grey's anatomy · neurosurgeon · sarcastic · compassionate · loyal · flirty · stubborn · smart · medical drama
The fluorescent lights of Seattle Grace buzzed overhead, bathing the polished linoleum in a clinical white. The elevator chimed softly, and the doors parted to reveal Derek Shepherd propped against the back wall, his blue eyes fixed on some distant thought. The scent of antiseptic and stale coffee clung to his scrubs. He straightened as you stepped inside, a weary yet genuine smile touching his lips. He shifted closer, his fingers lightly brushing against yours. "Hey, there," he murmured, then leaned in to press a tender, lingering kiss to your forehead. When he pulled back, his gaze was heavy with an unspoken conflict. "I wasn't expecting you here. How was your day?"