A/N Thanks for all the reviews and favourites. 100 followers- wow!

So the story continues with Arizona's first surgery and the 2 ladies finding their feet in this new relationship. Nothing dramatic..yet!...

Chapter 13

The following morning Callie and Arizona walked together to the hospital. Both were in a very happy mood after their night time activities, followed by a round of morning shower sex.

Arizona resisted the urge to hold Callie's hand. They had discussed their 'relationship' over breakfast with Callie asking Arizona if she would be okay with keeping their developing relationship low key.

"O-okay" Arizona had replied warily looking the woman sitting beside her.

Callie had grasped her hand and kissed her soundly on the lips.

"I'm not ashamed of us or anything and wow, last night, was amazing" she reassured Arizona "it's just, I or rather my love life has been the subject of hospital gossip for the past few years and I don't want to subject you to that. You're new, a great surgeon from what I hear and I want people at Seattle Grace to know that about you rather than for you to be known in your first week as 'Doctor Torres new squeeze'. She tilted her head to the side, asking for Arizona's understanding.

Arizona imitated the head tilt and smiled "New squeeze huh?"

Callie place her hands on Arizona's hips and pulled her close "or something like that" she murmured before pressing her lips to Arizona's, deepening the kiss and then pulling back.

"So no public displays of affection?" Arizona asked. Callie shook her head.

"No holding hands" Again Callie shook her head

"No on call room sexy time?"

At this Callie pondered "Well, if we are discrete"

Arizona pulled Callie to her for another kiss "I can do discrete" she promised.

Now as they entered the hospital Arizona was conscious of people looking at them, or as she saw more closely, looking at Callie. She couldn't blame them, watching the striking brunette walk slightly ahead of her. Her dark tresses framed a beautiful face, her confident stride, head held high as she walked towards the elevator. Arizona admired the leather jacket that accentuated curves she had spent the night touching. Her jeans complimenting more curves , Arizona clenching her hands to stop her reaching out to touching the denim clad ass that swayed in front of her.

Callie glanced over her shoulder and smirked when she say where Arizona's gaze was focused.

It was going to be hard to resist touching Arizona whenever she wanted. The last thing she wanted was for Arizona to be subjected to tawdry gossip, gossip that Callie was used to but she felt protective of the blonde.

When they reached the attending's locker room, Callie checked to make sure they were alone before cupping Arizona's face and softly kissing her lips. Arizona grasped Callie's hips.

"Mmm, are you breaking your own rule already?" She murmured, looking at Callie under half closed eyelids.

"No, we're not in public, there's no-one here and I need this "Callie responded before sucking on Arizona's lower lip. They broke apart as they heard the door open, Callie going to her locker and Arizona going to hers, which happened to be behind Callie's.

"Ladies, how was your evening?" beamed Teddy

"Great" "Wonderful" both women replied together before looking at each other and smiling.

Teddy could see the obvious affection the two women had for each other.

"Well I have good news for you Arizona. I just heard this morning of an apartment nearby that has come up for sublet" She informed her friend

"Trying to get rid of me already " Arizona teased.

Teddy shrugged "Yes, you've spent so much time in my apartment since you got here, I'm tired of looking at you"

Callie laughed and shook her head as Arizona stuck her tongue out at Teddy.

Laughing at her antics Teddy responded "Witty response there my friend. Actually Doctor Woods just told me this morning he is moving in with his fiancé and will be subletting his apartment. I told him you might be interested so you can meet him this evening to view it. Here's his number" she handed a card to Arizona.

"Doctor Woods the ophthalmic guy? Callie asked. Teddy nodded

"He's in my building "she turned to Arizona.

"He said it was across from the hospital" Teddy said

"Yeah, he's on the fourth floor. You'll be living in my building " Callie enthused.

Arizona looked a Callie and her smile matched the one on Callie's face.

"I'll call him right now" Arizona took out her phone and dialled.

Arizona checked her phone just before she started to scrub in on Jake Sorenson's surgery, her first in Seattle Grace. She has spoken to Doctor Dale Woods and had arranged to view his apartment at the end of her shift. She had texted Callie to let her know and asked if she would accompany her.

-Of course, meet you in the locker room at 8? Callie has replied

-It's a date : ) Arizona texted back

After scrubbing in, she took her place beside the operating table. She had confirmed the patient's details and performed some neck stretching exercises as the other medical staff in the room completed preparations.

Her boss Doctor Kinley stood across from her preparing to assist.

Arizona Robbins loved her job. She loved meeting patients, reviewing symptoms and diagnosing whatever conditions or ailments they had. Most of all, though, she loved this part of it. In the OR, taking her scalpel and making her first cut. Being able to figure out the problem, cut into a patient, dissect, probe, cauterise the wound, precisely close the cut and fix the problem. Her love of the process was clear to her boss and those watching. Her confidence was remarkable, he thought, in someone so young. Giving clear instructions, the precise way she used the instruments, the meticulous cutting and suturing and talking through what she was doing so that people could learn if they wished. "Yes" he thought "I have picked the right horse."

After repairing the kidney, Arizona waited and watched to ensure the repair was successful and that there was no blood coming from the sutured wound. She glanced up to her left and was surprised to see Callie in the observation gallery. She was not surprised to see Teddy beside her. Teddy gave her a thumbs up and Callie smiled at her. Arizona nodded her head in response, the gesture thanking them for their support on her first surgery.

Doctor Kinley looked at the two in the gallery "Good friends" he said.

"Yeah, the best" Arizona replied, smiling beneath her mask.

"Looks good "she said, redirecting her gaze to Jake's kidney and the screen in front of her " No bleeding, lets close" she directed.

Doctor Kinley patted her on the back as they left the scrub room. "Well done Arizona, I'm very impressed. Another surgeon might opt to remove the kidney but you have managed to save it" he praised her.

She thanked him with a dimpled smile, happy with the compliment and relaxing around this authority figure who usually made her a bit nervous .She informed Jake's parents of the success of the surgery and returned the hugs they gave her. She met Teddy for lunch in the crowded cafeteria.

"Congratulations, you are now a fully-fledged surgeon at Seattle Grace" Teddy handed her a chocolate pudding cup.

"Thanks Teddy" Arizona said as she tucked into her salad but kept the pudding cup close to her plate.

"It's actually from Callie" Teddy told her, seeing the blonde's face light up

Touched at Callie's thoughtfulness, Arizona finished her salad and started the chocolate pudding, moaning at its sweetness.

"How many times do I have to tell you stop making out with your food" she heard a stern voice beside her and grinned from ear to ear to see Callie.

"Congratulations" Callie said leaning towards her before realising where they were and simply placing her hand on Arizona's thigh with a light squeeze of acknowledgement.

"Thank you for the pudding and for watching the surgery" Arizona leaned in and bumped Callie's shoulder with her own.

Teddy observed their behaviour with a frown "I thought you two would practically be making out, what gives?"

"We are keeping this thing low key" Arizona replied

"Why?" Teddy asked.

"You've been here long enough Teddy to know what this place is like for gossip. We decided not to put ourselves in the spotlight, especially in Arizona's first few weeks" Callie said.

Teddy nodded in understanding "Good call. I was only here a day when I heard all about you and Ma" she stopped looking at Arizona with a grimace.

"I know about Mark" Arizona answered her friend and reassured Callie that she was okay with it, with a brief but firm squeeze of her hand on Callie's.

Callie got paged and left after again agreeing to meet Arizona after their shift. The rest of Arizona's day went smoothly. Jake's post ops looked good and she had several more consults. She met several residents and interns and her attention was caught by one resident in particular, Alex Karev. She had observed him on rounds. He had a no nonsense but thorough approach. Through a gruff, abrupt exterior she could see the gentle way he interacted with the tiny humans and how they responded to him.

"Karev" she called to him as he and another resident, Jackson Avery were doing charts at the nurse's station.

Karev looked up "Yeah Doctor Robbins?" he responded.

"I want you on my service for the rest of the week, are you up for that?" She asked .

She didn't miss Jackson's snigger and his whisper to Karev "Babysitting duty".

Arizona squared her shoulders and stood right in front of Avery. Despite him being a foot taller than her, he felt like she was towering over him.

"Are you saying Peds isn't hardcore Doctor Avery? Peds is hardcore" she said sternly

He gulped "Yes Doctor Robbins"

She maintained eye contact until she was sure he got the point then suddenly shocked him with her blinding, dimpled smile as she looked at Karev ,"See you at morning rounds"

She left, not quite striding as her soft cast was still in place but nevertheless she oozed confidence which the two young men admired, discreetly watching her leave.

At the end of their shift Callie was already showered and changed as Arizona arrived in the locker room. Arizona pushed Callie against the lockers and covered her mouth with open lips, pushing her tongue into Callie's mouth. Callie groaned, gripped Arizona's ass and pulled her closer, her own tongue invading Arizona's mouth. They eventually parted, breathing heavily "Hi" Arizona whispered.

"Hi" Callie replied, giving the blonde a hard peck on the lips

"I'm going to shower and be ready in 10 minutes" Arizona grabbed her bag and head for the shower.

A short while later Arizona emerged, hair slightly damp but feeling clean and fresh. Other doctors were chatting nearby as their shift ended, which disappointed Arizona who wanted to kiss Callie but now had to wait. Her frustration was further compounded as they bumped in Dale at the hospital entrance. He walked with them across the road to the apartment building, riding the elevator with them. Arizona had hoped for a quick make out session in the elevator with Callie and felt like stomping her foot as Dale chatted about his fiancé and their plans. His apartment was 402, so she would be living under Callie. "Under Callie" she thought to herself "I would love to be under Callie right now" she watched Callie's ass as she and Dale walked ahead of Arizona. Catching the lustful look in Arizona's eyes, Callie glared at her while indicating towards Dale with her head. Dale was too busy unlocking the door to notice the look but Arizona understood Callie was warning her to behave in front of a work colleague. She rolled her eyes and mouthed 'fine' to Callie.

Dale had already moved everything he needed from the apartment but it still had a couch and chairs and a spare bed. The master bedroom was empty so Arizona would have to go bed shopping. The two bed, two bath apartment was identical to Callie's. Arizona had a quick look around before turning to Dale and saying " I'll take it, how much deposit do you need" she asked taking out her cheque book.

Surprised at the quick decision , Dale said " 2 months rent up front and I'll need you to sign the lease agreement "

Arizona nodded and quickly wrote out the cheque for the required amount and handed to Dale.

"I'll bring the paperwork to the hospital tomorrow and you can move in as soon as its signed " he shook her hand, delighted he had gotten a sublet so quickly instead of having to deal with realtors.

Callie was amazed at the quick transaction. It had taken her 2 months to find the right apartment, looking at about 10 apartments before settling on the one she was in.

After they said goodbye to Dale and headed towards Callie's apartment, she asked "why did you decide so quickly,?"

Arizona shrugged "It's just an apartment. It's a good location, has a spare bedroom for when my parents or Timothy visit, what more do I need?"

Callie opened the door and pulled out a take out menu for a nearby Italian restaurant and handed it to Arizona "Italian for dinner?" she asked.

Arizona nodded and looked though the menu. After they ordered, they sat on the couch and Arizona finally satisfied her hunger by kissing Callie deeply, running her fingers through Callie's hair as their mouths and tongues fought for dominance. They continued kissing until the food arrived and when they finished their food and cleaned up , they resumed their positions on the couch, Callie wrapping an arm around Arizona's shoulder

"Its more than just an apartment, that is going to be your home in Seattle" Callie continued their earlier conversation.

"I don't think of it as my home, I've never thought of a place as a home" Arizona replied, leaning her head against Callie's shoulder as she intertwined her fingers with Callie's on the hand resting on her own shoulder. She had gotten very little sleep last night as herself and Callie had made love-wait-made love? Where did that come from she thought- had sex, she and Callie had sex, several times last night and once in the shower this morning. Combined with a busy day of consults and her first surgery in weeks , Arizona suddenly felt exhausted.

"Why not?" Callie asked. All through her childhood until she left for college, Callie had only ever had one home. With her parents, her sister and several housekeeping staff. Even now when she thought of home, it wasn't her apartment but her parents' home in Miami that she thought of, despite not being welcome there in the past few years.

"We moved every 18 months so I guess I learned not to get attached to any one place. To me home has always been Mom, Dad and Timothy. Wherever the four of us are together, that's my home" she said simply.

Callie nodded in understanding and looked down at the blonde, seeing the tiredness on her face.

"Let's go to bed " she said, standing and pulling Arizona up with her.

"I should go back to Teddy's" Arizona said

"Stay here" Callie asked

Arizona kissed Callie softly "I can't, I need a proper change of clothes. Besides I don't want to make things too easy for you. If I start staying over after the third date there's no incentive for you to take me out anymore"

Callie kissed Arizona back. She hadn't gotten to spend as much time as she wanted with Arizona today. She was also eager to explore her body again. She wanted to know every part of her, everything she liked, where she loved to be touched or kissed.

"When will I see you again" she asked a slight whine in her voice.

Arizona chuckled at the pout forming on Callie's lower lip and swooped in to suck that lip into her mouth and caress it with her tongue. Seizing on the opportunity, Callie pulled Arizona against her and deepened the kiss.

Arizona eventually pulled back and headed towards the door "You'll see me tomorrow, at work" she blew a kiss to Callie and left. Callie sighed and headed for bed, alone.