Title: 12 Days of Christmas 2/12
Author: GreysAddictJ
Pairing: Callie/Arizona
Rating: PG-13
Summary: Callie and Arizona try to outdo each other and prove they're the best at giving Christmas presents
Disclaimer: Characters are not mine. No infringement intended. This hasn't been betaed – all mistakes are mine.
A/N: Here's part 2. Hope you like it. Newbie writer so all comments/criticisms appreciated. Hopefully I'll have part 3 of tomorrow – got called into the office today, but hope to have time to write later tonight.
December 15th
The next day, Arizona couldn't help but look forward to what Calliope had planned for the "Second Day of Christmas." The day passed by quickly, with most of it spent in surgery. After scrubbing out of her last surgery, Arizona went to the attendings' lounge and collapsed on the bench in front of her locker. She was exhausted. After taking a few moments to rest, she remembered that yesterday's gift had been in her locker. Eagerly, she flung open her locker door, hoping to reveal her next surprise. Her shoulders slumped in disappointment when she saw that her locker was devoid of any obvious sign of a gift.
"Looking for something?" Callie's voice rang out from behind her. "A little anxious are we?" Callie smirked.
Arizona turned around and saw the brunette standing there, dressed in her street clothes – a pair of skinny jeans that hugged her curves perfectly and a red blouse cut just low enough to drive Arizona's imagination wild. Arizona stared in admiration. No matter how many times she saw she girlfriend, she never got tired of admiring her body. She was beautiful. Miraculous. Amazing.
"Whenever you're through staring at my chest, get changed. We've got a date." Callie's comment invaded her reverie.
"I was not. . ." Arizona started to deny where her thoughts had been going, but Callie cut her off.
"Oh, yes you were. Don't even try to deny it." Callie smirked. "It's okay, I think it's hot when you get all drooly and goo-goo eyed."
"I do not get goo-goo eyed." Arizona protested. "I simply know a thing of beauty when I see it and was taking some time to appreciate it." She smiled at Callie and turned to change. "So where are we going?" She called over her shoulder as she removed her scrub top.
"That's for me to know and you to find out." Callie replied. Noticing that Arizona had stopped mid-change and shirtless to hear her answer, she added, "but if you don't hurry up and cover yourself with some clothing, we may not make it any further than this room." Callie smiled, taking her own turn to appreciate the feminine body in front of her.
"That could be arranged." Arizona replied, only half-teasing.
Callie's eyes darkened with lust and she crossed the room, taking the blonde in her arms for a passionate kiss. After a few moments, she pulled back. "As much as I love that idea, if you don't clothe yourself, you're not getting your next present."
"True." Arizona said in resignation. She pulled away from Callie and quickly finished changing.
They headed to Callie's car and drove to a mystery destination. The pair spent the ride hand in hand, while Arizona peered eagerly out the window, looking for any clue as to where they were headed.
Finally, the car pulled to a stop outside of the Woodland Park Zoo.
"The zoo?" Arizona asked. "I love the zoo, but I wasn't even aware that they were open this time of year."
"Yep." Callie responded. "They decorate for Christmas. I'm told it's really fun"
They strolled hand in hand through the zoo, admiring all of the Christmas lights. The temperature was brisk, but not cold enough to be uncomfortable.
Eventually, they came to the aviary, an indoor facility where the birds were housed.
Making their way inside, Callie steered them towards a particular display. Inside were a pair of turtle doves. "Here you go, babe. Two turtle doves."
Arizona beamed. "Thank you, Calliope. This night has been amazing." She reached up and ran her hand through Callie's raven locks, pulling her in for a kiss, wanting to show her appreciation."
"Amazing enough for you to just concede right now?" Callie teased.
"Uh, no. Definitely not." Arizona teased back. "I've got a plan Calliope. One that's going to blow your mind. But you're just going to have to bide your time and wait." She smiled. This Christmas was definitely going to be a special one – for many reasons.
After leaving the aviary, they stopped and bought some hot apple cider.
As they were leaving the refreshment stand, Arizona noticed a sign for sleigh rides. "Oooh! Calliope! We have to do that! Please!" she asked with the enthusiasm of a child.
"How can I resist that puppy-eyed look?" Callie responded affectionately. "Of course we can."
They got into the sleigh and huddled together under a blanket. As if fate were smiling on them, at that moment, beautiful snowflakes began to fall from the sky. Callie leaned over and placed a gentle kiss on Arizona's temple. They were content to enjoy the scenery in silence, wrapped in each others' arms. Arizona had trouble remembering a more perfect or romantic night.
As they returned to the car, Arizona beamed and pulled Callie into a tender embrace. "Thank you Calliope. This was perfect."
"You're very welcome, baby." Callie replied. "You should be worried. There's no way you're going to win."
"Oh, I'm not worried. I've got a little something up my sleeve." Arizona smiled. "But unlike you, I'm not going to show my hand too soon. As I said before, you're just going to have to be patient."
"Oh, you haven't seen anything yet. I'm just getting started." Callie smirked, unable to resist teasing her girlfriend.
"I can't wait." Arizona responded, not taking the bait. "Let's go home where I can thank you properly."
The two jumped into the car, eager to make their way back to their apartment to continue the celebration.
