Delivery

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Characters: @blaster and First Aid
Location: Somewhere in the SW U.S.
Content Warnings: SCHMOOP
Plot Summary: Flowers, chocolate, take out- it's the beginning of a new beginning.

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First Aid

About three days later, Bahir Jafri was discharged from the hospital, he gave a cheery wave to Aiden at his desk as he was wheeled out.

Then another week passed, and no contact from the cheeky patient who gave Aiden so much sass. It might be that they haven't exchanged numbers at all.

Life went on, during that week. Rounds were made, new patients were admitted, and old ones discharged. The cycle continues.

It wasn't until the second Monday after that week that a florist delivery person walked through the hospital to where Aiden is stationed with a rather impressive display of roses.

"Aiden Anderson?" The deliverer asked, before setting down the flowers on his station.

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@blaster

Aiden supposed that Bahir had lost interest in him. Bahir had been on a lot of medication and was bored, so he wouldn't be surprised if his past patient had forgotten about him. It was disappointing, but expected.

So he continued his duties and put those thoughts out of his mind. It wasn't like Aiden could contact him, anyway.

Until suddenly he was gifted with roses. The intern blinked-- once, twice, three times.

"... What?"

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In the roses, there is a little notecard, it says...

"Dearest Aiden,

              It would be an honor if you can join me for dinner at my favorite Chinese place. Who knew that it was not that far from where you currently work! My number is underneath my name. Give me a call sometime. <3

                               Awaiting your answer,

                                                 Bahir."


Not long after the roses were delivered, was there another one in the next 30 minutes, this time, chocolate dipped strawberries!

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A flush was permanently fixed on Aiden's cheeks. Thank goodness there weren't any others around to see his flustered state.

Aiden didn't expect this at all and he was completely flattered and taken aback by the romantic gesture.

Aiden had to wait for his shift to be over before he could bring out his phone. When he did, he texted Bahir.

[ text ]: this is Bahir's number, right? This is Aiden. Thank you for the flowers and strawberries, they were lovely.

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Bahir smiles when he saw the text.


[txt] hello! i am sorry i did not contact you sooner.
[txt] i was busy being fussed over by my bro
[txt] you said roses r ur fave so i sent them
[txt] and the chocolate strawberries are a bonus
[txt] when do you want to meet up?

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Aiden smiled at the texts as he loads the roses and the strawberries in his car to take back to his apartment.

[ text ]: I just got off work. Let me go home to change out of my scrubs and then if you'd like, we could get dinner in a few hours.

If Bahir was wanting to get dinner this soon. Aiden wasn't sure if he was wanting this to be in a few days or a today kind of thing.

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[txt] it doesnt have to be 2nite
[txt] anytime.
[txt] any night.

Bahir laid back in bed, wondering if it sounded like he wanted to have dinner tonight.

[txt] i dont think i can go too far though.
[txt] i still have a broken leg

A pause, then two minutes later

[txt] would you be against visiting me?
[txt] i mean
[txt] i can get delivery
[txt]if u r not comfortable w/that. i get it.

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Aiden thought about that. Go visit a guy who has interest in you (and you have interest in) who you've really only interacted with in a hospital? That sounded somewhat dangerous... But also exciting. And Bahir hadn't shown any dangerous tendencies that would given Aiden warning signals. He just seemed eager.

[ text ]: takeout sounds good! Text me your address and I'll let you know when I start heading over.

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Bahir was very surprised Aiden took him up on the offer, he scrambles out of bed, his casted leg thunking the floor as he reached for his crutches.

[txt]Here is my address! Let me know when you are heading over! <3

And the next text is the address of Bahir's place.

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Aiden saved the address into his GPS to pull out later when he went over.

[ text ]: see you later!

After that, Aiden went home to get rid of his scrubs and shower off the smell of chemicals and medicine. That probably wasn't a pleasant smell to have on for a first date.

It was a few hours before Aiden texted back, all clean and smelling good.

[ text ]: I'm ready. are you ready for me to come over?

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Bahir had some help cleaning up his apartment with his brother. But as soon as he got the text, he just shoved the duster in his brother's face and texted back.

[txt] i am ready! let me order teh food and it will be fresh by the time u git here.

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Rashid is none too pleased with Bahir smooshing the duster into his face. He sputtered, giving his older brother a glare.

"Earth to Bahir, I'm not something that needs to be dusted," he grumbled, setting the duster aside.

It was about fifteen minutes before there was a knock at the door. Rashid got up to go answer.

"Ah... Is Bahir here?" Aiden asked, not recognizing the one who answered him. Rashid nodded, gesturing for Aiden to come inside.

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Bahir was too excited to realize he was annoying his baby brother, going over to sit on the couch. He was very underdressed for a first date- as in he was simply wearing a black t-shirt and a pair of grey sweats- but he managed to make the look good as he settles back on the couch.

A doorbell later and Bahir can hear the voice of Aiden from the doorway.

"Over here! Follow my voice!" Bahir yells out, waving his good arm like a hyper maniac. "Food will be delivered shortly!"

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Aiden thanked Rashid as Rashid stepped aside.

"I guess that's my cue to leave. Gonna go hang out with Chris, see you later!" Rashid called out.

Aiden stepped inside, following Bahir's voice.

"Hi," Aiden said, an amused smile on his face at the waving.