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Chapter 7

Meredith's POV

I put a clean diaper on Zola while she yawned sleepily. Softly I chuckled, securely fastening the straps. "I guess you're ready for bed, huh sweetie?" Zola yawned again in agreement and looked up at me with big eyes. I scooped her in my arms, showering her with kisses while I carried her to her crib, carefully tucking her in. I found a pink toy monkey at the end of the crib and placed it in her arms. She tightly hugged it before closing her eyes and drifting off to sleep. I watched her for a while and during that time, I felt my heart swell with happiness and love for this child that came so suddenly into our lives. I silently shut the nursery door and crossed the hall to my bedroom. It had been a busy day at the hospital and I felt tired too. For a moment, I hesitated but quickly, I'd made up my mind to take a nap before Derek would come home. Walking into my bedroom, I quickly stripped down to my T-shirt and panties before crawling into the bed and closing my eyes.

"Isn't it a bit early for bedtime?"

I sat up with a start and in the dim light, I could see Derek moving towards me; his fresh cologne traveling ahead of him, "What are you doing here?" I asked in surprise. "I thought you had a meeting at the hospital?"

"I did." I heard him sigh before he leaned down and pressed a kiss at the top of my head. "You know what? I'm going to take a quick shower and then I'll tell you all about it, OK?" I nodded while I watched how Derek moved into the adjoining bathroom, leaving the door open on a crack. Biting my bottom lip, I eyed the bathroom with growing curiosity but Derek had obviously decided to take his time. After ten minutes or so, I carefully got up and tiptoed into the bathroom where steam clouds had filled the small space. Derek stood under the hot spray, eyes closed and a slightly sad and overly tired sigh escaping his lips. Without noticing me, he raised his head and let the water pound against his face. I frowned, biting my bottom lip. What had happened at that meeting? I slid open the shower door, the sound alarming Derek. He looked down and threw me a startled look.

"It's just me," I said softly entering the shower without really seeking permission. Without saying a word, Derek pulled me to him, moving down so fast for a kiss, I braced myself for the impact. His mouth came down on mine and when I gasped for air, his tongue slid hungrily inside. Hot water hit my neck and quickly trickled down my shirt. Within seconds, the fabric clung to my skin while water made its way down my body in little streams. Derek let go of me and his eyes slowly traveled up and down my body before settling on my face. I frowned because there was something in his blue eyes that brought an unfamiliar feeling to my stomach.

"What?" I softly asked.

Derek shook his head, eyes closing again. A little worried, I grabbed the hem of my soaked shirt, tugging it over my head before getting rid of my panties. Softly, I sighed as the hot water touched my bare body but then I stepped closer to Derek, putting my arms around his waist and laying my head on his chest. He reacted almost instantly, wrapping his arms around me and holding me. For minutes, we stood motionless under the spray, so many questions poised on my lips, but I couldn't quite bring myself to ask them.

Was he still mad about the trial?

Was Richard in trouble?

Would Adele be OK?

OK…this was really silly.

We needed to talk...

Slowly, I started rubbing Derek's back in circles noticing each muscle I touched, was tight with tension. My fingers rhythmically slithered down with the water and back up again until I felt, he finally relaxed a little. When I snuggled closer to him, he shuddered, grazing his lips across my temple then easing away from me and looking at me.

"I really need you, Mere…," I heard him whisper hoarsely. I frowned but reached around him to turn the shower off. Water dripped off my face and trickled down the curve of my spine in a lingering caress. Derek sighed and brushed a strand of hair away from my face, curling it around my ear. I leaned into him, watching his pupils dilate before I softly kissed him. His lips came down on mine, and he kissed me like a man who was dying and this would be his last kiss. Without breaking our kiss, he scooped me up so I was cradled in his arms before carrying me back into the bedroom. Our bodies were still wet when he lowered me onto the bed. I lifted my head and found him hovering over me, his eyes no more than slits and his jaw rock-hard. His lips brushed against mine in a passionate way that made my toes curl and when he touched me, a jolt of sudden desire shot through me. Something hard and masculine bumped against my hip and I bit my bottom lip as I saw the proof of his arousal. I clutched at Derek, feeling the silk of his damp hair. When I trembled, he looked up, the raw need in his eyes striking me hard, "Derek…what-". But he shook his head and slid his body on top of mine. "You smell so good," he whispered, brushing his lips over mine. "God, I want you!"

Derek's POV

The moment my lips touched Meredith's, I was lost. Everywhere our bodies touched, I felt heat and I was on fire with need to thrust deep into her. I bent my head and kissed her again, savoring the taste of her mouth. The feel of her naked, wet body under my chest made me achingly hard. Meredith slipped her arms around me, returning my kisses with a passion that sent heat and desire through me. I settled between her thighs and pressed my manhood against her entrance. She moaned softly, parting her legs wider, giving me easier access. I kissed her slowly, taking time to caress and rub against her before I pushed slowly inside her. I took a brief moment to enjoy the feeling of being inside before I pressed my hips forward. When I'd filled her completely, I closed my eyes savoring the delight of being fully buried in her warm, most heat.

God, she felt good.

I wrapped my arms around her, found her mouth and slowly began making love her. She moaned softly against my lips, lifting her hips. She clutched at my buttocks, encouraging me to go even deeper. I groaned, repeatedly thrusting into her. She was tight and hot and her feminine walls clung to my erection as if they'd been made for the sole purpose of giving me the most intense physical pleasure. Meredith moaned and trembled with desire. I felt how heat, desire and passion quickly built inside me, threatening to overwhelm me and explode into the most intense climax ever. I clutched her tightly, thrusting hard into her, my entire world centering on her.

"Oooh, Derek," Meredith suddenly moaned, shattering under me, "Mmm…oooh, God, Derek…pleeeaase."

Finally, I could stop trying to hold back my orgasm. Burying my face against her neck, I thrust into her with short, rapid strokes, finally exploding. My release was so intense; I collapsed on top of Meredith, feeling weak but so much better than before. Meredith tenderly stroked my back, kissing my lips and cradling me close as I trembled in her arms. "It's all right," she whispered to me. "Everything's going to be OK."

Reluctantly, I rolled off of her and onto my side while she pressed her body against my back reaching her arms across to hold me. I drifted off to sleep with her lips against my back and her tender arms around my waist.

...

I awoke from an uneasy sleep a little over an hour later, my thoughts bothering me again. In the moonlight, I saw Meredith lay on her side, not touching me but mesmerizing even in her sleep. Cursing my inability to control my thoughts, I slid out of bed, walking over to the window and staring outside. They'd made me an impossible offer.

"Derek?"

Her voice startled me and I turned to look at her. The moonlight didn't extend to the bed so I couldn't see her face but I could see her sitting up in bed.

"Derek…what's going on?"

I was silent for several moments. When I spoke, I noticed my voice was uncertain, "They want me back as Chief of…Surgery." I sighed, raking a hand through my hair.

"What?" Meredith took one look at me and scrambled to her feet, wrapping the bed sheet around her body and shuffling towards me. In the moonlight, I watched the surprised look on her face. I sighed and nodded, feeling blood rushing up the back of my neck at the memory how the board had made me the offer.

Seattle Grace Mercy Hospital was a goner…no more funding…no more trials…they'd given up on the place…and on me…

It took much effort to keep my face expressionless so I took in a deep breath. "Seattle Grace Mercy Hospital is no longer considered as the hospital with the best teaching program. The FDA has decided we're not allowed to organize Clinical Trials for a period of five years and in the ratings, we have dropped considerably."

Tears sprang to her eyes so I wrapped my arms around her.

"Do you want to be Chief?" she whispered.

I shook my head and stood staring at her. "I dunno." She leaned into me and kissed my cheek. "You were an excellent Chief Derek…and if there's any one who can save the hospital from its downfall…it's YOU!" I smiled a weak smile and leaned down to kiss her on the corner of her mouth. "Thank you."

Meredith nodded her head in the direction of the bed, "Come back to bed…we can talk about it in the morning." She stroked her fingers through my hair and I nodded, cupping a hand against her cheek and looking down into her eyes, "Have I said lately how much I love you?" She cupped her palms over my cheeks, lifting herself on her toes and kissing me. As we kissed, I slipped my arms around her, scooping her in my arms and carrying her back to bed.

To be continued...