Meredith was worried about how late it was since she didn't let her sisters know she would be home so late. But, on the other hand, it was impossible to just get up and leave. They spent some time just looking at each other, caressing each other's hair, talking about old stories and reminiscing their time in med school, and how different it was for each one. Things were so perfect and pleasant, that Arizona forgot for a moment about her judicial intimation and all of that Callie's mess. She would have to deal with that in the morning, so for the night, she just wanted to enjoy Meredith.
"I may have to go, now" – Meredith said, with a sad tone in her voice.
"Why?" – Arizona asked, also sad.
"I didn't tell my sisters I would be out for so long, and I'm not off tomorrow" – Meredith explained.
"Well, me neither. I can drive you to the hospital. Why don't you text them and let them know you will sleep safely somewhere else?" – Arizona suggested.
"I would have to go home really early in the morning to take Zola to school and change before I go to work. That will be kind of unfair to you, you should be able to enjoy your sleep" – Meredith said, kissing the blonde.
"I assure you I will enjoy it more if you could sleep with me. But I understand if you rather go" – Arizona said, trying to make Meredith as comfortable as possible.
"Did you have any idea it would be like this?" – Meredith asked her.
"What would be like this?" – Arizona asked back, not understanding.
"Our first night together" – Meredith clarified.
"To be honest, I didn't even think about it. I was already so mesmerized by the chance to go out on a date with you. I think I haven't even pictured how our first kiss would be like" – Arizona answered, staring deeply into Meredith's eyes.
"Oh, I had thousands of scenarios inside my head, none of them were close to this. It was so amazing but at the same time it doesn't feel like our first time, I feel so comfortable with you" – Meredith confessed.
"I agree that it was amazing, but I think I'm still feeling a little nervous" – Arizona confessed, blushing a little bit.
"Why? Do I make you nervous?" – Meredith asked.
"You do, but in a good way, you know? Like I've been holding myself back and suddenly I opened up like this, to someone. I'm no longer used to it, but it's a good feeling" – Arizona explained.
"Well, we're kind of the same. But in my case, I was nervous before I understand it, like, really know that I feel something for you and that's not just friendship" – Meredith explained, making Arizona smile.
"I'm really happy we did this. I'm happy you're here" – Arizona said, kissing Meredith again.
With the kiss getting deepened and even more passionate, Meredith knew there was no chance for her to go back home. Arizona's skin glued to her own, their mouths entangled, their bodies adjusting themselves to fit a perfect mold in the bed, something that would certainly not work with just one person. She needed to be there, and hell, she wanted that so badly.
"I'm gonna text my sisters because I have a feeling I won't be able to leave this bed anytime soon" – Meredith said, parting the kiss and reaching for her phone on the nightstand but finding nothing.
"I think you left your phone downstairs" – Arizona said, kissing Meredith's neck.
"Damn, I'll be back in a second" – Meredith said, making a huge effort to release herself from that kiss she was receiving from Arizona.
She borrowed one of Arizona's large button-up shirt that was hanging in the armchair and went downstairs to look up for her phone. She texted both Maggie and Amelia, letting them know she would be home early in the morning. She didn't want to tell them over a text she was sleeping at Arizona's, but she knew she needed to tell them soon about it because she wanted to start a real relationship with the blonde.
Heading upstairs again to Arizona's bedroom, Meredith couldn't help her grin when she spotted Arizona asleep in bed. Meredith just stood, leaning on the doorframe, admiring that beautiful sleeping.
Slowly, Meredith joined Arizona on the bed, spooning her from behind and placing a soft kiss on the blonde's cheek, making her stir and moan softly, adjusting her body to fit Meredith's. They slept wrapped on each other the whole night, and Meredith's alarm woke them up early in the morning.
"Sorry about the alarm, go back to sleep" – Meredith said and kissed Arizona's neck, but when she tried to release her arm, the blonde grabbed it.
"Don't go, please. Five more minutes. I need five more minutes with you embracing me like that" – Arizona said, with her eyes still closed, and that was an undeniable request.
"Five more minutes, then" – Meredith said, nuzzling the blonde's neck.
Just a minute after requesting Meredith's presence, Arizona turned around to face the woman and slowly opened her eyes to see a smiley Meredith. Arizona smiled too and placed a quick kiss on Meredith's lips.
"Thank you for staying" – Arizona said.
"Thank you for asking me to stay" – Meredith answered, smiling – "I'm sorry that I have to go so early"
"Don't apologize for having to be with your kids, Mer. I'll take a really quick shower and drive you, ok?" – Arizona said.
"There's no need, I will call a cab" – Meredith exclaimed.
"Absolutely not. I'll drive you, just give me a minute" – Arizona insisted and they kissed again.
After a quick shower, Arizona was ready for them to go. Meredith was already dressed and they both complained about how it was a waste of a beautiful morning, they both dressed when they should be naked in bed. On the car, Meredith wanted to make sure Arizona was fine with Callie's court situation.
"Are you going to talk to your lawyer today? Do you need any help with this?" – Meredith asked.
"I texted her last night, just sent a photo of the document, actually. She answered me earlier today 'don't worry, it's just a meeting and maybe Callie wants to ask for a regular schedule of visits'. So, I guess I'll just wait 'til Monday" – Arizona said, sounding a little more relaxed.
"Why on Earth she would want to schedule regular visits when you both have the same kind of job and she knows exactly how unpredictable it can be? I don't recognize Callie, at all" – Meredith exclaimed.
"Maybe she won't have such a crazy schedule in Milan. I don't know. Sometimes I just ask myself how far this will go before Sofia gets really hurt because we're fighting endlessly" – Arizona confessed, sounding sad.
"The first thought on your mind is always about Sofia. That's why she lived in New York all of this time. And that's why you have sole custody of her, not Callie. She doesn't even speak Italian" – Meredith complained.
"I know!" – Arizona laughed, making Meredith smile.
They arrived at Meredith's and Arizona was a little insecure about waiting for Sofia outside or just wait a little longer, so it wouldn't be so obvious that they arrived together. Sensing Arizona's hesitation, Meredith got confused.
"Are you coming? Or do you want me to take Sofia with me?" – Meredith asked before opens the door on the passenger side.
"Do you think it's best if I just wait here a little while so your sisters won't get suspicious?" – Arizona asked, already feeling bad that she should even consider doing this.
"Of course, not. I'm sorry, did I make you feel like it's something you should do?" – Meredith asked, now understanding how bad Arizona must have felt when she thought Meredith wanted to hide things that could happen between them.
"No, it's just… we were out on one date, it's not like you need to make an announcement" – Arizona tried to explain.
"Well, I wasn't planning to, I just want you to come in with me, we can wake our kids and you get to enjoy Sofia for a little while before you go to the hospital" – Meredith said.
"But what if Amelia or Maggie see me?" – Arizona asked, still insecure.
"Then you'll say good morning" – Meredith tried to joke but Arizona wasn't smiling – "Look at me Arizona. Do I seem like I want to hide anything from last night? If they find out, they find out and that's it. It's not a problem for me, and I hope it's not a problem for you, too, because I plan on invite you over more often, now" – Meredith explained, smiling, and got happy when Arizona smiled, too.
"Ok, then" – Arizona said and Meredith kissed her.
"Ok, then. Let's go" – Meredith said.
They entered the house and bumped into Maggie cooking oatmeal for her and the kids. Meredith wanted to break the awkwardness before Arizona felt uncomfortable, so she took the lead.
"Good morning, Maggie. Are the kids up yet?" – Meredith said, and Maggie was starting to answer when she turned around and spotted Arizona in there, too.
"Not yet… Oh, I didn't know you were here, Arizona, good morning" – Maggie greeted.
"Good morning, Maggie. Were they too much trouble last night?" – Arizona asked, referring to the kids.
"They never are. Except for Bailey, he is unstoppable" – Maggie joked and the three women laughed.
"Mer, is it ok if I go wake Sofia and Zola?" – Arizona asked, a little shy.
"Yeah, sure. And good luck" – Meredith joked.
Waiting for Arizona to leave the kitchen, Maggie was staring at Meredith trying to understand why Arizona arrived along with her.
"So, anything you would like to share, sis?" – Maggie asked, smiling.
"Can we, please, do that after Arizona leaves with Sofia?" – Meredith begged.
"Oh, don't worry. We got plenty of time" – Maggie joked and Meredith smiled. – "But, just so I know what to expect. Is it good news?" – Maggie asked, almost whispering.
"It is. Great news, actually. I just hope she feels the same way" – Meredith answered, sighing. She was definitely enchanted by Arizona.