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Gulf sat on his hands, whistling a random tune as he waits for his classmates to arrive. It’s the first day of their duty in the hospital, being 2nd year nursing students. Gulf can’t help but to feel excited and nervous at the same time.
Minutes ticked by and one by one his classmates arrived, one of which is Mild, his best friend.
“Thought you’ll be late.” Gulf joked as Mild sat down, placing his tackle box on his lap.
“Are you kidding? I got my ass handed to me when I was late during orientation.” Mild grimaced, “Never again.”
“You’re not only late, you’re lacking supplies in your tackle box that day.” Gulf laughed, “It was a double kill for you.”
“Hey! I just forgot to restock my gloves.”
Gulf hummed, “And you also forgot to restock your tongue depressors, you left your stethoscope at home, and your penlight lacks batteries...”
“Alright geez, it was a bad day, let’s leave it at that.”
Gulf shook his head at his bestfriend, holding a finger up when his phone vibrated in his pocket.
“Your boyfriend never forgets greeting you in the morning, does he?” Mild teased.
“It’s not every morning,” Gulf countered, “He just knows it’s my first day at the hospital, sending some encouragement.”
Half an hour later and they’re complete, as well as their clinical instructor. They were all led as a group to the affiliated hospital of their school, which is only across the street from them. They entered the hospital and split up into groups, and Gulf’s group ended up in the OPD department.
It’s a busy area, filled with bustling nurses and doctors, as well as patients left and right. Mild is with him, so that makes everything a bit better.
They also met a fellow nursing student named Boat. Gulf might’ve saw Mild give Boat the heart eyes but he’ll keep the information to himself for now. Boat studies at the nearby university just a few minutes away from Gulf’s.
“Alright, seems that you guys warmed up with each other.” Their CI said with a smile, “But it’s a busy day, and it won’t get any easier if we stand here. Let’s get to work!”
The three nursing students smiled at each other and started their day.
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When it was time for their short break (15 minutes max) they rushed to the hospital canteen to grab some snacks to eat as quickly as they can. Arriving at the place, he noticed that some of them are looking at the entrance, murmuring to themselves.
“Uhh, hi,” Gulf said to the lady at the cashier, “Why is everyone looking at the door? Is there a celebrity?”
“Oh, the handsome doctor just left awhile ago. He got everyone swooning.”
Boat suddenly jumped in the conversation, “Ah! I’ve heard about him, but I never saw him in person.”
The worker shrugged as she placed the snacks inside paper bags, “We don’t get a lot of cute doctors here, no offense to them.” She giggled quietly, “Perhaps that’s why everyone liked him already.”
Thanking the lady for their food, they rushed back to the OPD department as they munched on their only food source until lunch time.
It didn’t get better when they went back, it was still hectic as ever. They just smiled and continued with their duties. Despite having the nasty patients here and there, Gulf tried his best to stay positive and be happy, because this is what he loves doing and he won’t let anything spoil it. Nasty patients comes in the job, really.
But there was this patient who screamed at Gulf that made him want to crawl inside a hole forever. People like these are normal in the hospital, and nurses are trained to be professional when handling them. Still, the humiliation and hurt that Gulf felt is still there.
“I’ve been waiting for hours already, what kind of a hospital is this?!” The guy shouted at Gulf.
“Sorry for any inconvenience sir, please wait for a little while and the doctor will be with you.”
“A little while?! I said I’ve been here for hours, you annoying bitch!”
Gulf gritted his teeth and gripped the clipboard in his hands tightly, “Please calm down sir, or I’m gonna have to ask for security.”
The guy was about to answer, but Mild arrived with his usual smile, “Go, take a 5 minute break and compose yourself, I’ll deal with him.” He whispered to Gulf.
Gulf nodded and walked away, reminding himself to buy Mild’s lunch later.
He sat at a secluded corner near the OPD department, rubbing his face and sighing. He pulled his phone out and saw a selfie from his boyfriend with the words I believe in you! written on it. He called him just to hear his voice as a confidence boost after what happened, but it went to voicemail.
Which is expected, since he’s at work at this time.
“Hi baby,” Gulf said, voice cracking a bit, “Just had a bad encounter with a patient, but I’m fine, don’t worry too much, okay? I know you.” Gulf chuckled slightly, “Just wanted to hear your voice, but I know you’re busy right now. Give me the warmest hug after your shift, please? I love you.” Gulf ended the call and pocketed his phone, walking back to his station.
“All good?” Boat asked when he saw him.
“Yeah, just needed a bit of time to compose myself, but I’m fine.” He smiled and went back to work.
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Finally, lunch time arrived and they have an hour to relax and fill their bellies before they have to go to war once again. They walked to the cafeteria and picked a table, plopping on the seats as they groaned.
“Can you believe it’s just the first day?” Mild said, cracking his neck.
“I hope the other departments are not as toxic as this one.” Gulf whined, stretching his arms.
“I’m gonna order now, what about you guys?” Mild said, standing.
“I’ll catch up.” Boat said, and Gulf answered with same, because his legs hurt from standing and he’ll rest them for a few minutes.
That’s why he didn’t notice when the cafeteria door opened and the people inside stared at the newcomer. He didn’t notice when the newcomer starting walking towards him, despite having full view of the door if Gulf just raised his head. He didn’t notice when the newcomer sat on the empty seat in front of Gulf, with Boat looking at the guy with wide eyes.
“Is my baby having a bad day?” He said.
Gulf’s eyes widen and snapped upwards, seeing his boyfriend sitting there with a cheeky smile, looking hot as ever wearing his white coat and his Littmann stethoscope on his neck.
“Mew!” He shouted, covering his mouth right after.
Mew laughed, standing up to sit on the chair right beside Gulf, arm slinging on his shoulders, “Why do you look so shocked?”
“I didn’t expect to see you here.”
“But you know I work here?” Mew said with a confused face.
“Yeah, but you’re a doctor, and this hospital is quite large so...”
Mew chuckled, leaning close and kissing Gulf’s temple, “Well, I’m here now.” He pulled back a bit to look at his boyfriend, “I also heard your voice mail, how are you doing now?”
“Better, I just needed time to cool down after I got scolded.”
“There will be more patients like those, you have to prepare yourself.” Mew smiled at him after, “I already know you’ll do great, though. I believe in you.”
Gulf smiled and leaned his head on Mew’s shoulder, eyes landing on Boat, who’s still quite shocked with everything. “Oh! Fuck, where are my manners?” Gulf whispered to himself before facing Mew, “Mew, this is my friend Boat, and Boat, this is Mew.”
“The boyfriend,” Mew said with a hint of possessiveness, making Gulf roll his eyes.
“Pleasure to meet you, sir.” Boat said.
“Don’t call him sir, he’s not that old.” Gulf snickered.
“Still! You’re dating Mew Suppasit Jongcheveevat,” Boat said in awe. “He’s such a famous cardiologist, Gulf!”
Gulf is well aware of all the achievements and awards Mew has received, but he didn’t realize he’s this well known.
“Oh hi Mew!” Mild said when he arrived, holding a tray of his lunch, “Didn’t know you worked here,”
Mew waved at Mild, “Dropping by to see how my little nurse is.”
“I’m taller than you.” Gulf grumbled.
“But you’re my baby! You’re the little one.”
Gulf rolled his eyes but decided not to argue with Mew, the other is highly competitive and Gulf rarely won.
“Hey Gulf,” Mild said, “You’re aware that Mew is the hot doctor that everyone’s talking about, right?”
Gulf’s eyes widen, and that’s when he realized how most of the eyes in the room are on them. “It was you?”
“I’m what?” Mew said innocently.
“You were the doctor that everyone has a crush on!”
“I am?” Mew said, still looking innocent.
“I don’t think he’s aware, Gulf.” Boat said with a laugh.
“I’m really not, though,” Mew said, laughing as well, “I just thought they know me from the research I published, or because of the news headlines before.”
“They want to be with you, Mew. They’re practically worshipping the ground you’re standing on.” Gulf said, sulking slightly.
Mew cooed, “I don’t care about any of them, I have you.” Mew leaned and kissed Gulf’s forehead, “Don’t sulk, okay? I want you and will only want you forever.” He pecked Gulf’s nose, “Now, why don’t I buy us lunch and then we’ll talk about how your day is so far, sounds good?”
Gulf nodded, “Your treat, though.”
Mew laughed, “Anything for my baby.”