My first short one shot! Just a hundred words over a 1,000.
I'd also like to take the time to thank my reviewers.
You make me so happy, that I want to write!Pairing: DerekXAngie

Enjoy!

Derek Stiles sat at his chair, pondering over old IMs left by a mysterious screen name. This afternoon would mark the first month when he began to talk to her. It was strange, how they met. Apparently both persons had mistyped their friends' screen name, leaving the two to talk to each other. While the curiosity left him a reason to type, Derek slowly began to take a true interest in the person herself.

It was his and Angie's break, until a patient was wheeled into the OR. A time which was greatly appreciated by both doctor and nurse, Derek sighed, knowing her identity would never be revealed to a complete stranger. His faithful assistant had disappeared to the break room to fetch the pair a cup of coffee. They had agreed to a truce after many arguments about whose turn it was to get the caffeine filled drink, switching the responsibility to the other after the week. It just so happened that it was Angie's turn.

Lifesaver7308 has signed on.

DStylus83: Hey there.

Lifesaver7308: Well, hello to you too. Working hard?

DStylus83: You bet. I finished my work early. My friend's just getting me coffee right now.

Lifesaver7308: You really can't live without that stuff, can you?

Derek laughed slightly. He really couldn't. Well, maybe, but someone would have to restrain him from breaking into Starbucks and grabbing everything inside.

DStylus83: Lol I can... If I want. But what are you doing right now?

Lifesaver7308: -ponders her thoughts- Well, I'm just helping out a friend. Hey, uh, DS...

DStylus83: What is it?

Lifesaver7308: Do you want to meet... in person? Cuz, I really like you, actually, but my friend says it's stupid to like a person you've never met in person.

Derek immediately felt his heart pound.

DStylus83: Sure. I would really like to meet the person I love.

Lifesaver7308: blushes Can you meet me after my work? It ends at six. We have just one thing to do, but we can hang out afterwards.

DStylus83: -smiles- back Sure. That works out perfectly for me too. Where's your work?

Lifesaver7308: Caduceus. Just tell the nurse at the front, you're picking someone up. She'll just think you're one of our latest bfs. We're all pretty young here.

His heart froze. Caduceus?! He shouted mentally. The girl he was talking to was someone who worked here, and he never even suspected. Heck, he didn't even know she was involved in the medical field until now! Slowly, the short unstable breaths turned into deep calm ones as Derek regained his composure.

DStylus83: Really? Caduceus? Are you a nurse or a doctor?

Lifesaver7308: Nurse. I have to go, I just finished my mission. Bye!

Lifesaver7308 has signed off.

He quirked an eyebrow, when he realized she meant helping her friend. "Nurse, huh? Maybe Angie knows if any of the nurse's have screen names. But, I'll be able to see her after we finish that quick surgery..." Thoughts were jumbled in his head as he began to compare everything he knew about Lifesaver7308 to the nurses at Caduceus. It was difficult, because aside from Angie and Leslie, he really didn't know much about the rest of them.

However his train of thought was broken, when Angie Thompson opened their office door, holding two cups of steaming coffee. "Here you go, Doctor." She said with a brief smile, handing him the darker drink of the two. Derek smiled back at her, thankful for her quick outting. "It's no problem. Sorry, it took so long. The line was horrendous. Probably has to do with the cold weather and all. Everyone's freezing in just their uniforms."

Against everything he was contemplating about, a chuckle escaped his lips. "I would know!" He groaned with a mock shiver.

The woman next to him jerked her head to look at him, motioning towards his pants and her skirt. "I would love to know, who really knows what it means to freeze in their uniforms." She snapped back playfully. Some fun banter was exchanged, until Angie glanced at the clock. "Doctor, it's time to prep."

Derek was slightly shocked. The time had passed by so quickly, and it was a little early to prep although the patient would be already ready to go into the OR. When he questioned her motives, Angie replied with a bright smile, "I'm going out later." Of all people, Derek understood this better than anyone else as he began to hasten towards the operating room.

Once they were finished with their work, Derek rushed to get cleaned up. The operation had taken a slightly longer time than most, forcing him to be behind schedule as he switched from scrubs to jeans and a sweater. Quickly, he pulled over his coat as he caught the elevator going down to the lobby. As he took a deep breath, his heart began to pound at an alarming rate.

With a clunk, the metal doors opened in front of him, revealing an empty lobby, except for...

His assistant, Angie Thompson.

A quick sigh of relief was let out. He was so nervous that he had forgotten what he was going to say, but seeing the ever-so-familiar face of his nurse had eased the tension in his heart. "Angie! You scared me!"

There was a look of confusion on her face. "What? Scared you?" She asked, questioningly.

Derek laughed awkwardly as he began to tell her the story of his mysterious IMer that he was meeting. While he explained the fine details, a smile began to stretch across the woman's face, her eyes gleaming. This time it was his turn to ask, "What?" Angie immediately burst into a fit of laughter, leaving the other man in the dark and asking himself whether or not his tale was funny at all, or how it was. When she didn't see him laughing either, she composed herself enough to explain.

"Derek, I was waiting for you! I'm Lifesaver7308."

His chocolate brown eyes widened, his face turning a deep shade of red.

"No way..." He trailed off. "I didn't even know it was you."

Angie could sense the depression in his tone. She gently put a hand on his cheek, turning his head slightly so that their eyes met. "Neither did I. Derek, I love you." She held him tightly, a warmth radiating from her body, mixing with his own.

"I love you too, Ang." He said, squeezing her back. Derek leaned his head forward as he whispered into her ear, "I'm so glad I can finally say it." Those words had always been brooding at the back of his head for Angela Thompson and for Lifesaver7308, but he could only be honest online. However, he was more than happy to do it in person.

Awww, the fluff! Okay, now that's done. I won't be updating for while, since I have HOMEWORK... :'(

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Derek, Angie, Trauma Center (c) Atlus
Inspired by "Honestly" by Cartel.