Breakfast is ready, Penny chirped as Patrick sped down the stairs, shock clear in his eyes upon seeing her up so early and in official wear. Why are you up so early, and what's with the fit, he strolled to the table and took a bite of the bread and jam.
Oh Patty, when did you get so forgetful, she sighed. Remember, you said I could come work at your clinic when I'm done with school, oh, he nodded in realization upon remembering. If you're done, shall we get going my good sir, Penny grabbed the car keys and headed out, he stood and watched her walk out, them living together, her preparing food for him, leaving for work together, they just seemed too much like a married couple. Patty hurry, he smiled sheepishly as he skipped towards the door, now she was even yelling at him.
How do I look Patty, she twirled into his office in a purple nurse outfit, and her hair tied in a low bun. He smiled as he noticed she still had that habit of barging into his office, it really suits you, he pushed his glasses up with his middle finger and stated in an unnoticeable blush. Thank you Patty, I really love your uniform, when it's cold we can wear tight's and turtleneck's underneath, and when it's hot we can just wear this. Wow, you still loook so good with your glasses on, current male models should thank their stars you never got into modeling, she rested her elbows on his table, her face in her palms, and smiled intently at him, Patrick immediately holding his breath.
Mhmm mmhmmm, a nurse with a few files in hand cleared her throat to make her presence known. Oh sorry I kept you waiting Maddie, keep going, Patrick apologized, turns out she was there before Penny barged in, not acknowledging her presence at all. She gave Penny the stink eye as she apologized and ran out of his office. Sir, who is that girl, Maddie asked a little hurt, Patrick smiled at the cute pout his employee had on. You must feel bad she didn't notice you, she was just excited she didn't do it intentionally, she's a family friend so please be nice to her. Okay sir, she blushed when she noticed him smiling at her.
Ahh, Penelope toppled over, spilling all the contents in the medical tray. Oh my gosh are you okay, she followed the high pitched sarcastic voice to see another one of the nurses. Here, let me help you up, she stretched her hand forward, don't you know that was dangerous, Penny slapped her hand to the side. I know you did that intentionally, I could have gotten hurt, she got up furiously and folded her arms, the nurse folding her arms to, a mischievous smirk appearing on her face.
Oh I just wanted to see if nepo hires were immune to tripping, she said with that annoying voice of hers, upsetting Penny even further. Guys what happened here, Maddie rushed to them and started cleaning up the mess on the floor. You absolutely should not be fighting with the new hire Rose, she held the tray in hand and advised, but we weren't fighting, I was just saying hello, she waved and blinked cutely, going closer to her. So what if I am a nepo hire, Penny moved from behind Maddie, who stood in between them to try calm Rose down. Yes, I have known the owner literally my whole life, but that doesn't mean I am not deserving of this job. If you're that jealous of me, I suggest you find a family members place to work at, so you can also be a nepo hire hmph, she turned heel and stormed off.
That little.., stop it Rose, Maddie held her back, leave her alone, it's Dr May's request, fine I'll let her be, she crossed her arms hearing how concerned her friend was.
Sometimes I forget you're not eleven anymore, you can stand up for yourself perfectly now, Patrick smiled. What are you talking about, she asked through a mouth full of food, I heard you and Rose arguing, don't mind her, she's actually really nice when you get to know her, he convinced. I understand her, seeing a nepo hire after working hard to get a job must hurt, she let out after gulping down her food. Wow, you're so wise now, Patrick fluffed her hair, but you haven't changed, you still love touching my hair, she smiled.
Penelope had been fully used to the job by now, after working for a few weeks, she'd hear nasty comments, and get dirty looks from Rose every now and then, but she'd never confront her face to face, so she decided to let it be.
What's wrong Madds, why do you look so dull, Rose queried. Say, don't you think Penelope is the reason Dr May doesn't date, don't you think she's the girl that has his heart, she stared off into space, her chin resting on her palm. Unrequited love sure is painful, Rose sighed, I think you're right, he smiles alot more since she started working here, they even go and come together, and he never lets her work the night shift, she rolled her eyes, but she seems to have a boyfriend, she added as Maddie sighed deeply.
Really, Maddie's face lit up. Yeah, he's definitely her boyfriend, I've seen them kissing before, he brings her snacks and pastries, they hold hands and walk around, they seem to be very in love. Wait a minute, Maddie realized something, that means Dr May's love is also unrequited, doesn't that mean we have a chance to be together. Two unrequited lovers unite through the highs and lows, she beamed and swayed already imagining herself in Patrick's arms, yep that's exactly what it means so go for it bestie, Rose nudged her friend, who was going bright red.
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(When Penny was eight)
Penny ran around the couch giggling, Patrick chasing her. Caught you, he snatched her and tickled her, quit it Patty I can't breathe, she giggled. Patty, what would you like to be in the future, our teacher gave us that question as an assignment, but I can't seem to figure out what I want to be. No need to be so sad about it, he pinched her cheeks, which ceased her pouting. I'd like to be a doctor, so I can cure people and save them from death.
Wow that's so cool, her eyes sparkled as she stared up at Patrick like he was a superhero. T-then Patty, I'll be that thing that helps doctors, what was it again, she squinted, a nurse?. Yes Patty, I'll become a strong nurse, so I can assist you in curing people, thank you for helping me decide, she beamed. Always happy to help, he stretched his arms, Penny launching herself onto him and giving him a tight hug.