A/N Thanks for reading and reviewing. I've taken into account some of your criticism. I hope you enjoy this chapter.

Chapter 3.

Callie could do nothing but smile as she turned the key in the lock, and swung the door open to her and Cristina's shared apartment. Her eyebrows rose and her nose wrinkled up at the sight that she saw before her. The apartment was a huge mess. Callie hadn't been home in a couple of nights. She'd stayed at the hospital. This mess was all Cristina. The brunette sighed and threw her hands in the air. She didn't have time to worry about the mess right now. She had to get ready for her hot date with Arizona Robbins.

A smile crossed her face as Arizona's name popped into her head. Damn, that woman was beautiful. Callie wasn't even sure she would be able to sit down in front of Arizona in her street clothes. She'd only seen her once in street clothes instead of scrubs, and that one time she could barely take her eyes off of her. She felt so stupid for staring. Calliope Torres ran around her room frantically trying to find something to wear. "Damnit." she cursed to herself. Everything she was trying on wasn't appealing to her.

When she heard the door open she blew out a breath of relief and as soon as Cristina walked in; she grabbed her and pulled her into the room. "Help me. I'm desperate."

Cristina's eye brow rose as she took in the clothes and shoes thrown all over Callie's room. "I knew it!" she beamed. "You have a hot date Torres."

Cristina was never ashamed to admit that she was right. In fact, that woman had a problem of thinking she was never wrong.

"Yes Yang. You win. Now help me!" Callie grabbed her by the shirt, for a bit of expression.

"Okay. Okay. Calm down Torres." Cristina said before walking around the room, and taking in the wardrobe that lay on the bed in front of her. "Hmm. Try this on." she exclaimed and threw a black v neck shirt towards Callie. Callie caught it and put it on.

"Too boring." Cristina scrunched her nose.

It seemed like it took forever but Callie was finally dressed in an outfit that she and Cristina both thought was very appealing. It showed off her tan complexion and also brought out her eyes.

"I like this." Cristina grinned. "I'm sure whoever this person is will love it." Cristina sighed. "Am I ever going to know who this person is Torres?"

Callie shook her head. "Soon." she told her friend. "Thanks Cristina." Callie exclaimed and reached her arms out for a hug.

"You're touching me Torres." Cristina backed away.

"Oh right sorry." Callie said before she burst out into laughter.

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Arizona Robbins frantically ran around her apartment trying to find something to wear. She wanted to impress this Calliope and what she had on wasn't good enough. The blonde had quite a few nice outfits and she wanted to show her body off in all the right places in order to keep Callie around. She searched for what seemed like hours before finding exactly what she wanted. It was a stunning black dress that hugged her in all the right places. She eyed it in the mirror and smirked. She was impressed with this, and knew Callie would be too. "Arizona Robbins; you are one hot momma." she told herself in the mirror, before fixing her hair.

After she fixed her hair and put her make up on the doctor looked at herself once more to make sure it was okay. She hoped the woman she was about to go on a date with would like it. She was so nervous. Arizona hadn't been on a date in a long time. Hell it had probably been over two years sense her last one. She nervously paced the floors of her apartment and waited for the door bell to ring. She sighed as she looked down at saw her big, bulky pink cast. Man that ruined the outfit. Oh well, nothing she could do about it now.

Just around 7:45, she heard a knock on her door. It was a light rapping. It was probably Callie. Oh man she was so nervous. Stop it Arizona, just answer the door; she told herself. She quickly inhaled and took in a relaxing breath before exhaling again. She could do this. She opened the door and her mouth nearly dropped at the sight in front of her. Callie looked amazing. Dear God, she looked amazing.

"Wow." was all Arizona managed to spit out.

Callie had the same idea. She just stood there staring in amazement at what she saw standing right in front of her face. Arizona looked so beautiful. She was the most beautiful thing Callie had ever saw. She swallowed the huge lump in her throat and cleared it before talking.

"You look so amazing." Callie spoke causing, Arizona to blush. She hadn't been called beautiful in quite some time.

"Not so bad yourself Calliope." Arizona replied.

It was Callie's turn to blush then. She nervously fiddled with her hands.

"You just going to stand there all night, or you going to escort me to your car?" Arizona finished.

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"Wow, this place is beautiful." Arizona said as they entered the restaurant where Callie had made reservations.

Callie blushed and a smile crept across her face. She was happy that Arizona liked it. "I've been here a couple times. It's really nice. The service is amazing too."

Arizona took Callie's hand nervously and waited for her to pull back, but Callie never pulled away. She liked Arizona's hand in hers. It felt good. It felt right. They were ushered to a table and Callie pulled out Arizona's chair before she sat down.

"Ah, someone is a gentle lady." Arizona joked and caused Callie to giggle.

"Yeah. I try." Callie responded before sitting down across the table from her date.

They awkwardly stared at their menu and glanced at each other a couple of times. They were both so nervous. Callie hadn't been on a date sense Erica. Those two didn't really have chemistry. They had horrible sex and their relationship was just awkward. Hell they didn't even have a relationship. The whole experience was just something Callie was glad she went through because now she would know how to act in a girl on girl relationship without being all awkward about it. She groaned knowing that this date was going to be a little strange. They didn't really know each other and Arizona would ask questions.

"So." Arizona was the first to speak up. "How long have you known?"

Callie raised her eyebrows. "Um known what?" she asked.

"How long have you known you were into women?" Arizona rephrased.

Callie swallowed and nervously looked down at her menu again. "I've always been attracted to women. I just never acted on it until like 6 months ago."

Arizona's eyes popped open. She swallowed and spoke once again. "I have known my entire life."

Callie glanced back at Arizona and blushed. "Well I was afraid I guess. My dad isn't exactly okay with me dating women. My family is catholic."

Arizona reached across the table and gently touched Callie's hand.

"I'm sorry."

Callie nodded in appreciation. "It's okay. I was with this woman Erica Hahn a couple months ago. Well she and I didn't really work out. She ended up leaving without any warning. She just disappeared and never came back" Callie spoke, looking down at the table. She was careful to avoid eye contact because she didn't know how all of this sounded to Arizona.

"She broke my heart." the brunette finished.

They were both relieved when the waiter came by with their food. They could now eat and not talk so much. Arizona put her fork down and waited for Callie to look up. As soon as Callie did Arizona spoke again.

"So, this is new to you then? Are you experimenting or are you looking for a girlfriend?" Arizona asked.

Callie swallowed a drink of her water before she started. "Well I have only had one girlfriend. I don't even know that she was a girlfriend. We just dated and had sex. It was really kind of awkward but she was there for me when I needed some one. Then like I said, she just left without any warning. She just left."

Arizona nodded showing that she understood. "I've been in bad relationships too. I've been hurt so many times I can't even count. What you have to realize is that one day you will find that someone that won't hurt you. Someone that you can share all your secrets with and make a home with. I know you've just started with the whole gay thing, but it's wonderful."

The two women were silent for a moment. They took a couple bites of their dinner before someone decided to speak up again.

"I know I am very attracted to you Arizona, but I also know that I am very guarded and I don't let anyone in anymore. I was married. He broke my heart. Then there was Erica. I've already explained that."

Arizona sighed and stared intently at Callie for a second before speaking. "Look I don't normally do the whole experimenting thing. If you still like men, then you're out on a date with the wrong girl." She didn't want to sound rude or put Callie off, but Arizona was not the type to play games.

Callie nodded in understanding. "I understand." she spoke before looking down at the table. She had ruined the date. God Callie, way to open your big mouth and ruin everything, she scolded herself.

Arizona could see that Callie was upset and she reached across the table, putting a hand on the other woman's.

"It's okay. I just need you to be sure of yourself before this progresses any further Calliope." Arizona added.

Callie sighed and took another bite of her dinner. "I've ruined the date haven't I?" she asked.

Arizona shook her head. "No. It's okay. Let's finish eating."

The two women ate in silence the rest of the time. It was so awkward and Callie couldn't believe she'd ruined everything. She shouldn't have even opened her damn mouth in the first place. Arizona kept stealing glances at the beautiful woman across from her, but her heart was telling her to step away and not get any closer than friends with Calliope. She wouldn't get hurt again. There was no way in hell.

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The ride back home was silent as well as they both took into account what they had talked about. Callie got out of the car and silently walked over to the drivers side before opening Arizona's door for her.

"Thank you." Arizona said.

Callie took the small blonde's hand in her own and walked her to her door. They were silent and they just stood there looking into each other's eyes for a moment. Arizona's piercing blue eyes felt like they pierced holes through Callie's soul. God she hoped she hadn't ruined whatever was going to happen with them.

"I had a good time." Arizona spoke up, stopping the awkward silence that was between them.

"Me too. I did too." Callie spoke, looking down nervously at ground.

"I had a really great time." Arizona spoke again.

The pediatric surgeon reached her hand up and placed a finger under Callie's jaw causing the Latina to look up at her. When they made eye contact the world seemed to stop moving once again. They held each others stare for a moment and then Arizona out of no where leaned in and placed a gentle kiss on Callie's lips. The sparks that flew surprised the hell out of both of them. Once Callie didn't feel the blonde's lips on hers anymore she didn't like that. She grabbed Arizona's waist and pulled her closer, placing her lips on Arizona's. It was a small kiss at first, but then Arizona deepened it, sliding her arms around Callie's waist and pulling her as close as she could get her. Their tongues fought for dominance and they rubbed each other's backs gently, deepening their kiss even further. When they pulled away for air, they were both stunned at what just happened.

"W-wow." Callie stuttered

Arizona just grinned. "See you tomorrow Dr. Torres."

Callie couldn't speak for a minute. She just stood there taking in what had just happened. That was the best kiss in her life. She'd never felt a connection so strong with another person. When she finally regained her composure and the room stopped spinning she spoke again.

"Goodnight Dr. Robbins."

Callie turned on her heel, and a huge smile crept across her features. Maybe the night had been a success after all.