wip]

Chapter 3

Untitled Prompt Request - @terrm9 🎭 Ethan comforts Chiara after one of her nightmares. 

Ethan x M!MC

Happier - @checkurwindow​ 🎭 MC is done waiting for Ethan to finally try for them, and gives in to temptations from another party. Feat. Bryce x MC

Letters of Love and Longing - @drethanramslay​ 📚 [extended: wip]

6

Ines x Zaid 

First Impressions - @rookie-ramsey ☁ Zaid and Ines spend some time with their newborn daughter. Baz makes an appearance.

Landry Olsen 

Forever Alone - @groovypalacehorselover​ 🎭 Working for MK for two years, Landry comes in contact with Ethan and MC again. Landry’s POV

Louise Ramsey

The Forgotten One - @schnitzelbutterfingers 📚 [extended: wip]

Chapter 3

Rafael & Bryce

“Do You Fear Death?” - @writinghereandthere​ 📚 A series of questions asked between friends and colleagues the night of the attack. takes place during the events of 2.11.

Three. Rafael and Bryce

Rafael x M!MC 

Afterparty - @kiteplayschoices ☁

Tobias Carrick

Narcissus Sent a Package - @utterlyinevitable​ 🎭 Becca’s drunken mistake had the power to ruin any and all hope of them becoming anything more than colleagues. Feat. Ethan x MC x Tobias  

AU Series

When They Were Kids - @thegreentwin 🛸 This is a series of interviews with characters from Choices Open Heart when they were kids, at various ages. Complete fluff. 

Ethan Ramsey

Sienna Trinh

Bryce Lahela

Elijah Greene

Jackie Varma

Rafael Aveiro

Landry Olsen

Aurora Emery

Baz and Zaid Mirani

Naveen Banerji

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Bryce x F!MC: Angst

One Shots A - G

A Dear Friend - @luxurylives​   The gang gathers to remember Danny Cardinal. Afterward, Bryce and Casey go to pay their respects to one of his dear friends. TW: Reference to minor character death

A Hazardous Material - @appiomofchoice 2.11 rewrite.

A Million Pieces - @chocopeppermintcake  Bryce struggles with having messed up in the O.R. TW: mentions of blood and childhood trauma.

A New Direction - @chaoticchopshopheart  Penelope has received a surprising offer from EdenBrook. She has also received an offer to be Co-Head of the Diagnostic Team from New York Presbyterian.

A STEP FORWARD - @anotherbeingsworld  Alessia will be making a hard decision.

Almost Lover - @jamespotterthefirst At some point, the words “no strings attached” stopped being true for Bryce.

Always and Forever - @anotherbeingsworld   MC reflects on Bryce’s diagnosis. TW: Character death.

Another week of Ethan Ramsey - @annekebbphotography Bryce’s POV about how much time MC has been spending with Ethan since joining the Diagnostics Team.

Babysitting Weekend - @lucy-268 MC and Bryce babysit their friend’s kids and have a fight. Feat. Ines x Zaid

Back To You - @fantasyoverreality98 MC and Bryce reunite after a brief period apart. Mentions of Ethan x MC

Calm Before The Storm - @zigtheeortega 2.12 Rewrite.

Can’t Do Both - @adrianadmirer Bryce finally gives MC an ultimatum about the nature of their relationship and she makes her choice hoping that it isn’t too late to fix the hurt she caused.

Cardiac Arrest - @lahelable MC has returned to Edenbrook after visiting Miami with Ethan Ramsey. Feat. One-sided Ethan

Confession - @yaushie Yet in that same supply closet from their first day, Bryce had made her feel like she could be sure and the words had spilled out as easily as a greeting. Feat. Rafael x MC

Confessions: Part 1  (feat. The Scalpel Jockey) - @the-pale-goddess Bryce / MC / Ethan

Crashing Down - @lem-20​ A rewrite of Bk 1 Ch 13 on-call room chat with Bryce. Casey discusses what’s got her stressing out and also her relationship with Ethan. [Feat. Platonic Bryce]

Dearly Beloved - @checkurwindow They broke up and now she’s crashing his wedding.  

Ending Scene - @michaelrharrison​ Rewrite of the first diamond scene with Ethan from Book 2.

Every Moment - @chocopeppermintcake 🩺 Years after leaving Boston, Casey is back at the graveyard at the anniversary of the assassination attempt. Feat. One-sided Ethan

Exile - @justanotherrookie What if Denise ended up with Bryce instead? Feat. Bryce x MC x Ethan

Faithfully - @browneyedmissy When she is given the choice of what she wanted, MC comes to a realization. Feat. Ethan x MC

Falling - @fantasyoverreality98 Ethan reflects on his past relationship with MC and tries to come to terms with her new relationship with Bryce. Ethan POV

Fallin’ All in You - @romewritingshop Feat. Damien Nazario x F!MC

Falling For You - @choicessa They started as ‘friends with benefits’ but what happens when they both will start to fall for each other?

Fly High - @anotherbeingsworld The small moments with Mrs. Martinez were playing in both Bryce and Casey’s mind a year after the inevitable happens.

Game Night - @angstymarshmallow MC invites Bryce for game night. Now that he’s here, MC is slowly realizing she may gotten more than she bargained for

Gave You My Heart - @omgjasminesimone They’re in a car accident.

Ghosting - @alj4890  They haven’t seen one another in a while even though they work the same shifts...

Glad You Came - @anotherbeingsworld A rewrite of 2.11, with Keiki present to be there for Bryce during the aftermath of the attack at the hospital.

Go Easy - @kat-tia801   After messing up his surgery, Bryce talks to a fellow surgical resident about what really happened in to OR. Feat. F!OC

Golden - @sunnyxdazedfics Their relationship is strained and struggling. Can they pick up the pieces?

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One Shots of Marriage and Partnership

A Happily Ever After - @lucy-268 ☁ When Maggie’s mom tries to take over wedding planning, Bryce takes charge. [Wedding]

All of My Love - @choicessa​ Bryce knew for a long time that MC was the only one for him. So when he finally plans to propose, he does everything to keep it a surprise.

And They Were Roommates - @heauxplesslydevoted A surprise leads to a major shift in Bryce and Casey’s relationship.

Babysitting Weekend - @lucy-268 MC and Bryce babysit their friend’s kids and have a fight. Feat. Ines x Zaid

Bounce - @storyofmychoices  ​Olivia helps plan a carnival, fun day for past patients to celebrate their recovery and remission milestones. Bryce is more than happy to get in on the fun. Feat. Keiki and Aurora

Carnations - @anotherbeingsworld​ They started their relationship with a bundle of flowers.

Chocolate Lab - @oofchoices ☁ What if they added a furry friend to the mix?

Christmas with the in laws - @omgjasminesimone

Five-second rule - @zigtheeortega Bryce and MC being domestic over sushi dinner.

Forever After All - @plumeriavibes​ The gang, unbeknownst to them, go on a camping trip and a surprise awaits Allison. Feat. Bryce x (MC) Allison; Ethan x OC (Ella); Jackie x Aurora

Golden Age - @brycelahelalover It’s been 30 years.

Grandmother’s Ring - @omgjasminesimone When she saw Bryce Lahela down on one knee all of a sudden she believed wholeheartedly in matrimony.

How were we ever strangers  - @peonierose  ☁ A proposal is in the air, but things don’t go as planned. Can Bryce and Luna find their happy ever after?

Imagines: Save The Date - @anotherbeingsworld​ What their wedding would be like.

I’m Home - @lovella-lah​ Bryce proposes.

Jingle Bell Rock - @annekebbphotography ☁🎄 Amy’s parents walk in and ruin his proposal plan.

Now and Forever - @kelseaaa​ Bryce helps MC before her big day. Feat. Ethan x MC

Of Trust Funds and Twisted Families - @writinghereandthere Bryce and MC can’t get married because there’s a huge trust fund and all this family drama.  

One Simple Question - @fantasyoverreality98 Bess gathers up the courage to ask Bryce to take a big step in their relationship.

Proposal - @omgjasminesimone​ Bryce proposes.  

Secret Hookups - @omgjasminesimone 🎭 She shouldn’t be waking up in Bryce’s arms, but she did and their kids caught her trying to sneak him out of the house.  

Simply The Best - @writinghereandthere ☁ Bryce proposes at the last minute whilst in the shower.

Sweet Love - @lahellacute​ ☁️ Bryce distracts Casey while she’s baking.

Take Care of You - @brycelahelalover​ Domestic Bryce and MC.

Teach Me How To Love - @eleanorbloom ☁ Bryce and Eleanor dancing Teach Me How To Love by Shawn Mendes.

Waiting - @storyofmychoices ☁ The moment Bryce and Olivia have been waiting for is finally here and they’re more nervous than they expected.

Wedding Toast - @omgjasminesimone   It’s their wedding day.

Welcome Home, Jovie! - @storyofmychoices ☁ Olivia, Bryce, and Keiki head to a local animal shelter to rescue a pup and give him or her their fur-ever home.

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Heart Flutters & Dopamine Levels

I'm participating in my first ever @wackydrabbles. This week's prompt is "Okay, wow, you just dumped a lot of information on my lap and gave me no time to process it."

Pairing: Zaid x Ines

Book: Open Heart

Summary: Zaid has an important question to ask Ines.

Word Count: 1,024

Thanks to @ao719 for your help and encouragement to participate! 💜🖤

Zaid rested his fork on his empty plate. He looked at the woman sitting across from him, feeling a blush creep on his cheeks. Ines smiled at him sweetly. He patted his pocket feeling the small box. His heart began to race.

One week earlier…

Baz arrived in the apartment he shared with his identical twin. Zaid was pacing back and forth mumbling to himself. He didn't even notice his brother staring at him with a confused expression on his face.

“Bro...are you alright?”

Zaid jumped when he realized he was no longer alone.

“Yeah...no...yeah...no I'm…”

Baz began to worry about his mental state. With budget cuts at the hospital, the staff was working more hours and getting less sleep.

He placed his hands on Zaid’s shoulders. “Dude, take a breath. What's wrong?”

As instructed he took a deep breath to compose himself. He then blurted out, “I love her and I want to have kids and grandkids and I will punch anyone that flirts with her and I love her and iwannamarryher. Should I ask her to marry me and have my babies?”

Baz took a step back staring at his twin thoughtfully. “Okay, wow, you just dumped a lot of information on my lap and gave me no time to process it.”

Zaid slumped down onto the sofa, placing his head in his hands. “Please process and then tell me I'm not crazy.”

“Of course you're not crazy! That's awesome you're ready to take the next step.” He clapped his shoulder. “Everyone thinks you and Ines make a great couple. She's nice and you're grumpy. She's sweet and caring, you're cold and kind of a dick. It's the perfect balance.”

Zaid breathed a sigh of relief. “How do you think I should ask her? You know I don't like to make a big deal out of things, but for her, I would.”

Baz jumped to his feet, excited. “You could take her skydiving, then as you're jumping out of the plane, you yell, ‘MARRY ME!’”

“No.”

He was not deterred at his brother’s negative response. “Ok, ok...what if you do a singing telegram-”

Zaid rolled his eyes. “No. Absolutely not.”

Baz was ready with another suggestion. “What about asking her during dinner?”

He nodded. “Ok, this isn't bad...keep going…”

“Then you could stand on the table and yell out how much you love her-”

“And we're done here.” Zaid walked towards his bedroom grumbling. “At least I wouldn't have to live with him anymore.”

Baz dialed a number on his phone. “Lahela, my brother is going to propose to Ines!”

Bryce replied, “That's awesome! Why are you telling me this?”

“Because he's going to ruin it. We have to help. Hell, I'll do it myself.”

Back at the restaurant…

Soft piano music played in the background. He took a large sip of his drink, trying but failing to keep his shaky hand steady. Zaid reached across the table, taking Ines’s hand in his, the warmth of it calming his nerves.

Finally, he got the courage to speak. “Ines, we've been dating for a while now and I've ever felt this way for anyone before. You have made me so happy. I love you.”

She smiled at her boyfriend. “Zaid, that's so sweet. I love you too, Mr. Grumpy.”

He chuckled at the nickname she had given him. He didn't mind when she called him that. He stood up from his seat and approached her. He was about to get down on his knee when all of a sudden the music stopped abruptly. He heard tapping on the microphone. Then he heard a familiar voice coming through the speakers.

“Excuse me, if I could have your attention please!”

Zaid quickly turned and saw his brother in the center of the room. Bryce stood next to him grinning awkwardly waving his fingers at the patrons in the restaurant.

“My brother is here today.” Baz pointed in Zaid’s direction. “Oh look! There he is. We're twins in case you couldn't tell.”

His smiling face met his brother’s surly one. Zaid moved his hand across his throat trying to stop his brother from continuing. Baz didn't get the hint.

He cleared his throat. “I'd like to dedicate the next song to Zaid and Ines on a special night.”

Baz sat on the piano bench and began to press the keys. Zaid realized that he did not know how to play the piano nor did he know how to sing. However, that did not discourage Baz.

I can show you the world

Shining, shimmering, splendid

Tell me, princess, now when did

You last let your heart decide?

I can open your eyes

Take you wonder by wonder

Over, sideways and under

On a magic carpet ride

He turned to his friend. “Lahela, sing Jasmine’s part…”

Bryce shook his head. “Nope, I'm out, man.”

Zaid covered his face with both hands. “I wish I was an only child.”

Ines couldn't contain her laughter. “What is all this about?”

Zaid took her by the hand and led her out of the restaurant as Baz continued to serenade the people inside. When they were finally outside, he turned to face his girlfriend.

“Ines, you make me a better man. I never thought I'd find love until the first time I heard you laugh. The sound made my heart flutter and dopamine levels go all silly. The more I've gotten to know you, the more I realized I never want to be without you. I love you and want to spend the rest of my life with you.”

He dropped down to one knee. Ines gasped, then covered her mouth.

“Will you keep my heart fluttering and marry me?”

He looked at her with vulnerable eyes, her own filling with happy tears. “Yes, Zaid! Yes!”

She pulled him onto his feet and into a deep kiss. “You make my heart flutter too.”

He placed the ring on her finger then kissed her again. Nothing could ruin this moment. Not even the fact that he could still hear his brother singing inside the restaurant.

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