Chapter summary: C/A prepare for the departure of the kids and finally have a talk about where they stand.
Arizona sat on the ground, taping closed the last box of the twins´ toys. Callie was in the kitchen, finishing the cupcakes that the boys would treat their class on their last day of school in Seattle tomorrow. It was already past midnight on a Thursday and the boys had long gone to bed. Exhausted, Arizona lifted herself off the ground and wiped the sweat of her forehead as she blew a strand of hair out of her face. Summer in Seattle was kicking in and the temperature was rising. She made her way over to the kitchen to see what her girlfriend was up to.
She chuckled when she found a dark living room with only one tiny light on. Callie was sitting at the dinner table, bent forward so her nose was almost touching the cupcake she was currently decorating. She was wearing her dorky glasses and there was glazing, whipped cream and artificial coloring all over her face.
If only her colleagues could see her now…
Arizona´s mouth fell open when she saw the colorful cupcakes surrounding her girlfriend.
`Oh my god honey, you know this is not a baking contest right?" she joked when she saw the crafty shapes and figured that Callie had somehow sculpted onto the cakes. "Most of this will probably end up on their forehead anyway" she added, inspecting one particularly pretty cupcake with a little turtle on it.
"I know" Callie answered without looking up from her work. "But I like doing it. And besides, it's for the boys."
Arizona stood behind her and wrapped both arms tightly around her neck, nuzzling her nose into her neck. "They'll love it."
"I hope so. So done packing?"
"Yup. All we have to do is drop everything off around 11 and mom will take care of the rest.
Callie pushed her chair back and pulled Arizona in her lap.
It had been two weeks since Daniel Robbins had called with the big news. They agreed that Barbara would be picking up the twins since Arizona couldn't get time off. Their luggage would be flying in separately, hence the drop off. Barbara would be arriving tomorrow and she'd leave with the boys very early on Saturday morning. Tonight would be their last night at Arizona's, because they would leave from an airport hotel before dawn on Saturday.
They remained in comfortable silence, both deep in thought. Callie didn't want to vocalize her nerves, but she couldn't stop thinking about it nonetheless. Tomorrow she would be meeting Arizona's mother for the first time. Fortunately, due to the circumstances, it would probably only be a quick dinner and she was secretly grateful that Barbara's husband couldn't come with.
"I keep wondering if this is the right thing to do" Arizona broke the silence.
Callie kept still, thinking about Arizona's words. "It's hard to do the right thing when your conscience says one thing, but your heart says another" she reasoned.
Arizona looked her girlfriend in the eyes, her eyes finally watering. Finally, she let go. For days, she had been arranging, packing, fussing, and working on top of that. There was simply no time for breaking down of any sorts. And as the daughter of a marine, she was taught not to show weakness. Arizona hoped that, not thinking about the departure would make the pain go away. But now, in the confines of her dark living room and her girlfriend, she finally felt the impact that the departure would have.
"I am going to miss them. So. Much." She emphasized each word, her voice cracking.
Callie hugged her more tightly against her own body as she felt her both own pain and Arizona's in her chest.
"Me too, me too" she hushed, stroking the blonde's back and rocking her softly. "But we've discussed this and this is the right thing to do baby. They need stability in their lives. Your parents can give them that. They're definitely no old boring grandparents. You've seen how hard it is to combine being a surgeon with raising them right now. They've been spending most of their time in the hospital daycare. Not that they minded, but…it's not fair to either of you."
"I know. But it doesn't hurt any less" Arizona sobbed into her neck.
"It really doesn't" Callie sighed deeply, willing her own tears to stay away.
Arizona turned her head so it was resting on Callie's shoulder, her arms around her neck. They stayed like that for a long time.
"Cal?" Arizona spoke, not leaving her confortable spot behind Callie.
"Yeah?"
"Will you move in with me? Or…maybe, find something together? Or, kick Cristina out or something?"
"Uh…where is all this coming from?" Callie tried to turn around in Arizona's arms.
"I meant to ask you weeks ago when you took me home form the hospital, but dad interrupted me and I didn't have the courage to ask again. I know it's fast, but it feels right and with Tom and Josh gone, I'll die of loneliness and having you around has been amazing, so I thought why not? I'd usually start with a drawer, maybe a toothbrush, but…you know…it's you, so-"
"You talk too much, my turn."
"Before I answer you, I need to ask you something too."
"Can't that wait?" Arizona asked slightly baffled, wondering what the hell could be so important to postpone such an important answer.
"Well, my answer depends on your answer, so…no."
Arizona just stared at her. Taking that as a permission, Callie started "the other day, when you were in the hospital, you…you said some things."
Arizona leaned back, widening her eyes in shock. "Oh GOD, what did I do now?"
"It's not like that b-"
"Shit. I did my Enrique Iglesias didn't I? No more pain meds for you Arizona, no m-"
Callie shook her head. "What, no! You just- wait, what?"
Arizona suddenly stiffened, biting her lip. "Uh…nothing."
"Enrique Iglesias?"
"No, I didn't say that."
"You just did."
"Did not."
"Did t-oh COME ON!"
"We're not talking about this Calliope."
"Fine" Callie sighed. "As I was saying…you said some things." She half expected Arizona to interrupt her again, but was pleasantly surprised when Arizona was sucking her lips in, obviously struggling not to comment.
"The boys had just left and you were rambling about how cute they are. And then…you said you wanted us…you and me, to uh…to have babies together…" Callie looked away shyly.
Arizona just stared at her. "I did?"
"Yeah…and you wanted them to…to look like me. That's what you said."
"I did?"
"You did."
Silence.
"Okay…" Arizona nodded like she was slowly wrapping her HEAD around the idea.
"Okay?"
"That's all you have to say? Do you even remember any of this?" Callie pressed, hopeful and anxious.
Arizona shook her head slowly, still staring in the distance. "I don't. I can't believe I said it like that. Seriously, enough with the pain meds! I'm never taking that shit again!" She started sounding more and more aggressive every word.
Callie's heart sank. "So…you didn't mean it?"
Arizona was pulled out of her self chastising at Callie's vulnerable question and looked her straight in the eyes. She could lie. She could keep her thoughts to herself a little while longer. They would live in denial for another few months and everything would be fine, just the way it is. But one look in Callie's big brown orbs was enough to admit her feelings. To confide in this woman, who had grown to being the most important person in Arizona's life in a year's time. She knew of Callie's wish for a family of her own. She could only hope that family included her.
"No, I did. I was just hoping I'd stay sober long enough to tell you when the time is right. Not when I'm acting like a five year old and not remembering anything of it afterwards."
"You always act like a five year old but please, continue" Callie's smile was slowly finding its way back again.
Arizona decided to let it slide, just this one time. "Truth is, I have been picturing our imaginary kids from the moment I fell in love with you. But, there's a difference between fantasizing about it and actually vocalizing that want. And I didn't want you to think I was brooding because of Tom and Josh. I had this fantasy long before they came into our lives. And I must say, I was confused at first, never wanted kids you know. But since I met you…I do."
Callie couldn't believe what she was hearing. Her smile was growing with every word the blonde was saying.
"Not that I want them right now. I mean, we've had our ups and downs and I finally feel complete, like nothing's standing in our way. We're stable, we're awesome, and hot, and we can have all kinds of hot sex, so I wouldn't mind waiting with the kids a while, but someday, I definitely, definitely want your babies Calliope." Her heart skipped a beat when she saw Callie looking in her eyes, the biggest toothy smile gracing her pretty features.
"I would love to have your babies Arizona Robbins" she said before leaning in for a kiss. "But I want at least one that looks like you" she said, pulling back.
"We're talking multiple already?" Arizona joked.
"Of course. And you also mentioned bunnies and chickens."
"Damn straight I did. No family is complete without those."
"Hmmm, let's leave this discussion for when the time comes alright?"
"Ok. So you'll move in with me?"
"Oh yeah, right. First things first shall we?"
"Definitely. I want to do this the right way. I can't wait to wake up to you every day…and maybe we can have a pet? You know, for practice…"
"Tssk, I don't need practice...I had a pet ferret for 9 years you know."
"A ferret? Seriously?"
"Hey, no badmouthing Mufasa! That ferret was awesome!"
"Mufasa is a big mighty lion Calliope. Your Mufasa was a tiny ferret."
"Not than tiny. At one, point, he was actually really fat."
"Did he also rule over all the rodents of the kingdom of Miami?"
"Babe, you're on thin ice, so better watch your words."
Arizona sighed. "Fine. But no ferrets."
"No ferrets, got it. On a side note, I would have to disagree with you on a few things. I don't think having babies will affect our hot sex. And I can assure you that we will not be any less hot, if not, hotter, when having babies. I have been thinking about our babies since you first kissed me Arizona. And I can not wait to kiss your baby belly and go all overprotective on you."
Arizona looked at her girlfriend lovingly. "This is so awesome. We'll be roomies!" she bobbed on Callie's lap excitedly, showering her face with kisses. "You taste like a human cupcake. I like it."
"Oh that, uugh. Let me wash it off." Callie motioned to stand up, but Arizona staid put.
"You could take a shower here. And I could…join you?" she batted her eyelashes bashfully.
Callie contemplated the offer for a moment. "Babe, as much as I would love to, this is your last night with them. And besides, it's getting pretty late."
Arizona took her face between her hands, making sure Callie heard her next words. "It's your last night with them too". Of course, Arizona was their aunt and their guardian. But in the twins' eyes, she knew Callie had played almost an equal part in their short time in Seattle. And even though Callie wouldn't admit it, Arizona knew Callie would miss the boys almost as much as she would.
Callie's eyes watered a bit as she understood the meaning behind the blonde's words. She captured the blonde in a searing kiss and motioned for her to straddle her. As Arizona complied, Callie tuned off the light, stood up without breaking the kiss and carried her lover in the direction of Arizona's bathroom through the dark.
Arizona wrapped her legs tightly around Callie's curves. She lifted her shirt over her head and threw it on the couch. She tried going for Callie's shirt, but since Callie needed her arms to support Arizona's ass, she went for her own bra instead. Callie chuckled at the sight and took a side tour by pressing Arizona up against the nearest wall to envelope a nipple between her lips. Arizona moaned loudly, but Callie swallowed her moans with her mouth, realizing the twins were fast asleep only meters away. With the wall now supporting Arizona, Callie's hands were free to caress the blonde's breasts while their kisses grew more passionate.
Callie took the opportunity to free herself of her shirt and bra. Wasting no time, Arizona pulled her back in and both women moaned into each other's mouths at the feeling of their upper bodies melting together. Their chests slid across each other as Callie once again attacked Arizona's lips. As their difficult position made it difficult to do much more, Callie resumed their way to the bathroom, only stopping two times to slam Arizona into another wall. Arizona started rocking her hips forward, desperately seeking some kind of release for the throbbing between her legs. She gasped when Callie encouraged her, guiding her center down on her own with her hands firmly kneading her ass.
They giggled as Arizona tried to wiggle her socks off behind her back with her hands in a vain attempt to speeds up the process of getting naked. As a solution, Callie threw her girlfriend onto the bed and yanked off her pants, panties and socks in one go. Before Arizona could grasp what was happening, Callie was naked too and pulling her up on her waist again by the legs. She giggled at Callie's antics, but her giggles soon turned into moans when Callie attached herself onto her pulse point and pressed her center against her own. Rubbing together along their slits by guiding her body up and down. Arizona knew she could come from this alone, but she needed more. She needed her lovers hands on her, against her, in her.
Callie's strength drove her wild every time. Arizona never liked masculine, muscular women, most of her previous girlfriends were even on the skinny side, but Callie carries this sensual strength so gracefully, that it just screams confidence, authority, femininity, and anytime Callie showcased it, Arizona could do nothing but be putty in her hands.
So here she was, being putty in her lover's hands, pressed up against the shower wall as the hot water cascaded down their bodies.
"Let go" Callie husked, her hands no longer supporting the blonde but instead leaning them on the wall behind her. She continued peppering her lover's body with kisses along her jaw, neck and collarbone while Arizona's desperation for release reached unbearable heights.
"Touch me" she panted, her eyes closed.
"Let go first"
Arizona shook her head and let her center slide against a particularly sensitive spot, making Callie moan into her skin.
"Trust me, you'll want to let go" Callie husked again, flicking her earlobe this time.
With a frustrated groan, Arizona carefully unhooked one leg and then the other until she stood on her own legs, although rather wobbly.
"Now turn around" Callie ordered.
Keeping eye contact for as long as possible, Arizona complied, now facing the cold, tiled shower wall.
"Put your hands on the wall" came Callie's voice from her back, her girlfriend already descending her spine leaving love bites on her way down. She did as told and felt her legs be eased backwards and pulled award. She let out a little moan just at the thought of what Callie was about to do.
Callie was admiring every inch of her lover's body, kissing and tasting the skin as if it was the last time she'd ever taste it. She got down on her knees and threw her head back for a moment, reveling in the warm water splashing on her face and the sheer sensuality of the moment. Finally, she leaned forward and slowly pressed her tongue between Arizona's legs from behind, teasingly probing her wet entrance. At the first contact, Arizona let out a strangled cry and thrust her ass back, making Callie pull back too.
"Baby I want to taste you so bad, but you have to stay quiet okay?" Callie whispered, stroking her lover's back. She received a nod in return, smirking at the thought that she had left her lover speechless already.
Again, Arizona felt Callie's tongue slide inside of her but this time, she was prepared. She bit her lip as hard as possible, drawing blood but not noticing as all her focus was currently on her lover's tongue that was gently easing its tip in and out of her. She started rocking her hips back and forth very slowly but Callie stilled her with her hands on her hips and spread her cheeks, granting her more access. Without warning, she yanked the blonde's body down by the hips, pinning her onto her tongue and going as deep as she could reach, all the while sucking at her entrance.
Arizona's legs almost gave out. She was biting her arm to stop the screaming as her hands fumbled against the wall, wishing it was Callie's supple skin that she could sink her nails into. Instead, she was met with hard tiles. This torture was surprisingly delicious and Arizona groaned again when her body convulsed after Callie's tongue hit a very sensitive spot. Her back was arched, her ass propped up as Callie continued to pleasure her, her hands digging into her butt as her tongue slowly pulled out and circled it's way forward until it came to a halt at her throbbing clit. Callie teased the underside, flicking against it and sucking in the heated flesh around it.
"Calliope…" Arizona whispered, still struggling to find some leverage and deliberating lowering her hand and finish the job herself. She was so fucking turned and her body felt like it was going to explode if things didn't progress soon. She was so damn close but Callie wouldn't give that last piece yet. The brunette was still avoiding her trembling clit but never left her ministrations on her folds. Arizona had the pleasure of Callie Torres making love to her enough to know that this torture was the best kind and she would be stupid to ruin it by throwing her own hands in the mix.
No, Callie Torres knew exactly what she was doing and Arizona was happy to go along with it.
After a few minutes of teasing and Arizona starting to pass out from all the sensations, Callie pulled back and stood up to observe her panting girlfriend. Her fingers were digging in the edges between the wall tiles and her shoulder blades were moving fast, signaling her heavy breathing. All the while, water kept splashing on her neck and back, some drops disappearing between her legs, washing some of her arousal away. Callie marveled at the sight of the other woman a bit longer before stepping forward and enveloping the wet body in her arms. She caressed her breasts from behind each at a time, pinching her nipples and pressing her own erect nipples into her back. She enjoyed the little whimpers and sounds Arizona made.
"I love you" Callie whispered in her ear, her hands never stopping their task.
Arizona's sigh was halted by another moan bubbling from her throat. "I know I know Calliope, I love you too, but I really need…oh- yes right there…OH g-god…I'm so close baby, just-"
"Shhhh. I. Love. You" Callie whispered again punctuating each word, this time coaxing Arizona to face her by nudging her with her nose. "Hey" she whispered.
Arizona closed her eyes, trying to keep her lingering climax at bay and force her eyes open. When she felt Callie nuzzling her nose, whispering to her, she took a deep breath, a shiver shooting through her spine. Finally, she locked eyes with the Latina's brown eyes, which were near black by now.
"I. Love. You." Callie whispered again, looking the blonde straight in her darkened blue eyes.
It hit Arizona all at once.
They had just promised their future to each other. Sure, no vows were spoken, no papers were signed, but Arizona realized, right in this moment, that she was going to spend the rest of her live with the woman standing behind her, looking her deep in the eye and offering herself to her.
"I. Love. You." Callie whispered again as she slid a finger inside her lover from behind, her other arm still enveloping her in a loving embrace. She held her tighter when she felt Arizona shudder and tremble at the welcome intrusion. Slowly, she slid back out and all the way in, purposefully missing the spot that would have Arizona screaming in no time. She locked her lips with the blonde's, swallowing the little whimpers of pleasure that spilled off her lips. Too engulfed in pleasure, Arizona was unable to anything but kiss back sloppily, which Callie easily remedied by taking the lead, sliding her tongue across the other and sucking the bottom lip in.
They stayed like that for a while, until Callie lowered her free hand to slide a finger towards her erect clit, which, until now, had still not been touched even though Arizona was ready to come any second.
Callie made sure to touch the tiny nub each time her other finger was inside her lover the deepest, making sure the blonde felt every touch, every caress of her hands. If she didn't know any better she'd think her girlfriend was crying, but she knew the other woman was on fire, so ready to come, but Callie wouldn't let her.
Arizona was letting out sobs of pleasure as she laid her head back against Callie's shoulder, kissing a pulsating spot on her neck. "Make me come against you Calliope…" she gasped through moans.
Callie applied more pressure on the pulsating nub, prolonging her strokes and pressing inside of her deeper with each thrust, all the while alternating between whispering sweet nothing's into her lover's mouth and kissing her. Each time Arizona thought this was it, Callie'd withdraw, leaving her on the edge a little bit longer. Still, each thrust made her gasp into Callie's mouth, each stroke brought her closer to the most intense, most needed release in her life.
Arizona released one hand from the wall and threw her arm backwards, burying her fingers in Callie's soaked tresses as her orgasm slowly started taking over her body. She pulled her lover's head as close into her as possible as she rode out bolt after bolt of lightning shooting through her. Just when she thought it couldn't increase more, her body arched into Callie's and her walls sucked in the finger still buried deep inside. She continued to spill her moans into Callie's awaiting mouth while a finger was still stroking her trembling clit languidly, each stroke eliciting stronger and stronger waves of pure bliss until she couldn't hold back any longer and cried out into her lover's mouth.
Callie made sure to keep her lover in the throes of her orgasm for as long as possible. The beauty of her climaxing girlfriend still took her breath away each time and she reveled in the sensuality of Arizona's movements against her hands. When she felt the trembling of her body diminish, she slid her finger out from behind to bring it up and envelope her panting girlfriend in another embrace. Her other hand kept caressing; now alternating between sliding into her, but never losing contact with the swollen nub.
"I. Love. You." She started whispering again, hoping her words would even reach her girlfriend, who was still trying to cope with the aftershocks of her orgasmic bliss. Finally, the trembling subsided and Callie decreased her ministrations until she was just stroking the heated folds softly, slowly coaxing her lover back to the present.
"I love you too" Arizona moaned through the last aftershock, her mouth finding Callie's immediately. They kissing long, letting the water wash them clean from their activities.
Giggling, it was Arizona who pulled back first. "Holy shit, no amount of pain meds could get me as high as you do" she said.
Arizona turned around in Callie's arms and finally faced her properly. She turned off the water and pulled her out of the cubicle. "Now let's get you doped up on some hot 'n sweaty Robbins love…" she smirked as she threw a dripping wet, roaring Callie onto her bed.
They continued to make love deep into the night. Tomorrow was going to be difficult. But at least now they knew they had each other; for the rest of their lives.
A/N: Eeks, mad that they're errally leaving? I threw in some sexy times to help win you over... did it work :S?