A/N: Sorry I didn't update my stories sooner! It's just been hard between the school shopping, last minute summer get together's, and school projects. But, I am going to start updating ALL of my stories real soon! Once I get settled with school, I should have regular updates!!! Thanks again for your patience and REVIEWS!!!! )
Meredith knocked on Conner's apartment door on Friday Night. She tucked her arms under her coat and shivered. It was getting colder every day and she missed the warm weather. Suddenly, the door swung open. Except it wasn't Conner…it was Derek.
"Uh, hi come on."
Meredith gave him a small smile then quickly entered the apartment. She threw her coat and purse on the couch then looked around.
"Uh…is Conner here?"
Derek nodded then grabbed his beer off the counter. "Yep. Bathroom…"
"Oh…" Meredith nodded then shifted on her feet uncomfortably. "So…"
Derek tapped his fingers against the beer bottle glass. "So…"
Meredith cleared her throat then ran her fingers along the soft couch. "How have you been?"
He took a gulp of his beer then shrugged. "Good I guess…"
"Did you, uh, give up the trailer?"
Derek smiled. "No. I could never give that up!"
Meredith grinned. "Yeah."
"So how are you and Conner doing?"
Meredith shrugged. "Well we just met. I like him, though. He's sweet, I can see why you're friends with him."
Derek gave her a small smile, but behind the smile, he was hurt. He never knew how much he would miss Meredith. Suddenly, Conner entered the room. "Hey, hey, hey…how you've been?"
Meredith laughed then hugged him. "Good…you?"
"Perfect now that you're here…"
He started kissing her neck. Normally, Meredith wouldn't have mind but the fact that Derek was right there, WATCHING them…was very uncomfortable to her. And the weirdest part was that she kept her eyes fixed on Derek, and not Conner. Derek cleared his throat, which made Meredith push Conner away.
Conner jumped back then looked between Meredith and Derek. "Uh…am I missing something?"
They both quickly shook her heads then entered the kitchen where Conner had a box of Papa John's pizza on the counter. After the two disappeared into his tiny kitchen, Conner shook his head then followed them.
Meredith quickly took a slice and shoved it in her mouth. She figured if she was eating, no one would talk to her
Derek twirled his beer around in his hands as he sat as far away from Meredith as possible. Conner blinked.
"Dudes, seriously, what happened?"
"Nothing."
"Yeah right! Did you guys get in a fight or something?! You're acting like this is the most awkward thing in the world!"
Meredith sunk in her chair. "Cause it is…"
"Huh?"
"Conner, Derek and I were together for a long time, and we broke up so excuse us if this is a little awkward."
Derek shut his eyes tight as he thought of how mad Conner would be. Why did Meredith spill the beans?! "Conner, I…"
"YOU TWO WERE TOGETHER AND YOU DIDN'T TELL ME!?"
Derek took a huge sip of his beer. "Here we go…"
"Derek, I thought we were friends."
"WE ARE!"
"Friends don't lie about their past girlfriends!"
Derek quickly stood up. "I DIDN'T LIE TO YOU!"
"BUT YOU WITHHELD THE TRUTH! IT'S THE SAME THING!"
Derek shook his head. "I'm done fighting with you about this!
Conner ran his fingers through his hair. "Fine…maybe I should leave, you two seem to have a lot to talk about!" With that he stormed out of the house before Derek could stop him.
Meredith sighed. "I'm sorry…"
"MEREDITH, WHAT WERE YOU THINKING?!"
"Well he had to know SOONER OR LATER!"
Derek rubbed his eyes. "I WOULD HAVE TOLD HIM LATER! HE DIDN'T NEED TO HEAR IT FROM YOU!"
"WELL EXCUSE ME FOR NOT KNOWING!"
He ran his hands down his face then kicked the dishwasher. "Damn!"
Meredith breathed in deeply, inhaling the smell of dust and Axe. "Look, I'm sorry. But, Conner will forgive you…"
"AND WHAT IF HE DOESN'T?!"
"HE WILL! He's sensitive!"
Derek slammed his hand against the table and tried his best to calm himself down. He didn't know why he was so mad. He thought half of it was because he could have lost his best friend and the other half was because he lost the love of his life to his best friend.