How Not To
Chapter Six
(Callie P.O.V.)
Lacing up my last Nike shoe I give myself a once over in the mirror. I have on a red pullover North Face wind breaker that's rolled up to the elbow. I've also got on black nylon running leggings that match my red and black Nikes. For being underdressed compared to my day to day outfits I still look pretty damn good if you ask me. My pants show off my ass and runners calves wonderfully. After running my fingers through my hair adjusting stray pieces as I go I get in my car and make my way to Arizona's. As I start driving through the streets of Seattle everything is starting to feel like normal. It's not really the normal I prefer. I mean having to get an invitation for breakfast with the two people I love the most isn't really ideal but it's a step. Baby steps we can do that. I've screwed up so much with Arizona. Leaving for New York was definitely one of my bigger screw ups. But, Arizona needed to have time to be free, to heal.
Don't get me wrong I loved Penny. I tried to see a future with her. I really tried, really really tried. But she just wasn't Arizona. It's a shame that it took me having to leave the state to realize that. The fact these feelings most likely reciprocated is a little gut wrenching. But I will fight till my dying breath to make things right. If she will have me I will be there.
Taking a deep breath, I park the car in the drive way and make my way to the door. With one knock on the door it opened. Slowly I step inside scanning the rooms to the left and to the right for someone. No one. The sound of faint music playing brings me to the kitchen. When I enter the kitchen, I'm hit with a sight that makes my heart remember why I fell in love with Arizona Robbins. She's standing in front of the stove barefoot singing into the end of a spatula. While she's distracted I take a moment to look her over. Her long toned legs look so good in those white shorts. Whoa that new prosthetic looks amazing. Totally freaking real. Those shorts are almost too short. They barely cover her butt cheeks. Which I personally love but I won't admit that to her. That USMC hoodie with her blonde hair strewn across the hood. God. Her morning hair. Those beautiful waves were always enough for me. My eyes come back down to her swaying hips. Huh… she could never move her hips that well before…mmm. I break my eyes away and keep watching her.
"You hypnotize me with your touch and I could never get enough of you.
My hands are only yours to hold whoa oh.
You know, I'm so obsessed with the way that your lips kiss me like crazy
Oh you amaze me…"
Her voice was always my favorite. She never knew how amazing her voice is. I used to sit outside of Sofia's room and listen to her sing her to sleep. Knowing that the song was about to come to an end I lean against the door way and applaud her.
"Ladies and gentlemen the infamous Arizona Robbins." I laugh when she flips the French toast out of the pan from the sudden realization that I was watching. Turning to face me her face is beet red and she's visibly tense.
"Callie?! When did you get here?" I lean from the door way and walk a little closer to the kitchen island
"Just a few moments ago. Not that long ago. The door was open. I hope it's okay that I came in." I can feel her eyes rake over me as I make my way to a barstool
"Oh yeah, that's fine. I'm sorry you had to witness that. I was-its become a habit." She finished her statement with a nervous laugh
"Don't apologize. You're good. Really good actually." I smile genuinely trying to convey my honesty. She returns my smile with a full dimpled one of her own.
"Well thank you Callie. Sofia is getting dressed. Would you like some coffee?" Arizona places three plates on the counter in front of the three barstools.
"Coffee would be great. Just a little milk-" I'm cut off as Arizona finishes my sentence.
"And two scoops of sugar. I remember Callie." She hands the cup of coffee and I take a sip. Closing my eyes, I moan at the taste. Perfect.
"That's so good…" I open my and eyes and find Arizona's eyes locked on my eyes. She quickly averts her eyes from mine. Is that blush forming around her neck? I think it is!
"You okay Arizona…? You're looking a little flush." As she turns to plate the French toast she doesn't meet my eyes.
"Yupp, just great. Just lot a little hot in here. I think it the stove." Before I have the chance to reply I hear a voice comes from the door way behind me.
"Momma?" I turn in my seat and look at my beautiful daughter standing in the door way.
"Hey beautiful, good morning. How did you sleep?" That's weird. No loud screams or jumping for hugs. Maybe she's just not fully awake. After all, she is my child.
"Yeah, I guess. I slept with mommy." She walked over to my lap and I pick her up. Whoa, she's warm.
"Oh that's great bug. Do you feel okay? You're a little warm. Zo, do you have a thermometer?" I run my hand under Sofia's shirt and feel her back then up to forehead. I look over at Arizona who has her eyes locked on me and hasn't moved an inch.
"Uhm, yeah let me go get it." Arizona makes her way out of the kitchen while shaking her head. I look back down at Sofia who is now resting her head down on my chest.
"Does anything hurt Mija?" I softly stroke her hair and cheek.
"My belly button hurts momma." At that time, Arizona comes back with a thermometer and makes her way over to Sofia. Arizona leans down and places a kiss on her forehead. Blue eyes glance up at me.
"Hey, Sof why don't I take you to work to get a better look. Momma can come to okay?" With a slight nod from the little girl in my lap I look at Arizona who is now working her way around the kitchen to put the uneaten food away.
"She said her belly button hurts and normally She'd go nuts over French toast." I kiss the top of Sofia's head while I keep my eyes locked on Arizona.
"It's okay Callie. Were doctors at the best hospital in the country. We'll get some blood drawn and see what's up. I kind of have an idea but I could be wrong."
"What are you thinking?" Arizona stops moving around the kitchen and walks over to Sofia in my lap.
"Hey Sof, can I feel your belly please?" with a nod from Sofia Arizona palpates her abdomen. We are both met with hisses and groans of pain over the lower right part of her abdomen. Placing a kiss on Sofia's cheek Arizona looks back up at me.
"Well I think someone has a very upset appendix but why don't we go see uncle Alex and see what he says hmm?"
I nod my head in agreement "Alright, well why don't you go put on some jeans and we can make our way to the hospital." As Arizona heads for the steps and up to her room I look at my mini me in my lap.
"Do you need anything Sof?" with a no nod from her I head to the door and out to the car. A few minutes later all of us are in the car on the way to the hospital.
AN: Look at that! Two updates in one day! Hopefully I can stay in the mood for writing. Thanks so much for reading you guys. The reviews mean so much to me. I can not believe people are actually reading my story. So once again, THANK YOU!