SHONDA & ABC OWN IT ALL

ELIZA'S POV

I love how easy Sofia is to get along with. Her bubbly personality, her ability to light up the room with her smile, and her presence that you need around you at all times, are some of the things that mirrors Arizona. The more time I spend with Sofia and Arizona, the more I notice how much Arizona missed her daughter so much. I mean, sure Arizona was coping when her daughter wasn't here. She smiled, laughed, and tried to fill the void. Now that she has Sofia back, her smiles are contagious, her laughter is intoxicating, and she seems happier than ever. Like, no one and nothing can get in the way of that now. I can honestly say, you can tell the difference. You can definitely tell how much Sofia is needed in Arizona's life for her to be happy.

While I was picking out a movie with Sofia, she said that she could tell her mom liked me. I can already feel how welcomed I am and how much Sof doesn't mind having me around. During dinner it was all laughing, conversations about animals and favorite colors, and talking about what was on our Christmas wish list.

Sofia fell asleep in the middle of the watching "Elf" with her legs on Arizona and her head resting on my lap. I don't want to move from this position. If I could, I'd stay like this forever. Arizona's finger's laced with mine, I've noticed I've been watching Arizona more than the movie. "Hey, you okay?" She says looking at me with her brows furrowed.

"I'm perfect, Arizona. Couldn't be any better, actually." I smile at her.

"Thank you for spending the day with us. It means a lot to the both of us." Arizona starts to wiggle from under Sofia. "Let me tuck her in bed real quick and I'll be back to pour us a glass of wine."

"Um, actually." She turns to face me and I shoot her a slight smile. "Can I tuck her in? If you don't mind? I mean, I'd love to, but if you think –"

Before I could finish, she presses her lips against mine and a smile grows across my face. "I had to stop you before you continued. Tuck her in and I'll pour us some wine."

I carefully lift Sofia and head up the stairs towards her room. Her even breaths is enough to let me know she will be out for the rest of the night. I lay her down and bring the sheets up to her chin. She stirs in her bed and lets out a soft sigh. "Eliza?"

"Yes, Sof?" I whisper to her with my hand on her forehead, lightly rubbing her brows with my thumb.

"Promise you won't leave." Her eyes begin to water and my heart shatters into a million pieces.

"I promise I'm not going anywhere." I say with a sad smile. "You have nothing to worry about, okay?" She nods her head. "Can I let you in on a secret?"

"Yes, because I'm a good secret keeper." Her eyes begin to brighten up.

"I bet you are. That's why I'm going to tell you." I throw her a wink and I can see she's getting a little impatient. "I love your mommy and if it's okay with you, I want to ask her to be my girlfriend."

She sits up and gasps taking in more air in her body than her tiny body can hold. "Really? You really want to ask her? Wait, you love my mommy? This is the best news ever. I can't wait."

A laugh escapes through my lips and I can tell she's given me her approval. "I have to wait for the right time to ask her though, okay? So, keep it between just you and me."

"Okay." She goes through the motions of zipping her lips and throwing the key away. "Your secret is safe with me."

"Thanks, Sof." She lies back down and once again I bring the covers up to her chin. "Sleep tight and I'll see you next time, okay?" I stand back up and begin to walk away.

"You mean tomorrow?" I stop in my tracks and turn back around. "You said you'll see me next time, but I want you to be here when I wake up tomorrow."

"Oh, Sof. I'm not sure that's going to happen, but your mommy has my number so whenever you want give me a call. I'll come running, I promise."

She settles down into her bed and I turn off the lights and pull the door closed leaving a slight crack. I head back downstairs to find Arizona sitting on the couch with a filled wine glass in her hand and another on the table in front of her. "Hey, everything okay?" She says as I round the couch.

I grab the wine glass from the table and sit on the other end of the couch facing her. "Everything's good. She just woke up once I put her down, but was out like a light when I tucked her in."

"Good. Thank you for doing that." She gives me a sad smile.

Do I tell Arizona about Sofia wanting me to be here tomorrow? I don't want her to feel pressured into asking me if I want to stay over tonight. Deciding not to bring it up, I sip on my and turn my attention to the tv.

"Eliza," she says breaking the comfortable silence. "Talk to me."

"I'm just taking all of this in, Arizona. Today was such a good day. I just don't want it to end." I turn to her with my brows furrowed and I can tell she's thinking.

"Well, maybe it doesn't have to end like right now." She says, placing her glass on the table. She takes mine from my hand and put it next to hers. She straddles my legs and her body comes into my full view. I can feel my heart beginning to race and jump out of my chest. "Because I can tell you right now, I'm not ready for it to end either."


A/N: two chapters in one day. i bet you guys can sense where this is headed..

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