So sorry this is later than usual - assignments have been kicking my ass! But at least I've now completed four! Just one due after Christmas and an exam left until next term!
I'll be posting as often as I can but it probably won't be on a regular basis; sorry but unfortunately university comes first as much as I'd like to write stories :(
Anyway, first date time - enjoy :)
Chapter 6: When There Was Me and You
Two weeks after Arizona had hung out with Callie and Sofia, the two adults had barely seen each other due to their opposite work schedules. Though they hadn't spent much time together in person, just a few hellos in the corridors and the occasional quick kiss when no one was around. Most their communication was through their phones; short conversations throughout the day and the occasional phone call when they both had ten minutes free.
Callie: What's your schedule like next week? xxx
Arizona: I'm working day shifts all of next week with Tuesday and Thursday off. What about you? It's been sucky not being able to see you :( … Not to sound needy or desperate or anything… xxx
Callie: I'm still on day shifts due to Sof and what good luck it is that I am also off Thursday. And don't worry, I've wanted to see you too for more than ten seconds at a time xxx
Arizona: And why is that good luck Calliope?! xxx
Callie: Well, it would seem that I am also off Thursday… xxx
Arizona: Oh really… What an interesting fact… xxx
Callie: Well… Arizona Robbins how would you like to spend the day with me? xxx
Arizona: Like a date…? ;) xxx
Callie: If you want it to be… ;) xxx
Arizona: Depends where you plan on taking me xxx
Callie: That's for me to know and you to find out xxx
Arizona: Oh ok, you've twisted my arm! Xxx
Arizona: Shit! I've gotta go, surgery. Call later? Xxx
Callie: I'd like nothing more. Apart from a kiss Have a good surgery – you'll rock it! Xxx
Putting her phone in her locker, Arizona smiles before heading into surgery.
By the time Thursday rolls around, both Callie and Arizona were desperate to see each other. Callie had spent hours pondering what they could do that would be romantic, but not too romantic as to not scare Arizona.
Waiting outside Arizona's flat, Callie's nerves start to kick in. Taking a deep breath, she knocks on the door, her heart racing, holding a bouquet of flowers behind her back.
"Hello Calliope" Arizona says with a huge smile on her face and a slight sparkle in her eyes "You look lovely" She says, looking Callie up and down, not as subtly as she would like to be before placing a delicate kiss on Callie's tan cheek.
"And so do you" Callie can't help but smile at the blonde. "These are for you" she says, whipping out the flowers from behind her back, placing a peck on Arizona's cheek before taking in the blonde's appearance. This is the most relaxed that she's seen her, wearing a pair of loose fitting jeans, a red jumped with her hair completely down, framing her pale, dainty face.
"Why thank you Calliope" Arizona's smile growing wider. "Let me just put these in some water before we go" she says, returning the peck on Callie's cheek before heading back into her apartment, leaving Callie standing outside with a grin on her face.
"So Calliope, where are you taking me?" Arizona winks, as she returns, chuckling slightly.
"Well, that would be ruining the surprise wouldn't it?" Callie jokes back.
Offering her hand to the brunette Arizona steps out of her apartment, locking the door behind her.
The two walk hand in hand, discussing how the past two weeks had gone. As much Arizona tries, Callie won't let slip about where they are going or what they are doing, causing the blonde to pout.
Arriving at their destination, Callie stops and smiles "We're here!" Watching confusion start to spread on Arizona's face "I thought it would be nice to go for a light walk and then have a picnic as we watch the sun set. I hope that's ok? I thought it would be a nice relaxing thing to do and it's good to walk on your leg…" she says trailing off.
Hearing this, Arizona's heart swells and a smile spreads across her pink lips. Callie has put so much thought into this date, trying to make her feel as comfortable and not making it too much so she won't intimidate Arizona or rush things between them.
"Thank you Calliope, it sounds perfect. I was wondering what on earth you had in that backpack"
The two walk around the park, appreciating the view of Seattle as the sun begins to set with each of them sneaking looks at the other.
As much as she doesn't want to admit it, Arizona's leg was hurting her. Usually, a short walk like this one wouldn't affect her but as she's been so busy working long shifts with long surgery after long surgery. Not wanting to cut her time short with Callie, or draw attention to her lack of a leg, she decides to continue. Knowing what she's doing is silly, she scolds herself in her mind. What are you doing Arizona? Callie isn't going to judge you for needing to take a break. She understands; Idiot.
Callie had noticed that Arizona was struggling, but not wanting to make Arizona uncomfortable, she decides to say nothing. Don't put pressure on her Callie, let her make the decision to stop. Let her take the control.
Subtly, Callie takes Arizona's hand. As soon as their skin touches, both women feel a spark of electricity and their hearts skip a beat.
Squeezing Callie's hand to get her attention, Arizona slows her walking pace until she stops completely. "Can we stop?" she says so quietly, almost whispering "My leg really hurts, I've had such a busy week and I'm just exhausted which isn't helping me..."
"Of course we can" Callie smiles widely chuckling "I was going to ask to stop soon anyway because I'm hungry! I'm so used to eating early because of Sof!"
Not sure if she completely believes Callie's excuse, Arizona raises an eyebrow. Deciding not to challenge the brunette she places a delicate kiss on her caramel skin before finding a flat spot that looked like a good place to sit "How's here?" She smiles.
"Looks perfect" Callie responds, not just meaning the spot Arizona had found.
As she places the blanket on the floor before carefully sitting down in a corner. Arizona watches the brunette as she sits down, terrified of how she's going to sit down without collapsing onto the blanket in the most ungraceful manner.
Watching Arizona stand awkwardly by the side of the blanket, Callie notices the fear in the blonde's eyes, wanting to help she decides to cut in "It's ok Arizona"
"I can't do this" The blonde responds, panic rising in her chest.
"I know it's scary, but I do know that you can do this. Did you see what I did?"
Arizona nods, not quite looking Callie in the eye.
"Ok good. I'm really sorry that I didn't think this through, I forgot that it's so hard to begin with and when you came over, you had the sofa and other things to help and that's bad thinking on my part."
"It's not your fault Calliope" Arizona offers a weak smile.
"Ok so follow what I say and hopefully this'll get you down as gracefully as possible and you might get a kiss if you're lucky" Callie winks "Right, as you lift your prosthetic up and put it out in front of you, you need to then bend your leg and when you can reach, put your hands on the floor to support you. If you need to, use one hand to lift your prosthetic up to allow yourself to sit comfortably. How does that sound?" Callie says with a soft smile spreading over her lips.
"Ok, that doesn't sound too hard" Arizona braves a smile. I can do this. She thinks to herself. Thinking about Callie's words and visualising Callie's actions, Arizona takes a deep breath before following the brunette's instructions and before she knows it, she's sat on the floor, eye level with her date.
Callie's eyes fill with pride and a smile forms on her lips, her pearly white teeth dazzling Arizona. "Well done. How did you find that?"
Arizona returns the brunette's smile "Much easier than I thought" she responds, her voice filled with excitement.
"Well, I think that deserves a reward" Callie smirks before leaning over and placing a kiss on the blonde's lips. Before she can pull away, Arizona pulls her in closer, running her fingers through Callie's hair. The brunette moans into the kiss, opening her mouth slightly, her tongue seeks entrance. Once she's granted what she wants, the two tongues dance, tasting each other.
Hearing someone walk past, the two jump away from each other, a pink blush forming on both of their cheeks.
"How about we eat some dinner?" Callie suggests, tucking her hair behind her ear and not quite looking Arizona in the eyes which Arizona thought was absolutely adorable.
As Callie started to unpack the food she had prepared earlier from her bag, Arizona runs her fingers through her hair, trying to calm herself down before she pounces the Latina and makes out with her in the middle of a park.
"Sandwich?" Callie asks, interrupting the blonde's thoughts of kissing Callie. As the brunette offers her a selection of sandwiches, Arizona's cheeks grow redder.
"Um… I don't like sandwiches" She says awkwardly…
"It's ok" she smiles back "I don't either, but I'm so used to making them for Sof cause she can't get enough. Not sure where she got that from!" Noticing Arizona relax, she continues "I do have some pasta salad, fruit salad, carrot sticks and even some homemade sausage rolls!"
"Ooh yum" Arizona says, reaching for the biggest sausage roll she could see before cramming it, causing crumbs to fall out of her mouth onto her chest and lap.
"Are you saving some for later?" Callie chuckles, taking a bite of her own sausage roll.
"Stop it" Arizona says, trying to cover her face with her hair, embarrassed. "I just really like sausage rolls and yours is probably the best I've ever eaten oh my god. You need to make these for me again!"
"I'd be more than happy to" Callie says, picking some crumbs of Arizona's chest, her fingers brushing over the swell of her breasts which causes both women to shiver with want.
A comfortable light chat falls between the two women as they continue to eat the food Callie prepared.
Callie learnt that Arizona's favourite colours are green and pink, her favourite food was spaghetti bolognese and though no matter how hard she tried and as much she liked to eat, the blonde could not cook. The brunette also learnt that the blonde loved travelling and had dreams of travelling due to growing up in a military family and moving ever year as well as wanting to be a doctor since she was a child.
Arizona learnt that Callie's favourite colour was deep blue and she had been taught to cook by her mum and grandmother though as a surgeon she had little time for it, though she tried to make fresh food for Sofia instead of relying on packaged or ready meals as though she no longer spoke to her mum due to dating women and having a child out of wedlock, she couldn't let her values escape her mind. Callie told Arizona how she wanted to become a doctor after joining the peace corps after she finished school. Though she originally went there to annoy her parents and escape the life she was living in Miami she was really glad that she went as it gave her life direction and made her want to become a doctor.
As the conversation dies down, Callie shuffles herself around so they are both facing the setting sun. "It's beautiful" Callie says, gazing out over the view.
"It is" Arizona says, looking at Callie as she speaks, a smile forming on her pink lips.
Sitting in silence, hands shuffle towards each other until fingers are touching, sparks flying as if it were the fourth of July. Trying to be as smooth as she possibly can, Callie slides her hand up on top of the blonde's before lacing their fingers. She gives Arizona's hand a light squeeze as they smile at each other before turning their attention back to the setting sun; their hands still intertwined.
"I don't want to pressure you" Callie breaks the silence "But where are we going? Because you said that you weren't ready to date but we have kissed; and quite a bit at that. And when we do, it feels so good, but I don't want to pressure you into anything and well, I'm just wondering what we are and where we are going. I know that you need your time and that you have to put yourself first but it's just been in the back of my mind, nagging me…"
"Callie" Arizona cuts in "I'm not going to lie, finding out about your leg did make this a lot easier. From what you've said, I know that you'll understand that I need to take things, certain things more than others, slower than most people and that I know you won't pressure me into anything or make me feel bad for not being able to do things. That has taken so much pressure off how I'm feeling as I know that expectations of when intimacy won't be rushed. You've been so accepting and welcoming of me into your life, including letting me meet your little girl, who by the way, I'm not sure if I've mentioned this enough; is absolutely adorable and a complete ray of sunshine. I'd like to go on more dates with you, get to know you better, as well as Sofia if that's ok with you and then who knows where we'll end up, but, I would like to date you Calliope Torres and see where we go."
"I'm not going to make you do anything you don't want to do sweetie. We can go at your pace. But, I'd love to get to know you better and go on more dates with you. And Sofia absolutely loves you, she doesn't quite understand why you couldn't come round to play with her because she thinks that everyone works the same shifts to me but I've tried my best to explain it to her and I may have promised that you'll come over soon to play with her and you did say that you'd read her a story at some point" Callie chuckles.
"So, are we good?" Arizona responds, squeezing Callie's hand.
"I'm sorry for rambling. But I'm glad that we are on the same page" she responds, leaning over to place a gentle kiss on the blonde's cheek.
Sitting on the picnic rug, both women feel at peace now that they have discussed where they stand in their relationship, Arizona rubbing her thumb over Callie's hand.
Half an hour passes of the two women talking until Callie notices the time. "Shit! Is that the time?!" Callie panics. "I really don't want to cut this short but I have to get home to Sofia cause I've left her with a babysitter and I need to be there to put her to bed."
"Of course, I understand. Your little girl comes before anything else. Can you tell her I say hello? And that I'll come and see her at some point soon, as long as that's alright with you that is." Arizona says, starting to sort out the tubs and passing them to Callie to put away.
Once everything is packed away, the two start to walk back to Arizona's flat. "Well, I guess this is the end of the date" Callie says, a tinge of sadness in her voice.
"I guess it is" Arizona responds, the sadness in her voice as well "But I had a wonderful time Calliope, thank you so much"
"It's been my pleasure to accompany such a beautiful lady out" Callie smiles before taking hold of Arizona's hands and taking a step closer to her, placing her red lips on the blonde's pink ones. As the kiss gets more heated, their hands part and find their way to each other's hips, pulling themselves closer together. Lips part, tongues explore mouths and teeth nip at lips.
Pulling away, Arizona pouts. "Not that I love this, but you have a little angel to get back to"
"That I do" Callie says, placing one last sweet kiss on Arizona's lips before turning away to head home.
As she reaches her car, Callie takes out her phone and sends Arizona a text.
Callie: I had a lovely time and can't wait to do something similar soon! Xxx
Getting into her car and driving home, Callie hears her phone buzz and a smile forms on her lips as she continues to drive.
Pulling into her drive, Callie checks her phone and the smile grows wider when she has proof that it's from the blonde.
Arizona: I also had a great time. I'm going to plan the next date by the way xxx
Opening the front door, Callie is greeted by a smiling Sofia running up to her and wrapping her short arms around Callie's legs, before she's scooped up into her mother's arms. Placing a kiss on her mother's tan cheek, Sofia looks at what Callie is wearing "Where have you been mama? You look pwetty"
"Well mija, I went out with Arizona" Callie smiles at the mention of the blonde. As does her daughter.
"Zony here?" Sofia asks, pure excitement on her face.
"Unfortunately not mija" Callie says, her heart breaking at the look of heart break on her daughter's tiny face.
"But she my Zony. She come play with me. I miss her" Sofia pouts.
"She did say that she would come over soon so you two can play and maybe she can even read you a story" Callie says quickly, trying to diffuse the situation.
"Weally?" Sofia's eyes grow wide with joy.
"Yeah" Callie says "But it's bedtime now princesa"
"Nooooooo" Sofia cries "Want to see zony now. Want zony to read me story"
"You'll see Arizona soon, I promise mija"
"Nooooooo see Zony now. Not fair you see her. I miss zona" Sofia cries into Callie's shoulders.
Not wanting Sofia to have a full on melt down, Callie decides to try something she wouldn't normally do and try to give Sofia what she wants. "How about I call Arizona so you can talk to her for 5 minutes when you're in bed? But this is not going to happen all the time ok mija?"
"Yes yes yes!" Sofia's cries stop and she practically throws herself out of Callie's arms and running up the stairs.
Once Callie has paid her babysitter, she runs up the stairs after her crazy daughter. After helping Sofia into her pyjamas and watching Sofia brushing her teeth and helping her finish them off before tucking Sofia into bed.
"Call Zona mama" Sofia begs.
Placing a kiss on her daughter's brown curls, Callie presses facetime on Arizona's contact. As the phone rings, she gets nervous, would Arizona be annoyed at her for disrupting her evening?
"Hello? Calliope?" Arizona asks as she answers, her face appearing on Callie's phone.
"ZONY" Sofia screams with joy as soon as she sees the blonde's face.
"Oh hello there miss Sofia" Arizona smiles.
"Miss you" Sofia says, her voice filled with sleep.
"Well I'll see you soon I promise ok? We can play games again"
"Yay!" Sofia smiles "How soon?"
"I'll have to speak to your mama tomorrow but I promise it won't be too long"
"Mama you go now. I talk to my Zona" Sofia says, pushing Callie out of view of the camera.
"Oh I see how it is" Callie chuckles "Is it ok if I leave you two alone Arizona?"
"Of course it is. I'll speak to you in a bit Calliope"
"Alright now mija, you can talk to Arizona for 10 minutes and then you have to stop so we can have story time, ok?" Callie asks her daughter.
"Si mama" comes the response and Callie's heart swells with love, as does Arizona's.
On her way out of the room, Callie puts on the lamp and fairy lights before turning off the main light, leaving her daughter and Arizona alone to talk.
I did do some research on how to sit down with a prosthetic and it was actually really interesting so I hope I did it justice :D
I hope this chapter made up for the wait :)