A/N. Hello there! Before I begin, I want to ask you guys something. Here it comes, are you ready? Are y'all interested in some background information about the other relationships in this story. Think April/Jo and Tim/Meredith? Let me know please.
It took nearly an hour for Eliza to get her emotions in check again. During that time, Arizona whispered words of encouragement and love in her ear. Again, she felt like the worst girlfriend ever. She hadn't offered Arizona the comfort she needed when the blonde had told her own heart-breaking story, and yet there she was, telling Eliza that it would all be okay.
When she finally got her crying under control, she looked deeply into those amazing blue eyes. "Arizona, thank you. I know I haven't been the best girlfriend as of late, but I'm glad you're still here with me." the blonde just embraced her more fiercely than before.
"Of course. I know it's hard, but you don't abandon the one you care about most." Her heart burned with the words she wanted to say to the blonde. I love you, please don't leave me. I couldn't handle it if you did.
But she couldn't say those words, not yet. Arizona wouldn't believe her and just say that it was the grief talking. So, she would just wait for the perfect time to tell her. When she looked at the blonde, she couldn't believe how lucky she was. This gorgeous, smart, sweet, wonderful woman wanted to be with her. Her. The one that didn't have all her shit together, it felt surreal to be honest.
She snapped out of her musing by kisses being dropped on her shoulder. "Where did you just go?" the blonde asked her quietly, rubbing her hands over Eliza's sides. The brunette relaxed into the loving embrace that Arizona was offering her.
"Nothing to be worried about, baby. I was just thinking." Eliza answered, giving her girlfriend a small smile. "But, my sweet Arizona, I have an idea. How about you draw a bath? I'll just clean the kitchen and join you afterwards, we'll talk some more while cuddling in the bath. What do you think?"
The blonde threw her a salacious smirk. "Hmm… While the idea of you being naked in the bath with me, I have to insist in more than just talking. Maybe some kissing," Arizona pulled her in for a hungry kiss. "Maybe some groping," the brunette gasped as a hand squeezed her ass. "And maybe you'll get a bit more lucky than just some light touching. Maybe." With that, the blonde hopped off the stool she was sat on and made her way to the bathroom, swaying her hips as she did so.
Eliza knew that they were not finished talking about this subject, but she was tired from her emotional breakdown, and she was grateful that Arizona seemed to sense that. Once again, she wondered how she got such an amazing girlfriend. With a grin, she began cleaning the kitchen, clearing the uneaten dishes, scrubbing the pans that were used and wiping down the counter. She was finished fifteen minutes later, and made her way to the bathroom with giddy anticipation.
When she opened the door, the scent of a plethora of scented candles attacked her nose. She inhaled deeply and she felt a dorky smile grow on her face once she spotted Arizona. The blonde wasn't in the tub yet, she sat on the ledge of it with an adorably dimpled smile on her gorgeous face. She stood once Eliza came into the bathroom and all of a sudden, the adorable smile turned into an enticing smirk.
"I suggest you strip, before I come over there and make you." The blonde's voice was husky, though a bit bossy. The brunette nodded quickly and began shedding her clothes. When she was down to just her underwear, she felt a gentle hand on her arm. It coaxed her to turn around. She froze when she felt exploring fingers on her back. On her scars.
"Relax Eliza, I've got you. You're safe." She let out a steadying breath and forced her body to relax. This was Arizona, she trusted the blonde.
|AR&EM|
"This is nice." The blonde sighed. Eliza nodded her assent. They were in the bath, Eliza sat against her girlfriend's chest. Normally, the brunette would be the 'big spoon', so to speak. But right now, above else, she needed the comfort of Arizona surrounding her very being. So, she sat encircled in Arizona's arms, with the blonde drawing figures on the brunette's front with her fingers.
"There were three of us." Eliza spoke quietly. "Me, my brother and his best friend. We were stationed together. Dany and Dennis met in sophomore year, she was actually the one that helped me discover my sexuality." She felt the blonde tighten her arms around her possessively, Eliza secretly revelled in it.
"Should I be worried about this?" Arizona bit out, jealousy flaring to the surface, it was completely out of character for the blonde surgeon.
Eliza let out a barking laugh. "Never. She's like a big sister to me, has been since I was in freshman year, she just talked to me when I found out I liked girls more than I liked guys. Anyway, after Dennis died, I felt so incredibly guilty. I decided I didn't have the right to speak to his best friend anymore. I haven't talked to her since he died. She always tried to get in contact again, but I never answered any of her calls, e-mails and letters. She still keeps sending me Christmas cards and birthday cards, just in case I decide I want reconcile. I think I might, after I get some help. I can't go on like this any longer, Zona. I can't let this keep tearing me apart." For the first time, she didn't cry when she thought about her brother.
"I'll be there every step of the way." The blonde spoke with such conviction, that it warmed Eliza's heart.
"I know you will. And I can't thank you enough for being there for me. Just know, from here on out, I'll be there for you too." There was a kiss dropped on her shoulder. Eliza leaned back further into Arizona's arms and began talking about Dennis. About what an amazing man he had been.
A/N. Soo... I'll probably introduce Dany (Daniëlle) as an OC. But, I want to put her in a relationship with someone. If you have suggestions, please let me know. Hope you enjoyed, bye!
