Chapter One

Callie's POV

Today is one of the few days that I don't have to be in the hospital until late, but by late I mean nine in the morning. With that being said, I have already been up since my usual six in the morning with my beautiful daughter Sofia. Sofia is the cutest, happiest, and most perfect baby in the world. I may be biased because she's mine, but it's still the truth. Sofia's father is Mark Sloan; he currently works at Seattle Grace Hospital where I am completing my residency. When I first got to Seattle I went to a bar to try and calm my nerves before my first day of my residency. Mark, being the charming man that he is, got me a drink and we talk. We talked for hours, sure there was some flirting, but we just really connected as friends. Even so, that night we went home together and now Sofia is here. It definitely wasn't planned, or the ideal situation, but we made it work. Being that Mark was an attending, he talked to the Chief in letting me still continue with my residency, and since Sofia is Mark's kid, she is able to go to daycare there when we are at work. I always wanted kids, but not this way, and not this young, but I love Sofia and she has been great for Mark and me. Mark and I know where we stand. We are best friends and co-parents. Besides that one night, and a few others, we haven't been romantically involved and we won't in the future. He's great, good-looking, and pretty great in bed, but we just know where we stand. Plus, he's too much of a man-whore to settle down with, and I recently found out more about myself. I like women. I connect with them emotionally and physically. It's something I'm still working through, but I've come to terms with my sexuality, and I'm bisexual. I haven't dated or been with nearly as many women as I have men, but I know what I like.

I'm currently siting on the couch with Sofia in my arms, and in comes Mark.

"Morning Torres, how is my little princess doing?"

Mark comes over and sits on the couch next to me and takes Sofia from my arms.

"Hey Mark, she's good. We've just been having some mommy-daughter time on the couch. She ate earlier, and we played with some toys."

"I'm jealous, I wish I could've been here for that." Mark says.

"You know you are welcome over any time. I still don't understand why you moved. Having you across the hall was perfect. You got to see Sofia all the time, and I got to hang out with my best friend. Plus the hospital is a few blocks away."

"Yeah, I know, but I just needed some more space. Now I have a room for Sofia, and more space to entertain the ladies. I even have a guest room." Says Mark.

"Yeah well at as long as you aren't entertaining those ladies when Sofia is there. I don't want them touching here."

"Of course not, Torres. I take all the daddy-daughter time I can get."

"Good. Well Sofia's bag is packed for daycare, so you should be all set."

Today Mark is taking Sofia to the daycare, and then will spend two nights with him at his place. We have a pretty relax schedule for Sofia, but we try and keep it consistent for her. She gets plenty of individual mommy and daddy time, even sometimes we do things together as a family.

"Alright, kiddo lets get me to work and you to daycare. I'll see you at the hospital in a few, Torres. Text me if you want to do lunch."

Mark gets up holding Sofia and they head to the door. I give Mark the baby bag and give Sofia a kiss goodbye on the cheek.

"Sure thing. I love you Sofia." I wave goodbye to Mark and Sofia and go about the rest of the morning. About twenty minutes later I hear a lot of shuffling outside of my door. I go to the door and look out the peephole and see lots of boxes. I start to think maybe the new tenant is moving across the hall to Mark's old place. I decide to go out and introduce myself, especially if they are going to be living across the hall from my daughter and me. I open the door and see lots of boxes piled up. I decide to move around them and knock on the door to introduce myself.

"Come in!" I hear from behind the door. I slowly open the door and am met with the prettiest, sexiest, and most-heart warming smile of a beautiful blonde. I take a few minutes to compose myself, and then extend my hand.

"Hi, I Callie. I love across the hall and saw that someone was moving in. I thought I would just introduce myself" I say slightly nervous. She smiles at me, and her dimples come to life as she shakes my hand.

"Hi Callie, I'm Arizona. Yeah, I'm just moving in this morning. Hope I wasn't too loud."

"No, no you where fine." I say. I am completely struck over this woman. She has a certain charm about her.

Arizona's POV

She is gorgeous. That's all I can think about. I have to get to know her. Something about her is so captivating. She has a great smile, and her lips are pure luscious. I mean I'm already thinking about her lips in a more then friendly way and I just met her two minutes ago. I don't even know if she's gay, but I surely hope so. If she's my neighbor, then I'm going to love living here. I decide to flirt a little to see where it goes.

"Okay, just making sure. I just moved to this area, and I know after a long day of moving I would love to get a drink. Do you know of a place?" I ask shyly.

"Um, there is a bar around the corner. Lot's of people from the hospital down the street go there after work. Joe's. It's called Joe's. I work at the hospital, so I go there pretty often with some co-workers. It's a great place to meet people. I'm going after my shift, maybe I could meet you over there."

"That sounds perfect. I would love to have a drink with you."

"Great. Um, I could put my number if your phone if you would like, and then you could text me later and we can meet up." Callie says.

I grab my phone off the counter and hand it to her.

"Here"

She starts tapping away on my phone, and I can't help but smile as I think about seeing her later.

"So yeah, just text me later. I have to get to work. It was great meeting you, I hope your moving isn't too stressful." Callie says handing back my phone.

"Thanks. I'm already looking forward to that drink." I saw with a big smile.

"Me too. Have a good day."

Callie leaves and I just stare at the door like a dummy. I can't believe I just met the most gorgeous girl ever. Her raven, long hair, her lips, and that smile. She was everything. I don't know if tonight is technically a date, but I know I'm going to treat it like one. Before I know it, I'm texting Callie:

Hey, it's Arizona. Just thought I'd text you so you could have my number too.

Thanks. Can't wait to see you later. If you need a break from moving, feel free to text me throughout the day.

Thanks. I think I'll take you up on that offer.

All I can think about is distracting her in different ways…