Fate - Chapter 3/?
Title: Fate - Chapter 3
Pairing: Callie & Arizona
Summary: AU - As Callie begins her residency, life takes her on an unexpected journey where she is destined to meet the love of her life, even if it is through tragic circumstances.
Disclaimer: Greys Anatomy is the products of Shonda Rhimes and ABC...I don’t own anything.
AN: Massive thanks again to everybody that has been reading & reviewing… I hope that you are enjoying it… I have the next chapter almost ready so should hopefully be posting that tomorrow…. The drama will kick in then! :-)
Also, I wasn't sure about the rating for this chapter… if anybody thinks that I should up it a bit then I will but it's quite tame really…
CHAPTER 3:
As the alarm sounded Arizona quickly shut it off hoping not to disturb her guest on her couch. She quietly got up and walked out into the living room, she smiled as she saw Callie still sleeping soundly on the couch. Her hair was dishevelled and her arm was thrown across the back of the couch and her blankets were hanging all over the place, but Arizona couldn't help but smile at how adorable she looked. She quietly went back to her room and jumped in the shower before getting ready for work.
When Arizona emerged 20 minutes later dressed and ready for her day, she quietly walked over to Callie and kissed her on the forehead.
Callie jumped slightly at the contact before realising where she was.
"What's going on?" She mumbled tiredly rubbing her hand over her eyes.
"It's okay go back to sleep. I have to go to work" Arizona smiled at her
"Just give me a minute to gather my things and I'll be out of your hair" Callie said trying to sit up before Arizona pushed her back down.
"Stay here and sleep. I'll be back at 6… there is a spare key on the sideboard if you want to go out" Arizona told her kindly
"Thanks, have a good day. I'll see you tonight" Callie mumbled before drifting back to sleep.
The day passed and Arizona was in an exceptionally good mood. She had butterflies in her belly every time her mind wandered to the sexy brunette.
Callie was also on cloud nine about her meeting with Arizona. She still felt a twinge of guilt every time she thought of Danny but she remembered her words to him. He believed in fate at that everything happened for a reason, maybe this was her destiny. Maybe she was supposed to meet Danny in order to be with Arizona. Callie decided to head out and find the shops in Seattle. She had nothing to wear for her date with Arizona tonight.
"Callie. I'm back" Arizona called out as she entered her apartment. She looked around but found no sign of the younger surgeon.
"Calliope? Are you here?" Arizona called again as she checked each room.
Arizona plopped down on the sofa defeated. "Why would she just up and leave. We got on so well. Did I scare her off?" Arizona wondered to herself. Arizona felt tears in her eyes as she realised that Callie had run away from her "This is ridiculous Arizona! You have only known the girl for 24 hours" Arizona thought.
She got up from the couch and went into the kitchen to pour a glass of wine. Before she opened the fridge door she was distracted by a piece of paper stuck in the middle of the stainless steel door.
"Arizona, I have popped out for a while. I'll be back at 7 to pick you up. Hope you have had a good day. Can't wait to see you! Callie xx"
Arizona screamed when she read the note. She felt like a prize idiot for doubting Callie and quickly made her way to her bedroom to begin getting ready.
Arizona was just putting the finishing touches to her make-up when she heard a knock on her front door. She frowned, she had assumed that Callie would have used the key she had given her.
"Calliope what are you doing?" Arizona asked confused as she opened the door to see the gorgeous brunette standing there.
"I'm picking you up for our date" Callie smiled before moving closed and kissing Arizona "You look incredible"
Arizona was wearing a blue dress that came to just above her knee and showed the perfect amount of cleavage.
"You look beautiful Calliope" Arizona said as they broke apart. Callie had black trousers on with a beautiful red top.
"I would have liked to have worn a dress on our first date but it isn't exactly flattering" Callie said pointing to her damaged leg
"You look beautiful Calliope" Arizona reaffirmed before kissing her again.
"Shall we go, I made reservations" Callie smiled
"You made reservations? How do you know what's good around here?" Arizona questioned as she wandered back into her apartment to grab her purse
"I saw a nice restaurant when I was out shopping for clothes" Callie smiled as she threw her backpack into the hall of Arizona's apartment.
They walked down (Callie hobbled) to the elevator and Arizona began fumbling for her car keys in her purse.
"What are you doing?" Callie questioned
"Looking for my car keys"
"I have a taxi waiting. You're not driving tonight" Callie told her
"Wow, you really did plan everything" Arizona said raising her eyebrow
They sat in the restaurant and talked and flirted for hours. It was obvious that they enjoyed being in each others company.
"Wow, I am so stuffed. I think that I made a pig of myself" Arizona said as she walked back to their table after going to the bathroom.
"You still look amazing! Here have some more wine… we've both hardly touched our first glass"
"Calliope Torres are you trying to get me drunk?"
"Maybe" Callie said raising her eyebrow
"Can I ask you a question?" Arizona hesitated as she forced out the question "It's okay, never mind" Arizona said dismissing herself
"Go on ask me" Callie said sensing her discomfort. She was prepared for more questions of Danny.
"What are your plans?" Arizona asked shyly
"What do you mean?"
"Once your leg is healed are you going back to the army? Or are you heading home to Miami?"
"Well honestly, I haven't given it much thought. But I'm definitely done with Iraq and the army and I'm only going back to Miami for family occasions. I guess I'll pick my residency up somewhere…." Callie grinned
"Somewhere like Seattle maybe?" Arizona squeaked out
"Seattle certainly has some attractions to keeping me here"
"Oh yeah, like what?"
"Well the restaurants, I haven't had a steak like this in years" Callie teased "and the shops were pretty awesome too… oh and I really liked that bar called Emerald City"
"You're mean!" Arizona said throwing her napkin at her head
"And there is a beautiful blond who I'm becoming a little infatuated with"
"Yay" Arizona said
"How about I get the cheque and we get out of here?" Callie asked
"Sounds like a plan"
Callie got the cheque and argued with Arizona over paying.
"Please let me get this Calliope" Arizona pleaded
"Arizona, this was my date that I was taking you on. Now back off!" Callie said fiercely
"Well can we at least split it?"
"Arizona!"
"Okay, but I'm getting the next one"
They made their way to the taxi and once they were inside Arizona began kissing Callie's neck.
"Arizona, the driver" Callie said as Arizona began kissing lower and lower down her neck towards her cleavage.
"Yeah I don't really care" Arizona muttered
Once they exited the taxi, Arizona helped Callie out of the taxi and led her to her apartment building. As soon as they got in the elevator Arizona pounced on her again causing her to lose her balance slightly until Arizona steadied her out.
As soon as they were in the apartment, Arizona led them through to the bedroom. She helped Callie onto the bed and then threw her crutches.
"I will need those again" Callie mumbled before Arizona straddled her.
"You're so hot" Arizona said as she made her way down her neck. Callie felt around Arizona and unzipped the zipper that ran down her back. Arizona easily removed herself from the dress and was left in just her lacy blue panties and heels.
"Oh God" Callie muttered unable to keep her eyes from popping out of her head
"Like what you see?"
"God yes!" Callie cried out as she began sucking on Arizona's hard nipple
"Arizona, you taste so good" Callie said as Arizona straddled her and she carefully sucked, nipped and fondled each breast.
Arizona wanted Callie naked. She was still fully dressed, so she began to move her top over her head "perfect" she said as she caught sight of Callie in her bra. Arizona began working down and undid Callie's trousers, she knew that she needed to be gentle and not agitate Callie's injured leg. She slowly pulled her trousers down and smiled as she felt the heat radiating from Callie's centre. As she moved the trousers lower, she gasped slightly at the horror that was Callie's injured right leg.
"Oh Calliope" Arizona said as she examined the injured limb. Callie had significant scarring covering her leg but what horrified Arizona the most was the brace that was connected to her.
"I didn't realise it was this bad" Arizona said as she looked up at Callie.
Callie gulped a little "It doesn't put you off does it?"
Arizona was taken back with Callie by the question.
"Of course it doesn't put me off! I'm just so sorry that you had to go through this" Arizona said as she pulled Callie's trousers off completely and peppered her leg with light feathery kisses.
They made love for hours. The sex was mind blowing for both of them. At times it was a little difficult for Callie to manoeuvre with her leg and Arizona caught her wincing in pain a few times but other than that they made love for hours. They both fell asleep wrapped in each others arms.
Arizona woke first and smiled as she watched Callie sleep. She quietly climbed out of the bed and made her way to the kitchen where she began a pot of coffee. As she waited for the coffee, she felt an unusual queasiness. She quickly made her way to the bathroom and threw up.
"Oh God" She muttered to herself as realization dawned on her.
Arizona headed back into her bedroom and found Callie still sleeping soundly. She placed the steaming hot coffees on the night stand, removed her robe and climbed onto the bed with Callie.
"Good morning sexy" Arizona whispered as she kissed Callie
"Oh God! Naked Arizona is the best thing I have woken up too in a long time…. In ever I think!" Callie said as Arizona leaned down and placed a lingering kiss on her lips.
"I like waking up with you in my bed" Arizona flirted
"Can I smell coffee?" Callie said as the aroma filled her senses
Arizona just laughed and handed Callie her cup.
Arizona watched as Callie enjoyed her coffee and stretched her aching neck.
"So there is something that I need to tell you…." Arizona began
"Okay…"
"There is a possibility that I'm pregnant" Arizona said quickly causing Callie to choke on her hot coffee
"Arizona, last night was awesome, mind blowing in fact but there is no way on God's Earth that I got you pregnant!" Callie said seriously causing Arizona to laugh.
"Children had never been on my mind, I never had that desire to be a mother like some people do, I always thought that I had years to do all of that stuff" Arizona began as Callie watched her closely
"Then when Danny died it brought it all home to me how short life is, how we have no control over our fate. I decided why put something off until tomorrow when I can do it today. I always thought that I would be in a stable relationship with the perfect woman when I decided to start a family but I realised that I could be waiting forever. So I went to a fertility doctor, chose a donor and got implanted… that was five weeks ago and I'm late and just threw up"
"Oh" Callie said evidently shocked "So you haven't taken a test?"
"Not yet… look I know that this is dropping a huge bomb on you after we spent our first night together but I wanted you to know"
"Yeah…. Thanks for telling me" Callie said clearly thinking in her head
"The ball is totally in your court. If this is off putting for you then I totally understand. And you're probably mad that I didn't tell you before we slept together but in all honesty the moment I met you everything else went out of my head" Arizona admitted
"Arizona nothing could put me off of you. I like you a LOT! In fact I was going to talk to you today about me applying to local hospitals. I want to stick around… and if you're pregnant then great. I mean we've only known each other for not even 48 hours and been on one date but I feel something for you that I've never had before… and if it continues then I want to be a part of your life…baby and all" Callie confessed
"Wow" Arizona said amazed "Most women would have been running for the hills right about now"
"I have a duff leg and you threw my crutches across the room. I'm a little trapped right now" Callie teased
"I feel something very special for you aswell Calliope… and if I am pregnant and we do continue with this amazing chemistry then I really hope that you will be part of the baby's life"
"I do too" Callie said seriously as she leaned in and kissed Arizona. The soft gently kiss soon ignited into hot fiery passion.
Later that day, Callie told Arizona that she needed some fresh air so she was going for a walk (hobble). Arizona offered to accompany her but Callie insisted that she need some time to clear her head. When Callie returned two hours later, Arizona was sitting at the kitchen table doing some paperwork.
"Hey, you were a long time" Arizona said as she looked up to see Callie hobbling towards her.
"I may have got lost" Callie mumbled as she sat in the chair next to Arizona
"You're sweating!" Arizona smiled
"It' harder than it looks to walk on these things" Callie groaned frustrated
"Well, hopefully soon you will be able to get around without them" Arizona smiled as she pushed a strand of Callie's hair behind her ear.
"Oh, I got something…" Callie said as she reached into her bag and pulled out a drug store bag "I thought that maybe you could do it now" Callie said shyly as she held up the pregnancy test
Arizona beamed at Callie and the vulnerability that she was showing.
"Thank you" Arizona whispered as her voice broke with emotion
Arizona went into the en-suit bathroom from her bedroom and found Callie sitting on her bed waiting for her when she came out.
"Two minutes" Arizona said nervously as she began pacing the room
"Arizona come and sit down. You're making me dizzy" Callie smiled
"I'm too nervous to sit. What if it's positive?"
"Well then great… I thought that you wanted this? This was a planned pregnancy Arizona…" Callie said gently
"What if it's negative?"
"Then I guess that you try again…"
"Jesus! You're like the voice of sense! I'm trying to panic here" Arizona whined much to Callie's delight "And do you realise that this is the first gift you have bought me?" Arizona asked in an annoyed tone "Who buys somebody a pregnancy test as a first gift?"
"I didn't realise that I was supposed to buy you gifts" Callie grinned "Tomorrow I will take you out and buy you whatever your heart desires!"
Arizona just pulled a face at the adorably, perfect woman sitting on her bed smiling at her. They remained in silence until Arizona decided her time was up. She walked into the bathroom and came out holding the stick. She looked at Callie before taking a deep breath and looking at the white plastic object.
"It's positive" She breathed out
Callie broke into a huge grin and pulled herself up with her crutches from the bed.
"Congratulations" She whispered as she pulled Arizona into a hug "How do you feel?"
"Scared. Excited. Confused. Overwhelmed" Arizona admitted as she breathed in Callie's scent
"You're going to be a great mother Arizona. And I'll be here whenever you need me"
"Thank you" Arizona whispered as she pulled back from Callie and lightly kissed her lips "I'm sorry that I snapped at you earlier"
"It's fine… I guess that I can expect a lot of that over the next 9 months" Callie smiled as she went to sit back down and rest her aching leg
"I'm sorry about complaining about my first gift too… I really did love it. I don't expect presents from you Calliope. You already bought dinner last night and you're not working…" Arizona said concerned about Callie's financial situation
"You don't have too worry Arizona"
"Well I do worry. In fact I'll re-imburse you for the pregnancy test"
"Arizona, stop it. Look, I guess there is something you should know. I don't talk about it much because I've found that it's always been a problem in previous relationships. But if we're both in this for the long haul then you should know that I'm rich" Callie said mumbling the last part causing Arizona to look at her with confusion
"What do you mean?"
"I mean that my family is rich… we have money, lots of money"
"Oh… but you seem poor" Arizona said before thinking until she saw the hurt look on Callie's face "I don't mean that in a bad way… I… it's just that you only have a back-pack and you don't even have a hotel" Arizona stuttered out
"I don't brag about my money Arizona. It's there in my bank account and when I need it then I spend it. But I'm a doctor, I want to help people, I'm not a socialite who just spends in Louis Vuitton and Gucci all day. My sister does that well enough for the both of us"
"So you're rich?" Arizona flirted as she came closer to Callie "You just keep getting better and better. I'm pretty sure that there has to be a catch somewhere along the line…So how much money are we talking?" Arizona said as she pulled Callie by her collar and kissed her lightly on her nose
"I guess libraries named after you and dinner at the White House regularly kind of money" Callie smiled back
"So, how did your family get this money?"
"Well my family own the Kensington Hotel Group" Callie told her casually
"Kensington Hotels? I've stayed in them!" Arizona screamed causing Callie to pull back at the loudness "Seriously, you own them?"
"Yeah, well I personally have a 10% share, as does Aria and my father inherited the other 80%... My great grandfather started them many years ago and they just took off… I got left a huge trust fund from my grandfather when he died five years ago and a small share in the business" Callie told her
"You must be worth millions! Why the hell do you work?" Arizona screeched again
"Can we tone it down a couple of notches?" Callie said clearing out her ear "Yes, my net worth right now is like $58,000,000 but it doesn't mean that much to me. I would rather rock out to a really great surgery then spend a couple of thousand dollars at a shop"
"God! You're amazing!" Arizona smiled "And even though I'm secretly excitedly that you're like the richest person in the world, it's so not going to be a factor here. It doesn't change anything" Arizona smiled
Later that night after Arizona made them her famous lasagne with salad they laid out on the sofa together.
"Oh God, I'm tired" Arizona yawned as the credits rolled on the movie they were watching
"Yeah, it's been a long day" Callie said stretching as she tried to sit up.
"Let's go to bed" Arizona smiled softly
"Arizona wait" Callie said as Arizona stood
"What's wrong?" Arizona asked seeing the anxiety on Callie's face.
"Nothing. It's just… Do you not want some space? I've been here since we met. We have barely been apart and now you're pregnant" Callie muttered unsure of exactly where she was going with her speech
"I'm sure there is a cliché' lesbian joke in there somewhere. We meet, move in together and get pregnant all in the space of three day" Arizona laughed
"Exactly" Callie nodded "I don't want to ruin this so if that means me staying at a hotel for a while then that's what I'll do"
"Look, I see where you're coming from but right now I just want to be with you. So how about we be grown ups about it and just talk to each other. If you need some space or I need some space then we can make plans to spend a couple of nights apart without it becoming a big deal. How does that sound?" Arizona said raising her eyebrow
"That does sound very sensible" Callie laughed as Arizona pulled her to her feet at handed her crutches to her.
They both got ready for bed and snuggled down into the covers with each other.
"Arizona" Callie said after a period of comfortable silence
"Yes" Arizona smiled at the domestic bliss they were sharing
"I know that we met under terrible circumstances but I'm really glad that I'm here with you right now"
Arizona just swallowed the lump in her throat, glad that room was dark.
"I'm glad that you're here too. I wish that Danny could have seen us together, he'd be bragging about playing cupid"
"Oh yeah.. he'd be charging us for his match making services" Callie giggled as she remembered her friend fondly.
"Danny, I'm so sorry! I'm so sorry! Danny please! I can save you Danny!" Callie screamed
"Look after my little sister Torres. Never let her down" Danny called back to her
"Danny where are you? I can save you! Come back Danny! DANNY" Callie screamed at the top of her lungs
"Calliope, wake up. You're having a nightmare darling." Arizona said softly as she tried to wake Callie,
She had woken to Callie's screams, calling for Danny and thrashing around agitated and scared.
"Hey, it's okay baby. I'm right here darling. You're safe" Arizona whispered as Callie opened her eyes clearly terrified
"Arizona" Callie whispered breathlessly "I'm so sorry" She added before trying to get up
"Callie, it's okay. Baby, you're sweating. It's okay" Arizona told her as she embraced her tighter
"I'm so sorry. I should have saved Danny. I'm so sorry. I let everybody down. You lost your brother" Callie sobbed into her shoulder
"Callie, it wasn't your fault. Danny was injured too severely. I'm just so pleased that they got you out. Danny would have wanted you to be safe" Arizona said kindly
"You don't understand" Callie cried as tears streamed down her face. She wanted to tell Arizona the truth, she needed to release the burden she was carrying
"Calliope, I understand just fine. You are suffering from survivor's guilt but it isn't necessary. You need to put this behind you baby. You are not too blame" Arizona said firmly
"I'm going to grab a drink" Callie said as she removed herself from Arizona's embrace. "I'm sorry for waking you, go back to sleep" Callie said plastering a false smile on her face as she hobbled out of the room.