Just a re-post of chapter 1. The formatting sucked on the original post.
This story is based on a dream I had one night. It is set around the few months that Arizona and Callie were separated. This story is post Lauren, but Leah has never happened.
Let me give just a little bit of back story before I dive into the story. I met this super cute blonde back in med school. Blondes were never really at the top of my list, but there was just something about this girl. She was beautiful and super perky. Way out of my league and far from my usual type, but I
went for it anyway. We hit it off really well and even went on a few dates but we knew we wouldn't be more than the awesome friends we became. We were inseparable, until I started dating someone. We still kept in touch, but things changed. She went on to be a big shot PEDS surgeon in Seattle while I stayed behind on the east coast. We still kept in touch through letters, but I still missed my best friend. Our paths didn't cross again until years later...
I was now a resident at Grey-Sloan Memorial Hospital and best friends (again) with Arizona Robbins. Man I missed this girl! Things just seemed to pick up exactly where we left off as soon as I arrived. Through her letters I learned that she had gotten married, had a daughter named Sofia, survived a car
and plane crash, lost her left leg to an open femur fracture which became infected, and cheated on her wife. Just getting out of a long term relationship and feeling that my current residency was leading me nowhere, I decided to pack up and move across the country to settle in Seattle to help my friend through this rough time in her life. It didn't take long to find a place to live and I found a really great roommate. Arizona even got me into the residency program at the hospital she was part owner of.
Today I just so happened to be on Dr. Robbins service. I was still just a 4th year resident since leaving my own hospital to join the program out here in Seattle. It was a slow day for surgeries today so I was standing in front of the OR board looking over a chart when Arizona came up beside me.
Arizona: Hey Amber. (I look up when I hear my bestie's voice) Sorry your first week in PEDS was such a slow one. Though no dying children is a plus.(She says with a smile)
Amber: Healthy, happy kids are definitely a good thing. (her smile is contagious;I can't help but grin) Gotta love paperwork...(I say as I flip the chart closed and let out a sigh)
We both walk over to the nearest nurses station and place the chart back into the file. We stand in silence for a moment before Arizona starts talking again.
Arizona: Wanna grab some drinks at Joe's after our shifts? It looks like we managed to get off at the same time today.
Amber: (excited) Of course! You, me, and tequila shots, just like old times.(grabs phone from my pocket) I'll just shoot Rachel a text and let her know that I will be home late.
Arizona: (laughing) I think I'll stick to a nice glass of white wine. You know what kind of trouble we used to get into while drinking Tequila. (Flashes Amber her super magic smile)
Amber: (grabs Arizona on the arm and playfully shakes her) Oh c'mon Arizona...We are celebrating our awesome friendship being back on track. We gotta do shots!
Arizona: (laughing) Ok, ok...but you are buying!
It was 7:00 and Arizona was already outside the hospital waiting for me so we could walk over to Joe's together. The two women shared a cigarette and a little chit chat while walking towards the door and opening it.
Amber: So, this is where everyone from the hospital hangs out? It's very...homey.
It wasn't very busy in the bar since it was still early yet. Arizona looked kind of nervous, her eyes darting from one side of the room to the other before heading over to the bar.
Joe: Arizona! Haven't seen you here in a while...
Arizona: Hey Joe! Yeah, my schedule has been super crazy lately. (Not really wanting to tell him the real reason she had been avoiding his bar)
Joe: What can I get you and your friend here?
Amber: (sitting down on a stool) 4 shots of tequila, salt shaker and a bowl of limes.
Joe:(looking at Arizona, laughing) With that order, she fits right in with you guys...(he turns for a second and sits 4 shot glasses down in front of them along with a salt shaker and limes)
Arizona: (removing her coat) This is Amber. She is an old friend from back home that just moved to Seattle and is working at the hospital now.
Amber: (shakes Joe's hand) Nice to meet you. I have a feeling you will be seeing a lot of me. (watching Joe pour the shots) I drink a lot when I'm single...(downs both of her shots)
Arizona: (taking her first shot) Single?! (turning to look at Amber) What happened? Thought you were crazy in love?
Amber: (waving Joe back over to refill her shots) I was in love...Engaged, actually. (showing Arizona the ring on the chain she was wearing around her neck)
Arizona: (concerned) Oh my god, Amber...Did she call it off?
Amber: Yeah...If you consider going back to the land of men calling it off. (slamming back another shot)
Arizona: (placing her hand on Amber's) I'm so sorry...Why haven't you told me sooner?
Amber:(taking another shot and sucking on a lime) I've been having a rough time dealing with it, and things have been rough for you lately too. (thinking that'two can play at this game' she quickly changes the subject) Why haven't I met your wife and daughter?
Arizona: (removing her hand from Amber's) Touche. (taking her second shot)
Joe: (looking at Arizona) Head's up, Arizona. (looking toward the door)
Arizona looks to the door when she hears the familiar ding of the bell. Her mouth dropped when she saw who had entered the bar with Yang (who I had met a few days ago). She couldn't keep her eyes off of the brunette. The brunette looked around and noticed Arizona staring. She and Christina quickly made their way over to the dart boards and started up a game. Amber was still talking when she noticed Arizona was no longer paying attention to her.
Amber: Arizona, what are you...(turns to see what she was looking at, notices Callie) Damn, who is that? She is HOT! (taking another shot) Joe, send her a drink on my tab.
Joe nods and pours a couple shots of tequila and takes them over to Christina and the mystery brunette. Christina gives me a quick nod of appreciation and the brunette gives a weak smile.
Arizona: (releasing the breath she had been holding) That is Calliope. My Wife.
Amber: (tequila spraying from her mouth) WHAT! Omg, Arizona, I'm so sorry...I wouldn't have said she was hot if I had known. (turning back around to the bar after noticing she was attracting some attention, a little embarrassed)
Arizona: (taking another shot) It's okay, Amber. She is hot...This bar is where we first met. I kissed her in the bathroom.
Amber: (throwing money down on the bar after noticing her friend's sad face) Let's get out of here...I have a bottle at my place and we can finish this conversation.
Callie noticed that Arizona got up and was walking toward the door. She was also wondering who the mystery woman was with her. She was staring at her wife, she couldn't help it. She still loved her but couldn't trust her.
Amber and Arizona had already had a few shots a piece and decided it would be best to call a cab. It was a short ride to Amber's place. Her roommate wasn't home, so they had the place to themselves. Amber insisted that Arizona take a seat in the living room and she ran into the kitchen.
Amber: (looking through cabinets and the fridge) I have tequila, whiskey, beer and wine. Pick your poison.
Arizona: (finding the remote for the stereo system on the coffee table) I think we should stick to tequila.
Amber: One bottle of Tequila and a six pack of beer coming right up. Turn on some music. I think tonight calls for a little dance party.
One of Arizona's favorite songs comes on the radio and she begins to dance around the living room. Amber is still in the kitchen looking for shot glasses. When she turns to walk into the living room, she couldn't help but giggle when she saw Arizona dancing around the room. She put the alcohol and snacks down on the coffee table and joined in on the dance. They spent the rest of the night drinking, dancing, and talking about how screwed up their love lives had gotten.