Chapter 1
She was interested.
That much Arizona knew when she got home after Eliza told her to screw herself at the parking lot a few minutes ago. Looks like finally the brunette doctor managed to get the blondes attention. Obviously she thought Eliza was beautiful from the moment she laid her eyes on her but she was also the enemy. And enemies are meant to be ugly, terrible, despising monsters…
The whole flirtatious thing, from the beginning, amused Arizona but she didn't allow herself to believe that Dr. Minnick, actually, wanted her. After all, the past couple of years had shattered her confidence and the way she saw herself as a woman. As a doctor Arizona never doubted her abilities and capabilities but after the loss of her limb and breakage of her marriage she wasn't so sure about herself as a woman. As someone that could be admired or desired by someone like Eliza Minnick. In fact, most of her resistance to accept Eliza's advances came from a very clear realization. Eliza annoyed her, mainly because she reminded Arizona of her old self. Bold, confident, determined, hot…
Arizona sat on the sofa and poured herself a glass of her favourite merlot. Why was that woman occupying her mind so much? And why was she now thinking that they could actually, be something… Did Eliza really mean that? Or was she only trying to get on the blondes weak spot to get allies at the Hospital? Was she just trying to have a laugh at Arizona's expense? Or did she really fancy her?
A bang on the floor made Arizona jump out of her deep thoughts. "- I'm sorry I didn't mean to startle you!" Andrew said picking up his rucksack from the floor. "-No, it's okay, I… I was just having a glass of wine and thinking about a surgery that I have tomorrow". DeLuca cracked a big smile and asked "- The kidney transplant kid?"
Arizona sighted "- Yes, yes… the transplant kid…"
"I'm so excited about that! I promise I will make you proud and I'm actually so relieved my first solo surgery will be such a complex one and with you to keep me at ease!"
Andrew was beaming.
"Excuse me, what? What are you talking about DeLuca?" Arizona has her eyes wide open in shock.
"My surgery tomorrow... you know... the 12 years old boy, the kidney transplant that Dr. Minnick said I will be performing... Did you not know that?"
Now Arizona was fuming. Who the hell did Eliza Minnick think she was?
It was her patient. Arizonas patient. A 12 years old boy that has been on the transplant list for 4 months, waiting to resume his life and his dreams. Having an inexperienced resident performing such a complex operation on a child...
"No De Luca, I did not know that and this will also not be happening. You are not flying solo tomorrow on my surgery and on my patient." Arizona nearly spilled wine as she stood up angrily and walked towards her bedroom.
All Andrew could do was watch in complete shock and disbelief at Arizonas actions. She threw herself on the bed and closed her eyes. She could cry right now. she felt like crying but no way she would give that to Eliza. So arrogant! How can she do that? Promise a resident such an important step and not even have the decency to discuss with the attending on the case. Arizona hated confrontation but felt like she could kill Eliza Minnick right now. All feelings for the brunette have suddenly turned dark and Arizona felt exhausted. She decided a shower was her best bet in order to relax and manage a decent night of sleep. She needed her strength. She would definitely need it for when she confronted Eliza Minnick on the next morning.