Title: A Test of Love
Chapter 1: Just Need Time
Category: Romance/Drama
By: greysanatomylover
Derek Shepard has finally made his way to the top. He is the new chief at Seattle Grace Hospital. He was so excited when he got the news that he couldn't wait to start. As he was settling in on his first day as chief he heard a familiar voice at his door.
"Hey Dr. Shepherd ," the girl said
He looked up from his desk and saw her. The girl he loved with all his heart.
"Hey." Derek said with a big grin on his face.
"So how does it feel to be the new chief?" Meredith said.
"It feels great."
"Well that's good."
Derek walked towards where Meredith was and gave her a kiss on the lips. But instead of going for the kiss she pulled away. Derek gave her a weird look.
"What's wrong?" Derek said.
"Nothing, its just…never mind."
"Its just what Meredith? I thought we were going to get back to the way things were." Derek said angrily.
"I want to Derek, I really do. But I just have a lot going on in my life right now and I have a lot to think about. I love you Derek with all my heart. But if you love me, you will understand and just give me time. I just need time that's all."
When Derek heard that he took a deep breath and told Meredith that he loved her and will give her the space she needs. He knew that she was going through a lot since she almost drowned and her mom died from a heart attack. He knew that she just needed time. If that's what she needed he will give it to her. He knew that she will come back to him when she was ready.
"Thank you for understanding Derek. This really shows that you love me."
He did love Meredith and he was going to make sure that she would have all the space she needed. He wanted her to get things right in her life if that meant getting things right without him.