The Day I Borrowed Your Name
1- The University's Most Dangerous Man
☀️ The afternoon sun poured over the medical campus.
The examination hall doors swung open.
Students flooded outside...
Some argued over impossible questions.
Others had already buried themselves inside tomorrow's lecture notes.
Sleeves rolled neatly to his elbows.
An anatomy book tucked beneath one arm.
Not because he was handsome.
Medical school had plenty of handsome faces.
Not because he ranked first.
Top students weren't exactly rare.
They all watched him because .....
They all believed one thing.....
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆'𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗮𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮.
One pair of eyes looked him differently
His peaceful eyes that never left the anatomy book in his hands.
Jace Whitmore.(ML)
........
The newcomer
(Her steps slowed)
The newcomer
(Her heart skip beats)
The Coffee Queen
(Caught her staring.)
The Coffee Queen
(With a knowing smile.)
" Casanova "
The newcomer
(Clenched her brows.)
The Coffee Queen
"Go ahead..."
The Coffee Queen
"Fall for him."
The Coffee Queen
"Then spend months trying to forget him like everyone else."
The newcomer
(her gaze softened, still following him)
The newcomer
"He doesn't look like the devil everyone describes."
📖 The University's Walking Encyclopedia
(pointing to her to go to him)
📖 The University's Walking Encyclopedia
"Then go."
📖 The University's Walking Encyclopedia
"Try."
📖 The University's Walking Encyclopedia
"Just don't come crying to us later."
The Emergency Angel
(Sighed)
The Emergency Angel
"Trust me..."
The Emergency Angel
"I've treated more broken hearts than broken bones because of him."
The Future Medical Legend
(Crossed her arms, leaning against the wall.)
The Future Medical Legend
(Let out a deep, heavy sigh.)
The Future Medical Legend
"The worst part?"
The Future Medical Legend
"He changes girls like yesterday's clothes."
The Future Medical Legend
"And evey girl thinks she'll be the exception. "
The newcomer
(Slowly lowered her gaze.)
The newcomer
💭What a waste...
Not because she wasn't interested.
Mason Blake
(Caught up with him.)
Leo Carter
"Congratulations on scaring another girl away."
Jace Whitmore.(ML)
(No response.)
Jace Whitmore.(ML)
(calmly turned another page.)
Noah Hale (ML's best friend 1)
(Threw an arm around his shoulders.)
Ethan Cross(ML's best friend 2)
🤭"That's number three today."
Jace Whitmore.(ML)
(Still nothing.)
Ethan Cross(ML's best friend 2)
(Smirked.)
Ethan Cross(ML's best friend 2)
😏"Stop counting."
Ethan Cross(ML's best friend 2)
😂"You're encouraging him."
Leo Carter
😂"As if he even notices."
Noah Hale (ML's best friend 1)
(Nudged him.)
Noah Hale (ML's best friend 1)
😂 "One day, your anatomy book is going to marry you."
Jace Whitmore.(ML)
(Without lifting his eyes...)
Jace Whitmore.(ML)
"As long as it helps me graduate, I don't mind."
The four of them groaned in perfect synchronization.
Mason Blake
😂 "You're hopeless."
Jace Whitmore.(ML)
(A faint smile appeared...)
Jace Whitmore.(ML)
(Gone the very next second as he glanced at his watch.)
Jace Whitmore.(ML)
💭"Only fifteen minutes left before my shift starts."
Jace Whitmore.(ML)
(Shut the anatomy book.)
Jace Whitmore.(ML)
(Adjusted the strap of his worn backpack.)
Jace Whitmore.(ML)
"See you later, I'm running late."
Ethan Cross(ML's best friend 2)
(His eyes followed him...
Ethan Cross(ML's best friend 2)
(Sadness quietly filling them.)
Ethan Cross(ML's best friend 2)
💭"You always do this..."
Ethan Cross(ML's best friend 2)
💭 "...skip every joy that life offers you."
Ethan Cross(ML's best friend 2)
💭 "...only for her."
Ethan Cross(ML's best friend 2)
💭 "Your grandma."
Ethan Cross(ML's best friend 2)
💭 "...but when are you going to live your own life💔?"
Ethan Cross(ML's best friend 2)
(His eyes grew heavier with every step Jace took away from them.)
A quiet ache settled over them all.
Noah Hale (ML's best friend 1)
(walked over silently.)
Noah Hale (ML's best friend 1)
(Wrapped an arm around Ethan's shoulder.)
Noah Hale (ML's best friend 1)
(His eyes never left Jace either.)
Noah Hale (ML's best friend 1)
"We'll find a way..."
Noah Hale (ML's best friend 1)
"...one way or another."
Noah Hale (ML's best friend 1)
"We can't keep watching him waste the best years of his life like this."
Their softened eyes carried the very same promise.
2- The One He Runs Home To
Jace rushed home, leaving behind the fake smiles and the noise of the crowded world...
To the only truth in his life.
The woman everyone considered a burden... except the boy who loved her more than life itself.
Jace Whitmore.(ML)
(rushed inside the house.)
Jace Whitmore.(ML)
(Stepped inside)
Jace Whitmore.(ML)
(Dropped his bag, and called out with a grin)
Jace Whitmore.(ML)
"I left a queen here before I went out..."
Jace Whitmore.(ML)
"I wonder if she waited for me..."
Jace Whitmore.(ML)
"..Or decided to leave that poor lonely guy all by himself."
Before he could take another step...
Her warm voice reached him from the hallway.
Evelyn Whitmore : (ML'S Grandma)
"And how could she leave the reason she lives for?"
Jace Whitmore.(ML)
(His face lit up.)
Jace Whitmore.(ML)
(rushed into her embrace.)
Jace Whitmore.(ML)
"I missed you, Grandma."
Evelyn Whitmore : (ML'S Grandma)
(Gently pushed him back a little.)
Evelyn Whitmore : (ML'S Grandma)
"You liar... You only left a few hours ago."
Jace Whitmore.(ML)
(His eyes softened.)
Jace Whitmore.(ML)
"I miss you the moment my eyes lose sight of you... even for a second."
Evelyn Whitmore : (ML'S Grandma)
(Smiled, brushing his hair away from his forehead.)
Evelyn Whitmore : (ML'S Grandma)
"And what is your grandmother supposed to do when you melt her heart every single day with those beautiful words?"
Jace Whitmore.(ML)
(Cupped her face tenderly.)
Jace Whitmore.(ML)
"She should pray that I graduate at the top of my class this year... "
Jace Whitmore.(ML)
"So I can fulfill her dream of becoming a surgeon."
Jace Whitmore.(ML)
(Smiled gently.)
Jace Whitmore.(ML)
"The dream she gave up the day she carried my mother in her womb..."
Jace Whitmore.(ML)
"...because her daughter meant more to her than any dream."
Evelyn Whitmore : (ML'S Grandma)
(Her smile trembled.)
Evelyn Whitmore : (ML'S Grandma)
(Lowered her gaze.)
Evelyn Whitmore : (ML'S Grandma)
"And in the end... that daughter abandoned me when I became useless to her."
Jace Whitmore.(ML)
(Gently lifted her chin.)
Jace Whitmore.(ML)
"No..."
Jace Whitmore.(ML)
"She's just busy with her own life..."
Jace Whitmore.(ML)
(Pointed at himself with a playful grin.)
Jace Whitmore.(ML)
"So she sent a piece of herself to take care of you."
Jace Whitmore.(ML)
(Pouted dramatically.)
Jace Whitmore.(ML)
"Or... don't you love that piece?"
Evelyn Whitmore : (ML'S Grandma)
(Kissed his forehead.)
Evelyn Whitmore : (ML'S Grandma)
"That piece is my whole world."
Jace Whitmore.(ML)
(Hugged her again.)
Jace Whitmore.(ML)
"You're mine too."
The clock suddenly ticked.
Jace Whitmore.(ML)
"Grandma! You did it again! "
Jace Whitmore.(ML)
"You made me forget about work!"
Jace Whitmore.(ML)
(Dashed toward his room to change.)
Evelyn Whitmore : (ML'S Grandma)
(Laughed.)
Evelyn Whitmore : (ML'S Grandma)
"You deserve it. "
Evelyn Whitmore : (ML'S Grandma)
"Every time you come home, you trap me with those sweet words... then leave me thinking about them all day."
Jace Whitmore.(ML)
(From inside the room he teased)
Jace Whitmore.(ML)
"Fine! Then I won't say another sweet word to you!"
Evelyn Whitmore : (ML'S Grandma)
(Smiled knowingly.)
Evelyn Whitmore : (ML'S Grandma)
"Let's see how long that lasts."
Jace Whitmore.(ML)
(Stuck his head out of the room while buttoning his shirt, winking at her playfully.)
Jace Whitmore.(ML)
"Not even one second."
Evelyn Whitmore : (ML'S Grandma)
(Grinned and gently shooed him away.)
Evelyn Whitmore : (ML'S Grandma)
"Off you go, chatterbox."
Jace Whitmore.(ML)
(Dashed back out, still pulling on his jacket)
Evelyn Whitmore : (ML'S Grandma)
(Looked at him with endless affection)
Evelyn Whitmore : (ML'S Grandma)
"Don't get late..."
Evelyn Whitmore : (ML'S Grandma)
"Your grandma counts the seconds until you're back."
Jace Whitmore.(ML)
(Leaned down and kissed her forehead.)
Jace Whitmore.(ML)
"Me too, just eat well. "
Jace Whitmore.(ML)
"I left your lunch in the oven. Just warm it up."
Evelyn Whitmore : (ML'S Grandma)
(Gently patted his shoulder.)
Evelyn Whitmore : (ML'S Grandma)
"I will... but you take care of yourself too."
Jace Whitmore.(ML)
(smiled.)
Jace Whitmore.(ML)
"I will."
Jace Whitmore.(ML)
(Left.)
Evelyn Whitmore : (ML'S Grandma)
(Sighed softly, her gaze following him to the door... as if her soul already missed him before he had even left.)
3- The Boy Behind the Rumors
The restaurant door chimed.
Every table was occupied.
Waiters hurried between customers carrying trays.
Orders echoed across the room.
One waiter moved differently.
Almost as if the chaos respectfully stepped aside whenever he passed.
Jace Whitmore.(ML)
😊"Good afternoon."
Jace Whitmore.(ML)
(Placed a glass of water in front of an elderly man before the man even asked.)
Old Man
(Looked up in surprise.)
Old Man
😊 "You remembered."
Jace Whitmore.(ML)
(smiled back.)
Jace Whitmore.(ML)
"Of course."
A little girl sat pouting.
Her ice cream had fallen onto the floor.
Little Girl
(Big tears gathered inside her eyes.)
Little Girl
(Before they could fall...)
Jace crouched until they were at the same height.
Jace Whitmore.(ML)
(Whispered dramatically)
Jace Whitmore.(ML)
"I think..."
Jace Whitmore.(ML)
(Leaned closer.)
Jace Whitmore.(ML)
"The floor was secretly hungry."
Jace Whitmore.(ML)
(Looked under the table.)
Jace Whitmore.(ML)
(Pretending to search.)
Jace Whitmore.(ML)
(Then gasped.)
Jace Whitmore.(ML)
"It already finished everything!"
Little Girl
(The tears disappeared.)
Jace Whitmore.(ML)
(Stood.)
Jace Whitmore.(ML)
(Returned a minute later.)
Jace Whitmore.(ML)
(Holding another ice cream.)
Jace Whitmore.(ML)
(Winked.)
Jace Whitmore.(ML)
"This one promised me it won't jump."
Little Girl
(Laughed so loudly...)
Even her exhausted mother smiled.
The Girl's Mother
😊"Thank you..."
Jace Whitmore.(ML)
(Simply nodded.)
As if nothing special had happened.
An old woman struggled to read the menu.
Jace quietly walked over.
Without making her feel embarrassed...
Jace Whitmore.(ML)
(Pulled a chair.)
Jace Whitmore.(ML)
(Sat beside her.)
Jace Whitmore.(ML)
(Opened the menu.)
Jace Whitmore.(ML)
"Would you like me to read today's specials?"
Old Woman
(Smiled gratefully.)
Old Woman
"My eyes aren't what they used to be."
Jace Whitmore.(ML)
(answered gently)
Jace Whitmore.(ML)
"Then today..."
Jace Whitmore.(ML)
"...you can borrow mine."
Another waiter rushed past him.
Jace Whitmore.(ML)
(caught the tray before it slipped.)
Jace Whitmore.(ML)
(Without looking up...)
Jace Whitmore.(ML)
"Easy."
Waiter
😂 "one day you're going to become manager."
Jace Whitmore.(ML)
(Smiled)
Jace Whitmore.(ML)
😊 "I'm trying to become a doctor."
Angry Customer
"This soup is cold!"
Angry Customer
(Slammed the bowl onto the table.)
Another Waiter
(Unsure what to do.)
Jace Whitmore.(ML)
(walked over.)
Jace Whitmore.(ML)
(His expression...
Jace Whitmore.(ML)
(Exactly the same.)
Jace Whitmore.(ML)
(Calm.)
Jace Whitmore.(ML)
(Picked up the bowl.)
Jace Whitmore.(ML)
(Touched it.)
Jace Whitmore.(ML)
(Then smiled politely.)
Jace Whitmore.(ML)
"You're right."
Jace Whitmore.(ML)
(Bowed his head slightly.)
Jace Whitmore.(ML)
"I'll bring you another one immediately."
Angry Customer
(His anger quietly disappeared.)
Angry Customer
"...Thank you."
From behind the counter...
The restaurant owner watched silently.
One of the chefs shook his head.
The chef
"What's wrong with him?"
The restaurant's Owner
(Smiled.)
The restaurant's Owner
"Nothing."
His eyes followed Jace as he moved from table to table.
Helping.
Listening.
Smiling.
Never pretending.
The restaurant's Owner
"Some people serve food..."
The restaurant's Owner
"...he serves people."
The afternoon sun began to fade.
Jace Whitmore.(ML)
(Checked his watch.)
Jace Whitmore.(ML)
💭Grandma's medicine...
Jace Whitmore.(ML)
💭Twenty-three minutes left.
Jace Whitmore.(ML)
(Folded his apron neatly.)
Jace Whitmore.(ML)
(Thanked each coworker)
Not because anyone expected it...
Because that's who he was.
The restaurant suddenly felt...
Had just walked out the door.
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