DISCLAIMER: I do not own Grey's Anatomy, or the characters
AN: Enjoy the read! Any suggestions as to where the story should go are welcomed! :)
Chapter 6:
Pain. That's all Arizona felt. She was giving a middle-aged man a lap dance, but for some reason, all she felt was a pain in her abdomen. It was searing almost, a twisting pain she has never felt before.
"I- I uh, think we should stop.." the blonde stuttered. Arizona slowly lifted herself from the client, but from the look on his face, he was not ready to stop.
"I don't think so, you whore. I'm getting for what I paid for." he snarled at the blonde. Pulling her hips back onto his lap, he was putting a lot of pressure onto her hips.
"No, I don't uh- I don't feel well.." Arizona felt short of breath. She needed to leave, now.
The strange man stood up, arousal being replaced with anger. He stood up and pushed Arizona to the ground. "What the hell is it with you women? Not following through. I came here for a dance and play." With that statement, the man lifted his fist and directed it towards Arizona's side.
Waking up in a panic, Arizona felt sick to her stomach. Just a dream, that's it. Sitting up, all she felt was a searing pain in her side. "What the hell.." she whispered to herself. Looking at her clock, it was 2am. She must have been trying to sleep through the pain. However, the now awake blonde was sweating substantially, something was definitely not right.
She tried to stand up, but the pain was too much. Favoring her right lower side, Arizona felt tears in her eyes. Not knowing what to do, she called the ambulance. She needed to get to the hospital.
Nodding, Dr. Miranda Bailey had seen this a thousand times before. Lowering the blonde's gown, she said "Mhm.. appendicitis. We're going to have to remove the appendix, Robbins." the senior resident finished.
Groaning, Arizona couldn't believe it. Of course this was happening to her. The last thing she needed was to be off from work. "Alright.. Fine. Can we do this now? Please" she sighed.
"Of course.. Is there anyone you want me to call? Family?" Miranda asked, looking at the blonde. Arizona was one of the residents' favorites. She showed so much potential, but of course, the surgeon would never say that out loud. Arizona was also different, she acted very maturely for her age. Miranda had no issue with her.
"Uh no.. no that's ok." Arizona stated quietly. There wasn't anyone she could call, apart from Teddy. However, she knew Teddy was working tonight at the club.
She could also call Callie, but she didn't want to raise suspicion within hospital walls. Callie had made it clear that they can't be seen together. So the blonde decided not to bother calling her girlfriend.
Nodding, Miranda knew she shouldn't raise any further questions. She has heard rumors about the blonde, but would never ask. "Alright then, well sit tight. I'm going to call up to the OR. A nurse will be in here soon to administer your IV bag with fluids." Bailey said. Patting the blonde on the arm while she lay in the private room of the ER, she turned and left.
After ordering her second cup of coffee for the night, Callie turned to go down to the ER. She was about to finish up her late night break. She along with Miranda Bailey were both the leading surgeons in the ER that night.
Once entering the pit, the latina went over to the nursing station. "Anything interesting since I left, Anne?" the Latina asked with a smile.
"Not really, Dr. Torres." Anne shrugged. "A few of the interns are still stitches duty, but other than that there isn't anything of much concern. Oh- but Dr. Bailey wanted to give you this case. She just went up to prep an OR. Nothing serious, but she wanted the case to remain confidential." Anne passed the chart over to the resident. "Simple appendectomy.. But its a doctor in this hospital. Bailey did not want their status being broadcasted all over the hospital." the nurse added.
Nodding, Callie took a sip of coffee while opening up the chart. Almost choking on the hot drink, she slammed the cup on the nurses counter. "What?- what room is she in?!" Callie said louder than she should have.
"Oh-uh, room 3.." Anne said. Raising a brow as the latina closed the chart and went directly to ER trauma room 3.
Opening the door and seeing the blonde laying in the hospital bed, Callie could feel her blood start to boil. "ARIZONA! What the hell?!" the latina yelled, walking over to her girlfriend's side.
Looking up, Arizona was shocked. She did not expect Callie to be here, or yelling at her for that matter. "Um.. hi.. Hey. Calliope." she said slowly.
"You're having an appendectomy?! What the hell happened?! When did this all happen?! Why did you not TELL me?!" Callie burst. She didn't know why she was yelling, but she was worried. Her girlfriend was in the hospital about to have surgery and she wasn't aware of it.
"Woah woah woah.. FIRST of all Dr. Torres. I don't appreciate you yelling at me like that." the blonde chuckled, clearly filled up with morphine. "If you must know, I woke up in the middle of the night with pain, and as a certified physician, I recommend to anyone that you go get pain checked out.. So.. here I am" Arizona giggled.
Sighing, Callie closed the ER door and closed the blinds. Of course, her girlfriend would be acting all giddy just before surgery. "Ok.. well.. Why didn't you tell me? Call me?" she said in a softer tone.
Arizona tilted her head to the side and squinted at her girlfriend, "well.. You made it very clear we can't be seen together here at the hospital." she looked around the room and chuckled, "but here we are, together in the hospital. Silly girl." she smiled.
Crap. The brunette felt bad. Her girlfriend didn't call her or tell her she was in the hospital because of Callie's doing. "Arizona.. I'm, I'm sorry." she sighed. Sitting on the hospital bed, she held the blonde's hand. "Look.. I'm going to tell the chief. Ok? I will tell him everything."
"Tell the Chief what?" Richard asked after opening the door.
Arizona's eyes widened, "oh fuck.." she laughed. "Cats out of the bag, Calliope".
"Chief.. W-what are you doing here?" Callie stood up and straightened her lab coat. Great, this is not how she wanted the chief to find out she was dating an intern.
"Well, Dr. Torres when I hear one of my interns are in the emergency room with appendicitis, I think it's common courtesy to see how they are doing. Especially when they don't have any immediate family here with them." Richard crossed his arms.
"You don't have to worry, Chief. My girlfriend is here now. But-but close the door ok? We can't have ANYONE know.." Arizona giggled. "Shh.."
Mentally facepalming herself, Callie sighed. Great, this is just what she needed right now.
"Oh really.. That's interesting. I believe we have a no dating policy in this hospital. Isn't that right, Dr. Torres" the chief raised his eyebrow.
"Look.. Dr. Webber, Richard.. I'm sorry.. We didn't plan for this to happen. You know-I mean.." Callie sighed "I just.. I don't want to cause any trouble. Arizona is my girlfriend, she has been for about 4 months now.. I haven't and will continue not to show any favoritism! B-but were also not the only ones! Look at Owen and Yang! Derek and Mer-" Callie ranted, she was nervous now based on the face Richard was giving her.
"I don't want to hear any of it Dr. Torres" Richard interrupted, raising his hand up. Sighing, he knew he was in a predicament. Dr. Torres was a well-respected surgeon around this hospital, and she was definitely not the only surgeon sneaking around a relationship either. "Look.. just-just don't cause me any more issues, Torres. You and I have both been here for a long time in this hospital, we've seen how messy things can get." he pointed at her, raising both his eyebrows.
"Yes sir.. No issues sir.." Callie nodded. She can't believe this was happening right now. She respected Richard as her boss and mentor. This conversation was too embarrassing for both of them. Nonetheless, she was relieved she wasn't just fired.
"As for you Dr. Robbins.." Richard turned his attention back to Arizona, "just... Get better soon, ok? We can't have one of our talented interns out for the count." he nodded. Secretly, Richard admired Arizona for bringing so much happiness into Callie's life.
"I will.. I promise.." Arizona smiled brightly, not really understanding this whole conversation happening in front of her. All she knew was that they provided really good drugs here.
Closing the door behind him, Richard left the room. Giving both the surgeons some privacy once again.
"I can't believe that just happened.." Callie chuckled, still looking at the door.
"Does that mean you can be my girlfriend now? I really really want my hot girlfriend.." Arizona chuckled, reaching out for Callie.
Smiling, Callie sat back on the bed and held Arizona's hand. "Mhm... I'm all yours." she kissed Arizona's hands. "I'm so sorry... Really Arizona. I wasn't ashamed of you, I promise. I just-I was wrong" Callie sighed.
"I forgive you.." Arizona watched Callie kiss her hands. Smiling, the blonde added "did you hear him, babe? Richard called me talented. Me! Arizona Robbins. Hot intern. Also. Talented. You're one lucky gal, Ms. Torres" she smirked.
"You are very talented babe" Callie smiled and sat with her girlfriend. Even though Arizona was about to go into surgery, she was happy things were cleared up with her boss.
Biting her lip slightly, the blonde added, "does this mean we can have on-call room sex now?" she giggled.
AN: short chapter this time! I was waiting to get this whole secretive relationship part out of the way lol. Anyways, if anyone has any suggestions as to how you want the story to continue let me know!