A/N: I don't really remember where the inspiration came from, but I was inspired, nonetheless, to expand on the Derek and Addison backstory.

How often do we get cute little snippets that suggest to wonderful scenes from their life in New York pre-Mark? So, I collected Derek and Addison's collective references to moments throughout their relationship and will write scenes using them as inspiration.

Of course I don't own anything... wish I did though...

I like that you like cute little view finders in every city that you live in.

-Derek Shepherd… "Something to Talk About"

Derek tugged nervously at the hem of his navy blazer as he cleared his throat to talk, "I was thinking we could walk to dinner. Since, you know, it's such a nice evening. Although, we could take a cab if you want."

When all of these words tumbled out of Derek's mouth in rapid succession, Addison giggled, "Walking is fine."

"Good," Derek breathed a sigh of relief and offered Addison his hand.

Addison laced her fingers within his as they started down 5th Avenue, "Are you going to tell me where we're going?"

"We have reservations at Allesandro's at 7:30," Derek grinned.

"That's quite a step up from the hot dog vendor across the street from the Biology building," Addison commented approvingly.

Derek began tracing the back of her hand with his thumb, "I figured we should do our first official date right. It's not often we aren't studying for something."

She smiled and whispered an appreciative, "Thank you."

Derek nodded but didn't respond as they made their way along the New York sidewalk. It was crowded with hundreds of other people bustling about their daily routines, but he couldn't pay attention to any of that. His eyes kept drifting to the beautiful woman beside him. Though she always came to class and study groups immaculately put together, tonight Addison had put a few extra touches into her appearance; in Derek's opinion, she was one of the most gorgeous things he had ever seen.

The couple walked in silence for sometime, until Addison turned expectantly to Derek while waiting to cross the street, "Have you ever been up there?"

Derek followed her hand's motion toward the Empire State Building, "I'm a native New Yorker, Addison. Of course I've been up there."

She nodded, having expected the answer, and paused momentarily before grinning and wondering, "Have you ever taken a girl up there before?"

"Can't say that I have," He glanced at his watch momentarily before looking up at her with a grin, "Do you want to go?"

Addison nodded emphatically and took the opportunity to drag him across the street into the doors of the popular tourist attraction. Derek had to almost jog to keep up with her and smiled in her direction as they waited in the line for the elevator.

"It's been so long since I've been up here," Addison commented, "I used to love it."

"Obviously," Derek placed an uncertain hand on the small of her back as they stood together on the elevator.

They stood together on the long ride up, enjoying their close physical proximity. When the elevator stopped, he guided her into the round observation room, trailing her closely, at least until she giggled and took off toward one of the viewfinders on the opposite side.

"What are you doing?" Derek wondered, amused, as he hurried after her.

Addison turned around, causing her red hair to flip, and propped her hand on her hip, "I love these cute little viewfinders."

"Cute little viewfinders?" Derek repeated.

"Don't judge," Addison warned him and leaned back to look through it.

Derek chuckled softly as he watched her gaze through the viewfinder, obviously enjoying herself. After several minutes he leaned in and whispered in her ear, "Are you going to let me see what's so great about these cute little viewfinders?"

"Are you mocking me?" Addison pulled back and placed her hand on her hip.

"Never," He grinned.

"Fine, go ahead," She stepped back to allow him access.

Derek pressed his eyes to them and pulled back several moments later, "I'm going to be honest; I don't get it, Addison."

"Well, I like them," She asserted confidently.

"Well, then I like them, too," Derek grinned, and, without thinking, he leaned in and pressed a quick kiss to her lips.

"Good," Addison's face broke out into a grin at the unexpected kiss and then glanced down at her watch, "We should go or we'll miss dinner."

"Are you done with the cute little viewfinders?" Derek wondered playfully.

"They're not going anywhere; I'll be back," Addison offered her hand to him.

Derek took her hand, entwining their fingers, "Yes, we will."

Addison glanced to him, realizing that he was perfectly serious. She smiled, moved by his assertion, "Really?"

"Absolutely," Derek confirmed and gave her hand a quick squeeze of assurance as he led her out of the building.