We'll say that this takes place a little after Some Kind of Miracle (02/22) and that Meredith is alive and everything's fine from that angle. This fic is going to be about Addison putting her life back together after her divorce. There will be men, but I also want to focus on her friendships and on her character... So, enjoy and feel free to give feedback. :)
Disclaimer: I am doing this for fun, not profit. I don't own anything. If I did, I would have a big house in Europe instead of a tiny one-bedroom apartment. :)
After a particularly long night at work, Addison exited the front doors of Seattle Grace, grateful to be finally going home to get some rest. Raindrops were pounding the pavement hard and splashing back up again. Addison sighed and popped her umbrella up. She was about to brave the rain when she heard a pitiful cry. Her head turned automatically towards the sound. It seemed to be coming from under a bench.
Addison sighed and set her umbrella aside. She carefully got on her hands and knees, and tilted her head to the side to look under the bench. "This better be something important…" she mumbled. Crawling around on the pavement in Chanel wasn't her idea of a good time.
Two tall triangles sat atop a tiny fuzzy head, looking a bit disproportionate. A pair of cool blue eyes peered out at Addison, who extended her hand, palm up. The kitten shrank back in fear.
"Shhh… I won't hurt you," Addison said, patiently letting her hand rest on the pavement in front of the kitten. "I know what it's like to be lonely and scared, too…"
The kitten's dark brown nose nudged Addison's hand with curiosity. Addison giggled as the kitten extended a pink tongue to lick her hand. She'd earned its trust, so she gently reached under the bench and pulled it out.
It was a chocolate point Siamese kitten. Addison had one when she was a small child and she had loved it dearly. Siamese cats were known for their intelligence and affectionate natures, especially towards a favorite human. Addison loved them.
She gently turned the kitten over, examining it. A little girl. She gasped a little when she found a gaping cut on the kitten's stomach,
"It's okay, little girl… You'll be okay. I know exactly where I can take you." She clutched the kitten against her chest with one hand, put the umbrella back up over her head.
"She'll be just fine," Finn said, "No internal injuries. Just some stitches. You can take her home now, if you want."
"Oh no… See, I've been staying at a hotel and I can't take her there." Addison sighed.
"I can keep her here for a few days, if you want, while you try to find her owner." Finn offered.
Addison gave him a grateful look. "That would be great. I would appreciate that so much. Thank you."
"No problem," Finn smiled. "Listen, I uh… I know you just got divorced. But, would you ever consider going out sometime?"
Addison was Gucci and Jimmy Choos. Meredith was old Dartmouth t-shirts and Converses. Addison spent over an hour getting ready everyday. Meredith usually looked like she just fell out of bed. Addison didn't understand how two men could be attracted to both of them when they were so different.
Finn was nice. It had been a while since Addison had dated "nice." Derek had been nice, up until the last couple of years of her marriage. Mark had been nice to her, except when he cheated on her, but he couldn't really be considered a nice person. And Karev, well, he'd already said he didn't want to date her. "Nice" could be interesting.
"Sure." Addison smiled back at him. "That would be fun… I'm kind of booked through the next couple of days, though."
"How's Friday?" Finn asked.
"Friday's great. I'll see you then. Hopefully, I'll find this little girl's parents by then." Addison said, reaching under the cat's chin to scratch. "Bye, sweetie… I'll try to find your owners."
"I'll take good care of her." Finn promised.
"I'm sure you will. Thank you for everything." Addison left his office, smiling a little.
It was good to be wanted. It gave her confidence to know that a man found her attractive, and wanted to go out on a date with her. She walked back to a car with a little more spring in her step.
Damn. She and Meredith Grey really had to stop sharing men.
What do you think:) I know it's kind of a different pairing, but what can I say, I wanted to be different. Please review. Up next, we'll have some Callie/Addison friendship moments and possibly a date.