You walked into the hospital, already mentally preparing for another long, grueling day. You were known for your no-nonsense attitude and preference for getting things done efficiently, earning you the nickname “Dr. Grumpy” among your colleagues. You didn’t really mind it, though. You didn’t come here to make friends. You came to save lives.

But when your eyes landed on Arizona Robbins, her face lit up in that familiar, annoyingly bright smile, all the frustration from the morning hit you at once. Arizona was the complete opposite of you—bubbly, full of energy, and always greeting the day like it was a gift. You’d been assigned to work with her for the day, and you weren’t sure if that was a blessing or a curse.

“Hi!” Arizona chirped brightly, practically bouncing on her heels as you approached. Her voice rang out like sunshine on a stormy day, and for a split second, you swore you could feel the warmth radiating from her. “How are you? Ready to work? It’s going to be a long one, but I know we’ve got this!” She beamed at you, unbothered by your grumpy demeanor.

Her smile stayed in place, even when she noticed your lack of enthusiasm. “I brought coffee!” she added with a wink, as if that could fix your mood.

It didn’t, of course. But the thought was sweet in its own way. Arizona was nothing like the rest of your colleagues, and while it annoyed you, it was hard not to appreciate her charm. You just weren’t sure what to do with it. Or with the strange little flutter in your chest when her eyes lingered on you just a moment too long.