NOTE- Everything below is relatively untouched from two years ago. I only beta-ed it a little bit. I say beta because it hardly seems like my story anymore. Another, more important, note- I most likely will not be continuing this story. So, no one get your hopes up. I have jumped metaphorical fandom-ships. Additionally- I no longer have the time. Enjoy the final chapter of Chasing You!
Dr. Cox sauntered up to the Nurse's Station with a sneer on his face and noticeably red-rimmed eyes. That seemed…a little out of place…I threw him a mildly perplexed look, before returning to my paperwork. He would tell me if something were seriously wrong…okay, no he wouldn't, but it's probably none of my business anyway.
"Good afternoon, Heidi."
He leaned forward in my direction and whispered "In case you were wondering-"
He beckoned me closer still. Thankfully, my willpower has developed somewhat and…I only met him halfway. Score one for J.D.
"I'm going by famous supermodels today…Tyra"
He pulled his face back, slightly breathless for some reason, his eyes darting over my features. I smiled lightly at him and tilted my head in amusement.
"Does that mean you think I'm pretty?" I inquired playfully, batting my eyelashes in exaggeration.
I snorted, looking back down at my patient's chart. After a long silence, I looked back up, to see Dr. Cox blushing furiously and gaping at me "Uhh, Dr. Cox...?" I began uncomfortably, finally flipping the chart closed and cocking an eyebrow.
"-n-no-GISELE, no I do not think you're pretty. I think you are, in fact, the polar opposite of 'pretty'."
He has a thoughtful look on his face for about half a second, before he nods rapidly in conviction.
"Which would indeed make you...ugly. And as you probably know, even though that in itself is HIGHLY unlikely, so stay with me here: ugly people have never, nor will they ever, BE. Famous Supermodels. EVER. And that, of course, would mean my previous statement was one of irony, and na-hot a compliment to your naive, way-too-big-for its-own- good...ego."
He raises both his eyebrows at me, expectantly
"Mmm" I blink slowly at him "Yeah? Well I think you dooo." I singsong teasingly over at Dr. Cox before tossing my abandoned chart on the counter and wrapping my arms around myself… "Not that I can't blame you, I'm a sexy irresistible DOCTOR" I say with a faraway look and a shake of my head
"ho-kay, back in hetero-land-"
"oh, Perry...Perry, Perry, Perry, Perry, Perry, Perry...Perry. Perry. Per-"
"You better get to your point reeeal quick there, Adriana" he interjects swiftly, thankfully ignoring the abuse of his first name.
"…-if I wasn't straight, then why am I going on a date with a smokin' hottie tonight, hmm? Hmm? Suck on that! ...Todd?"
"Date-with-a-smokin'-hottie-five" he snaps before disappearing.
"There it is." I flash a smug grin over at Dr. Cox.
Dr. Cox looks at me in disgust, opens his mouth, and then- thinking better of it, turns around and storms off.
"His "fives" have actually gotten less imaginative, if that's possible" I hiss at Carla, shaking my hand "but god bless him, they still hurt just the same."
"Bambi, are you crazy? Why were you provoking him?"
"Provoking HIM? Carla, he was provoking ME!"
"Are all men idiots or is it just you? Why can't you see what's right in front of your face?"
"Baby! Could you help me? I got a paper cut on my knuckle!"
Turk rushed up, grasping his hand and looking frantic. Turning back to me and pointing a finger, she held back a smile "Shut up Bambi, I'm so not done with you" I made a show of zipping my lips and smirked good-naturedly.
"Baby, you'll be fine" she hurried over to Turk and cradled his hand "But it hurts really bad!" Turk pouts, still holding his hand to his chest.
"I know, I know; let me put something antiseptic on it, okay? Carla'll take good care of you" she crooned soothingly, leading him away "Now how did this happen?"
"Well me- and- mick-head were play-ing File Fri-fri-sbee and- and-" he blubbered as they turned a corner out of earshot.
I scoffed. "Provoking HIM, what is she talking about? I didn't provoke him." I widen my eyes in horror.
"...did I? oh god, oh god...I should go talk to him..." I make a whining sound in the back of my throat, but make my way after him.
Three sharps raps sound from the door. There's a beat of silence. Someone taps out a steady rhythm. I groan and roll over on the bed.
"'m not here" I call gruffly.
"Dr. Cox?" a reluctant voice sighs.
Oh. It's Him.
"Go away Newbie. I'm sleeping" I grumble quietly.
"I need to talk to you"
"Go. Away." I repeat louder, my patience rapidly fading.
"I'm being serious"
"What makes you think I'm nawt?"
"Dr. Cox, open up, it's important" he insists, and pounds on the door, unwavering.
I don't reply to that. Instead I growl in frustration and slide out of bed. My body protests as it parts with the warmth. I fumble towards the door, my eyes bloodshot and bleary. I squint as the door swings open and light floods in.
I immediately turn on my heel and retreat back to the bed, collapsing facedown.
"What d'you want, Newbie?" I croak, my throat gravelly with sudden dehydration, and muffled against the pillow.
"Huh. Must've been all that crying earlier, you wuss." a voice reminds me sardonically. "Oh. Right. That."
J.D. shuffles his feet audibly, and coughs several times.
"Good God, Lorna" I demand impatiently, whipping my head around to glare at him "Either spit out whatever trivial thing you want my opinion on now, or high-tail it out of here REAL quick, before I am forced to once again get out of this bed, and break those chicken legs that are interrupting my very limited me-time" I roll onto my side, stubbornly refusing to acknowledge him any further.
He abruptly stops shifting his feet, clearing his throat again, before speaking.
"I don't need your opinion Perr-"
He stops after I visibly tense, but for a completely different reason than he probably thinks. "-... I came to-to...I came to...apologize" he relents, verging on desperation.
I snort and open my mouth to snap back at him, but he continues before I can even get a word out.
"Look...Dr. Cox." he lets out a long shaky breath "I don't know what I said or did to upset you...but-I'm...I'm sorry" he forces out, sounding almost relieved.
I clench my jaw and squeeze my eyes shut.
"Uhh, Dr. Cox can I go now?" he hesitates, his unsure voice wavering.
I wrench my body to face him "Sure, Juliet" He relaxes and gives a little half-smile.
"What happened to super-model names" he asks feebly, edging toward the door. I realize my slipup and inwardly groan, I was hoping he'd miss that.
"Uh...it's nothing Newbie, I guess I just forgot" I lie softly, before I turn to face the wall again. "You can go now." I wish he wouldn't.
"Have fun with that soul-sucker." I hope he doesn't.
"Here's hoping when you come back tomorrow, you'll still have yours intact" I honestly do mean that.
"Oh-kay...if you saaay so..." he trails off. Thank god, some peace and quie-
"…Wait" he starts breathlessly. Crap.
"Wow, oh my god. I get it now, Carla was right"
I panic and further bury my face In the pillow. "Get. What?" I ask nervously, voice muffled.
I hear his footsteps approach the bed and his warm breath on my ear.
"Dr. Cox-are-are you...jealous" he breathes almost in disbelief.
Me? Nooo. I stay silent.
"I-I'm really sorry" he mumbles "Please don't hit me" For what? I would never hit him...again.
He presses his lips to my ear in a warm kiss and I shudder slightly.
He parts mouth and whispers "For that" his body tenses and he pulls away in disbelief.
"Uh...I've gotta go"
He was sorry for that? He honestly thought I would hit him? He flees the room before I have a chance to respond.
I grin anyway, settling back on my pillow. That actually went pretty well.
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"OH-MY-GOD-I-KISSED-DR. COX"!
In my mind, Dr. Cox corners J.D. in the hospital parking lot after his date with Neena. There are confessions of love. They kiss. Possible sex ensues. Neena gets her comeuppance. Preferably, Jordan bitch-slaps her.
The End.
Maybe I'll actually write this one day, lol. Anyway, thanks for reading. The JD/Cox fandom has been quite the experience. :)