She needed a few minutes staring at the phone's screen for the words to make sense in her mind. She wasn't delusional after all. There was something happening between them, although it was hard to believe it could actually turn into reality. First and foremost, because they had completely different realities. Meredith was forever known as Derek Shepherd's love. Arizona couldn't ever beat that, and she didn't want to, actually. Derek was a good friend of hers, as well. And second, because Arizona knew sometimes women go through this phase of flirting and even confusing excitement for real feelings. One thing was having experience with women before, but to date a woman, to out their relationship, that was another story and Arizona was far wise to know better.

Then it hit her that she was already thinking about outing a relationship that didn't even exist. Maybe Meredith just wanted a fun, no strings attached affair. Nothing serious. Would Arizona be up to that? She had her time of flirting and casual sex and now that she was planning to have Sofia full time, she didn't want to waste her time with meaningless dates. Either she was in a relationship, or she was better off alone. Another text buzz woke up the blonde from her thoughts.

MEREDITH: Did I scare you?

She needed to answer Meredith, even if she didn't know what to say.

ARIZONA: I was wondering how to answer you. I've been thinking about you, too.

MEREDITH: Since when?

ARIZONA: Are we going to do this over texting?

MEREDITH: I hate texting, but I didn't want to take a risk by calling you and you hang up on me.

That was more than enough for Arizona to know she needed to take the wheel on this. Meredith took the first step and that was a brand new territory for both of them. They were scared of every single action of one another, and frankly, fear isn't the best player in any beginning. Arizona dialed Meredith's number and took a deep breath before placing the phone in her ear.

- Hey.

- Hi. I think it's best if we can talk over the phone than typing, right?

- Right. But you haven't answered me. Since when?

- I don't know. Consciously? Since our day off.

- I think I've been thinking of you even before that. And it's all very new to me.

- I know, Mer. That's why I've been trying to convince myself this was all in my head.

- Why? I'm saying it's new, not bad.

- Not yet. But it can be. And I don't want you to feel that. I know sometimes having feelings for someone you never imagined might be exciting, but also disappointing.

- Why are you saying that? It's new because for the first time I'm not jumping into it, I'm not repeating 'go big or go home' to myself. I'm just allowing these feelings to grow inside of me.

- What are you saying?

- I don't know. I was hoping you could help me figure it out.

- Meredith, I'm going to sound like a moron, but are we talking about the same thing in here? Feelings? For each other?

- I like you. More than just a friend. There. Is it clear?

- But… are you sure? We weren't even friends a month ago.

- Stop questioning everything and just ask me out, I'm all over you in here. Don't make me take this step, too, please.

Arizona had a giant smile on her face now. That was, without a doubt, one of the nicest things she heard lately. After a few seconds of silence, she finally did.

- Meredith, would you go on a date with me this week?

- I thought you would never ask.

They ended the call a few moments later, after wishing good night romantically even though that was something completely new between them. The next morning they would meet in the hospital and hopefully, things wouldn't get awkward. They couldn't set up the date yet since their schedules were a little busy but Arizona was now as excited as Meredith, so she surely would try hard to clear up one night off in the week so they could have a proper date.

Meredith was caught up in a major surgery due to a car accident, so they haven't seen each other the whole morning. After lunch, Arizona was paged in the pit and right before she entered the trauma room where she was needed, she saw Meredith on the other side, typing on a tablet. When they locked eyes, it was like the world had stopped. Arizona smiled and waved, a little embarrassed. Meredith smiled back and said a lot of things just using her eyes. She wanted to talk to Arizona in a quiet, relaxed place. Set up a date for them to go out, hear how was her day, ask about daily silly things she didn't do with anyone else. She never felt like doing it before.

Arizona had to go upstairs with the patient who needed a surgery ASAP and Meredith just caught a glimpse of the blonde running along with other doctors and nurses.

"Why are you staring at them like that?" – Amelia asked and Meredith acted surprised.

"What? I'm not!" – Meredith answered it quickly, even though it was clear she was lying.

"Were you staring at the patient or at Robbins?" – Amelia joked and Meredith didn't answer it, which made the neurosurgeon suspicious – "Usually you would tell me to shut up. What happened? Am I right?" – Amelia said, smiling.

"Shut up, Amelia" – Meredith said and started to walk.

"Come on, Mer. This is not the first time I think there's something going on between you and Arizona. You can tell me, you know that, right?" – Amelia insisted.

"Amelia, I keep my private life PRIVATE. So back off" – Meredith exclaimed, a little nervous.

"Oh, so Robbins is part of your private life, now?" – Amelia said and received a frown from Meredith. – "Ok, I'm going. Let me know if you need help when you ask her out"

"Who are you going to ask out?" – Maggie said, overhearing the conversation between her sisters.

"No one. Amelia's nuts" – Meredith replied, trying to change the subject.

"Why not? And why did she say 'ask her out'?" – Maggie insisted.

"Maggie, I'm not going to ask anyone out, Amelia invented it!" – Meredith exclaimed and April could hear it from a certain distance.

"Ok, but why did she say HER? Are you planning to date a woman? Oh, my God, I've never asked you this before. I didn't know you did women as well" – Maggie started to talk and Meredith was losing her temper.

"Maggie, please. Drop it, ok? I won't ask or date anyone. This is all in Amelia's head" – Meredith said and walked away.

April just stood still, a little uncertain if she should share this with Arizona. They haven't crossed paths yet but Arizona sent her a text inviting her for a coffee after her surgery is done. Should she mention it? Does Arizona have any idea that Meredith didn't have any intention of dating now?

At the cafeteria, Arizona couldn't hide her big smile and April knew that she wanted to tell how was the camp-date with Meredith and the kids, so she would wait until the blonde ends so she could tell her what she heard before.

"April, I mean, I know this is going to sound beyond crazy, but there I was, just lost in my thoughts when suddenly she grabbed me and took me to the chair she stuck inside the water so I would enjoy it fully with them. That was a changing point for me" – Arizona was telling her story.

"But did something happen? I mean, did she admit having feelings for you or something?" – April asked, not sounding as surprised as Arizona thought she would be.

"Not in there, although we couldn't stop exchanging glances all day. But later, she texted me. And she admitted." – Arizona told her smiling.

"But with actual words? Or she just said she has feelings for someone and you just assumed it's you?" – April asked, and it sounded a little harsh.

"April, what's wrong? Last week you were more excited than me and now it seems like you're trying to convince me I'm crazy" – Arizona was confused.

"It's just… I heard something, and first I was not sure whether I should tell you or not, but I think you need to know" – April confessed.

"What? What is it?" – Arizona asked, intrigued.

"Earlier today I overheard Meredith and Amelia arguing, Amelia was implying she was dating someone or at least wanting to, and Meredith said loud and clear that she was not dating anyone, and she wouldn't ask anyone out. And she repeated that to Pierce right after." – April told Arizona and immediately the blonde's feature changed, she was clearly sad – "I'm sorry, I just think you needed to know before you make bigger plans, you know? Maybe she isn't ready to out this yet" – April tried to comfort her friend.

"Yeah, no, you're right. I shouldn't make plans. I need to go, now. Still have one more surgery before I call it a day" – Arizona said, getting up from the chair. A few seconds later, she turned around when April called her.

"Arizona!" – April called – "Are you ok?"

"Yeah, I'm fine" – Arizona lied and left the cafeteria, walking towards the elevator so she could go to the OR.