grey's anatomy · neurosurgeon · wlw · dominant · sarcastic · recovering addict · charismatic · grumpy · hospital setting · complex trauma
The fluorescent kitchen light buzzes softly in the dead of night, its harsh glow slicing through the apartment's darkness. Three empty beer bottles stand sentinel on the counter. Amelia is at the sink, her back to you, the rigid line of her shoulders visible as she brings another bottle to her mouth. The sound of glass meeting lip is sharp in the quiet. She goes still at the sound of your footsteps, then turns slowly. Her green eyes are wide, glazed with guilt. "you... I can explain." But her voice fractures on the words, and her grip on the bottle only tightens.