Arizona's POV
I can't even tell you how long I have been crouched down in the corner of this exam room. Time seems to not matter right now. The only thing I can think about is getting out of this situation alive to see another day. Flashes of Calliope run across my mind. How am I going to tell her this happened? Surely the news has picked up on this or something and broadcasted it. Maybe she isn't by a TV or hasn't seen it. Damnit, I need to get intouch with her. I need to get out of this hospital. The hospital is my sanctuary. I spent many years in school to have this place be my sanctuary, but right now, all I can think about is getting the hell out of here.
Mark looks out the window every few minutes to see if the coast is clear. He saw the shooter walk down the hallway a couple of times with the gun in his hand. We heard a few shots but don't dare to leave the room. Guilt riddles my body for not leaving this room to check to see if anyone needs help but I can't go out there when the threat of a man with a gun is so high.
"Mark.. what's going on? Do you see anything? When can we get out of here? I need to talk to Calliope. If she sees this on the news, she's going to freak out."
"Can you get intouch with her?"
"No! My phone is dead. Of all the times, my phone chooses NOW to die."
"Mine too."
"What.. what if he comes in here. I know it's locked, but what if she shoots the lock? What are we going to do?"
"Don't worry Arizona. I won't let anything happen to you. Do you hear me? I'll get you through this and back to Callie."
"Ok." It's the only thing I can muster as this time. Tears threatening to spill over.
I need Calliope.
Callie's POV
Owen managed to get me a red eye flight to Seattle. I've been on this damn plane for an hour and my nerves are at an all time high. I still haven't been able to get intouch with Arizona or Mark. I need to know they are ok. Please, I'm praying to all that is Holy, they have to be ok. I close my eyes and all I see is Arizona. Her beauty takes over my mind. I must've dozed off, because the next thing I know, the pilot is calling for a landing. My anxiety attacks me once again as I get off the plane and straight into the car Owen had arranged to pick me up. I didn't even bring anything with me.
"Seattle Grace Mercy West Hospital, step on it!" I yell to the driver. By the tone in my voice, he knew I meant business.
I'm coming Arizona.
Arizona's POV
Suddenly, both mine and Mark's pagers go off and it indicates that the coast is clear. Lockdown is over. I let out a huge breath that I had apparently been holding in. I walk over to Mark and break down in his arms.
"Hey... hey we're ok Arizona. We're ok."
"I know.. I know we're ok. What if we weren't? What if he had come into this room and shot both of us? I.. I can't even begin to fathom the possibility."
"Look at me Robbins.. We're good. Now, let's get out of this room and check on our friends. Get a phone and call Callie and let her know we're both ok. If she's seen this on the news, she's probably pulling that beautiful hair out, ya know?"
I give him a small smile and laugh and my thoughts go straight back to Calliope. Oh God. She must be worrying herself sick if she knows about this. I need to call her. Me and Mark walk out of the room and are met with a couple of SWAT guys that clear us to leave the hospital. We learn that several of our colleagues were infact shot, nurses were killed, security guards were killed. The heavyness that is surrounding the hospital is suffocating. Mark is going to check in on Derek, who was shot in the chest, and he said he would check on Alex for me, while I check on others.
I go outside of the hospital and take in the chaos SWAT guys everywhere, police barracades around the parking lot and crime scene tape. Just as I am about to ask someone to use their phone, I hear a voice that takes my breath away.
"ARIZONA!"
I snap my head in the direction my name is being called and there she is. The most beautiful vision I have ever seen. Calliope Torres. She's here. Like, I can actually see her. She's running in my direction. She runs right up to me and engulfs me in a bone crushing hug, then pulls back and kisses me with a ferocity I've never felt.
"Calliope... wh.. what are you doing here?"
"Are you kidding me? I was in Owen's office when there was Breaking News about the shooting. I hopped on the red eye after I couldn't reach you or Mark.. Oh my God, MARK! Where is he? Tell me he's ok, Arizona."
"Yeah, yeah he's fine. We were together through the whole thing. We were in an empty exam room with the door locked. He saw the shooter and told me to get in the corner and stay down. He took care of me. We're both good.. You.. you flew here for me?"
"Arizona, of course I did. I was so scared baby. I couldn't reach either one of you and then they said that doctors were shot and they weren't saying names, so I hauled ass to the airport and practically screamed at the driver to get me here as fast as he could. God, I am so glad you're ok. I have never been so scared in my life."
I see her eyes start to water and all I can do is take her in my arms and hold on tight. This woman is amazing. I know it isn't under the best of circumstances, but it feels so good to have her in my arms again.
"Shh.. it's ok baby. I'm here. I'm alive."
"I know. It's just.. when I was on the plane, I kept thinking of all the scenarios and I couldn't get to you fast enough."
"I love you."
I couldn't help but say it. I've been feeling it for awhile but didn't know if it was the right time. It felt like it was too soon, but right in this moment, after what happened today, I will not hold back my feelings for this miraculous woman standing infront of me.
"You do?" She asks. Eyes soft and still with a sheen of unshed tears.
"I do."
"I love you too."
Callie's POV
This day has been nothing but an emotional rollercoaster. I wake up this morning feeling good. I've almost got everything settled so I can come to Seattle to be with Arizona. Then I see the news about the shooting at the hospital and I don't hesitate to catch a flight. I play all these scenarios in my head. What if Arizona was shot? Is she alone? Is someone looking out for her? Then, I get here, and she's perfectly fine. The feel of having her in my arms was incredible. We fit so well together. Then, she tells me she loves me. SHE loves ME! My heart about exploded in my chest from sheer happiness. Arizona loves me. I love Arizona. It's so damn good to say it. We are pretty much lost in each other outside of the hospital when I hear someone yell for Arizona.
"Hey Arizona! Ari..." They stop and just stare at Arizona and myself.
"Oh Teddy! I'm so glad you're ok!" Arizona says and runs to her.
I remember Arizona telling me about Teddy. I even made out an autograph for her because, and I quote, "If I don't get Teddy an autograph from you, I won't have anywhere to stay because she will burn my apartment down."... They embrace each other and then the attention is turned to me.
"Oh, Teddy.. this is Callie. Calliope, this is my other best friend, Teddy Altman."
I extend my hand and she is all too willing to take it, which makes me chuckle.
"It's really nice to meet you Teddy and I'm so glad you are alright after today."
Apparently my words have struck her speechless because she just stares at me wide eyed with a smile a mile wide. Arizona is waving her hand infront of Teddy's face to try to get her attention. Snapping her fingers inches from her face finally snaps Teddy out of her seemingly comatose state.
"Oh.. uhh it's very nice to meet you Ms. Torres. I am a huge fan."
"Please, call me Callie. Arizona tells me you're one of her best friends so I imagine we'll be spending a lot of time together."
Just when she is about to respond, someone else comes over to our little group.
"Teddy, Arizona... let's go. Everyone that was shot is being transferred to Seattle Pres."
"Anyone have their keys on them? I left mine in my locker and they aren't letting anyone in the hospital." Teddy says.
"Oh, I have a car with a driver. He can take us wherever we need to go." I interject.
"Good deal babe. Let's go."
Me, Arizona, Teddy and who I find out is Lexie Grey pile into the car and make our way to the other hospital. Arizona and I never losing contact with each other. I see that Teddy and Lexie are trying not to look at us but it's difficult because everytime I look at them, they are staring. I don't mind it. They knew we were together. We arrive at the hospital and run inside where there is a group of doctors. They immediately embrace Arizona, Teddy and Lexie, while I stand behind and watch the scene. I'm leaning against the wall with my arms crossed when I hear the 2nd most wonderful voice.
"TORRO!"
I whip my body around to see my best friend running towards me with a huge grin on his face. I rush over to Mark and he picks me up in the biggest hug I've ever had. All the emotions from the day rush me all at once and I can't hold back my tears.
"Marky, I'm so glad you're ok. I was going out of my mind the whole way here."
"Hey hey.. no tears. I'm ok. Arizona is ok."
"I know. This is so not how I wanted to surprise you by the way."
We share a laugh, then he drags me over to the group of thankful to be alive doctors. Arizona beaming her gorgeous smile in my direction. I have the 2 most important people in my life with me, Mark holding one hand, Arizona holding the other. She looks towards the doctors and makes introductions.
"Calliope, these are some of my colleagues and friends.. Cristina Yang, Meredith Grey, Miranda Bailey, Jackson Avery, April Kepner and of course, you know Teddy and Lexie. Guys, this is my girlfriend, I'm sure you all know, Callie Torres."
"And my best friend." Mark chimes in with a proud grin.
After a round of handshakes, nice to meet you's and a little praise, we are all sitting in the waiting room for word on the doctors who were shot. Arizona sitting on my left and Mark on my right. What seems like forever, a few doctors come in and give us the news. Luckily, Derek and Alex are going to be just fine. We all breathe a sigh of relief and slump back in the chairs. Mark is the first to say something.
"Well I don't know about you, but after I go see Derek for a few minutes, I need a drink. Joe's anyone?"
He gets a few glances but I guess the magnitude of today finally sets in and everyone gives a nod. Arizona and I go to Alex's room to check on him. His injuries were bad but the doctor assured us that he would be ok with some time. We leave his room after spending some time just sitting there. He isn't conscious but it was still good for Arizona to be there. She told me once that he was her star student. As we are leaving his room, I get stopped a few times by nurses and a couple of doctors asking for autographs. I want to say no. That the time wasn't right to be asking someone for an autograph after the horrible day, but I just smile and accept the paper and pen. I guess if I can make someone's day better, just by signing my name, I will do it.
Finally leaving the hospital, it's just me and Arizona. Teddy and Lexie catching a ride with someone else. Arizona gives the driver directions to her apartment.
"I love you Arizona. It feels so fucking good to finally say it."
"I love you too Calliope. I know we haven't been together long, but I can't go another day without telling you I love you."
"Then don't" I whisper in her ear. I lean in and capture her lips in a searing kiss. Tongues massaging each other. My hands cupping her beautiful face, her hands massaging circles on my stomach.
All too soon, I feel the car stop infront of what I presume is Arizona's apartment building. We get out, I give the driver a nice tip and he leaves, with promises of taking us wherever we wanted to go if needed. We walk hand in hand into the building and straight to the elevator. Once the elevator door is closed, I'm being pushed against the stainless steel wall and lips attacking mine. I don't even try to hide the moan escaping my throat when Arizona forcefully jams her tongue into my mouth. It's kind of hot when she gets like this. Her hands roaming my body so much that it feels like she has 4 hands instead of 2. I feel her everywhere. We stand here kissing for what seems like hours but really, it's only about 30 seconds before the door opens to her floor. She relunctantly moves away from my embrace and we head to her apartment. We round the corner and there is a frazzled looking woman standing in the hallway. I can feel Arizona's hand tense in mine as she sees the woman. We move down the hallway slower than what we were before and then I see the unknown woman lock eyes with Arizona. She rushes over and takes Arizona into her arms. I'm a little thrown off but I assume it's just a friend of hers worrying to death by the horrible events of today. All that logical thinking was thrown out the window when I see the woman plant her lips on Arizona's. Now nothing but blind rage hits me.
Arizona's POV
Joanne. Fucking Joanne. That's the very last person I wanted to see today. Or ever again for that matter. What the hell was she doing here? When she stalked up to me and Callie, I am frozen for a moment. Frozen stiff when she puts her arms around me. Only when she puts her lips on mine do I snap out of it and push her off of me with nothing but anger coursing through my body.
"What the fuck Joanne? Why are you here? And why the hell are you kissing me?"
I can feel the heat radiating off of Calliope and it's not the heat of arousal that usually comes off the gorgeous woman. No, this is heat from pure anger and hatred for the woman who treated me so badly, then pretty much stalked me before I went to LA for vacation. I squeeze her hand, trying to reassure her that I will handle this.
"What do you mean why am I here? I saw what happened at the hospital on the news and I rushed over here to make sure you were ok. I was so worried baby."
She tries to grab my hand but Calliope steps inbetween us and before I can say anything, the fuming Latina starts talking.
"Look, I can see you're stuck on Arizona. She's gorgeous, giving, loving, protective and an all around amazing human being... but from what she's told me about you and your relationship, you failed on every level possible to make Arizona happy. You cheated on her, you belittled her career even though what she does is absolutely amazing, you complained about the amount of time she spent at the hospital but you knew what she did for a living before you got in a relationship with her, you made her feel small and insignificant. You screwed up your chance and I, for one, am glad you did because then I wouldn't have her now. I plan on keeping her for a long time and you or anybody else will take her away from me. Now, I've been civilized up to this point, but if I ever see you come near Arizona again, I will make you wish you ever met her. I can make your life a living hell in ways you couldn't possibly imagine. So, do we have an understanding?"
I am completely in shock. Nobody has ever stood up for me like Calliope just did. I glance at Joanne and I can tell she is pissed. Not only did I completely shut her down, but she just got a verbal beatdown like I have never seen. I know Calliope isn't a violent person. That woman wouldn't harm a fly, much less another person, but what I do know is that she will protect the people she loves.. and this woman loves me. I can see Joanne square her jaw and her fist clench so hard that her knuckles are turning white. I can see the rage in her eyes. She's taking her time to even respond, which makes me think she's plotting something. Calliope must have picked up on it too but she protectively moves infront of me, pretty much blocking me from Joanne. She blindly moves her right hand to my waist, while continuing to stare down Joanne. Finally, Joanne breaks the silence.
"You know she's only with you because you're this famous movie star right? She gets her kicks on dating someone famous. She will never feel for you what she felt for me."
Now it's my turn to interject.
"You know what? You're right. I will never feel for her what I feel for you. You know why? Because I am absolutely, positively, 100% inlove with Callie. What me and you had is nothing compared to what she and I have. What we have is real. It's deep. It's meaningful. What me and you had was nothing but arguing, you cheating on me, and then after breaking up, you basically stalking me. I feel nothing for you Joanne. You made damn sure I felt nothing when you cheated on me. So, as Callie said, stay the hell away from me, or I will be forced to take legal action. Get over me... because I got over you a long time ago and moved on to bigger and better.. Oh and I'm not with Callie just because she's famous. It doesn't matter to me that she's famous. I wouldn't care if she was an actress, a surgeon or hell, working the drive through at some fast food place.. I love her for who she is, not what she does. Something you know absolutely nothing about. So, get the hell out of my apartment building before I call the police."
I feel Calliope's grip on my hip tighten and I know she's thanking me for my little speech.
"Whatever Arizona. You'll come running back to me when whatever this is between you two crashes and burns. I'll be there to pick up the pieces."
With that, she stomped down the down the hallway and into the elevator. I let out a sigh of relief when I see her leave and Calliope turns to face me. I can see all kinds of emotions in her eyes. Relief, anger, love, trust, and maybe a bit of arousal. She takes my hands and brings them up to her lips. Kissing my knuckles and leaning over to kiss my waiting lips.
"How about we go in, freshen up and then meet everyone at Joe's?" I ask.
"Yeah, sounds good babe. Do you work tomorrow? Because I need to go shopping for some clothes. I didn't even stop to pack anything. I just went straight to the airport and jumped on the plane."
"N.. no I don't work. They have the hospital closed for I don't know how long. We'll get you some clothes baby. How long will you be here?" Hopeful tone in my voice.
"Well, I'm here for a few days, then go back to LA for 2 days, then I'm all yours for a few months." She says with a big smile.
"Really? You... you're done after those 2 days?"
"Yes baby. After those 2 days, I am all yours."
I felt like my face and heart were going to explode with the wide ass grin on my face and the way my heart was racing. We quickly got freshened up, and made our way to Joe's. I really wanted to just lock us up in my apartment and have my way with her all night, but I also wanted to have a drink with my friends, especially after the day we've had. We step into Joe's, hands laced together and make our way over to the table we see everyone sitting at.
"Hey guys!" I greet everyone. Mark gives me a wide grin and comes over to Calliope and I.
"There are my 2 favorite girls!" He says. I hear Calliope chuckle and jump into his arms. I can see how much they mean to each other. Especially after such a long friendship.
"I'm going to get us some drinks babe. Red wine?" She nods and takes a seat next to Mark.
I'm at the bar waiting for Joe to notice I was standing there when I overhear a couple of guys next to me.
"Yo man, that's fuckin' Callie Torres over there. She's so fuckin hot! I bet I can get her number." One guy says.
"Yeah right man. You couldn't get her to even talk to your drunk ass."
I just chuckle to myself. I walk over to them after Joe gives me my drinks and stand infront of them.
"Hey guys. You see Callie Torres over there? She's mine. Don't even think about it."
I leave the guys with their jaws on the floor and eyes wide. Strolling back over to the table, I give Calliope a kiss and hand her the drink. Surprisingly, she stands up and clinks her glass to get everyones attention. We all look at her she begins.
"I know I just met most of you today, but I just want to give a little speech. I started my day in Los Angeles. Sitting in my managers office going over contracts. Then I see the Breaking News about the shooting. I didn't hesitate to jump on a plane. 2 of the most important people in my life were in that hospital today. I am incredibly thankful that those 2 people are here right now, unharmed. I am also thankful that you all are here, unharmed. Unfortunately, there are 2 people that aren't here. Alex and Derek. Though they were shot, we know they will be ok and bouce back. I know we will all become good friends since I intend on sticking around for a very long time. Arizona, I love you. Marky, I love you. To Alex and Derek!"
I look around and everyone has unshed tears in their eyes and we all raise our glasses.
"To Alex and Derek." We all say in unison.
I give Calliope a kiss and lean close to her ear...
"I love you too."
A/N Will you now forgive me for the cliffhanger on the last chapter? Pretty please? :) Now, it's Callie's turn to be in a new place... Seattle. How will she handle staying with Arizona for months? It's gonna be awesome of course.. these are the 2 best fictional women on the planet, afterall. Enjoy the chapter and I'll bring you another one soon! XOXO
