A/N: Okay, so I kind of rushed this chapter a little bit. I know I probably shouldn't have, but I did it anyway. lol. It's a little cheesy, so forgive me for that. Other than that, here's Part 9! I do hope that you enjoy! (Even though I'm a little skeptical of it myself.) =)
Part 9:
"Last night I had a crazy dream. A wish was granted just for me. It could be for anything.
I didn't ask for money or a house in Malibu. I simply wished, for one more day with you."
The fabulous and drunken five adults made their way, stumbling, back to the hotel. After the hot dance scene that Callie and Arizona had put on for the club, the DJ made sure to shout out the dancing duo almost every other song. They were a hit, to say the least.
Arizona secretly stole glances at Callie as they made their way into the hotel lobby and onto the elevator. Cristina and Mark were lost in a conversation, something about the girl behind the bar and how Cristina could sleep with her first. Bailey was leaning against the elevator wall, listening to the two bicker about who could bed the blond bartender first. She shook her head and laughed. It was definitely a good night out on the town.
Mark clumsily took out his room key, swiped it, and flung the door open. "Good Morning, San Francisco!" He yelled as he stumbled towards the bed.
Bailey decided to take a leave of absence and retired to her own room.
"I think this is, by far, the best night out I've ever had." Cristina spoke as she clumsily slapped her hand to Arizona's back. "I like you Nick Jr. I didn't think I would, but I do. It's too bad we're leaving in the morning. We could hang out more."
Arizona looked to Callie, who shrugged her shoulders. She was actually quite pleased with the way Cristina had acted throughout the night. After the fifth shot of Tequila, she was all smiles and rainbows. Cristina Yang was never all smiles and she would go near a rainbow if you paid her.
"Arizona, It was really nice to meet you. Sorry about…" Mark stopped for a moment, "Well, you know, the other night and the sex at 4 a.m. thing. You're a pretty cool chick, Blondie. I wish, for Torres' sake, we could haul you back to Seattle with us."
Callie slapped him on the arm and chuckled nervously. Within thirty minutes, both Cristina and Mark were face-down and passed out on separate beds. Arizona looked over and smiled at Callie. She had had the most amazing night of her life with Callie and her friends. A hint of sadness overtook her when she thought about the fact that they were leaving in the morning. Here she had met the most amazing woman she had ever come in contact with and she was about to lose her. Thoughts began to swirl through her brain, causing her to lose herself.
Callie watched as the emotions played over Arizona's features. She could have sworn she saw a hint of sadness pass across those blue orbs. "Arizona." She spoke quietly. A few moments passed without an answer and she called her name again, "Arizona." Still, no answer. She waved her hand in front of the blond, but it was obvious that she wasn't present. "Hey," she placed a hand upon the blonde's thigh, "you okay?"
The feel of Callie's hand on her thigh pulled her back to her senses and she looked up, "Hmm?"
"Are you okay? I've been trying to get your attention for a couple minutes now. What's got your mind so wrapped up?" Callie asked.
Arizona shifted uncomfortably. "Nothing, Calliope. I'm okay." She said as convincing as she could, looking down.
"You look sad. What's wrong?" Callie placed her index finger under the blonde's chin and baited her to look into her eyes. There was something going through Arizona's mind.
Arizona stood up, "I should probably get back to my room and let you sleep. You've got an early day tomorrow." She smiled, trying desparately to show her dimples.
"I'll walk you."
"It's fine, Calliope. I'm only three doors down."
"You may be fine, but I'm still walking you." Callie answered as she stood up and walked towards the hotel door. Opening it, she looked back at the blonde. She could tell Arizona wanted to fight her on the decision, but she didn't give in. After a few moments of standing there, Arizona reluctantly made her way out the door.
As they reached the room, Arizona mindlessly searched her purse for the cardkey to her room and Callie stood with her hands in her pockets. Silence.
"So, I had fun tonight." Callie smiled. "Thank you for coming out with us."
"Thank you for inviting me. Your friends are really great." She smiled.
"Ok, so, I'll call you tomorrow then." Callie spoke awkwardly as she turned to walk away.
"Calliope, wait." Arizona called after her. "Do you want to come in for a while? I mean, I know I'm going to be up for a while and well, everyone is asleep…" She let her words linger in the space between them.
Callie shook her head. "Sure."
Arizona took her shoes off and sat on the bed opposite Callie. Rolling her neck from one side to the other, she contemplated speaking, but decided against it because she didn't want to up and blurt out her feelings.
"Cat got your tongue?"Callie asked, smiling.
'Is she reading my thoughts?' Arizona questioned herself, looking across the space between them. "No, not at all."
"Something is wrong, Arizona." Callie stood up and took a seat next to the blond. "Talk to me."
Arizona, for the first time in a while, looked over to the woman sitting next to her. Her brown eyes were deep with nothing but concern which made her heart leap. "I'm afraid." She spoke without breaking eye contact.
"What are you afraid of?" Arizona shifted and Callie placed a hand on her back and slowly began rubbing small circles. "You can tell me, remember? I have two ears and I'm here to listen. So talk to me."
"You. I'm afraid of you." Arizona sighed. "Not you, but you leaving. I'm afraid of you leaving. Because I've had the best time of my life with you in the last 24 hours and I don't ever want to let go of that."
Callie stopped rubbing her back and placed her hand in her lap. Arizona noticed the loss of contact and turned to look at her. "I shouldn't have said anything. I'm sorry. I didn't … I mean, I wasn't implying…I just…"
Callie looked over and she couldn't help herself. She gently took the blond by the shoulders, turned her so that they were facing one another and softly brushed their lips together. The spark that flew through her was incredible. She could feel Arizona relaxing into her. The kiss, as sensual as it was, deepened and Callie placed a hand on either side of Arizona's face.
Arizona was melting. She slowly pulled away and was surprised to see that Callie was looking right at her.
"I…" She tried to speak, but the words were failing her.
"Don't be afraid, Arizona." Callie smiled. "I'm not going anywhere."
