Chapter 8

"So what kind of guy is Henry?" Meredith asked as they settled down for lunch after a long day of rounds.

"Horrible."

"Horrible? But you said he was your friend."

"Yeh well," Cristine searched for the right words to say. "He's a kind of person whom I don't want to associate with alot, but he's also a family friend who I always used to beat up to strengthen my self-confidence and pride."

"Lovely. I can see why you guys were so close."

"We weren't close." Cristina snorted. "Henry was one of those popular guys at school who loved sports and had all the girls yearning to get into his pants. He's too...happy for me."

Her pager beeped and Cristina got up ready for checkups again.

"Is he cute?" Meredith asked as she took a chunk out of her sandwiche. Cristina looked at her as if she said something offensive.

"You're asking me to judge Henry?"

"Well didn't you have any slight thoughts about his looks?"

"Dude...no." and she walked off.

As Cristina took the folders from the nurse and Lexie scuttled over to follow her resident, Henry came over with a wide grin on his face.

"Good morning Dr Yang."

"I'm busy, don't talk to me." she said and walked away, studying her notes.

"But aren't you a slightest bit happy that I have transferred to Seattle Grace?" Henry continued as he retrieved a case from the nurse and hurried after Cristina.

"So you have? I'm happy for you." she replied back, uninterested.

"And since I'm new here in Seattle, perhaps you can help me get settled in?"

Cristina suddenly stopped and looked up annoyingly at Henry. "Dr Kim, don't you have work to do now that you're working here?"

"I do. I'm taking the same path as you to the east wing." Henry smiled and waved the case file in the air. "And whilst I'm at it, I'm also getting to know the hospital and my new colleagues." he turned to Lexie. "Hi, I'm Dr Kim. It's a pleasure to work with such a bright young intern as you."
"A pleasure to meet you Dr Kim. I'm Lexie Grey." Lexie warmly shook his hand.

"Lexie 'ey? I will surely remember you, Dr Grey." Henry grinned, expression full of charm.

This made Cristina really frustrated. "Look, this is not a dating session, we are here to treat sick people. And if you excuse me Dr Kim, which way are you actually going?"

"Um, the sick patients floor I believe-"

"Good, take the elevator to your left and you'll be there in no time." And Cristina starts off down the right hallway with Lexie hurrying after her. But she soon stopped in her tracks again when Dr Burke came up from around the corner. Seeing each other, they both looked surprised and speechless, unabling to mouth any sorts of words or greetings. Feeling the awkwardness in the air around them, Dr Burke quickly turned away and walked towards Henry.

"Dr Burke! You're still here?" Henry happily chirped.

"Yes...I've decided to stay in Seattle for a while."

Cristina twisted around as Henry and Burke entered the elevator. Before the doors closed, Henry stopped and glanced over at her. With a tiny smirk, he slipped back into the elevator, leaving Cristina standing frozen in the hallway. Damn you Henry.