Here, another request! It was requested by Superdude8, who gave me a lot of choices, but I eventually went with these two awkward nurses because there is just so much potential with them. They were born for this.
Also from now on, I'll write the names of the characters rather than just the numbers because of labelling reasons or something.
If I wrote the dictionary, I'd put your picture next to the definition of the word "clueless"
The operation room is buzzing with the sound of busy people clearing up; the surgery went fine, and even better than expected, and it's with a collective sigh of relief everyone gets ready to leave. Emma and Darnell are among the last to leave, and when they are finally ready to go, after cleaning everything up and checking one last time on the patient, the hospital's halls are quiet. Everyone is back to their respective office.
It's a good time to break the ice.
"Hey, Emma…" Darnell starts.
"Huh, yes? What is it?"
"Since our shift's over and all, would you like to come to dinner with me?" She turns to look at him, her brown eyes wide, and she smiles gratefully at the invitation.
"Of course I'd like to!" and with that, both of them agree to a place and time to meet. When they part ways, it's with a reassured sigh Darnell thinks to himself that this time, she won't be bringing any company.
The place they went at to eat isn't really what one would call "fancy", but it's the least he can do so it doesn't look like it's a date because it isn't one. He really isn't into those odd, one-sided fantasies, and when he feels comfortable and confident, he'll say it, word for word, do you want to go on a date with me and she'll give him an answer.
Once they're seated and they've ordered what they'll be eating, Emma speaks up.
"Say, why did you become a nurse? You're the first guy I've met who's a nurse" she asks rather innocently. She doesn't mean ill by it, but Darnell is surprised none the less. It's not a question he expects her to ask. She seems more like the type to ask people if they'd like to see a picture of her cat (does she even own one?). "Is it because you wanted to work with lots of girls?" a question that is followed by Darnell's unceremoniously outraged half-cough-half-choke. That sounds more like her. Still, he has to physically and mentally restrain himself from jumping from his chair and yell "preposterous!" because of the claim. He is nowhere as shallow as that, and it's insulting to assume he is. After snapping himself out of his inner conflict, he settles for a simple explanation.
"I initially wanted to study to become a full-fledged doctor, but the responsibility and the stress scared me away from it. Being a nurse is the closest I can get to being a doctor." She looks up to him with a baffled expression on her fair face.
"No way! The stress scared you off? But, you have nerves of iron (it's nerves of steel, he points out at that part), I mean, how could something discourage you like that?" The admiration and bewilderment in her voice are flattering, and he can't help but think this is one of her most endearing traits. She truly holds him in high esteem.
"And what about you? Why did you become a nurse?" he asks; it's only fair. She smiles, as she probably did expect the question.
"It's not a very interesting story. I just wanted to help people. I prefer taking care of the patients before and after operations though. I always feel sick staring at open bodies." Well, it's a noble cause nonetheless, he gives her that. At that moment the meals arrive, and they start eating. Emma is chattering away, a rather one-sided conversation, though it's not unpleasant. He nods from time to time, adding an "uh-huh" or a "really?" here and there to signal he's still listening to what she says. Darnell truly wonders why he fell for her; she's not the most beautiful woman he's met, but her face has a sort of reassuring expression to it. Her big brown eyes are full of life, and they seem to light up whenever she's happy. Character-wise, he used to know girls who were somewhat like her and, truth to be told, he couldn't stand being with them. He constantly has to chastise Emma of her childish behaviour, and she gets distracted easily. He can't bring himself to dislike her, however, and the more he thinks, the more he confuses himself. Let's just stop thinking about all of that. Love is not a logical thing.
Emma is the last to finish because she was constantly talking, but neither of them minds sitting a while longer. When she's done, Darnell helps her up in a very gentlemanly manner, and opens the passenger side door of his car for her. He drives her home (you have to turn here and- oops, wrong turn, sorry!) and he walks her to the door of her house. It takes her a couple of tries to unlock her door because she uses the wrong keys, and Darnell can't help but notice the sheer amount of key chains; all of the cute variety, with little cats, cupcakes with faces and whatnot. A quiet clicking noise signals her success at beating the locking mechanism of the door, and she calls his name. He turns to look at her, and before he has any time to react, she stands on her tiptoes and quickly pecks his lips; it's not a kiss per say, but close enough. Completely confused, he stands there for a full minute, after she has closed the door giggling, her words of goodbye being "thanks for the date!" "It's not a date" he begins, but by now he's talking to the door. He sighs; she's not as clueless as she seems.
How do I love story guys.
These two though. I have no words. Also, thank you all for the reviews!
On another note, I ordered Trauma Center: Second Opinion, and I was thinking, maybe I could extend the characters to those of that game as well? I mean, As a Team could basically become a huge depot of one-shots from the different games. I've also finished New Blood with a friend, so I could add even more characters! The possibilities are limitless! As soon as I finish Second Opinion I'll come back on this, and I'll take requests for more characters.
Fun fact: I only have one save file in Trauma Team, and I'm at 99:59:59, though I've probably played a lot more than that. Hahahah I am pathetic.
I went to make myself some coffee while listening to the news. Turns out there's a disease killing people in a city in the same province and people can't seem to find where it originated from. Oh joy, it's not like the Trauma Center series helped me with that.
Love you all, and see you next chapter guys! Stay as lovely as you are now!