It's just that easy. (Part 12)
Title: Its just that simple
Author: IAdoreCallie
Pairing: Arizona/Callie
Rating: PG-13
Summary: When it all makes sense, why question it?
Disclaimer: I do not own any of the characters in this fiction, nor do I have any rights in regards to them. All song rights go to Aerosmith.
Arizona sped through the lobby and hit the elevator button. She didn’t have time to change into her scrubs, she would have to sort that out later. She headed straight for the roof. The hospital was eerily quiet for a Saturday night, but that suited her, less people to run into and block her journey.
As she ran through the roof door she stopped in her tracks. There were no other surgeons here. There wasn’t anyone. What the hell? She checked her pager again, the message definitely said to go the Helipad. But there was no one here. If she wasn’t so confused she would have done as she usually did when on the roof and admire the beautiful panoramic view of the city. As it was she stared blankly at the sky, for any sign of a chopper coming in. There wasn’t anything. She shook her head and glanced around for signs of any life. There wasn’t any. But something caught her attention on the stairs leading down to the next section of roof. A rose? It had been tied to the railings with a bright blue ribbon. Natural curiosity led her over to it. As she reached it she could see another rose tied to another railing across the roof from her in the distance. The ribbon tied to it caught in the moonlight, if it hadn’t been for that she would not have seen it. She walked towards it, getting more curious by the moment. Who would be up here tying roses to things? Oh god I hope I don’t walk in on Grey and Shepherd doing … whatever it is they do. Maybe I should stop following them. Another rose caught her attention, this time she couldn’t help but follow it. There was something laying beneath it. It shimmered in the moonlight. That is the scarf Callie was wearing earlier. Her heart began to beat faster as she rounded the corner. It stopped entirely as she took in the scene in front of her.
Callie was stood in the shadows of an overhang on the roof. Arizona knew this spot, she had often had to come and find interns up here who had snuck off to smoke, eat, or just hide. As Arizona came around the corner, Callie hit the button on a small CD player and one of Arizona’s favorite songs began to play. Callie silently stepped towards her, through a path of Candles contained in jars to protect them from the wind. Arizona was speechless. Callie walked slowly, seductively towards her, she looked as if she were striding down a catwalk. Her eyes never left Arizona’s. “I told my mother that if God didn’t intend us to be together, he wouldn’t have let us meet. If he didn’t intend for us to love each other, we wouldn’t have that option in our hearts. I then told her to get out. My father says hi.” Arizona ran into Callie’s arms, pressing her lips forcefully against Callie’s. No one has ever done that for me before. Callie laughed into the kiss and leant her head back a little to break it. “Do you get it now?” Arizona nodded.
“I get it.”
The words of the song penetrated Arizona’s mind. As Callie began to dance with her under the full moon.
I could stay awake just to hear you breathing
Watch you smile while you are sleeping
While youre far away dreaming
I could spend my life in this sweet surrender
I could stay lost in this moment forever
Every moment spent with you is a moment I treasure
Arizona knew, without any doubt now, that Callie was meant to be hers and she was meant to be Callie’s. “The 911 page was you I take it? That was mean Calliope. I got all panicked that a child was hurt.”
Callie laughed. “ I never mentioned a child. I said it was a Cardio 911. Which it was. My heart needed you up here, so I could try and salvage yours. I was completely honest. Besides, I knew you wouldn’t come back to mine if you had any thought my mom would be there. I knew you couldn’t resist a page.”
Don’t want to close my eyes
I don’t want to fall asleep
Cause I’d miss you baby
And I don’t want to miss a thing
Cause even when I dream of you
The sweetest dream will never do
I’d still miss you baby
And I don’t want to miss a thing
Arizona rested her head on Callie’s shoulder and sighed. Callie’s hands stroked her back gently as they danced. Arizona began to feel stupid, again, she never let her emotions best her. She used to always be logical and practical when it came to anything. Especially love as she had seen what it could do, felt its effects. Callie seemed to be an unstoppable force. It was as though she were the exact frequency needed to penetrate Arizona’s shields and turn her into an emotional volcano. As if reading her thoughts, Callie spoke.
“Y’know I am so not the mushy type. This, all of this… It is so not what I would do. I’m more the beer and bed kinda girl. You seem to be making me into this loved up mushball. I’m not complaining as this is … well its awesome. Totally different from what I’m used to, but totally awesome.” Arizona grinned, Callie did seem to be getting softer by the day. She hoped that Callie would embrace this new romantic side, but still keep her fire. “My mom was out of line. I know she is trying to do what’s best for me, but really she can be a pain in the ass. She’ll come around eventually. Or my dad will threaten not to go with her to the country club socials.”
Arizona knew it must be killing Callie to go against her Mom like this. But she was overwhelmed with pride that Callie had taken the biggest leap and gone against a parents wishes. She knew that in any relationship that was one of the hardest things to do and for Callie to do it was incredible. She wasn’t completely pacified, and a niggling fear told her that Mrs Torres wouldn’t back down that easily. But at least Callie was aware of her mother’s feelings now and they could face any onslaught together.
She was relieved that she wasn’t the only one off form, Callie was feeling more emotion too. She isn’t crying like a baby every five minutes though. Arizona shook her head, she needed to be stronger. Callie was the one facing the trials, she needed to stand up and be the support. Not need to be supported. I will be. Right after this song. Right now it feels too damn good having her hold me like this.
The words of the song faded out as they kissed passionately under the silver moon. Who knew a hospital roof could be so beautiful.
I don't want to miss one smile
I don't want to miss one kiss
I just want to be with you
Right here with you, just like this
I just want to hold you close
Feel your heart so close to mine
And just stay here in this moment
For all the rest of time….