The rest of the week went by without to much trouble. By Saturday Meredith was getting nerves about her first date with Derek. For years Meredith has never been with a guy more then just friends. She had several guy friends at college that she found attractive but never let it go past friendship. Now that there is no more school work she can start looking into the future of her love life. Meredith had been asked out after her intern had finished by Austin Smith, but she had already decided to move back to Seattle.

Flashback

The tall lean dark haired man walked back into the locker room for the interns for the last time as an intern. As he walked in he noticed that Meredith was already there and packing her locker up.

"Hey Meredith how was your last day as an intern?"

Meredith looked up and smiled at Austin. "It feels great to no longer be considered an intern."

Austin nodded then opened his locker that was right next to Meredith's. "It does feel great." Austin kept looking at her out of the corner of his eyes. "Meredith can I ask you a question?"

Meredith glanced at Austin who was still looking at her. "Sure Austin, What do you need to ask me?"

"We have been friends since we started here at this hospital and I was wondering since we're done with are interns if you would like to be more than friends?"

Meredith looked shocked at Austin. He was very attractive. He has a body of a God. But to Meredith, a hot body has nothing to do with how she feels. Meredith can admit that Austin has a great personality and an excellent since of humor, but she just couldn't see Austin as more than a friend.

"Austin, I would love to go out with you." Meredith started.

Austin knew that there was more to come with Meredith being a little hesitant. When she didn't continue he started her off. "But…"

"But, I took the job in Seattle. I moving back there and working in the same hospital that my mother works in. I'm so sorry Austin."

Austin smiled and stepped closer to her. He reached up and placed his hand along her cheek. "It's okay Meredith. When are you leaving?"

"Tomorrow morning."

Austin nodded then grabbed his bag. "Don't forget me." He hugged her tightly then left the room.

End Flashback

Meredith then brought her thoughts back to Derek. Ever since she first meet him she knew that her and Derek would never be just friends. Then she heard a soft knock on her door. Getting back to the present she moved to the door and slowly opened it.

There in front of her stood Derek. Meredith moved her eyes up and down his body. Derek was wearing a very basic Black and White tuxedo.

"You look very handsome tonight Derek."

Derek didn't hear Meredith do to him trying to catcher his breath after he lad eyes on her when she opened the front door.

Looking from her feet up, Meredith had Emerald green strap sandals that went around her ankles. The dress that Meredith had bought on her shopping trip with Issy and Christina was a spigots strapped emerald green dress. It was a long skirt that ended just above her ankles. The dress that she wore showed off her eyes. Meredith's sandy blond hair was placed on her head with lose curls scattered around. To Derek, Meredith looked just like a princess.

When Derek finally pulled himself together he finally heard what Meredith had said to him.

"I don't look as good as you. You are so beautiful Meredith. Like an angel that was sent to me." He then handed the roses that he had behind his back to her.

"Their beautiful Derek, but you already gave me roses the other day."

"I know but if I had a chose I would have a dozens of roses sent here and to the hospital for you everyday." Derek then grabbed her hand and kissed her palm gently. "May I escort my princess to the ball?"

Meredith smiled and nodded. "Yes you may my prince."