An; I know that usually the song reflects the chapter and how it goes but I couldn't find a song that fits this chapter so I just chose a song that I am currently loving. Also, I'm not seeing a lot of feedback, I feel like this story is just not coming along very much so I am thinking about a time jump after the babies are born, what do you think? Much love ❤️
Chapter XXI
Sun
With golden string
Our universe was clothed in light
Pulling at the seams
Our once barren world now brims with life
That we may fall in love
Every time we open up our eyes
I guess space and time
Takes violent things
Angry things
And makes them kind
Derek laid with his eyes closed, trying to get some sleep of the little bit of time he had left before work. Tonight was the first night where Meredith was not able to sleep because of her growing belly. She was constantly groaning and changing positions which caused Derek to also be awoke with every noise and move she made. She finally just sat up and turned the lamp on and began reading.
"I hate this, I'm so ready for them to just be here," she whined.
"They have to cook a little longer," he mumbled and turned to his side.
"I know. I want them to but I also want to sleep," she said with a little bit of anger to her voice.
"Me too," he said quietly and she glared at him.
"If you have a problem, there is plenty of other places you can sleep."
"I'll remember that," he mumbled as he closed his eyes again. She groaned as she grabbed her stomach, they were both so active and strong, their kicks actually caused her slight pain.
"Good, I'm going downstairs," she huffed as she managed to get out of bed and stomped down the stairs. It was only 5am and she wasn't sure what to do for the next hour. She started coffee for Derek and Izzie, pouring herself orange juice. She craved coffee so badly but she was advised to stay away from caffeine. She silently cursed Addison while sipping on the orange juice. As she moved around, the movements settled in her stomach and she wanted to scream. Anytime she sat down, the babies around go crazy and cause Meredith to almost cut them out herself. When she would stand and move around, they settled other than the flips they did while they slept.
She searched the kitchen for food, finding herself craving something sweet. She found some baked good that Izzie made from her mini freak-out. She went back up the stairs to the empty room which housed all the things they had bought for the nursery that had to be set up. They had bought two dark brown cribs and a rocking chair the same colored wood with a purple seat cushion. They had been given a few packs of diapers from some of the people at work and they had gotten about a dozen onesies all from Susan who insist on buying something for them every time she shops. Meredith soon realized how unprepared she actually was to have these babies. They hadn't even set up where they were going to sleep when they come home much less had any outfits other than the ones that Susan bought impulsively. She immedietly went and grabbed her laptop and went down to the couch. She remembered hearing some nurses talk about how they started online shopping because it was much easier so that is what she was going to do. She first went on and searched things she would need for a baby. She found a website that was actually blog post and immedietly started going to websites to buy the things she saw were interesting.
She first bought a changing table that looked like it would be the same color as the things she had already bought, then she found two rock 'n play's that were the same style but one was lilac while the other was a pale blue. She also found somewhere that she bought at least ten outfits that were for a newborn and even a few preemie clothes that Evie would probably need when she was born. She looked at all the types of strollers and was amazed by all the selections. She decided on a double stroller that could transform from infant to toddler stage. She went through and ordered a lot of bottles along with a breast pump along with a few packs of different brands of pacifier's. As she clicked the check-out button she saw the loads of items that she had clicked on and she finished her order. She knew Derek was going to kill her but this was something that needed to be done.
"You're up early," Izzie yawned as she came down the stairs.
"I couldn't sleep. Did you know that in less than two months I'm going to give birth and I had nothing prepared," Meredith said as she sat the laptop down and followed Izzie into the kitchen.
"Had? What did you do?" Izzie asked as she poured herself a cup of coffee that Meredith had brewed.
"I ordered everything I'll need," she shrugged as she refilled her orange juice glass.
"Meredith! I was going to have you a baby shower at the hospital and invite everyone," Izzie groaned.
"No, I did not want a baby shower. I don't need gifts from anyone," Meredith huffed.
"Well, I mine as well give you the gift I already bought you," Izzie sighed, disappearing and then reappearing with two baskets. They were each filled with a pack of newborn diapers, a set of bottles, each a customized, fluffy blanket with their initials embroidered on it, and matching outfits with hats to match.
"Oh Izzie, you didn't have to," Meredith said as she started to tear up, her emotions were really getting to her recently.
"Mer, your one of my good friends and you literally gave me a place to stay when I had no where to go, it is really the least I can do," Izzie said as she sat the baskets down on the kitchen table. She went over and gave Meredith a hug and Meredith dried her eyes of the tears.
"I'm going to go get dressed, I have to be scary for the interns," Meredith smiled as she went upstairs and slowly crept into her room, Derek laid still on the bed and his breathing was even. He was asleep. She shook her head slightly, grabbing something comfortable to put on and got dressed. She hated that she had to wake him up, he was going to be cranky all day which was not a good thing with the new interns arriving.
"Derek," she said softly as she shook him. He let out a loud groan before he looked over at the clock.
"I hate working," he grumbled as he got up and searched for a pair of pajama pants.
"You're only saying that because you haven't slept much, I'm sorry I kept you up," she apologized as she handed him a spare pair of pajama pants she found on her side of the bed.
"I get it, you can't sleep either but we have to figure something out, I might actually kill someone," he grumbled again as he went to the bathroom that was attached to the room and began brushing his teeth. He then went and got into a nice button up shirt and jeans.
"I fixed coffee too, a whole pot."
"I knew there was a reason I keep you around," He joked as he kissed the side of her head before going downstairs.
"Or maybe it's because I am carrying your children?" she followed him and got out his muesli for him and sat it on the table.
"Who is this from?" he pointed to the baskets.
"Izzie, look at the blankets," she beamed as she picked up the blankets and showed him the embroidered initials.
"Very cute, now we won't mix them up," He joked and she hit his arm.
"I will be able to tell the difference," she glared at him.
"You keep telling yourself that, Mer they are identical," he shook his head at her as he ate his muesli.
"We need to get going soon, I want a head start on the interns," Meredith said as she finished off her orange juice and sat the glass in the sink.
"Mer, just go without me. I'll meet you there," he smiled slightly at her.
"Promise?" She asked sweetly.
"Of course, I work there too," he smirked and she hit his arm before going over and kissing his cheek and backed away with a scrunched face.
"Shave, too much scruff," she said as she ran her hand across the rough hairs on his face.
"I can't shave when I'm still half asleep," he said after her as she was leaving the room. She chose to ignore him as she went outside and got into her Jeep and drove to the hospital. She met up with Cristina who was in the resident's lounge. They could officially be in there and she couldn't be any happier, though she felt for Cristina. Her and Burke weren't granted time for a honeymoon due to the timing but they plan on taking it on the week of thanksgiving.
"Morning Cristina," Meredith said as she went to the locker she was assigned, a white coat with her name embroidered on it waiting inside. She smiled as she ran her fingers across Dr. Meredith Grey.
"Morning Mer, you're here early," Cristina said as she was finishing putting her scrubs on.
"I could say the same for you, but I couldn't sleep good last night," she shrugged as she pulled off the large shirt and put on scrubs that were large enough to fit over the baby bump.
"Probably because you have a watermelon as a stomach," Cristina joked.
"Shut up, I'm only going to get bigger," Meredith realized and hated herself for saying that. She imagined the pain she would be feeling all the time until after the babies are born and wanted to cry.
"Are you still going by Yang?" Meredith asked questionably.
"Of course, I don't want my interns to think they get special treatment because their resident is married to head of cardio."
"Makes sense. Have you found out who you got?"
"Nope, they will get numbers. I don't have time to remember their names," Cristina scoffed.
"Cristina! That's awful," Meredith shook her head. Cristina just shrugged as they sat there and enjoyed the lounge before all the other residents began piling in groups. Meredith. Cristina, and Izzie all went to the nurses station by the intern locker room and waited for their interns to come out. Izzie was the first to get her interns and she started off trying to impress them and show them around the hospital. Cristina got her interns second and one name stood out when Meredith heard it being called and when she saw the brunette come walking out of the locker room she froze.
"Mer!" Lexie said as she hurried up to Meredith.
"Lexie, I didn't know you were doing your internship here," Meredith said surprised. She didn't really get to know Lexie much since she use to live on campus at her school but they talked occasionally on the phone.
"Yeah, well I wanted to surprise you. No way I'd miss being around my family anymore," Lexie shrugged. She went and stood with the other interns that were assigned to Cristina. She immediately gave them their numbers and they were off.
Meredith was surprised to see her interns come up to her, the first one she noticed was George. She decided not to call them out by their names and instead she gave them their pagers and explain the same rules she was once read by Bailey. She gave the interns all their assignments, George refused to speak to her until all the other interns left.
"Has Izzie said anything to you?" He asked in a low voice.
"No, what would she say?" Meredith asked questionably.
"Nothing, how are you feeling?" He changed the subject, he was avoiding something and Meredith wanted to know what it was.
"Tired, I officially can't sleep anymore," Meredith complained.
"Oh, sorry. Well I guess I better go do intern stuff," he shrugged and Meredith felt her heart break for him. He was so upset but he refused to talk to any of them.
"How's it so far?" Derek asked as he came up behind Meredith, startling her a little.
"Good, George is my intern. I feel so bad," she said.
"I'm sorry. I know it's hard. In six months he can retake the intern exam and be moved up so he won't be waiting for too long," Derek said in a hopeful voice.
"That's good. Have you talked to Mark?" Meredith asked and he shook his head slightly.
"Der, we talked about this. You two were best friends, everything is good now," Meredith tried to explain.
"Fine, alright everything will be fine. I'll talk to him when I have a minute," he sighed.
"Good, now I'm going to monitor my interns," Meredith smiled as she gave him a quick kiss on the lips before walking away. Today was going to be a good day for her.
AN: Another short note, this is my own story so I am playing this out how I want to. I want to bring Mark and Derek back as best friends and I also want develop the relationship between Lexie and Meredith better and sooner than it happened in Grey's. Thanks for reading!