A/N. I told you I had a big story coming up. ;). Chapters will be infrequent. I have exams so not much time to write. Hope you like it.
WalkTall.
" I won the carter Madison grant,"Arizona blurted.
Callie turned to her confused.
" what?"
" uh, about 6 months ago I applied, I guess I won" and with that, Arizona threw the letter in the bin.
" woah! What are you doing az?"
" that was six months ago. Things are different now. I have a girlfriend. I'm an attending at Seattle grace. Life is good" she said blankly. Callie just gave her a disbelieving look and then laughed.
" you're kidding right?" Seeing that Arizona was not kidding, Callie began to worry.
" you have to go az. This is the carter Madison grant. I didn't think people even won these"
Arizona just shrugged and turned. Callie felt a mix of emotions. Part of her was flattered at the fact that Arizona was staying for her. But part of her was angry, angry at Arizona for being so stupid.
" I don't want to leave you" Arizona whispered it so quietly, Callie only just heard it.
" you have to" she replied.
" but-"
" no, Arizona, we've only been together for a couple of months, I'm not letting you throw this away!"
" but I love you!" Arizona froze as the words left her mouth. This was the first time she had told Callie she loved her.
She was snapped back to reality by Callie's voice.
" you do?"
" I do"
" I love you too, but that doesn't change anything. You are going to Africa. It's final"
" I don't wanna go"
" I don't want you to go, but you have to. When do you leave?"
Arizona sighed " 2 days"
She saw Callie's face drop.
" well, let's make the most of them" Callie pulled Arizona into her. Of course she realised it. She knew What this meant for them, she knew they would break up, but she also knew that she loved Arizona with everything she had and she was not going to let her waste this. They were both crying. They stood there holding each other for what felt like an eternity. The silent agreement to break up was made without fuss. They both knew long distance would not work and Callie could not move with Arizona.
The next hour was spent on the sofa, cuddling and watching movies. This was the part that Arizona would miss the most. Sure, sex was great, but just being held by Calliope was amazing. She felt so at peace in her arms.
" Callie?"
"Yeah?"
" thank you"
" what did I do "
" just, thank you"
She felt Callie's heart beat a bit faster. She loved that she had that effect on her, able to make her heart race with a single sentence.
The women spent the rest of the evening in the bedroom. Not having sex, just holding each other and wishing they weren't in this situation.
AN. I hope you guys like the first chapter! Warning, I may be on a two day hiatus after this. I'm not sure how much internet I'm going to get where I'm staying so I may not upload, but I will be straight back after!
WalkTall.