Title: I Need You

Summary: AU- Sometimes you find yourself falling for someone you know you shouldn't, but when does that ever stop you? Arizona finds herself in this situation. Will she listen to her head over her heart or will she throw caution to the wind and go for it?

Disclaimer: All creative rights go to Shonda Rhimes and ABC.

A/N: Another update! I have really missed writing this story and reading the feedback. I didn't realize just how much I missed it until I started again.

Liquorinthefront88: Welcome to the story hope you continue to enjoy it.

Also thank you to everyone who took part in my little poll, you will see that start to develop pretty soon.

Enjoy

Gail Jo

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Chapter 26 – Progress

The next morning Arizona was limping into work, that door slamming against her foot did some real damage to her ankle, that she had hurt a few weeks ago when she fell because of her wheelie sneaks. Last night she was able to push past the pain because of the adrenaline that was running through her system but now, now it hurt like hell.

She continued to limp through the halls of SGMW, wondering if her talk with Aria had any effect. She would hopefully be able to find Callie later and find out. That was if the brunette would speak to her, Arizona really had no idea where she stood with Callie.

Throughout her journey of the hospital, towards her ward, she got a few curious glances. No doubt the nurses would come up with an interesting story as to how she re-injured her ankle.

"What the hell happened to you" someone from behind Arizona called.

The blonde turned to see her best-friend standing.

"I don't have time to go into detail but walk with me and I'll catch you up" the paeds surgeon said continuing her travel, now with her best-friend in tail.

The pair entered the elevator, Arizona was relieved to see was empty, she reached over and pushed her floor. The blonde knew she only had the length of this elevator ride to catch Teddy up because if she mentioned anything outside the elevator the nurses and probably everyone other person in the hospital would have a field day with this information.

As soon as the doors closed Arizona started to catch her friend up, due to everything going on she hadn't been able to talk to Teddy in a few days.

"So here is the clip notes" Teddy turned to face her friend "I kissed Calliope" Teddy gave her a look as if to say I already know that.

"Again, I kissed her again and this time Aria walked in" Teddy went to say something but Arizona held up her finger, shushing her best-friend.

"She was pissed, understandably. Then her and Callie got into a fight, Aria decided Callie would no longer exist to her, Calliope cried, told me she didn't know where that left us so I went to visit Aria, I shouted at her a lot but I think I finally got through to her but she is still leaving town...Oh I missed that part, she told Callie she was moving out at same time she told her she didn't want her in her life."

Arizona finally took a breath, she hadn't been breathing throughout her statement. Just then the elevator dinged signalling it had arrived on the paeds floor.

"So yeah, that is what has been going on" Arizona said just as the doors opened.

Teddy stood in shock, her mouth opened a few times to say something but nothing came out. Arizona waited on her friend to say something like 'I warned you' but instead what came out of Teddy's mouth was.

"That doesn't explain what happened to your ankle."

The paeds surgeon gave a small smile "Oh yeah, when I went over to Aria's she tried to slam the door close but I stupidly stuck my foot in the way of it.

The two woman left the elevator, letting those waiting on.

"Well that answers my question...see you at lunch?" Teddy asked.

"Yeah" Arizona replied and the two went their separate ways to start their work day.

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The morning after Callie and Aria had spoke, Callie was in a much better mood than she had been. Yes her sister was still pissed at her, very very pissed, and she was still moving but the silver lining was that she and Callie would be able to talk again once this had all blown over. The even bigger bonus was that Aria was okay with her dating Arizona, okay so maybe not okay with it but she wasn't totally hating the idea.

The ortho surgeon had no idea what had changed Aria's mind. The last she had spoke to Aria she had seemed pretty certain on never wanting to speak to her older sister again. Whatever it was Callie was glad her sisters mind had changed anyway.

It was just coming up to lunch time for Callie and she was hoping that Arizona would be having lunch about now too. That way they could talk.

After the brunette had got and paid for her lunch she had a look around the cafeteria for a certain blonde. She spotted her sitting in the corner with Teddy so she made her way over.

"Hey guys, mind if I join?"the brunette cautiously asked.

Arizona looked up at the woman who had been on her mind all day. She gave the Latina a dimpled smile.

"Of course not Calliope, sit please." Arizona said as she stood and pulled a chair out for Callie.

The brunette blushed and sat down and Teddy laughed and almost chocked on her drink. The paeds surgeon shot her friend a glare as she re-took her seat and Teddy tried to cover up her laugh as a cough.

There was a few seconds of awkward silence no one really knowing what to say. The silence was soon filled by Mark and Owen joining them at the table. The 5 surgeons made easy conversation, discussing anything from cases they were working on to the latest sports scores.

Arizona kept glancing at Callie, she seemed...better. Did that mean her chat with Aria had worked.

Mark and Owen were deep in discussion of the previous nights ball game, while the woman just listened and laughed at some comments.

Arizona leaned over to whisper in Callie's ear.

"You seem happier, did things work out with Aria?"

The blonde lean back in her chair the men were too engrossed in their debate that it didn't matter what was said round them, they would pay no attention.

"Yeah, well kind of...She is still leaving but she isn't going to disown me any more, so that's good." the brunette smiled.

"Way to go Ariz.." Teddy interjected but before she could finish Arizona kicked her under the table. "Ow, what the.."

"Way to go Aria, glad she could finally see that you were too much to just throw away. I'm really happy for you Calliope" Arizona interrupted Teddy, smiling.

Teddy just looked at Arizona silently asking what the hell.

Callie didn't seem to notice the exchange between the two blondes.

"She still dislikes me, very much, but in time we will sort things out." the brunette said, as her pager beeped. "Consult in paeds" Callie read out her page.

"Paeds? Why wasn't I paged?" Arizona asked no one in particular.

"Anyway I wanted to ask you if you wanted to get dinner tonight?" Callie asked the blonde.

"Calliope Torres are you asking me out on a date?" Arizona replied, she kept a cool exterior but inside she was doing somersaults.

"Why yes I am" the brunette smiled, brighter than she had in a long time.

"Of course I'll go on a date with you"

"Okay I'll pick you up about 7.30?" Callie asked

"Perfect" was all the paeds surgeon needed to say.

"Okay good, see you then. I better head down to paeds see what they want" Callie turned to leave.

Teddy instantly turned to Arizona.

"What the hell? Why didn't you tell her that it was you that changed Aria's mind?"

"She doesn't need to know, just as long as everything worked out okay in the end" Arizona said as she stood up.

"Wait up Callie, I'll walk down with you" the blonde shouted across the cafeteria.

A/N: Let me hear your thoughts :D So a date coming in the future, should be good right :)