"Where the hell is the science building?" Callie said looking at the class schedule the academic advisor printed out for her. She hastily dug in her bag for the campus map. Callie was so focused on finding that damn paper, which obviously did not want to be found, that she ran head on into another figure. "Dammit I'm so sorry." She rushed out bending down to pick up the belongings of the other figure.
"It's fine Calliope."
Calliope looked up at her full name being used. "Oh Coach Robbins! Hi!"
"You know Calliope, I'm not that much older than you. You can call me Arizona." The blonde smiled.
"Oh, okay. Arizona it is." Callie replied, unsure of what to say.
"So you look like you in a hurry. Where are you headed?" Arizona asked.
"Yeah uhm I'm sort of lost. I'm trying to find the science building." Callie confessed.
"Oh! Well I can help you!" Arizona said excitedly. "Its just around here!".
Arizona led Callie to the science building. "Well here it is. Room 143, anatomy! You know I took that class and made an A, if you need help just let me know."
"Thank you." Callie said.
"No problem. So, I'll see you at practice." Arizona trailed off.
Callie nodded and turned to enter the classroom. She scanned the room for any empty seats. Only finding one at the very back, she sat down.
Today was the first day of Classes so Professor Davis, the anatomy instructor, went over her syllabus and class rules in her country accent. Aside form that the class was 50min of boredom. Not to mention the guy next to her, although incredibly hot, was starting to creep her out.
"Alright class that's all for today. I will see yall Wednesday." Professor Davis dismissed.
Callie gathered her things and stood to exit the room.
"Well that was exciting." The blonde male with gorgeous eyes said. "Well at least she is something to look at. I'm Mark Sloan by the way." Callie simply nodded. "And you are-"
"Not interested." Callie stated.
"Oh, feisty! I like it!" Callie kept walking edger to escape his forwardness. "So, I will see you later!" He called after her.
Callie threw a nonchalant hand up . "Yeah okay". She had to admit Mark Sloan was cute. And could potentially make her stay in Seattle that much better. But it was still something holding her back from returning his flirtatious nature. She just couldn't put her finger on it.
(Practice)
"Torres! Is that arm of yours ready?" Bailey yelled across the field.
"Yeah. It sure is Coach" Callie yelled back.
"Well what are you waiting for get over here and lets see it." Bailey ordered.
Callie picked up her glove and walked towards the pitchers mound.
"Break a leg. Literally." Joanne said flatly as she shoved the ball into Callie's chest.
Callie frowned at the statement before smiling at her new friend Aundrea cheering for her along with the rest of the team.
Callie felt sudden nervousness race threw every vein in her body. (Its just you and me, mija, don't worry, que son grandes.) The Latina closed her eyes letting her fathers voice ring in her ears. Her father was right she is great, a pitching goddess if not more. Coach Bailey had traveled all the way to Florida three times to persuade Callie to come play for UoW. Hell they even pay her two grand more than her previous school. If Callie was anything she was good player. However, Callie was modest, and humble, never believing she is as good as people say, just okay.
"Any day now Torres!" Cristina bellowed out, breaking the Latina from her thoughts. Callie wound her arm up and tossed the ball towards Teddy.
"Whoa!" Teddy whispered once the ball hit her glove. "That was great! Can you do that again?" Teddy asked Callie before she threw the yellow sphere back to the brunette.
Callie nodded and took a slow deep breath, trying to compose herself to throw another fast ball.
"Montgomery! You're up to bat!" Bailey ordered.
"Addison? Really? She is the best batter in the country, no one can strike her out!" Lexie looked around wide eyed.
"Which is why the bitch wont." Joanne let a devilish grin spread across her features.
Arizona who was watching the brunette intently began to burn holes in the back of her ex's head with her eyes. "Come on Callie" She whispered to herself.
"You got this Cal!" Aundrea cheered on. Callie wound her arm allowing the ball to fly freely from her grasps.
Everyone remained silent waiting to her the crack of the collision made. But all that met their ears was the sound of the bat swinging forcefully in the air.
"Strike One!" Aundrea bellowed over the cheering of her teammates. Callie threw another ball that Addison the great wasn't able to connect with. "Strike two!"
"Quite Lopez!" Bailey cut her eyes at the shorter Latina.
Aundrea nodded before quickly turning her attention to the stunned face of Joanne. "I think its time for you to rethink your position Joanne." Aundrea giggled through her thick accent.
Joanne remained silent awaiting Callie's next pitch. "I don't believe this shit!" Joanne finally spoke up after Callie threw a third pitch, affectingly striking the red head out.
"You better because that ass is benched!" Aundrea gave a cheerful laugh before joining the team in a group hug congratulating Callie.
"You got some arm Torres! But that out there. Don't expect it to happen again." Addison smiled.
"Okay enough chit chat people. Finish up practice, and study hall is at 7 in the library upper level. Torres in my office now" Bailey voice carried over the group of girls.
Callie smiled nervously and turned back to her team. Her eyes connecting with blue ones filled with what looks like joy and awe.
Seeing the Latina look so nervous made Arizona think of how beautiful each and every facial expression she ever seen on that gorgeous face was. Arizona smiled brightly hoping it would ease some of Callie's anxiousness. The blondes efforts did not go unnoticed, she received a equally bright smile that warmed her heart in a way she had never felt before.
(45 minuets later)
"Thank you so much." Callie smiled as she stood and gathered her belongings.
"No, do not thank me, you deserved it. I am looking forward to this season." Bailey gave a genuine smile.
Callie nodded and turned to leave. She closed the door softly behind her and let out the breath she hadn't realized she 'd been holding in.
"How did it go?"
Callie jumped at the sudden voice.
"Sorry. I did not mean to scare you."
Callie nodded. "Its totally okay."
"Okay…so what did Coach say?" Arizona asked.
"She made me starting pitcher." The brunette smiled slyly
"That's great Calliope! You did great today. I never seen Addy strike out before!" Arizona explained excitedly causing Callie to grin fully. "What are you doing Saturday night?"
"Uhm. Nothing." Callie replied feeling anxious. Some part of her was hoping that Arizona would ask her on a date. Because who was she kidding. Arizona Robbins is h-o-t HOT. Those gorgeous dimples and those piercing blue eyes, who wouldn't want Arizona Robbins.
"Great! Its Meredith's birthday so a bunch of us are going to the bar on Value avenue. You should come."
"the bar?" Callie said trying to hide the disappointment in her voice, but she failed miserably.
"It is totally fine if you don't want to go. I mean bars are sweaty and dark and smokey, and full of drunk people doing stupid stuff. I'm sure Mer-"
(Gosh she's cute when she rambles) Callie thought to herself before speaking. "Arizona. I would love to go to the dark, sweaty, smokey bar."
Arizona sighed heavily. "Okay. Awesome!"
"Awesome?" Callie teased
"Yes Calliope, awesome. Like that arm of yours." Arizona lifted her hand allowing it glide smoothly across the skin of Callie's shoulder, upper arm, and forearm. Callie could feel the Goosebumps rise in every spot the blonde's fingers reached. "Speaking of the matter. What do you say we go celebrate? I know this cute little place that serves the best one dollar hamburgers on Tuesdays." Arizona said still staring at the perfectly tanned flesh. Callie didn't respond right away leaving Arizona slightly worried. "Wait, you're not a vegetarian are you?"
Callie laughed whole heartily.
(Her laugh has got to be the sexiest I ever heard) Arizona thought to herself.
"No. I am not a vegetarian. A good burger is just what I need right now." Callie replied after her laughter subsided.
"Awesome! Lets get going." Arizona's blue eyes lit up like a sweet child on Christmas morning.
"Okay let me just stop by room really quick."
"Okay I will take you there." Arizona offered as she unlocked her car doors.
