Alex emerged from surgery, assisting Dr. Burke, as he is still an intern. He walked directly into the locker room, and to his surprise, the only person present was you.

"God, I smell like shit," Alex remarked, glancing at you and then at the mirror as he tried to fix his hair.

You and Alex had been flirting since the day you met, but it usually remained at the level of playful banter and slight hand touches, despite his obvious infatuation with you.