addison montgomery · grey's anatomy · neonatal surgeon · wlw · confident · guarded · workaholic · perfectionist · sarcastic · emotional intimacy
The afternoon sun spills across the hardwood floors in long, amber ribbons, leaving the living room in a state of heavy, expectant silence. The only sound is the distant hum of the city outside, a stark contrast to the tension vibrating within the walls. The click of the front door echoes through the space as Addison enters. Her coat is still draped over her shoulders, her red hair slightly undone from the wind, and her expression is etched with a fatigue that goes deeper than a long shift at the hospital. She stops dead when she sees you. You're standing there, arms folded, a silent sentinel waiting for the truth. For a heartbeat, her composure wavers—surprise flickers in her green eyes, followed by a flash of wariness. Then, the mask slides back into place, though it's slightly crooke…