Title: The Tale Of Arizona Robbins (3/?)
Author: Rosalie Duquesne
Rating: PG-13
Disclaimer: I do not own the character Arizona Robbins or Calliope Torres, nor do I own the show Grey's Anatomy. This story is for entertainment purposes and not for monetary gain of any kind.
Summary: A story revealing the details of the life of Arizona Robbins from her teenage years to adulthood. CalZona in later chapters.
A/N: Okay, so here's the conversation between AZ and her brother. Honestly I loved writing this chp for many reasons that you're gonna have to read to find out :) This one is shorter than the last one, by a lot, but I'll make up for it in the next chp :) I wrote these two chps in like one night, and I have to get up in like 5 hrs. So I really hope you like it ! :P I've kinda fallen for AZ and Joanne, but I'm still loyal to CalZona, so have no fear, their fluff will be much fluffier lol. Happy reading ! And please review !
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Hearing a door close down the hall Arizona decided that this was the best time. She took a deep breath and exited her room to go talk to her brother. She knocked on his door twice.
"Come in."
She walked in and saw him lying on his bed, arm over his eyes. Obviously it hadn't gone well with Mimi. She sat down next to him on his bed and placed her hands on her lap.
"I'm gay."
He shifted his arm slightly to peek at his sister, whose gaze still remained on her hands. Soon, he sat up and moved next to her, placing an arm around her shoulders and pulling her closer to him. She rested her head into the crook of his neck. He kissed her forehead.
"I'm sorry."
"Me, too, Zona. Me, too."
They didn't need to say anything else. All the things unsaid were just understood. It didn't need to be put into words or written, nothing. All was said by her coming to see him and telling him what she was afraid to. It symbolized the trust and respect she had for him, and how it had not diminished, not in the least.
"I love you, no matter what," she said, breaking the silence.
"Love you, too, Zona. And I want updates on all of my potential sisters-in-law."
Arizona rolled her eyes an chuckled, "God, I'm gonna miss you."
She wrapped her arms around him and hugged him tight to her. He pressed his lips to the top of her head.
"I know."
She smiled.
The moment was broken by their mother calling out, "Zona! Trystan's on the phone."
She wiped her face and got up. As she was about to leave she turned to face him.
"I'm proud of you, Jase."
He smiled at her, "Thanks."
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"He did what?"
"He joined the Army, Trys."
"Bu- How? When? Why? When does he leave?"
"He leaves on Wednesday, so I want to spend as much time with him as possible."
"Yeah I understand. But wow, the Army. And you sound so calm and collected about it."
"Yeah, I realized that I was more scared than disappointed in him. Joanne helped me realize a lot of things."
"Wait, Joanne? When did she call? And why did you tell her before me?"
"Relax, Trys. She called right after Jason told me. And I was going to call you once I stopped crying, she just called first."
"Okay, I'm just glad you're good though. If it was me, I would have flipped out. I mean, I don't even know what I would have told you if you called."
Arizona smiled, she really loved Trystan. Heart of gold; talked like her drunk Aunt Rita.
"Yeah."
"Zona, can I ask you something?"
"Of course."
"Are you gay?"
Wow. Arizona was flabbergasted. Rendered speechless for the second time in less than twenty-four hours; and she did not like it, not one bit. How in the world did Trystan find out? What does this mean? She shouldn't have a problem since Joanne is gay too, but is it different because she's her best friend?
"Zona? You there?"
"Umm, yeah."
"So, are you?"
"…I- I think. Yes I am."
"Huh."
Huh? "What exactly does 'huh' mean?"
"I was right."
Now Arizona was really confused. "Right about what?"
"You were flirting with Joanne today."
Arizona's face turned beet red.
"I mean it's cool. Joanne is really nice, and it would be kinda fun if you two got together. I mean you would make a cute couple, and she is moving here at the end of summer so-"
"Wait, what?"
"You didn't know? Her parents work for the same company, they got transferred to the office here in Dakota. So she's starting her second year in high school here in the fall. I thought she would have told you."
"She didn't. But it's okay…I guess. I mean we haven't really done anything but flirt a bit. She took me out for ice cream after we dropped you home yesterday."
"But don't you want it to be more than that?"
"Honestly, I don't know Trys. I mean, I've never done this before. I don't' even know what I'm doing when I'm flirting with her, cuz I never really had the practice. I've never even been in a relationship before."
"Just talk to her, Zona. I'm sure she'd understand."
"I guess, but it would be really weird. I mean, I don't want to sound completely and totally clueless."
"But you are completely and totally clueless."
"Not helping Trystan," Arizona laughed.
"Sorry. Hey, do your parents know?"
Oh shit. "Uh, Jason knows."
"Do you plan on telling them any time soon? Your dad's coming tomorrow, and I'm sure he isn't staying for long. It's the perfect time!"
Arizona's heart began to beat faster. Trystan was right, but she was not prepared to tell her parents any time soon. She only just realized it herself.
She groaned, "Your right, but I don't know how to tell them."
"I'm sure the words will just come to you, like they always do."
Arizona smiled, "Thanks, Trys."
"Anytime, babe. But not now, cuz mom is calling me for dinner. But I'll call you tomorrow, okay?"
"Okay, bye."
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"Zona, can you get the door, please?"
It was just after dinner, and the three Robbins sat in the living room, their mother, Kim, reading a book, while the other two watched a movie.
Arizona got up and went to answer the door, wondering who would be visiting so late. As she opened the door, she was surprised to see a familiar head of dark brown hair and bright green eyes.
"Joanne?"
"Hey. Is this okay? I mean, I know it's kinda late for me to pass by, but I- When I'm upset I normally eat a lot of sweets so I uh, I brought you this."
Arizona watched as Joanne winced slightly, handing her a white plastic bag with a small tub of rocky road ice cream inside. Arizona smiled.
"Thanks, rocky road's my favourite."
"I know."
She smiled even more at the blush that filled Joanne's cheeks at her little outburst.
"Do you want to come in?"
"Oh, I don't want to impose…"
"Not at all, come on in. We can talk and eat ice cream up in my room."
Joanne smiled, "Sure."
Arizona led her into the living room, "Mom, Jase, this is Joanne. Joanne that's my mom, Kim, and my brother, Jason."
"Nice to meet you both," Joanne said with a smile.
"You, too."
Jason was yet to reply due to his reaction to Joanne. It was no secret that she was a gorgeous girl, but to see her brother gawking at her made Arizona a little possessive.
"Come on, I'll grab a spoon and we'll head upstairs."
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"I'm glad that you and your brother are okay now," Joanne said, passing the spoon to Arizona.
"Me, too. Thanks again, by the way. Never would have been able to get through it so quickly without your little speech."
Joanne's cheeks flushed pink once again. Arizona could not help but watch as she put another spoonful of ice cream into her mouth, thinking that she seemed utterly adorable when she blushed. As she was about to hand the spoon over, Joanne reached over and Arizona's heart rate sped up.
"You got a little ice cream right there."
Using the pad of her thumb, she wiped the small glob of ice cream from the corner of the blonde's mouth.
"Perfect," she whispered.
Arizona bit her lip, obviously she meant to say that out loud, but Arizona was less than prepared for her to say it. She watched as Joanne licked the ice cream off her finger and her mouth went dry. She licked her parched lips and gave Joanne the spoon.
It's now or never, she thought to herself.
"Joanne, I need to tell you something."
Joanne looked up and caught Arizona's gaze, her piercing green eyes looking into Arizona's pools of blue.
"Okay."
She placed the spoon in the container and placed it on the floor next to the bed.
She turned back to the blonde, "Shoot."
"I've never really done this before. Or anything close for that matter. Which only adds to my confusion on what to do now. Because I like you, and I think you like me too, I just wanted to tell you that before this goes any further…if it does. I really do want it to go somewhere, I do. But, I am completely and totally clueless. I mean I don't even know if-"
Joanne put a finger on Arizona's lips, effectively stopping her mid-sentence, a slight smile on her face.
"You're really cute when you ramble, you know that?"
Arizona smiled bashfully, her cheeks flushing slightly.
"I thought I was bad, but clearly you beat me at that."
"Hey!" she mumbled, Joanne's finger still on her lips.
Joanne smirked and removed her finger, "I'm glad you came clean about whatever it was you were trying to tell me. And for the record, I like you, too. A lot."
Arizona smiled, "Really?"
Joanne nodded. Before she knew what was happening, Arizona noticed Joanne moving closer to her. Her gaze drifted from her green eyes to her pink lips, as they came closer to hers. She closed her eyes and tilted her head.
Suddenly, her bedroom door opened.
"Zona, do you have my- Whoa! Sorry, my bad."
Jason's entrance startled the two, causing them to bump heads as he looked up from the book he held in his hand. With a hand on her head Arizona sent daggers in her brother's direction.
"I'll just- I'll talk to you later, Zona."
Arizona closed her eyes for a second, not amused by the interruption in the least. She looked over at Joanne, hand on her forehead as well.
"Are you okay?"
"Yeah I'm fine, won't even leave a bump. I'm guessing your brother knows."
"Uh, yeah. Only him and Trystan, though. Well and you."
Joanne smiled. After about a second she spoke up again, "Well, I, uh, I better go."
Arizona bit her lip, "Yeah. Thanks for the ice cream."
"No problem. I kinda pictured the first thing I bought for you to be a bit more romantic, but I thought you might need this.
Arizona smiled, "I did, and the company didn't hurt either."
"Okay, well I'll call you tomorrow."
Arizona nodded and got up to let her out. She picked up the ice cream and walked Joanne to the door.
"Night," she said with a smile.
Joanne leaned in and pressed a kiss to the corner of Arizona's mouth, leaning back to say, "Sweet dreams" and wink at her before walking away.
Arizona watched as Joanne got into her car and drove off. Sweet dreams indeed.