Disclaimer: I don't own Grey's Anatomy I wish I did so I wouldn't have to wait each week to know what was going to happen.

Chapter 1

"Christina please let's just go we've been here to long already. If my mom catches us here…"

"No Meredith. Look at your wrist. It looks broken and if I'm right you need a cast."

"This is so dumb. I can't believe I was so clumsy." Meredith started to get off the exam table. "Lets go I can wrap it at home."

Christina stood in front of the door to block Meredith from leaving. "You are not going anywhere until a doctor looks at you." Christina crossed her arms over her chest and stared at Meredith who was staring back clearly upset so she continued. "Do you really want to fight me with one hand?"

Meredith was about to respond when the door opened and in stepped the doctor. "Hello. I'm Dr. Sheppard and how can I help you?"

"Can't you read?" Christina asked clearly annoyed.

"Excuse me?"

"Well doesn't it say there in that chart you're holding?"

Dr. Sheppard smiled. "I guess it does but I always ask when I come in just in case something was forgotten." He paused and turned to the dark blond who was still standing by the exam table looking at the floor. "Now Alex, why don't you tell me what happened."

Christina could tell Meredith hadn't remembered the name she gave. "Alex, Dr. Sheppard is asking a question. Do you want me to tell him?"

Dr. Sheppard looked from Alex to the other girl. He could tell something wasn't right but he didn't want to push. He was about to say something when the dark haired girl spoke again.

"Alex!"

Finally she looked up. "Oh I'm sorry, what was it you needed?"

"I was hoping you could tell me what happened while I examine you." He motioned for her to take a seat on the exam table.

Meredith took her seat and let him examine her while she told her story. "I was cleaning out my closet and when I went to step out of it I tried to step over a pile of clothes I was going to give to charity and instead I fell. I tried to break my fall by putting put my arms and I guess I'm heavier than I thought. I called Christina to help me. She insisted I come here."

"Is it broke, it looks broke."

"She wants to be a doctor."

The doctor had finished his exam and smiled at the girls. "I believe it is broken. I want an x-ray just to be sure so I will be right back with a wheel chair to take you down."

"It's ok. Just…Can't you just put a cast on it so we can go?"

Dr. Sheppard stopped at the door. He saw a look of fear and pain cross her face. "It won't take long. I need to see the x-ray to make sure it's a clean break. Just give me a minute." When he finished speaking he stepped out of the room.

"Christina what if she's here? What if she sees me?"

"Calm down Meredith. Dr. Mcdreamy said he was going to take you himself. O you know what that means?"

"Dr. Mcdreamy?"

"Oh don't look at me like that you were thinking it too."

Meredith blushed. " I just don't want my mom to see me. Why couldn't you take me to Mercy instead?"

"If we had gone there you wouldn't have met Mcdreamy."

They both smiled. "Christina he's probably got a girlfriend and he's older than me so please stop it."

"Seriously Meredith how old do you think he is?"

"Christina it's Alex here and I don't know maybe 25 or older."

"No way, I'm guessing 21 or 22. I'll ask when he comes back."

"No you will not." Meredith said in a voice she didn't recognize as Christina smiled. They fell into silence.

"Derek what is that?"

"Mark it's a wheelchair, what does it look like?"

Mark rolled his eyes. "I know what it is. What are you doing with it?"

"I'm going to take a patient for an x-ray not that it's any of your business."

"Isn't that what nurses are for?"

"Mark you do realize the nurses could make your days here hell if they heard you say that right?"

Both Derek and Mark turned around. "Hey Addison, I thought you got in on a surgery?"

"I did but the patient died so I'm looking for a new patient. Anyways changing the subject won't help Mark. You better be more careful what you say or the wrong person will hear." Addison looked back to Derek. "So what are you doing?"

"I'm taking a patient for an x-ray."

"Why?"

"That's what I wanted to know."

"Shut up Mark. I think she's hiding something and I want to spend more time with her."

Addison and Mark shared a look before looking back to Derek and Mark spoke. "Her?"

"Yes, she gave her name as Alex now if you two don't mind." Derek said and turned to walk away.

"No you don't Derek."

Derek rolled his eyes as he turned back around. "What is it Addi?"

"I've seen that look before Derek Sheppard."

"Addi I don't need this right now. I have to go." Derek turned and left Mark and Addison.

"What was that about?"

"He's falling for her."

"He doesn't even know her." Mark said in shock.

Addison turned to leave but over her shoulder she spoke again. "Haven't you heard of love at first sight? See you at lunch and I'll try to explain it."

Mark smiled as Addison turned the corner.

"Alright Alex you chariot awaits. Get in."

Meredith smiled and got in.

"How old are you?"

"What?"

"You heard me. How old are you?"

"I'll be 22 in 2 months. Why does that matter?"

Meredith smiled. "Can we get this over with please?"

"Right here we go. We'll be back soon."

As soon as they were out of the room Meredith dropped her head. She knew going to get an x-ray was a bad idea but she also saw the look in Dr. Sheppard's eyes. He wasn't going to let her leave without one so she let him take her. She kept her head down the whole way there. On the way back Dr. Sheppard decided to try and get her to talk.

"So what's your name?"

"Alex and you already know that."

He stepped out from behind the wheelchair and pushed the stop button on the elevator and bent down in front of her. "I mean your real name."

Meredith tried to look away but for some reason she couldn't avoid looking into his eyes. "That is my name. We need to get back before Christina gets upset. Trust me you don't want to see her upset."

He knew just by looking into her eyes there was something else about her that he wanted to know. He wanted to know everything about her yet he knew this was probably the last time he would see her. He tried one more time to get her to tell him something. "How did you really break your wrist?" He watched her. She was about to say something when he cut her off. "Don't tell me I already know. I saw the x-ray and I watched your face when you told me that story earlier so I would like the truth."

"It wasn't a story, I fell."

"You know you don't have to lie to me. Christina is not here so you can tell me what happened. I'd like to help you if you let me."

"Dr. Sheppard, it wasn't a lie and I don't need help. Thank-you for your concern but there's no reason for it, I'm fine."

Derek watched her for a second and stood. "Alright Alex." He drug her name out wanting to let her know he still didn't believe her. He pushed the stop button again and the elevator started. "Let's get you back to Christina."

As they entered the room Christina stood. "Finally!"

"Sorry it took longer than expected but she's ready to go. I just need her to sing some papers."

"Give it up Mcdreamy. We already filled out all the paper work we need to."

"Mc what?" Derek asked looking from Christina to Alex.

"Mcdreamy. She gives everyone a Mc nickname. It's her thing. Sorry."

He smiled. "So what's yours."

"I don't have one. I'm her person."

"That's what you think."

Meredith was about to say something but Dr. Sheppard cut her off. "What is it?"

"Mcstubborn, Mcstupid, Mc…"

Meredith stood up. "Christina, I thought I was your person?"

Dr. Sheppard smiled.

"You are my person that's why I can tell you the truth. Your name changes depending on the day." Christina smiled and turned to the Dr. "So Dr. Mcdreamy are you really a doctor?"

"Why would you ask that?"

"Because you said you were turning 22."

"I'm and intern if you must know."

"And you were taking care of my friend."

"Christina I'm fine. We need to go." Meredith said as she was looking out the door.

Derek noticed her posture change after she spoke. He felt like she was going to run so he wanted to stop her. "So how old are you?"

"What's it to you?"

"You asked me and I told you. I think it's only fare."

"Yeah ok. I'm 18 and Mmm…"

"Christina."

"And Alex is 17 but her birthday is in 2 months."

He was pleased with the information. "Really when is your birthday? Mine is March 1st."

"Christina we need to go now. I mean it." Meredith said as she grabbed her arm and pulled her through the door.

"It's March 3rd Mcdreamy." Christina shouted as Meredith pulled her out the door.

He smiled as he watched them leave.

Mark came up to Derek having heard the girl. "Who's Mcdreamy?"

"I am."

"What?"

"Sheppard, Sloan let's go."

"Coming Dr. Webber."

"Let's go. Are you up for drinks tonight at Joe's?"

"As long as you tell me about Mcdreamy."

Derek smiled. "Ok then come on before he tells our resident."

They both left.

Christina and Meredith made it to Christina's car. "Jeez Mer what's gotten into you?"

"I saw my mom across the room when I was standing in front of the door and I didn't want to chance seeing her again." Meredith spoke so fast she was almost out of breath.

"Calm down. She didn't see us." Christina wanted to lighten the mood. "So what did you and Mcdreamy talk about while you were gone?"

"He asked me my name."

"Are you kidding me? He already knew your name, is he really that dumb?"

Meredith was smiling. "It wasn't like he was asking my name exactly."

"Alright Mc…" Christina looked at Meredith and saw her look so she thought better of calling her another Mc nickname. "Alright Mer what are you talking about?"

"I think he knew we were lying about my name."

"Seriously?"

"Seriously Christina. When he looked into my eyes it was like he could see right into me. I've never felt that way before. I know he's older than me but looking into his eyes it didn't matter."

"What about Luke?"

"It's different with him. Maybe that's why we haven't slept together yet."

"What?"

"You heard me. Luke and I we haven't…"

Christina cut her off. "Had sex. Meredith you have been with everyone you've had a relationship with for the last 3 years. Why not Luke?"

"I haven't." Meredith said in a soft voice.

"Mer?"

"Christina, I haven't been with anyone. You, Izzie, Alex, and George all have believed what everyone has been saying about me for years but it's not true."

"Why didn't you tell me?"

"Because it was easier to let you believe the lies. Besides the drinking was always true. I just never let anyone get that close. That's why I always end up breaking up with them. They think I'm easy and when I won't let it happen they break up with me."

"I wish you would have told me."

"It's not that big of a deal." Christina was about to say something but Meredith didn't let her. "Besides you never asked."

"So is it different with Luke? Will he be your first?"

"No. He wants to be with me but I've told him I'm not ready. I'm surprised he's still with me but maybe he's in it for the long haul. I guess I'll find out."

"I'm sorry I wasn't a better person."

"Christina don't it's ok." Meredith wondered if she could tell her what happened with her wrist but then realized it was better to leave things alone. "So what are we doing tonight?"

"Izzie wants to go to a movie if you're up for it. And when do you get your cast off?"

"I have to go back in 6 weeks so it will be off by my birthday. I think a movie sounds good. Let's change."

They had pulled up to Meredith's house and went in to change.

Mark and Derek walked into the bar and took seats at the bar. "The usual Joe." Mark said and then he turned to Derek. "Ok we're here so start talking."

"You know you are a pain in the ass."

"So I've been told now stop stalling and talk."

Joe set two drinks in front of them. Both Derek and Mark thanked him.

"She said her name was Alex. She didn't give a last name but I guess she would have lied about that to."

"If you don't know her how do you know she was lying?"

"I honestly don't know. I just…when I looked into her eyes it was like I could see right through her and I know she was lying. I think she felt the same way. Mark I could read her emotions just by looking into her eyes. I don't believe her story about her wrist either. She was scared and sand and…"

Mark couldn't take anymore so he cut him off. "Is she hot?"

"She is so beautiful. I've never seen anyone as beautiful as her. I just want to get to know her."

"Derek what are you saying?"

"I think I am falling in love with her."

"You can't be serious Derek. You just met her. You said yourself you don't even know her name."

"I know. I guess I'll just have to wait and see what happens."

"You and your take everything on faith. So you left out the info about Mcdreamy."

"I was hoping maybe you forgot about that."

"I never forget so out with it."

"Her friend Christina gives everyone Mc nicknames. She's the one who gave me the name." Derek finished with a smile.

"No way."

"What are you talking about?"

"Hey Addison."

"Mark, Derek what did I miss?"

"Oh nothing Addison, Mcdreamy over there," he motioned to Derek. "He was just telling me about his patient."

Addison looked from Derek to Mark. "Mcdreamy?"

"I know come on I'll give you a ride home and tell you all about it."

"I never said you could tell her."

"You never said I couldn't."

"I didn't think I had to."

"Relax Derek it's not like you have a girlfriend I could go and tell."

Derek rolled his eyes. "Please don't start Addi."

"Derek I have known you and Mark for 15 years now. I just want you to be happy."

"I am happy."

"You're alone."

"I'm happy Addi, I promise."

Derek looked to Mark for help and Mark took the hint. "Come on sweetheart it's getting late."

"Fine but this discussion is not over Derek."

"Goodnight Addi, Goodnight Mark."

Both Addison and Mark said goodbye and left Derek at the bar. Derek sat for a little longer before heading home.

There you have it. This is my first Grey's Anatomy story so if you have time please tell me what you think.