"Bathroom, through there" I push her in the direction of our small bathroom. I can hear her emptying her stomach into the toilet. I run a hand through my still damp hair. I did not sign up for this. She comes out and leans against the door frame. "Come on Arizona. You got this" Everyone cheers from the dugout. We are two ahead so far with myself stuck on third base. A safe hit will get me home. I see the signal Owen gives her. It's hard to tell if she is going to do it or not. The pitcher releases the ball and I am halfway down the line waiting to hear that magic sound. I hear it but my heart races. She bunted the ball. That is not what Owen's sign was. I slowly get back to my base, trying to give Arizona a chance to get to first. The pitcher sees me hesitate and throws it towards third base. I make a bee line back to my base but see the ball go over the third base mans head, so I turn and sprint towards home. Safe. I turn to see Arizona proudly on second. I shake my head. I know what is coming after the game.
I take up my position. I am always on my toes. You never know where the ball will go and I have to be ready to back up my team mates in a second. We are three ahead now. We can't relax. Have to keep it tight if we want to win this game.
I can see Lexi release the ball. It's fast and fair, but Arizona can't hold on to it and it goes behind her. She gets up to grab it but it's too late. Third base runner is already home. I shake my head. What is with her today.
"Pull your shit together Robbins" I hear Mark call out from the dugout. That isn't helping anyone. I hear the tell-tale sound of ball hitting bat and looked back up. My focus being dropped for a minute. Addison has the ball and throws it to Arizona, getting one out. Arizona then sees an opportunity to get a second play and then throws it to second where April is running to. I can tell as soon as the ball has left Arizona's hand that it will miss. I run in behind April, as I had predicted the ball went too high. I catch it halting the runners where they are. I throw it back to Lexi.
"No chasing the runners" I remind them. That mistake could have cost us two more runs. I go back to outfield. I can't understand why she is having such a shocker of a game today. I hear another ping of the ball hitting the bat. This time Izzy gets it on the first bounce and throws it to April on second.
"Out" calls the base umpire. April then throws it to Arizona as there is a runner sprinting for home. Arizona gets the ball just in time to tag the runner before she hits the deck and slides into the plate, knocking Arizona off her feet and onto her back.
"Out" the umpire calls. That's three out and the end of the game. We all cheer and throw our gloves up in the air to celebrate.
After shaking hands with the other team we run into the change rooms. We all can't take the smiles off our faces. This win makes it three this season so far. I take a seat and undo my boots and kick them off. It feels so much better. Mark and Owen walk in.
"Great game girls. You keep this up and we will be heading for the grand finals in no time" Mark says with a smile. I notice Owen doesn't look too happy. Then I look over at Arizona. She is smiling but it's not her usual confident, dimpled smile. She knows what's about to happen as we all do.
"Robbins. A word" is all Owen says heading out the back of the change rooms. Arizona gets up and follows him. We all share a glance.
"I hope he isn't too hard on her. She did get that last out" April says as she takes her socks off.
"Are you kidding. You remember the last time someone didn't do what they were told" Christina adds. We all nod. Last time it was Lexi. She had a one game ban.
"Hey maybe you will actually get a game Lucy" Erica says as she pulls off her shirt. Lucy Daniels is our back-up catcher. She hasn't had much of a game this season as Arizona never wants a break. She was off last game with a stomach bug. Lucy smiles.
"I would love to play, but I would rather it be because Arizona wants a break, not because she has been suspended" she is too sweet for her own good. She always sees the good in people.
As always I am the last one to leave. I grab my bag and pull on a jacket before heading for the door. I stop when I hear voices and I step closer to the half closed door.
"You could have lost us the game with that stunt. I did not give the signal to bunt. Torres was expecting a hit. You are so lucky they were clumsy" I hear Owen yell at her.
"What" she goes to explain but he cuts her off.
"And that throw to second. What were you thinking? You know we don't chase the runners. You got the out and you should have stuck with that. If it wasn't for Torres saving your ass we may not have won this game" he continues.
"I thought" she tries again.
"The only reason I am not suspending your ass is because you took one for the team" he says. It goes quiet. I think they are finished. I stand up and go to leave when the door opens and Owen walks out.
"Torres" he says sternly and goes on his way. I give him a slight nod and look back to the door. I can hear a few sniffles. I take a deep breath and peak inside. Standing there is Arizona. Tears streaming down her face. I can't help but feel sorry for her.
"Hey, are you okay?" I ask softly stepping into the room more so she can see me. She turns to me and wipes her face.
"I am fine" she says taking a deep breath. I look her up and down. I see her wince slightly when she takes a deep breath.
"You took quite a fall. Are you sure you okay?" I ask a little concerned.
"I said I am fine. Now leave me alone. I am already humiliated enough" she turns around so her back is too me. I get the hint and leave.
I decide just to go back to the hotel and not bother going to celebrate with the rest of the team. I throw my bag down then fall down onto my bed with a sigh. I rest my hands on my stomach and look up at the ceiling. The image of Arizona crying still in my head. I have never seen her cry before. I mean I have heard rumours that she has before during meetings. Apparently she has this problem with authority figures. I jump a little as the silent room is filled with the noise of my ringing phone. I dig into my jeans pocket and pull it out.
"Hello?" I answer not even looking at the caller ID.
"Callie, where are you?" its Teddy.
"I'm back at the hotel. Seeing a crying Arizona kinda dampened my mood" I explain with a sigh. I can hear the music and laughter in the back ground.
"What? Arizona was crying?" she asks a little shocked.
"Yep. Look I don't want to talk about it. I think I will just shower and then go to bed. Can you guys try and be quiet when you come in" I say as I sit up. I can hear her laugh at someone. I think it was Izzy.
"Yeah sure. We will try to be" she says.
"Night" and I don't get a reply before she hangs up. I put my phone on my bed, grab my pyjamas and head for the bathroom. I come back out towel drying my hair. I go to sit down at the small table in the corner when there is a loud knock on my door.
"Calliope" they yell. I know that voice. It sounds like a very drunk Arizona.
"Teddy told me you were here. Open up" she shouts as she knocks again. I quickly get up and open the door.
"What are you doing here?" I ask taking in her appearance. She looks so beautiful.
"We need to talk" she tells me louder than normal. She pushes me aside as she walks into the room. I close the door and turn to look at her.
"Okay, so talk" I cross my arms over my chest.
"You want to know what my problem is with you? I like you and you go and fuck Mark Sloan of all people. That hurt. And to top it all off, you are Miss perfect. You never make a mistake on the field" she says, slurring some words. I stare at her dumbfounded. Obviously alcohol gives her balls.
"Sleeping with Mark doesn't mean anything" I say calmly.
"It means everything Calliope. If I wanted to be with you, I would always have this feeling that you would want him or another man. Have you even slept with a woman before? How do you know you like being with a woman?" she interrogates me.
"Arizona, none of this is your business. You are drunk and need to go back to your room" I tell her, which seems to make things worse.
"See, you don't like women. You just said that in the interview to be like everyone else. To live up to the stereotype of a softball player. This is why I don't like you Calliope, because you want to be in the spotlight one way or another" she slurs again. I sigh.
"Come on. I'm going to take you back to your room" I take a step towards her and she takes one back from me.
"No. I am not done talking" she almost yells at me. I look at her waiting for to continue. She finally steps towards me. Her eyes locked on me. She is almost in front of me when something distracts her.
"Oh god" a hand goes to her mouth and I instantly know what she needs to do.
"I think I need to go to bed" I see her eyes flutter closed before they slowly open again.
"I think that is a great idea. Come on" I walk over to her and wrap my arm around her. She leans into me, all of sudden having no energy.
"I think I over did it with the tequila" she slurs as we head out of my room and down the hall to her room, which she is sharing with Izzy, Christina, Meredith and Erica. I knock on the door hoping one of them is in there. The door opens and Meredith is standing there looking like I have just waken her up.
"Hey Mer, sorry to wake you but I wasn't sure if she had her key" I explain holding Arizona up as I feel her go limp. Meredith looks at Arizona.
"I guess having a bad game will do that to you" she steps aside so I can bring the poor girl inside. She then comes up behind me and goes to Arizona's bed and pulls back the covers.
"I'll get a bucket and a glass of water" she says and head to the bathroom as I set Arizona down. I take her shoes off. I think about taking her jeans off to make her more comfortable, but if she found out that I did indeed undress her I would never hear the end of it. So I leave her in her clothes and pull the blanket up over her as Meredith comes back and place a cup of water on her bedside table and an ice bucket on the floor next to her.
"I will try and keep an eye on her" she says looking at the poor girl. I nod.
"Thanks. Well I should let you go back to sleep" I smile and she nods.
"See you in the morning Callie" she says as I leave.
"Night Meredith" I say as I close the door behind me. I take a deep breath and head back to my room and close the door.
"Wow" I say to myself before I finish getting ready to bed. As I climb into my nice warm bed I sigh. I can smell Arizona's perfume on me. What the hell is she doing to me?. I put my arms over my eyes and try to fall asleep. My blue eyed beauty.