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Some one wanted more Finn, so here is more Finn.

Disclaimer: I probably wouldn't be writing this if I owned Grey's Anatomy.


Meredith was sitting on her couch watching the rain pouring down on the ground, making the soil and the grass soggy and damaged, and then leaving it to pick up the pieces.

Okay, Meredith, damage control. When Derek comes out of the laundry room, let him sit, watch some TV, and wait for his clothes to dry. When they are all dry, just tell him you're tired and it's time to leave.

Meredith nodded and stood up. She walked over to the window and watched to rain pour down, making puddles and little holes in the grass. She looked over to where the roof covered part of the grass and saw how warm, inviting and undamaged the grass looked.

But Derek makes me happy, he is funny, and even though I have known him for three days, he knows me, more than Finn has ever gotten to know in one year. And, it doesn't hurt that Derek is really, really hot. And considerate. And will come to your house at three in the morning, in the rain, and get a dog that has found its way into your trash. But most importantly, Derek makes me feel weird. Good weird. A refreshing weird. Finn makes me feel awful. He's always making me do everything for him. And he's controlling. And way too overprotective. If he knew Derek was here right now, he'd flip a bitch.

Derek made his way into the living room, and sat down on the couch. He was watching Meredith looking out the window. He just sat there and watched her, not wanting to disturb her calm. He noticed she looked on edge all night. That might have something to do with the dog outside, but even when he brought the dog in, she still seemed nervous and twitchy.

What do I do, what do I do?

Meredith turned around and instantly blue met blue. She just stood there, staring at Derek. No words were spoken. They didn't need words. They just stared, taking each other in. She was so mesmerized by his soft, yet masculine features. She looked into his eyes and found hurt, fear, and contentment. She loved his eyes. She could stare into them all day. She found herself never wanting to look into Finn's crazy blue eyes ever again. Finn's eyes were different, they didn't hold...

Finn's eyes didn't hold what?

Love.

Finn's eyes didn't hold the love that Derek's held. Finn never and will never love me.

Suddenly, a bolt of lightening accompanied with thunder shot through the night sky. Meredith jumped and let out a small yelp. She found herself in the darkness.

"Shit, shit, shit." Meredith said.

They still could see each other, even though the power went out, on account of the open window. The luminescent moon gave off a heavenly glow that played on Meredith's delicate features.

Derek's breath caught in his throat when he saw Meredith standing by the window, with the moonlight dancing on her face. "Um, it's okay, do you have any candles?"

"Yeah, let me go and get them." Meredith padded off into the kitchen and retrieved the candles and some matches, she almost left, but then got some wine, and two wine glasses. When she made her way back into the living room, she saw Derek sitting on the couch playing with the puppy. She set the candles down on the coffee table that was in front of the couch and quickly lit them and then poured some wine for both of them, and then took a seat next to Derek.

Oh, my god, he is half-naked!

"Here's some wine."

"Thanks." He took the glass, and drank some. "So did you pick a name for this little..."

He lifted the dog up in the air and looked under him, much like Meredith did only moments earlier.

"...guy?" Derek asked.

Meredith started laughing at how alike she and Derek were. When the giggling subsided, she answered, "I was thinking about calling him Bear."

"Hmmm... Bear?" The puppy stopped wriggling in Derek's hands and looked up at him. "I like it, nice and manly." Derek added with a laugh.

Meredith took a sip of her wine, and decided she wanted to know more about Derek.

"So, Derek, tell me about your family." She asked, "I feel like I know nothing about you and you know everything about me."

Derek laughed, "I can see where that can get a bit scary."

The three sat on the couch for hours talking about everything. Meredith wasn't feeling insecure or nervous anymore and Derek was glad about that. Meredith casually glanced outside and she saw the sun rising.

"Derek you have to come outside with me, and bring Bear." Meredith said as she stood up and grabbed Derek by the shirt he put on hours ago when it was done in the dryer.

"Why?" Derek asked, amused by her sudden rushed demeanor.

"Stop pouting and do it." She said when they got to the door.

"Okay." Meredith moved her hand from Derek's shirt to Derek's hand. They walked hand in hand outside onto Meredith's grass. They faced the east and got lost in the beauty of the oranges, reds, and yellows that was the sunrise. Derek squeezed Meredith's hand, and her head found a warm place on his shoulder. Before the sun found its position in the high in the sky, Meredith looked up into Derek's eyes. Derek looked down and met hers. Meredith found herself on her tip toes and Derek leaning down to reach her lips. They both closed their eyes and felt each other's lips connect. The duo felt the sparks and instant chemistry. Before Meredith felt the urge to slip Derek her tongue, she pulled away. They both opened their eyes and smiled at each other. Derek handed Meredith Bear.

"I guess I should get going." He said, not bothering to wipe the smile off his face.

"Yeah I guess you should." Meredith smiled. Derek gave Meredith a little hug, not wanting to disturb a sleeping Bear, and started to walk off to his car. "Oh, Derek, thank you for saving me."

Derek turned around and flashed her a smile, "My pleasure, Meredith."

With that, Meredith turned around and made her way back into her house. She went into her bedroom and deposited Bear on the floor and walked into her bathroom to take a shower. But before she could, she heard her cell phone ring. She picked it up and looked at the caller ID. It flashed Finn.

Fuck...


Okay, that was it, chapter eight. Please review, thanks!

-Mary