A/N: Hey guys are y'all as excited as I am for tonight's episode? I downloaded the soundtrack this morning and let me just say Universe & U is awesome! Sara & JCap sound amazing together! Can't wait! OK, this is a long chapter but once I got started I just couldn't stop! And the song in this chapter is 'The Story' by Brandi Carlile and of course one of the songs Sara will be singing tonight. I haved always been a Brandi fan & this song just fits them so I had to use it! Didn't really mean to steal Callie's thunder... I hope you guys enjoy and thanks so much for all the reviews! You guys sure have made me smile! Thanks Moonbebe, I just can't say that enough! Now, here's Chapter 14...
Chapter 14
Callie could hardly concentrate. Thank goodness this was a slow day because she could have really gotten herself into a bad situation. Teddy's words about Arizona and her feelings were ringing in her ears. Could Arizona feel more than friendship for her? She wanted so much to believe the answer was yes but her heart was trying to protect her. Her thoughts were interrupted by her cell phone.
"Hello."
"What's up buttercup?"
"Hey Teddy. What's going on?"
"Are you sitting around daydreaming about blondie? I bet you're hoping she wears something tight and sexy. Am I right?"
"You make me sick, Teddy Altman."
"Hey, Cal, if it makes you feel any better I hope she wears something tight and sexy too. She is super hot!"
"Teddy, you have to promise me that you're going to behave tonight."
"Scout's honor."
"You were never a scout, Teddy."
"Yeah, but I have slept with plenty that were. Does that count?"
Callie laughed at her friend. She truly loved her and the easiness of their friendship. "What do you need?"
"Just making sure of the time. 9:30 right?"
"Yes."
"OK, sweet cheeks, I'll see you then. Oh and Callie, try not to drool."
Callie wanted to use some harsh words for her friend but the phone clicked in her ear. Lord, she hoped that Teddy would not embarrass her. Taking her mind away from her daydreams, she grabbed a DD-5 and started typing. Thank goodness it was almost time to go.
Callie pulled into the parking lot of Joe's. She spotted Teddy's Jeep but did not see Arizona's SUV. Pulling her phone out, she checked to make sure there were not any missed calls or voicemails. Thankfully there were none. Arizona should be here. She pulled the front door open and was met with the normal, loud atmosphere. She loved this place.
"Callie!"
Hearing her name, she turned around and saw Teddy. She was standing at the bar, already engaged in conversation with two women. Callie walked over and ordered a drink.
"Hey, Joe, tequila straight up."
"Wow, starting with the hard stuff. You trying to get drunk so she can take advantage of you?"
"Teddy, I swear to God, if you embarrass me I will kill you."
Teddy studied her friend. She really wished she could do something to help this situation but it would have to work itself out. She should have hard feelings towards Arizona but things happen for a reason. And she and Callie were better off as friends. She just wanted to see Callie happy. "Hey, Romeo, slow down on the shots. Is that three already?"
Callie knew she needed to slow down but as soon as she had walked into Joe's, she got so nervous that she had to do something to calm her nerves. "Teddy, I think you should mind your own business. I don't need you telling me what to do."
Teddy stopped what she was about to say as she caught sight of Arizona. Holy shit, Callie was going to stroke out. Teddy glanced at Callie but she had not seen Arizona yet. This was going to be good.
Callie downed her fourth shot. Four shots in less than ten minutes, she was going for her record. Right now, she needed the liquid courage just for her own sanity. Seeing the direction of Teddy's gaze, she looked over and saw the most beautiful sight she had ever seen. Tight and sexy were Teddy's words and Arizona had delivered. She looked incredible. "Joe, I need another one."
Arizona spotted Calliope and Teddy and headed towards the bar. She was so thankful that Joe's was a non-smoking establishment or she would have had to cancel.
"Wow, Arizona, look at you. Doesn't she look great Callie?"
Callie could not form words. Her five shots and Arizona's appearance were all turning her brain to mush. She was trying so hard not to stare at the cleavage Arizona had on display but her brain was not relaying the message to her eyes. She suddenly felt the overwhelming urge to press her lips to that same spot.
"Callie Torres, didn't your mother teach you not to stare?"
Callie finally snapped out of her daze and turned towards her friend. She sent a few 'I hate you glares' in her direction before turning back to Arizona. "You look beautiful, Arizona. Can I get you something to drink?"
"Perrier would be great."
Arizona watched as Callie headed to the other side of the bar. She was so glad that she had bought the new dress. Blue had always been her favorite color and when she saw the dress she knew that she had to get it. The royal blue was a perfect combination with her skin. The empire waist was flattering to her growing belly and although the top was tighter than what she was used to, it worked. Every part of her body was changing with the pregnancy and seeing that appreciation in Callie's stare made it all worth it. Wait where the hell did that just come from?
"Arizona, I owe you an apology."
Arizona was very slow on her reply. She was still reeling over her thoughts on Callie. She was really starting to worry about herself.
"Arizona?"
"I'm sorry, Teddy, what were you saying?"
"I was trying to apologize for being a little bitchy this morning. I didn't know you well enough to say those things and I really feel bad for upsetting you. Can we start over?"
"Teddy, it's OK, I am just so sensitive right now. Everything is weird and I'm having strange thoughts about certain things. It's just all so crazy. I was rude to you as well and I apologize for that."
"You really don't have to apologize to me. I started it and I should have left things alone. I hope you can forgive me."
"Of course, Teddy, it's all forgotten."
"Great."
Teddy took a few seconds to admire the woman who had stolen her best friend's heart. She really was a very beautiful woman. And that dress, my God, how would Callie last the rest of the night? She could see exactly why Callie was head over heels in love with her. Speaking of Callie, where the hell was she?
"Arizona, here's your drink."
"There you are. I was fixing to send the search party after your ass."
"I had to go to the bathroom and I signed up to sing my song."
Teddy chuckled at the mention of her song. She always sang the same song on karaoke night. The crowd loved it and Callie always did an amazing job.
"Did you say you were singing Calliope?"
Teddy swung her gaze back and forth between the two women. "Did you just call her Calliope?"
Arizona didn't understand where Teddy was going with that question. "Yes. Why?"
"The last person, besides her parents, that called her that had to pick themselves up off the floor. It just surprised me."
Arizona directed her gaze to Callie's face. "Oh, I didn't realize it was a big deal. I won't call you that if it bothers you."
"Oh no, Arizona, I love the way you say my name."
Teddy held her laughter back. She could tell Callie was very tipsy and now she was getting pretty brave. This could turn out to be very interesting. Especially Callie singing "her song".
"Arizona, you didn't know that Callie sang?"
"No, I had no clue."
"Well, pretty lady, you are in for a treat. Callie had a little dream of being a singer and even did some backup singing for a local artist. Things happened and her dream just didn't work out. The rest is history. She's going to blow you away."
Arizona was amazed. There was so much she didn't know about Callie and so much she wanted to know about her. She craved her friendship and her closeness. This connection was starting to scare her.
Callie knew she had had too much to drink. She felt herself staring very openly at Arizona and didn't care. All she wanted to do was kiss her. Those full lips had been teasing her for so long she just wanted to taste them. She leaned forward to get a better whiff of her perfume and lost her balance. She caught herself with one hand on the bar and the other wrapped around Arizona's hip. She leaned into her and pressed her nose against the soft blonde hair. Callie fought the urge to grasp both hips and pull her against the front of her own body.
Arizona was really struggling with Callie's closeness. She could feel her hand against her hip and was torn against telling her to stop and begging her not to. This was so crazy. What was going on with her? She gasped and tilted her head back when Callie rubbed her thumb against the back of her hip.
"Callie!"
Callie wanted to kill Teddy. "What?"
"It's your turn to sing. Now put it back in your pants and get your ass up there."
Arizona felt the loss of Callie's body heat and sighed. She told herself that she would get a vibrator tomorrow because her hormones were all over the place. Why did she feel this sexual attraction towards Callie? This was all so confusing. She needed to figure this out and quick. She could think later, Callie was about to sing.
Callie loved this song and knew the words by heart but tonight was different. Arizona was standing a few feet from her and the words of this song could be the words from her heart. She heard the music start and soon she started to sing.
All of these lines across my face
Tell you the story of who I am
So many stories of where I've been
And how I got to where I am
But these stories don't mean anything
When you've got no one to tell them to
It's true... I was made for you
Arizona could not tear her eyes away from Callie and the beautiful voice she had heard. She had no idea Callie was this talented.
I climbed across the mountain tops
Swam all across the ocean blue
I crossed all the lines and I broke all the rules
But baby I broke them all for you
Because even when I was flat broke
You made me feel like a million bucks
You do
I was made for you
Callie hoped that Arizona could see she was singing this just for her. She listened as the music played through the break but never took her eyes off Arizona. She loved her so much.
Arizona felt the magnetic pull towards Callie. This was not the first time she felt the stirrings of arousal and it scared the hell out of her. She tried to pull her eyes away from the chocolate ones staring into hers but she couldn't. She felt as if Callie was singing right to her.
You see the smile that's on my mouth
It's hiding the words that don't come out
And all of my friends that think I'm blessed
They don't know my head is a mess
No, they don't know who I really am
And they don't know what
I've been through like you do
And I was made for you...
All of these lines across my face
Tell you the story of who I am
So many stories of where I've been
And how I got to where I am
But these stories don't mean anything
When you've got no one to tell them to
It's true... I was made for you
Arizona listened to the last haunting note and felt ridiculous at the tears that were running down her cheeks. The applause and whistles were echoing throughout the bar and she felt so stupid for standing here crying. Turning to Teddy, she excused herself to the restroom.
Callie thanked everyone and walked down to stand beside Teddy. "Where's Arizona?"
"She had to go to the restroom. Callie, she was crying. I think Barbie may be feeling something very strong but very confusing for you."
"I knew I was coming on too strong. I need to go talk to her and apologize."
"Callie, just give her a minute. Let it play out. You may be surprised at the outcome."
"Joe, I need a double."
"Callie, don't hide behind the alcohol. That's not going to fix it. You should know that by now."
"Fuck you, Teddy. You don't know what I feel so don't petend that you do."
"Callie, I just want you to be happy. And I know you won't be until you tell the truth."
"Tell the truth about what?"
Two sets of eyes swung around to stare at Arizona.
Callie wanted to tell her the truth but instead she tossed her drink back and ordered another.
"The truth about me being drunk. I'm drunk Arizona. Can you tell?"
Arizona could definitely tell. Maybe the whole scene with the song was because she was drunk and didn't realize how emotional and intimate things had been between them. She watched Callie throw back another shot and wondered how many she had already had.
"Teddy thinks I need to call it a night. Do you agree Arizona? I just wanted to have some fun and forget about all the shit in my head. What's wrong with that?"
Arizona wanted to cry for Callie. Things had been hard for her and she knew that Callie had been holding things together but everyone had their breaking point.
"I need to pee. Teddy don't say anything stupid while I'm gone."
"She really needs to call it a night. I'll see if I can get her to leave when she comes back."
"Teddy, I can take her home. I'm really tired and she definitely doesn't need to drive. It's on my way."
Teddy decided to let her go with it. This may be a good thing. Callie was drunk enough to do something stupid and Arizona was sympathetic enough to let it happen. Yes this was a plan.
"OK, I'll help you get her out to the car."
"Who's car? Are we leaving?"
"Callie, I'm going to help you out to Arizona's car. She's going to drop you off on her way home. We can come get your car tomorrow."
"OK."
Teddy had expected more of a fight but Callie went willingly. She held her arm for support and walked her to Arizona's Lexus SUV.
"OK, Calliope, I hope you have sweet dreams and I will see you tomorrow. Love you."
"Love you too, Teddy."
Teddy closed the door and turned around to address Arizona.
"Take care of her, Arizona. She's very special. Probably more than you even realize."
"I know she's very special Teddy and I thank you for being such a good friend to her. She's been through a lot lately and she deserves to know that people care about her. I would never hurt her."
Teddy knew Arizona was telling the truth but she also didn't know the whole story. Callie loved this woman and she had no clue.
"Just, please, take care of her."
"I will. Thanks for a very entertaining evening. Stay and have some more fun."
"I am and thank you for coming. I hope we can do this again sometime."
Teddy leaned over and gave Arizona a kiss on the cheek.
"Good night."
Arizona climbed into the car and glanced at Callie. She was still awake so that was good. She didn't press the issue of conversation but kept glancing over at Callie. She seemed so far away. The ride was very quiet and Arizona held her breath when they reached Callie's house. She felt very awkward. Climbing out of the car, she walked around to open Callie's door. She grabbed her elbow and helped her to the front door. Taking the house key, she opened the front door.
"Callie, are you OK? You seem so far away."
"Arizona, I can't do this. I'm drunk and I may do something very stupid."
Arizona walked towards Callie and stopped right in front of her. "What are you talking about? I just want to make sure you're OK."
"Arizona don't."
Arizona felt the move was a huge mistake but that did not stop her. She reached up to wipe Callie's tears away. Her skin was so soft. She traced the tear tracks down to her chin and moved across to run her thumb over her bottom lip.
"Arizona, I warned you. You have to stop."
Arizona did not want to stop. These feelings were not going away and she did not want to fight them right now. She dipped her thumb inside Callie's mouth.
"Fuck..."
Callie could not stop her next move if her life depended on it. She crashed her mouth into Arizona's. The heat was unbelievable. She had dreamed of this for so long. She wanted to take her time and savor this feeling but she was out of control. She ran her tongue along the seam of Arizona's lips asking for her permission to enter. She got it. Callie turned them so Arizona was pressed against the wall. She never gave up control of her mouth.
Arizona was trying not to think about how wrong this was. It felt so good to be held and touched and they both needed this. She wrapped her arms around Callie's waist and held on.
Callie felt Arizona wrap her arms around her and she leaned heavier into her body. Her body was in overdrive. She pulled her lips away and ran them across her jaw. She pulled Arizona's earlobe into her mouth and sucked. "I want you so fucking bad."
Those words made something in Arizona snap. She pulled Callie's mouth back to hers and thrust her tongue inside. Her whimpers were getting louder and she didn't care enough to stop them.
Callie let Arizona dictate the kiss. Removing her hands from the wall, she placed one against her belly and stroked the other up her side. Her thumb accidentally rubbed against her breast and she felt Arizona freeze. She pulled her mouth away and waited.
"I'm sorry, Callie. I should not have taken advantage of you while you were drunk. I know you won't remember in the morning but I will and I am so sorry. Please forgive me. Good night."
Callie leaned up against the wall. Not remember? Did Arizona think she was that drunk? She wanted her to come back and finish taking advantage of her. Fuck! Well if Arizona thought she wouldn't remember then she would just have to play along. This was going to be hard as hell. Now that she had a taste of those lips, how would she ever be the same?
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