I don't own any of the Grey's Anatomy characters or stories. I am just a huge fan. This is my first try writing a story so any feedback would be appreciated.

Chapter 1

Cristina walked into the bar. She looked around while tugging her red dress. It felt too short. This was her first time going out since she broke up with Preston, her former boyfriend. He had left three months ago to take a job in London, leaving Cristina in Seattle. She had wanted to try the whole long distance thing but he had been categorical.

"Hey! You made it." Cristina quickly turned around to see her roommate Stacy standing behind her. The two had met freshman year of college and two years later they had become very close. Technically, Cristina didn't need a roommate as she could afford a place on her own, but she didn't mind the company.

"Is that a new dress? Red looks great on you." Cristina only smiled at the compliment and followed her friend to a table.

"Are you looking for someone?" Cristina asked when she saw Stacy looking around the room.

"Okay, don't get mad, but I sort of have a date."

"What! So I'm going to be a third wheel? Great, thanks Stacy!"

"No, you won't be. I promise. But you wouldn't have come if I had told you and you seriously need some fun right now. It's has been three months and you're still pining over Preston. He was an idiot for leaving you. You have to get over him." Cristina still looked unsure so Stacy continued. "This is only a first date and I needed a friend. He's actually a senior so I'm a bit nervous"

"Ughh! Okay, I'll stay, but only because it took me an hour and a half to get ready. And you owe me!"

"Yay! Oh, there he is."

Cristina followed her friend's gaze to the entrance. She was curious if it was anyone she knew. It definitely wasn't. A tall blonde guy started walking to their table. He was wearing a light blue shirt that matched his eyes. He caught her gaze and she quickly looked away, feeling a bit flustered.

"Wow!" She whispered to Stacy, before the two girls got up to greet the man.

Owen looked around the room, until he saw his date. As he walked towards her, he noticed another person sitting at the table looking at him. She had the most amazing hair he had ever seen. It was raven black with untamable curls. He found himself imagining running his finger through it. He had to snap out of it as the two girls got up.

"Hey, Stacy" Owen said as he kissed her cheek. "You look lovely." Indeed her dress suited her perfectly as it highlighted her best features.

Stacy gave her seductive smile and stared at her handsome date for a while. Owen felt a bit uncomfortable as he was waiting to be introduced to her friend. In a moment, the girl in the red dress coughed quietly, reminding Stacy of her presence.

"Oh, yes! Sorry! Owen, this is my roommate Cristina. I hope you don't mind her coming but she really needs to get over her breakup and a bar is the perfect place to get started"

Cristina gave her friend a glare. "Sure and why don't you tell him my life story while you're at it. Hi, Owen." She said, turning to him. "I'm really sorry for crashing your date, but I honestly had no idea." Stacy received another glare.

"Please, don't apologize. I'm sure we'll have a great time." Owen was amused by this girl. She was obviously younger than him, probably the same age as Stacy. But she was definitely something. He couldn't help staring at her. Her features were so delicate and her dress really showed off her smooth skin.

"I'm actually not feeling so good." Cristina suddenly blurted "I don't think I'm up to this after all."

"Are you okay? Do you need something to drink?" Owen asked, concerned.

"No, no. I'm fine. Just tired."

"Are you sure? I'll come home with you." Stacy offered, but Cristina declined. "Don't worry about me. You guys have fun. Nice meeting you, Owen."

"You too." Owen replied. He wondered if he should shake her hand, but in the end he just nodded. "Hope you feel better."

He watched the beautiful girl make her way through the crowd, until she got out of sight. He then joined Stacy who was already talking about something.