CHAPTER 11
CALLIE'S POV
I'm just laying there, on the bed, trying to open my eyes but I can't. I hear everything that's going on, I try to open my mouth but I just can't get words to come out.
I can hear a man's voice saying that I will go home a bit after I wake up. He tells Mark that Carlos is okay and back home. I want to go back home…
Then Arizona walks into the room and sits by my side. Mark tells the doctor that he's taking me home, taking care of me.
But Arizona disagrees. She thinks she's more qualified, that since she works here she can take me to physical therapy and drop me of more easily.
"No, Arizona, I need to be there for her!" Mark says and I can even hear him walk around the room…nervously.
"I can take care of her, I can drop her off, I can make sure she's stable" Arizona replies in-between her tears. "She took a bullet for me Mark!" she adds.
"Exactly! She took a bullet for YOU! She's laying there because of you!" Mark snaps. I don't know why he's so angry, he knows it wasn't her fault.
"I want to help her! Do something for her!" Arizona replies as she tries to calm him down. This is not Mark, we both know that.
"You've already done enough for her!" Mark screams and they start fighting.
Suddenly, I can feel it, I can feel my strength rebuilding and my mouth opens.
"Shut up" I whisper. It's barely an audible whisper but they both hear me and turn to look at me. They both run and take each one of my hands as I slowly open my eyes.
"S-She's up! Page Shepard! She's up!" Arizona says turning to look at the nurse and tears start running down her eyes again.
"Aren't you sick of fighting?" I then ask and open my eyes slowly, trying to look as angry as I can at them
Mark sighs deeply and looks at Arizona. Before they get a chance to say anything another doctor with dreamy hair walks in and checks on me.
He said something about making sure I didn't have brain damage. He reassures Arizona and Mark that I am okay and then he leaves.
"You're not taking her home Arizona, I'm her best friend" Mark insists and looks at her.
"Please Mark, you have to understand this" Arizona says looking back at him and strokes my hand.
I take a minute to look at them both and then turn to Mark. "You know it's not her fault Mark and you know how much I want to stay at your messy place" I start smiling widely at him. Then, I turn to look at Arizona.
"But I love her…I really do and she makes every day beautiful for me" I whisper. I wasn't expecting to say it to her in a hospital room. This is more of a "candlelight dinner" kind of thing but it feels right.
Arizona's eyes widen and she bits her lip. "I-I love you too Calliope" she whispers and kisses my forehead lovingly and then my lips.
Mark sighs once again and nods. "You're right, I shouldn't have snapped at Arizona. I know it's not your fault, I'm just worried. Callie is like a sister to me, you know?" Marks asks looking at both me and Arizona with his puppy eyes.
"I know Mark and I promise you, you'll see her every day. You can come stay with us for a few nights till she gets back home if you want" Arizona suggests and I smile at my girlfriend and best friend finally making it to agree.
"Good, cause I love you both. Dorks" I say and laugh a bit, causing the other two to laugh too.
"How long have I been out?" I then ask, having lost track of time.
"3 days but they said it's only natural, you were bleeding for quite some time before they came to pick you up" Arizona said stroking my cheek.
I let out a silent sigh and nod. "I've got a lot of work to catch up with" I say thinking about the appointments I've missed.
"You don't have to worry about it Calliope, Mark took care of it. He went to all the appointments he could. You now need to rest" Arizona tells me smiling. Her dimples are now showing. I have to admit that this woman is amazing. She looks beautiful even when she cries.
"You should rest Cal, we'll be back tomorrow to see how you're doing" Mark says since the doctor had advised them to go home and rest for the night.
I simply nod and close my eyes falling asleep, happy that those two are getting along.
The next morning I wake up hearing Arizona tease Mark. "Oh admit it, you were hitting on her" she says smirking softly.
"I was not! I was just being a gentleman" Mark complains and I laugh a bit. "Even you don't believe what you just said Mc Steamy" I tell Mark laughing softly. Mc Steamy is a nickname I had given him years ago, at one of his first photoshoots for a hair shampoo. With all the steam and the nakedness he scored at least 3 or 4 different models in a week.
Apparently none of them had noticed I was up since they both run to me again. Arizona kissed me slightly and cupped my cheek and Mark took my hand.
"Now, tell me, what have I missed?" I ask looking at them both questioningly.
"Mark here, was hitting on one of our interns, Lexie Grey" Arizona says quickly smirking at Mark again.
"An intern Mark? Really?" I ask him laughing a bit.
"I wasn't hitting on her I just helped her pick up some papers that fell from her hands" Mark complains glaring at Arizona.
"Right and ten minutes later he asked her out" Arizona says winking at me. We both laugh and Mark turns a bit red.
"Nice move Sloan, smooth. Intern surgeon in Seattle Grace, huh? That's definitely a first" I reply and we all laugh before the doctor from the previous night comes in.
"Good morning Callie, I'm doctor Shepard, how are we doing today?" He asks me smiling softly at me.
"Great Dr. Shepard I feel like I can go home any time" I reply smiling back.
"Well, we'll have to run a few tests first to make sure you're okay and then you are free to go. Any questions?" he asks me
I put that evil smirk on my face and turn to look at Mark. "Actually yes. I heard something about an intern called Lexie Grey? Is she single?" I ask him.
"What? I don't understand" The doctor replies a bit confused.
"No, not for me, for him" I add pointing at Mark with my head.
Dr. Shepard laughs a bit and turns to exit the room. "You have to ask her, but I'm pretty sure you're on the right track Mister Sloan" he tells the man and gives him an "attaboy" look before he leaves.
Seems like Dr Mc Dreamy would be great friends with Mc Steamy over here in an alternative universe.
The tests come back and they finally let me go. When we arrive home, Arizona helps me to bed and lays next to me. "I missed you so much" I tell her and start kissing her passionately.
Arizona pulls back after a long make-out session and shakes her finger "no". "No sexual activity for the next week, remember? We don't want you injured again" she says.
I use my cutest puppy eyes and look at her. "But sex with you was amazing the last time and I missed this" I complain.
Arizona laughs for a bit and strokes my cheek gently. "Calliope, there's something I need to ask you. I have to admit I'm afraid this did not actually happen but it's killing me so I need to know" she starts as he tone gets more serious.
I look at her a bit worried and nod for her to keep talking.
"Yesterday…in the room you said you loved me. And I thought it might be just the drugs talking or the pain or whatever" she asks hesitantly.
I pull her in for a deep kiss and stay there for a few seconds just looking at her eyes and feeling her breath against mine. "I DO love you. It was not the drugs or the pain. I wished I had said it in a more romantic atmosphere but I was up and I could finally talk to you and explain to you that it wasn't your fault and that I fought to wake up for you, to see your face and kiss your lips again. I was too weak to say all that so I used 3 simple words that described my feelings" I start smiling at her.
"I. love. You" I add, giving her a peck on the lips after the end of every word.
Arizona pulls me into a happy and tight hug and starts crying. "I love you too Calliope! And I was so scared that as soon as I realized it you would have died or so and that it would be too late for me cause it wouldn't matter anymore" she whispered.
"Shh, I'm here, we're safe. It's all going to be okay" I reply stroking her back smiling.
She pulls back a while after and looks at me. "Now go get your cute ass up and put a nice movie in the dvd player cause all I want to do right now is kiss you and hug you and make love to you. I need to find a way to occupy myself and not think about your sexy body or I'll jump on you"I tell her and we both laugh.
She brings frozen and we sit on the bed watching the movie. I can feel myself dozing off in her arms near the end of the movie. She's so soft…she's perfect….
