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Aria's POV
I was nervous when I got dressed in dark blue skinny jeans and a white blouse. Today I had to look good, because it wasn't just any day. I was a third year student in medical and I would start a rotation in New York County General ER faction today. I couldn't remember the last time I was this nervous - when I first started my studies, I wished this moment come soon and now I was just so tense at the thought of it. One thing was sure: I needed a double coffee to work today.
When I was finished with my make up and happy with my appearances, I closed the door to my small apartment and walked down the Lexington Avenue to the metro station. I had to stand the whole journey to the Grand Central Station and ascended the stairs and out of the station. I was early, so I easily had the time to drop by the café called Brew just opposite the hospital. I ordered a Vanilla latte to go and when I turned to leave, I walked into someone and my coffee was all over a tall, dark haired guy.
Shit, didn't this morning start just brilliantly.
"Dammit" The guy muttered and glanced at his khaki trousers that were now covered in my coffee.
"Oh my God, I'm really sorry" I gasped and slammed my hand on my mouth. "It's totally my fault" I continued hurriedly and tried to find anything to wipe his trousers with.
"It's fine, it's not only your fault. I should've looked" He said calmly, not at all sounding angry or anything.
"No, it was my fault. I was in my own thoughts" I insisted. "I'm sorry, it's not one of my best mornings. Here, I'm not sure if this helps you much" I said sheepishly and offered him the napkins I found in my bag.
"Thanks" He smiled and wiped hid trousers lightly.
During these few minutes I couldn't help but notice how good looking he was. He had beautiful blue eyes that were highlighted by his dark brown hair.
"If you want to wash them in a laundry, I can pay for it" I offered.
"You don't have to" He replied politely.
I nodded and looked at my clock. Time had gone quickly and I realised I would soon be late.
"I have to go or otherwise I'll be late. Again, I'm so sorry" I explained to him. "Have a nice day."
"Please don't, it's just coffee. And you too" The guy smiled.
I walked inside through the hospital doors and looked at people hurrying into both directions. Ambulances came and went all the time, too. Life here would be really hectic.
I walked to the reception where a few people were ready to help people find answers to their questions.
"Hello, can I help you with anything?" A blonde nurse asked me as she noticed me walking closer.
"My name is Aria Montgomery, I'm a third year student in medical. My first rotation starts here today" I explained nervously.
"Welcome, I'm Hanna Marin" She introduced herself happily and shook my hand. "Here, I have a jacket for you. Emily can take you to Dr. Green." A nurse with a dark hair then came to me smiling reassuringly.
"Hey, I'm Emily Fields. It's always nice to have new people around" She smiled.
"Thanks" I said and got dressed in the trainees jacket. After that Emily began the walk to take me to Dr. Green, who was the medical superintendent in the faction. We walked through the hospital that felt really very complicated. How was I ever gonna learn to move here and know where everything is?
Emily opened a door to one of the examination rooms and said, "Mark, could you come here for a second?"
A tall, slim man came through the door to the corridor. He wore eyeglasses and had very little hair left.
"Hi, I'm Aria Montgomery. I'm a third year student and I'm supposed to start my rotation today" I repeated the same I'd told Hanna and Emily only ten minutes earlier.
"Nice to meet you, I'm Dr. Green. We can start by introducing you places and some practicalities" He said. Emily went to continue her work as Mark took me to see places.
He told me an awful lot of things and I did my best to digest it all. IT felt impossible to remember where this and that were. He introduced me to some doctors and nurses that we met on our tour.
"This might feel a bit complicated but don't worry, you'll learn quickly" He said reassuringly. "It's always busy here, and a fast action is always needed."
"So this was all?" I asked unsurely.
"Yes. Your work will complement the rest" Mark said confidently. He then guided me back to the reception where I'd met the two nurses earlier. Now it was emptier, only one doctor was standing there with his back to us.
"Hey, Fitz, I was hoping to meet you" Mark said happily.
"What is it, Mark?" A distantly familiar voice asked. He turned around until we were facing each other.
This couldn't be true. It had to be a joke. In front of me stood the same guy that I had spilled my coffee on earlier.
"This is Aria Montgomery, a third year student."
"Ezra Fitz" He introduced himself. "We're actually met" He added, causing Mark to look at us looking slightly confused.
"We ran into each other in café today earlier" I explained quickly.
"Literally" Ezra grinned mischievously. "A reason I'm wearing my colleague's over sized trousers today" He added cheerfully. I felt my cheeks blush a bright red.
"What a coincidence! I've ordered Mr Fitz your resident" Mark said.
What? He's my supervisor ? I could hardly think straight when I was in his company earlier. And now I had to save lives with him beside me?
"Ezra, take Aria with you to see you patient" Mark added.
"Sure" Ezra replied and Mark left us alone to continue his own work. "Well then, how does your first rotation feel like?"
"I'm excited, and nervous" I admitted. "Cramming text books is much easier"
"Don't worry. It's not easy, but you'll learn" Ezra smiled sympathetically.
We walked together into another examination where an elderly man was sitting on a bed. Ezra introduced himself and I introduced myself. The man told us about his symptoms while Ezra examined him.
"Well, Miss Montgomery. Tell me what you'd do with this patient?" Ezra asked, suddenly a lot more official. Like he should.
"He has a prolonged flue which is a signal of a complication. So I'd assign him into additional examination" I said carefully, though trying not to sound uncertain.
"Good answer" Ezra replied and marked the results down before the nurse left with the patient leaving us alone.
"You seem promising" Ezra complimented me.
"I don't know, look at me. I'm just like all the other students" I replied shyly.
"I am. I look at you and see muuuch more" He said and looked me into eyes. I knew I was blushing again because of what he said and I felt his burning gaze on me. He had a very intense gaze and I was too weak to resist it.
What was happening to me? I had never gone crazy about a man so quickly, but Ezra was different.
The whole day went by as I ran between different patients. Different doctors took me to different situations with them. It was hard to form any clear general view of today.
It was nine when two paramedic rushed into the hospital. Ezra took me with him and we ran towards the patient. One of the paramedics told us a quick insight of the 17-year-old's condition. She had been in a serious car accident. Soon she was surrounded by a numerous of nurses and one more doctor joined me and Ezra. Tubes were attached and there was blood everywhere.
I didn't know what to do. Ezra asked questions about her conditions, and I could answer them based on the text books I'd studied. But could I really do anything? I was nervous; she was my first critical patient.
"The heart's stopped!" One of the nurses shouted.
"Aria, start resuscitation" Ezra said without hesitation.
I was in panic because this girl's life was now in my hands. I couldn't think anything apart from how to save her. I wasn't alone though.
After a while her heart started to beat again. Ezra imputed her, and she was then transferred upstairs.
I walked tiredly to the break room where I found Ezra as well. I studied him with my gaze, and he looked more and more handsome in that long doctor's jacket of his.
"How was your day so far?" Ezra asked me.
"Pretty hard" I admitted.
"This is just the beginning. You'll experience much more. Long days, little sleep, lives to save" He smiled slightly.
"Very encouraging" I said.
"It's the truth" Ezra countered.
"I know" I said tiredly and sat down on the sofa. He walked towards me and sat next to me.
We looked at each other in the dim room. I didn't know if either of us noticed how our eyes were glued on each other. He was really attractive. His mere presence made the butterflies fly in my stomach. I should stop thinking about him, I knew that. He was my supervisor. I had to ignore my feelings and focus on my work.
"You were great before" Ezra said and put his hand on my thigh lightly. I felt my skin tingle underneath my jeans.
How could he have an effect like this on me even though I barely know him? It had to be due a hard day and fatigue.
"Thanks" I replied. "It's been a long day, I should go home" I continued and rose from the sofa.
"See you tomorrow" He replied nonchalantly.
"Tomorrow" I confirmed and left the room.
How would I ever survive this year? I'm not afraid of treating patients anymore, I'm afraid of a year with Ezra. He was right: this wasn't going to be easy, but for completely different reasons than he meant.
Here it is, my new piece of writing! If you liked it, I will continue writing it but if not, it'll remain a one shot. :)