Meredith stood watching Derek leave as their 'house' flickered around her. He glanced back and smiled at her. She waved and sat down in their 'living room', pulling her cardigan around her.
She really wasn't sure she trusted him… But she truly loved him and really did want them to be together, so she settled down to wait for his return. A little voice in the back of her mind told her he wasn't coming back, but she pushed it aside and looked out at the beautiful city of Seattle at night cradling their champagne.
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Derek walked away smiling. Though he was dreading talking to Rose, he knew this was what he wanted, what he'd wanted for… well forever. As he drove away from the love of his life, he couldn't help replaying her outburst in his head. She had looked so magnificent, beautiful and amazing while she'd been yelling at him. He'd fallen in love with her even more, which he'd thought was impossible. He was determined that from now on; he was going to do right by his Meredith. He was going to do everything by the book; he wasn't ever going to hurt her again.
He pulled up outside Rose's and almost jumped out of his truck and knocked on her door.
She opened the door and smiled happily.
'Hey you.' She beamed at him. Derek felt a flash of guilt for what he was about to do and took a deep breath.
'Rose. Rose, I'm sorry. We need to talk.' The smile fell from her face like rain from a thundercloud.
'Oh. You'd better come in then.' She walked back into her house and crashed on the sofa. 'Meredith?' She asked looking a little miserable. He nodded mutely.
'Rose,
I'm sorry. I love her. I have loved her for what seems like
forever. I tried to pretend I didn't. But I just can't pretend
anymore. I just can't hurt her anymore. I'm sorry.' Her face
crumpled and she broke down. Derek sighed and moved over and sat next
to her. She leaned into him crying still. They sat there like that
for hours, Rose crying and Derek dreaming about Meredith. Slowly,
Rose stopped crying as light crept in at the window. They talked for
a bit more before they stood up and shook hands.
'It's for
the best.' Sniffed Rose, 'You belong with her. We all know it, I
just… I fell for you like every other girl on the planet.' She
giggled a little as Derek flashed his McDreamy smile.
'I really am sorry Rose.'
'It's fine Dr Shepherd. Honestly. You'd better get back to her.. She'll be going on shift soon.'
Derek smiled and waved as he got back in his truck and looked at his watch. He'd been at Rose's all night. Meredith was probably so mad at him. He was driving back to his trailer, 'house' and his girlfriend, when he saw a jewellery store opening. He thought for a second and pulled in.
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Meredith woke up still cradling their champagne, lying in their 'living room' damp with dew and with the morning sun blinding her as it rose over Seattle. She sat up and rubbed her eyes, blinking in the bright light. She pulled out her cell phone and looked at the time.
She swore several times before dialling his number. As soon as he picked up she yelled at him.
'You stupid son of a … I waited! ALL NIGHT! And you were with HER all night! I KNEW I couldn't trust you!'
'Mer.. Meredith. Slow down. I left Rose's place. I had to get some things. Breakfast for starters. There's nothing in the trailer. And I didn't want you to be hungry. When does your shift start babe?'
Meredith's glare softened a bit.
'12, and it's about 10 now! I only have 2 hours and I need to get changed.'
There was silence on the other end for a minute.
'Ok Mer, go back to your place, get your stuff and I'll meet you there. I'm just picking up some stuff and then I'll bring you breakfast at the hospital ok?'
She smiled.
'Ok Derek. I'll see you soon.' She was about to hang up before she heard,
'Meredith?'
'Yeah?'
'I love you Meredith Grey. And soon you'll see how much. See you soon.' With that the phone clicked. He'd hung up. She sat back for a second in a slightly confused, smug and contented way before getting up and going to her truck.
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