my daydream. “Oh. Erm. I’m sorry. I missed that part.”
“I said that we’re all meeting for a welcome coffee in the cafeteria this afternoon at 2pm, if I don’t see you all before then.”
“Oh.” I nod and fake a smile, feeling foolish.
The group moves to their positions, but he stays standing in front of me. “Will you be coming?”
That could happen just by watching you, you sexy beast of a sleazy man.
He seems to be waiting for my answer. Huh?
“Oh. To… to coffee, you mean?” I stammer.
A trace of a smile crosses his lips. “Yes.” His eyes darken. “Where else would you be coming?”
I feel my cheeks heat in embarrassment and I blurt out the first thing that comes to my mind. “I’ll be there with bells on.”
His eyes continue to hold mine. “Bells are a personal favorite.” He smirks sarcastically. I just want the floor to swallow me up. I watch as he disappears into the operating room, and I drop my eyes to my feet in disgust. I’ve really got to work on my flirting game. I will be there with bells on may just be the most ridiculous thing that has ever left my mouth.
I need to find my old, witty self, and I need to find her quick.
We all sit together in a group in the hospital cafeteria. There are six interns and the two doctors. Amber is taking center stage with her quirky sense of humor, and everyone is hanging on her every word. Dr. Stanton, however, seems to have fixed his attention firmly on me. But, once again, that could be all in my head because I think I’m becoming delusional. Even though I have no idea what’s going through that head of his, I do know he’s attracted to me. But then, maybe he keeps looking at me because he is trying to work out whether it really was me he met in Vegas?
Maybe.
The sexual tension between us is like nothing I’ve ever felt before.
It’s undeniable and I know he feels it, too.
All week, sparks have been flying between us.
“Oh, give me yours,” Steven says as he Facebook friend requests everyone in the group.
I glance around the table to see everyone busily adding each other. Shit, this is why I have two accounts.
“I’m Ashley T.” I smile. I hardly use this account and only have work friends on it.
They all friend request me and to be polite. I go around the table and add everyone,
“Do you have a Facebook account, Dr. Stanton and Dr. Jameson?” Amber asks.
God, she’s so forward. It’s bloody embarrassing.
They both shake their heads and I smirk. As if they would want to be friends with a bunch of interns.
Dr. Jameson is the first to stand. “I have an appointment. Once again, welcome to our team. We are so happy with everyone so far.”
The group all smile.
“Oh.” Amber replies. “We’re going out tomorrow night for drinks. Do you want to come with your wife?”
Dr. Jameson smiles. “Thank you for the invitation, but no. We’re unable to make it. My wife is heavily pregnant with our fourth child.”
“Oh.” The group gush.
He smiles, and with a courteous nod, he leaves the cafeteria.
“Are you going to come, Dr. Stanton?” Amber asks.
“Please, call me Cameron.”
“Oh.” She lets out a fake laugh. “Cameron is such a nice name,” she gushes and I feel myself cringe. Just shut up, stupid.
“Who is going?” he asks as his eyes flicker to me.
“We all are.”
His eyes hold mine. “Sure. Why not?”
Shit. Over my dead body is Amber getting her claws into him. This day is getting worse by the minute.
What would I wear if I did go?
“Tomorrow morning, Ashley, I’m going over to the children’s hospital. You will be coming with me,” Cameron suddenly tells me.
“Oh.” I smile. That’s exciting. “Okay.”
He sips his coffee, and as I watch him, I practically melt in my chair. “Do you want me to meet you there?” I ask nervously.
“No, you can come in my car.” I bet I could. “If that’s alright?” he adds.
“Of course.” I smile. “Shall I meet you here?”
He nods. “Yes, I will pick you up by the front doors at 7am.”
I smile hopefully. “Okay, great.” I glance at my watch. “I have to go.”
Ambers face falls. “Where are you going? We don’t have to be back for another twenty minutes.”
“Oh. Erm.” I pause, because I know I sound like a weirdo. “I just wanted to read to Gloria for a little bit.”
The group all laugh and I feel