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Captain Ed Mercer x Female Reader - An Introduction - Fluff

Summary - You’re a medical Trainee on The Orville and are introduced to Ed Mercer out of the blue.

Contents - No smut, all fluff and cuteness. One swear word.

It had been a few months now since you joined the crew of The Orville, training alongside Doctor Claire Finn in the medical facility. She was as lovely as you had expected, and so incredible in her skill and teachings. You had learnt a lot from her in such a short space of time, moreso than you probably would have under anyone else's supervision. Meeting some of the crew, you had realised they were all genuine people, and you constantly kept your fingers crossed that you passed the medical training. You knew deep down this ship was where you were meant to be.

You were pottering about the Sick Bay, just keeping equipment in check and making sure everything was in working order. Today had been quite slow as regards to patients, so you had some down time to familiarise yourself with things. Claire had taken a break to see to her sons, so you enjoyed the peace while it was present. Gazing out of the window you watched the stars whizz by in the black atmosphere. How was this even real? What a view! The sound of the automatic doors opening broke you from your trance, you turned to see Captain Ed Mercer tumble into the room. He grabbed his arm as he leant on one of the beds, his face twisted with discomfort.

"I need medical attention" he whinged "Where's Doctor Finn?" He asked, desperation in his broken voice.

"She's away right now captain" you rushed to his side, helping him to position himself upright on the bed "Let me take a look" you gently eased his hand away which gripped his wound. The sleeve of his blue uniform had been torn to shreds, and a deep wound left on his skin which bled rapidly.

"Shit" you whispered, the word caused Ed to blink in slight panic "do you know what you're doing?" He asked, realising he was unsure of your name "are you a student?"

Was he unsure of your ability?

Ed watched your face, reading your eyes as you remained calm, but the ideas in your mind processed rapidly as you tried to figure out the best procedure for this situation. How had he not have remembered you? You were absolutely beautiful, your eyes glimmered and your skin looked soft to touch "arghhh!" He yelled as you pressed the soaked cloth against his exposed wound.

"Just clearing up some of the mess Captain" you smiled as you gazed into his mysterious dark eyes. You had admired Ed since you boarded the ship, how handsome and charming he was. But never had the opportunity to meet him formally, you had known your introductions would happen if you passed your probation. But now the meeting happened prematurely.

"Are you sure you know what you're doing?" He laughed nervously, watching you pull out the Dermoscanner. You hadn't used this unsupervised yet, but had seen Claire use it enough to know its purpose and how it functioned. Activating the scanner, you ran the beam of light across his wound. Your breathing slowed down with the anticipation, until you felt as though your lungs had stopped altogether, yet your heart pulsed in your ears. You couldn't mess this up, not on the Captain! But it wasn't too long until the surface had fully healed. You took a step back and nodded, admiring your handiwork. Your first solo treatment, and on Ed Mercer no less.

"Wow" Ed smiled as he rubbed the now healed area of his skin "you really know what you're doing. Have you passed probation yet?"

"Nope" you shook your head as you spoke "not long to go though!" You smirked impishly "perhaps you could leave me a gleaming review, Captain"

Ed wasn't sure if it was the way you smiled in this moment, or the cheeky tone of your voice. Whatever it was, it sent a delightful chill up his spine. How had he not seen you before? Your eyes bore into his, and you both felt the sparks flying between you. You drew closer together, like magnets unable to resist one another. The sensation of his sweet breath on your lips made you crave his kiss, should you have such feelings for the Captain? Your lips barely touched when the door opened, causing you to both break the moment. You jumped backwards and fumbled with the device still in your grip, while Ed stood up from his seated position.

"What's going on?" Doctor Finn asked frantically "Captain, is something wrong" she noticed the tear in his sleeve, her brows knotted with confusion.

"Not anymore" Ed smiled and gestured toward you "this excellent medical professional saw to me. I suggest you keep her around Doctor" he caught your eye and winked. You felt your stomach flutter and took your gaze away from his, listening to his footsteps leave the Sick Bay you wondered if Claire had seen how close you had become to the Captain in that moment.

"Well I see" Claire smirked, a knowing look in her eye. She took the Dermoscanner from your grip "Have I taught you how to use one of these unsupervised yet?" She laughed, placing it back into its holder. Your cheeks flushed pink, unable to think of anything to say in this situation "I apologise Doctor Finn, I used my initiative in the moment and..."

Claire interrupted "it's fine! Honestly. I'm impressed if anything" she smiled warmly towards you "I haven't checked the medical files today, can you please update them for me?"

With a nod you took yourself to the desk and took a seat, adjusting yourself comfortably in front of the computer screen. You tapped the pad to awaken the screen from its resting mode and a message popped up. It was from Captain Ed Mercer -

"Thankyou for helping me today. Meet me in the Mess Hall at 8pm for a drink"

Biting on your lip you felt your cheeks flush warm again. 8pm it was.

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