Bewitched ✨
Dennis Whitaker x Actress!Reader, The Pitt x Reader
Find My Pitt Masterlist here Thank you to @c-est-comme-ca for the request! hope you enjoy 💐 Dennis has always been unassuming to his colleagues. Quiet and diligent with his work. And with a girlfriend that no one's ever met or seen before. His colleagues are left wondering who it might be. Turns out you are not what they had in mind...You, who is an incredibly famous actress that most would fight for a chance to be with. Too bad for everyone else, because your heart is taken by the sweet doctor you once met in the little town of Broken Bow.
Warnings: little bit of strong language, just two people falling in love. Meddlesome Pitt. Tooth rotting aching fluff! 💕 Dennis being a cutie-pie
Word Count: ~5.1k
As the city begins to wake.
The ER spurs on. Constant. Never resting.
The night shift crew creeps away as the day shifters fall into step.
It was for once.
On that very rare occasion.
A quiet morning.
Allowing time to savour the coffee instead of scalding the backs of their throats. No need to run around. Simply conserving their energy as they waded through the patients.
Time enough that Princess’ eyes drifted to the TV as Good Morning America filters on screen. Her attention is caught by the current segment.
The sight of you walking out taking a seat on the couch, clothes bespoke and tailored to perfection. Little lace detailing and white tulle, as pearl earrings cling to your ears.
All alluding to your current film set to be released.
The Drama.
By your side sits Robert Pattinson as you’re across from the two hosts.
Smiles wide and relaxed as you answer their questions.
Talking about the film and what audiences can expect. The romantic comedy themes while it delves into something a bit more intricate and darker than one might expect.
All leading to the little intricate details of your own outfits as part of the press tour. Making Princess swoon at the dresses.
“And why’re you so happy this morning?” Perlah asks as she stops by her side, eyes flicking to glance at what had captured her friend's attention. “Really, a morning show?”
Princess says your name, as though it were the only explanation necessary for her delighted state.
“C’mon Perlah, surely you’ve heard of her,” Donnie interjects, “My wife has been raving on about this movie because of her.”
“Isn’t it just a rom com about a wedding?” Perlah raises a brow.
Princess lightly slaps her arm, “It is going to be so much more than that. Not only is it a rom com but it is a rom com staring Robert Pattinson and Y/N L/N. She always adds so much depth to the characters she portrays.”
As others catch wind of the conversation a small group begins to form as they watch.
Her eyes drift back on screen.
“And so with the way you two have been acting you have fans in a frenzy over whether you two are secretly together?”
“The wedding themes certainly do nothing to quell the rumours, do they?” Robert quips, sending you a knowing glance. This was definitely not the first time you had to field this question. But each time you hoped it would be the last.
Sitting a bit straighter. “Look, Robert is a great guy I’ll give you that. But he already has an amazingly stunning and wonderful partner, Suki. Who I adore, and if anything I’d be trying to get with her,” you replied.
“Fair. So this isn’t your typical showmance. Perhaps you can tell us whether anyone else might have wedding bells ringing in your ears?” they continue to probe.
You internalise the sigh and roll of your eyes that you want to let out. As a graceful smile slips onto your face instead.
“Fans noticed on your recent couch session with Graham Norton that you seemed pretty cosy with the up and coming singer, Sombr. Any thoughts about that?”
You can practically feel Robert stifling a laugh beside you.
At some point the hounding questions into your dating life had become a running joke between you two. Feeling certain that he had made a bingo chart of all the possible people that talk show hosts and journalists might theorise you to be dating.
They roll a clip of the very show they were referencing.
With you wedged between guests on the iconic red couch. Supposedly very cosy beside the music guest, Sombr. As you all chat and smile, making your own little anecdotes. Laughing at Graham’s jokes. Adding your own praises for the talented artist, confessing that you at the time were listening to Dime on repeat.
The hosts send you a pointed look with grins upon their faces as though they had struck gold, “Perhaps you’d like to talk about this?”
“He is a talented singer and I enjoy his music. But I want to make it clear that I’m really not interested in dating at the moment. So you won’t be finding me on the dating scene anytime soon,” you reply, ending with a light laugh and shake of your head.
Could no one think to ask you of anything other than your love life? It was slowly becoming a drain on your energy.
….If only they knew.
That your heart was taken. Kept by the gentle, nurturing hands of a certain young man you had met years ago, in a little town called Broken Bow….
Dana looks at the screen, trying to get a gauge on what has her nurses so distracted, “Why are they asking her all these questions about her love life. Shouldn’t they just be asking her about the movie?” she asked with a deadpanned look.
“We just want to know that she’s being loved! She’s such a lovely person. If she’s not in love then there’s no hope for any of us,” Javadi explains with a slight dramatic edge to her words, while Princess nods in agreement.
“Oh she’s definitely on my hall pass list,” Santos nods.
Whitaker brows furrow at her words, “Hall pass list?”
Santos clicks her tongue. “You know a list of celebrities that you’d sleep with if given the chance, even if you’re in a relationship. I know your dating life is dry huckleberry, but surely you’ve heard of the list?”
He lets out a sigh with a small roll of his eyes.
“I told you, I have a girlfriend. We’re just doing long distance at the moment,” he said vaguely.
Santos folded her arms, “and I told you, I think you only use that as an excuse to dodge going out”
By all accounts his dating life was dry.
Throughout the months that he’d been living with her. Santos had not once seen him go out on a date.
At least none that she knew of.
To the point where everyone in the ER was fairly certain that the farmboy was most definitely single.
Even if he claimed to have a girlfriend. For all they knew it was simply a ruse to keep people off his back.
But there was little proof to show he was in a relationship.
…Little did anyone know.
That the very woman they were just fawning over.
Was the woman that held his heart in her hands.
His very own sweetheart.
A secret to the world. But simply each other’s peace and comfort. With nothing to prove.
“Why are we all standing here? We’ve got patients to see, people to check,” Robby clapped his hands, ushering everyone to move.
Snapping Whitaker out of his daze.
Away from his thoughts that drifted to you, and the memory of your hand intertwined within his.
Of the days when you had both first met almost 4 years ago.
Of that Summer where the sprawling fields seemed to glow a bit brighter.
Where the leaves felt more lush and the sky appeared more blue, as the air was laden thick with a sweetness.
How as the sun dipped down in the sky it felt like the cicadas were singing in tune with his heart. Lying in the fields side by side as you gazed up at the stars. As you confessed the dreams tightly knitted within your souls.
Words of hope filtering between you both.
He was there by chance.
Having returned home for part of the Summer break. As his nieces and nephews clung to him. Whilst he helped his family on the farm. Falling back into a rhythm, one he had come to miss while away studying.
But there was a distance.
Silences that stretched too long.
A gap that just never seemed to bridge between him and his family.
Always feeling a little misplaced among them.
As though peering from the outside in, made to feel different from.
He supposed that as the first to go to college. Let alone the first to study to become a doctor in his family. That the strain between him and his brothers would only worsen with each time he left to study.
With his parents left to feel unsure about his endeavours. Having never known this pathway before.
But Dennis’ ambitions didn’t waver.
Or at least he never showed his hesitations to his family.
Despite feeling out of place, he loved them.
And then he met you.
And he realised how much brighter the world could be. How much deeper his love could go. How much acceptance a person could feel.
Within your embrace you had given him a feeling of home he had never quite felt before. A sense of belonging washing over him as he stood by your side.
And it all began when his nieces and nephews had insisted on taking him to the movie set filming not far from the town of Broken Bow.
How they just had to see it. Eyes gleaming with curiosity.
It was very rare that a film crew would make its way to the rural town.
So rare that it had become a sort of spectacle amongst the town.
Some with intrigue and others simply waiting for the ‘city folk’ to leave them in peace.
From what Dennis had gathered it was a relatively small film. Not quite a superhero blockbuster. No starlets from vogue or actors from the covers of people’s choice.
He truly wasn’t sure what the movie was about.
Just that it was using the sprawling fields of Broken Bow, and the water ways up north as the backdrop.
And that it had made the younger kids of the town flock towards it just to catch a glimpse of the sets.
It was on this little trip, that he had bumped into you.
You were sneaking his nieces and nephews some snacks from the cast trailer, you smiled and answered their endless questions. Crouching to reach their height, nodding at their enthusiasm.
While Dennis trailed after them ready to apologise for their energetic behaviour.
Only for his words to be caught in his throat at the sight of you.
You had this presence.
Unpretentious.
Patient.
Charming.
It had bewitched him entirely.
And it seemed you had noticed. Giggling softly as you stood before him. Waving a hand in front of his eyes pulling him out of his trance.
Sticking a hand out you introduced yourself, as he shook your hand softly, but with an eagerness he couldn’t conceal.
You flashed him a smile. Bright and kindly.
Refreshed by his honest nature.
So unlike the people you met daily back in New York.
So unlike the guys that had looked upon you as though you were only there as decoration. Those men that had leered at you, never knowing when to take no as an answer. Or simply too self centred to even listen to a single word you said.
His willingness to listen, his attentive nature and humbleness made you drift towards his company.
That first meeting eventually spurred on into him showing you around town. Finding time to spend it with you. Days exploring what Broken Bow had to offer. From early morning sunrises, to sitting side by side watching as the Summer sun set in the sky, burnt oranges illuminating the fields.
You had savoured every moment together.
Together you found a balance.
In a world where all anyone had ever done was speak over you both. As they questioned your dreams, hopes and ambitions. You two had created a space for one another.
A space that allowed you both to breathe.
You made him feel as though he could come out of his shell, to peel back the layers of himself as he revealed his innermost thoughts.
The doubts he had never once voiced before.
How he loved what he was working towards. And how that didn’t stop the fears which settled alongside his ambitions.
All while you held his hand.
Steady and true. With an open ear and open heart.
You had made him feel wanted.
And he had made you feel safe.
Seen.
Desired.
From the moment he kissed you.
Under the expansive twinkling lights of the stars, on a balmy evening where the cicadas rang out. While your fingers entangled with the soft curls of his hair, as he pulled you softly against himself, arms wrapped around you.
In this town where very little happened.
With less than 4000 people.
You had found a person, a beautiful young man, who had made your heart feel full. Who had you seeing stars as he kissed you sweetly.
Then all too soon, the Summer was coming to an end.
Your movie had started to wrap up, and Dennis was due to return to college.
All too soon your world was starting to feel like it was crashing down on you. Not wanting this to end. Not wanting this romance to be a fleeting moment in your life. A passing memory.
So you had intertwined your pinky finger with his, however childish or naive it was, you had made him promise to keep in touch.
To make this last.
In response he placed a soft gentle kiss upon your intertwined fingers. Before pulling you into his arms as he hugged you tightly.
“Promise that when you become some superstar doctor you won’t leave me behind,” you had whispered softly.
As he murmured in response, with just as much conviction, “I would never. I could never leave you behind. I love you.”
Pressing a chaste kiss to your cheek with a grin, eyes full of love, “If anything, you’re going to be the superstar, with the world at your fingertips”
“Maybe someday…” you smile softly, in admiration of his belief in you.
Sighing in his arms. “I love you. And I’ll always be happy with you, kind, sweet, you.”
You make the long distance work.
With you in New York, while Dennis continued his studies. You persisted in your relationship.
Through rough patches and rocky roads. You always came through for each other.
From late nights spent talking endlessly on the phone. To being just a simple presence on the other side of the call, as you went over lines and he poured over his medical notes.
With weekend trips interspersed throughout, whether that was you visiting him or him visiting you in the city.
Savouring each second within his grasp.
He is there for all your big milestones. Supporting you every step of the way.
Words of encouragement drip from him like an endless fountain, even as your belief wavers. He never fails to make you believe in yourself.
And when that movie you had filmed all those months ago in Broken Bow finally gets released.
It became a hit.
As doors that were once closed now fly open for you. Stepping into spaces you had once dreamed about. Had once told Dennis all about.
You become a rising star.
He makes note of each big moment in your career. Filing them away for you to one day reminisce over. From magazine clippings, to interviews documented in the papers, to snapshots of you on talk shows, and photos from your press tours.
He is proud of each and every development in your career.
Just as proud as you are of him. Unwavering in your support of his work. You are the loudest to cheer as he graduates. With the widest smile spread across your face as he beams back at you.
You both felt extremely lucky to have each other by your sides. Cheering each other on.
You exchange letters. As he sends you love notes and pressed flowers. And you send him thoughtful gifts, new pens, stationary and books as he studies diligently.
You once asked him why he sent you love notes. Rather than simple texts or messages.
Without even missing a beat he had told you it felt more intimate. It felt special. Knowing that somewhere, hours away from him, in a different city, you would be there holding his words in your hands.
The very proof of his love for you.
Beating strong. Despite the distance.
Soon your fame grows more and more.
To the point where you have to be a little more conscious of what you say. Of where you go. Of how you’re seen.
As people grasped onto anything they could. Pulling theories out of thin air. Making edits of you alongside whoever else they deemed you should date. From costars to even passing figures in your life.
There was a huge focus on your personal life from your fans, to speculative journalists. All narrowing in on your love life.
The last thing you had wanted to do was put Dennis in an uncomfortable position.
In a position where he would be flooded with attention and pressure he shouldn’t be under, just because of your career. You wanted to preserve his privacy.
And selfishly you wanted to keep him to yourself.
A little slice of paradise all for yourself to enjoy and bask in. He had loved you long before you were famous. Loving you deeply, to the point where it felt there was no end to his love.
And he knew you loved him just as fiercely.
Never feeling unsure in his position in your heart. Knowing that at the end of every day he was yours, just as you were his to care for.
As he kept you to himself, a little secret that didn’t need to be shouted out to the world. Not needing approval or attention. All he wanted, no, needed was you.
“Hey love,” your words carried over the phone. Lying awake in bed as you stared up at the ceiling, the phone settled on your pillow as it was on loudspeaker.
Dennis’ soft voice echoes around your room, laced with a tiredness, “Hi sweetheart, what’re you up to?”
“Nothing much, just wanted to hear your voice”
A smile spreads across his face at your words, while you hear a faint typing come through the phone, “Are you studying?”
“Yeah, just writing up some notes from the day. Things I want to remember from next time”
“Don’t let me keep you then–”
“-No. No. It’s ok, I missed your voice too,” he cut you off, almost panicked that you would hang up. Following up quietly, “Tell me about your day, how did filming go today?”
And so you rambled on, in the peaceful hours of the evening. As he talks about his own day and all he’d done. Until soon you fall asleep from the sound of his voice. Soothed by him.
With every word of affection you had spilled to him.
From even the most mundane of things. He felt loved by you.
You had pulled him out of the shadows of his comfort zone and made him believe in himself, to become bolder. Confidence growing within him.
If only just to match your energy at times.
With more and more people chasing after you to star in their next film, their next show, project, or even stage play.
You gained more autonomy over your career. No longer having to say yes to everything. Now more able to be selective with your choices.
And with that flexibility you had also warranted yourself some time to visit Dennis, all the way in Pittsburgh.
Coming off the tail end of your press tour, having flown all across the country. Even going to London for further events, all in order to promote your film. Brushing shoulders with the stars of Hollywood, as cameras flashed in your face. Figure drenched in finely tailored looks, purposeful and pristine, all to convey the story of your film.
You were more than ready to have a little break.
To simply hold Dennis in your arms once more. Having craved him from the moment you let go of him last.
Too impatient to wait.
You leave the airport to travel straight to PTMC. Not wanting to wait a moment longer.
No longer decked in designer clothes.
Just dressed casually, with an effortless grace.
You make your way through the crowded waiting room, while everyone focuses on themselves. Unaware of who you are. Doing your very best to keep it that way.
You come up to the window, you spoke softly with a kindness in your eyes, “Hi, I’m here to visit Dennis Whitaker”
The woman nodded, “Is he expecting you?”
“No, I’m just an old friend stopping by to say hi,” you explained a little vaguely. Hands twisting a little from nerves.
“Oh, I can take her, Lupe,” A woman spoke up from behind as Lupe nodded in agreement.
Smiling, as you get brought through the doors, met by the woman from before.
“I’m Cassie,” she greeted you.
“N/N,” you stated your nickname. You didn’t need to make it too easy to recognise you.
“So you’re an old friend of Whitaker’s?” she asked. Observing you, you seemed familiar.
Like a face she couldn’t quite place. Despite the normality of your clothing or your casualness. There was a touch of something more than emanated from you.
“Yeah, I’m actually his girlfriend.” You confessed.
Her eyes widen a fraction, “So you are real”
Furrowing your brows at her words, “You didn’t think I was?”
“We hadn’t seen a photo of you before, so a few of us weren’t sure what to think of it,” she shrugged. “Not that I was one of them, but a few of the others mentioned it”
“Well I am definitely real,” you smiled. Understanding the assumption.
And then you stop in place, eyes locking onto the very man that made your heart skip a beat. Watching as he walks away from a patient’s bedside, as he looks up.
Eyes meeting yours from across the room.
And the biggest smile splits across his face. Tired eyes lighting up at the sight of you. As though the very presence of you had revitalised him.
Pace quickening, almost tripping over his own feet, hands tugging off the latex gloves tossing them away, as you walk just as briskly to meet him in the middle.
All thoughts fading from your mind. Simply just wanting to feel his touch.
Barely inches from each other, eyes locked, cheeks hurting from the way your lips are pulled into a wide smile. Genuine as it does nothing to hide your glee.
“Hi love,” your hand reaches up to cup his jaw, thumb gently caressing his cheek.
Leaning into your hold, he closes his eyes at the touch of your hand. “Hey sweetheart”
Biting your lip as you admire him now, how his scrubs fitted him. Hair tussled from the day, curling slightly at the edges. Honey brown strands that you reach for. Soft as you pull him towards you.
Lips catching his, feeling the plushness of his lips, the slight chapped texture as it melds against yours.
You hum in contentment. Before pulling away to simply tuck your head against his shoulder.
“I missed you,” you whispered.
Pressing a soft kiss to your head he smiled, “Missed you too”
It felt as though the movement all around you had come to a halt.
The eyes of his colleagues peering at him. At the little moment of bliss that had unfolded before their eyes.
“What the fuck?” Santos’ words sliced through the air.
Confusion crossing the features of many around the room.
Dennis’ eyes snap open from the words. A sheepish grin forming on his face, as heat rises to his cheeks. His hand intertwined with yours. “C’mon let’s go somewhere a little more private”
Teasingly you quip, “I just got here and already you want to get me alone, what would your mother say”
Your words only make his blush deepen, as he shakes his head at your accusations whilst you giggle lightly.
Your arm coiling around his, as he guides you to the breakroom. Only to be trailed after by his coworkers.
“You’re not getting away that easily, huckleberry.” Santos notes as she follows after him, while Javadi and Princess follows suit.
“Was that Y/N?” Mel asks Langdon while they stand at a nurses station. Watching as you and Dennis pass by.
Eyes flicking up to follow her pointed finger, Langdon’s own eyes widen a fraction, “Good for Whitaker,” he offers.
How he had managed to snag you was beyond Langdon’s imagination.
“Hey where’s everyone going? We’ve still got hand offs to go through,” Robby calls out with a raised brow, as Dana settles in beside him.
“Whitaker’s girlfriend came in,” Mohan replied. As she herself begins following everyone else.
“And?”
“And she’s the Y/N, as in the very famous actress everyone pines over,” Donnie whispers to them. Not wanting to alert the patients.
“And you know this, how?” Dana asks amusedly.
He purses his lips, “I told you my wife is a big fan. Do you think she’d be open to giving me an autograph? I just know my wife would flip if I got that for her”
“You might have to get in line, seems like everyone wants to meet Whitaker’s girlfriend,” Abbot slides into the conversation, jabbing a finger towards the growing crowd outside the breakroom.
“Don’t tell me you know who that is too?” Robby sends him an arched brow.
Shrugging, “She’s in some pretty cool films. The kid’s got game to pull her”
“Yeah, or he’s been bestowed some incredibly good luck,” Ellis adds as she leans against the bench.
“Good for him,” Dana replies.
“And good for me, means I win the bet,” Shen grins widely. With a cheeky glint in his eye.
They all scoff a laugh at his words. Shaking their heads at his unseriousness.
Santos stands before you both.
As you’re seated in the breakroom, his hand still entwined with yours, softly caressing the back of yours with his thumb. While you lean your head on his shoulder. Relishing being able to be by his side.
Javadi and Princess by her side as they observe the both of them.
A lovesick look adorned on both your faces. Glowing from happiness.
“Explain”
It made no sense.
How was Dennis Whitaker.
Huckleberry.
Her roommate.
Dating one of the most famous actresses at this point in time?
It made no sense at all.
Minds racing from thoughts at how this could be.
How the very person who was just on TV, supposedly in a secret relationship with whoever the media speculated about from high profile actors to heartthrob musicians.
Was in fact, dating her colleague, her roommate, her friend?
Pressing a kiss to his cheek, you ask sweetly, “Do you want me to explain, or do you?”
“I like the way you tell it, sweetheart,” he murmured back. Enamoured by your presence.
Turning back to the crowd forming before you.
“I love him, and he loves me, simple as that”
Princess interjects, “That is in no way simple.”
“C’mon we have to know more, I mean this is Whitaker we’re talking about,” Javadi states.
While Dennis’ brows furrow slightly at the insinuation. Only for it to melt as you only snuggle closer into Dennis’ side. “We’ve been together for 3 years now–”
“-almost 4,” he murmurs.
Nodding, “Almost 4,” looking back at them, “There’s really not much else to say”
“Why him?”
“Why not?” you retort. “Have you seen Dennis, this man has been working on a farm since he was a boy. He is ripped with a heart of gold beneath those scrubs”
Dennis rolls his eyes at your words. With a small chuckle escaping his lips. Feeling flushed by your compliments.
Turning to gaze at him. “Besides, he’s only ever loved me for me. Not for anything else.”
“I love you too,” he replied gently. Those words he never held back in telling you.
Turning to each other you hear his friends comment, “These two are way too cute to be real”
“Surely she’s under some sort of spell,” Santos states, looking to you, “Hey blink three times if you need help”
Laughing, you reply, “I promise this is real and not just some weird stunt.”
Grinning as you add, “Dennis might’ve also mentioned some sort of list and me being on it”
Santos’ eyes widen as she shoots Dennis a scalding look of betrayal.
“I’m flattered. But unfortunately I’m happily taken”
“Well that solves that question,” Princess shrugs.
“So who do you think won the bet?-”
“Make it rain, make it rain, make it rain~” The tune of Shen singing out enters the room.
“Yeah, I wonder who,” Santos replies sarcastically.
Finally left alone you bury your head into his neck, as he holds you firmly against him. “Your friends seem nice”
“I think they were just a bit caught off guard”
“Were you surprised?” you asked.
“Most definitely,” he maneuvers slightly to press kisses upon your cheeks until they are pressed firmly against your lips.
Letting out a sigh of content, pulling apart just barely.
“How long do I have you this time?”
“Two weeks until I need to get back,” you say sadly.
Nodding, with a sad smile, “Well, let’s enjoy it while it lasts.”
Loving Dennis wasn’t difficult.
Being loved by him was easy.
But being kept apart. That was a hurdle you never quite seemed to get used to.
Just waiting for the day when you could simply go back to your very own home, together.
But for now, you’d wade through the struggles of long distance. You’d dodge the prying eyes of the media.
However that didn’t mean you had to hide it from Dennis’ friends.
Slowly letting more and more people into your little bubble.
Even if they were completely baffled by how.
It was endearingly sweet to witness.
The way you were both completely besotted by each other.
Content to simply bask in each other's embrace.
As the chaos and noise of the world faded away.
Being brought back to that moment beneath the starry night skies and chirping cicadas.
Where Dennis had first kissed you all those years ago.
A moment you’d cherish forever.
Keeping it tucked within the memory of your heart.
Alongside so many other memories by his side.
Hoping to make many more.
And Dennis was all in.
Thank you for reading, I hope you enjoyed! Let me know what you thought about this little story. This was a really fun idea to explore. (I may have gone overboard with fluff but whatever. I also used The Drama and put the reader in place of Zendaya, she just felt like the right vibe to emulate) Feel free to send in other requests if you have something in mind 😊
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