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Chapter Fifty-Six


ELIZA'S POV


I'm watching my fiancé's reaction to what I've just said through the mirror, and honestly…I'm not quite sure what she is thinking. I know she would never have a prenup written up for us, but someone seems to think it's appropriate. That someone being Teddy. I get it, okay? I'm the one who has come from nothing. I'm the one who didn't have a dime when I moved to New York. So, yeah…I totally get it. Teddy is just looking out for Arizona's best interests, and I cannot be mad about that. I never would be mad about it, regardless of whether she is indirectly suggesting that I'm with Arizona for her money. I'm sure her best friend is used to seeing people come and go because of my gorgeous woman's status, but I'm not one of those people. I have never been, and I never will be. I love Arizona for who she is. I love her for the way she makes me feel protected and cared for. I love her for her honesty and trust in our relationship. I love her for her love. That's all there really is to it. That's all there will ever be to it.

"I-I…" Her gaze dropping, she tries to wriggle out of my embrace but I keep my arms firmly around her midsection. "I didn't, I mean…"

"Hey…" Brushing her hair from her shoulder, I place a soft kiss against her skin and her head lifts a little. "I'm just telling you that you don't have to worry about my intentions, okay?"

"I don't worry about your intentions." She sighs. "I've never worried about them."

"But Teddy does." I give her a knowing look.

"Yeah, well Teddy isn't in this relationship, Eliza. It's just you and I." She shakes her head and steps away from me. "I didn't mean for you to hear what I said. I was only repeating what Teddy was thinking."

"I know that." Gripping her wrist, I stop her from leaving the bathroom and she turns to face me. "I just wanted you to know that I'm here because I love you…not your bank balance."

"Yeah…" She breathes out. "I know."

"But do you?" I narrow my eyes and pull her into my body. "Do you really know how much I love you?"

"I-I think so." She furrows her brow. "Just…I wasn't agreeing with what she said, okay? And for the record…there will be no prenup agreement at any point of our relationship."

"I think you should have one written up," I state. I don't know how well she is going to take what I've just said, but I guess it makes sense. I mean, I don't want her money, so to be clear that everyone is on the same page…an agreement should be written up. "Just think about it, okay?"

"There's nothing to think about." She scoffs. "Nothing at all."

"Look, when people get a hint of who I am, what I've come from…they will talk about it. They will talk about us. When the media gets wind of how I grew up, and they will, it will show the world that I love you and I don't want anything of yours."

"No." She shakes her head. "That isn't happening."

"Wouldn't it make things easier?" I ask. "Wouldn't it stop the rumors and the accusations?"

"No. It will make people believe that I don't trust you." She runs her thumb across my bottom lip. "Down the line, it may even make you believe that I don't trust you…and I do. Eliza, I trust you with my life."

"Think about it, is all I'm asking."

"And all I'm asking is that you forget about it." She smiles. Her body pressing against my own, her tongue runs across my bottom lip and slips inside my mouth. Tweaking my nipple, she pushes me further back against the wall and my body connects with the cool tiles. "Just stop worrying about it." Her lips trailing my neck, she sucks on my pulse point and I know she is anything but done in this bathroom. I know I've just fucked her good, but I figured I'd lowered the mood. Clearly, I haven't. At least, she isn't showing it if I have. "If I want you to have what belongs to me…you will." Turning me in her arms, she guides me closer to the bathtub and her fingertips trail up my stomach. "After all, you belong to me, Eliza."

And here it comes…Placing her hand flat between my shoulders blades, she pushes my body forward and I find myself bent over the tub in no time at all. "Arizona…" I breathe out as she forces her center against me. "Baby…"

"You also don't get to talk anymore." Her hand running over my shoulder, she brings it around to the front and covers my mouth. "I want silence, Eliza…got it?"

Giving her a slight nod, my eyes close and she grinds against my ass. Deciding to play with her a little, I bite down on the palm of her hand and it only causes her to thrust harder against me. I may be silenced right now, but I'll still make her want me without my words. I know what control does to her, and she can have all the control she wants right now. Or so she thinks. Gripping my hip with her free hand, she pulls me back a little and my hands grip the edge of the bathtub. Her nails digging into my skin, I inch my legs further apart and I know she is smiling right now. She is too quiet for my liking, so I know she is taking in the view I'm providing her with. I know she is salivating. "Fuck…" Her words barely above a whisper, she runs a single finger through my soaked core and hums in appreciation. Her hand disappearing from my mouth, she drops to her knees behind me and blows against my throbbing sex. "Someone got a little heated before, huh?" Smirking as she places kisses up the inside of my thigh, I have to bite down on my bottom lip to keep me from moaning.

Her tongue teasing my entrance, she dips inside a little and my knees almost buckle. She knows I'm desperate for her. She has to. I mean, I can feel my own arousal on my thighs so yeah, she knows I need her. "Arizona…" I moan as she grazes her fingertip over my clit. "Please?"

"Please what?" She smirks as she opens me up a little more, her nails now digging into my ass. "Speak now or shut up, Eliza."

"Please take me." I whimper as she drags her finger down the length of my sex before slipping it inside of me. "Give me more and fuck me, Arizona." Glancing over my shoulder as she gets back up to her feet, she raises an eyebrow and I'm not sure I've ever seen this look from her. I don't know what it is, but its like…animalistic. She looks like she is about to end my life, but wow…what an amazing way to go. "Please…" I grind down against her hand and she pulls away.

"You want more?" She asks as she brings her lips up to my ear. "Or you need more?"

"N-Need," I whisper as she runs her tongue up her fingers. "Fuck, I'll always need more of you." I moan as my eyes close.

"Need me where?" She asks as she releases her fingers with a pop.

"Deep inside of me." Her hand running down my spine, soft fingertips connect with my arousal once again and my breath catches in my throat. "So fucking deep," I beg.

"You'll get what you are given, and you will be happy with it." She smiles. Two fingers slipping inside me, I groan and force my ass back against her hand. A third finger added with ease, I hum in appreciation and she drags her fingers down my walls. "Now, are you going to let me fuck you how I please or are you going to suggest an agreement to go with it?"

"N-No…" I drop my head on my shoulders. "No agreement needed here."

"Mm…thought as much." Her fingers almost slipping out of me, she slams back into me and my body is forced forward. "I'll do what I want, Eliza…and nobody is going to tell me any different. You included." Her thrusts reaching deeper with every movement, my body begins to take over from my mind and I allow it to. I don't want to come yet, but this woman does unimaginable things to my body and it just goes against me. It always does. "If I want to share everything I own with you…I will." Her free hand weaving between my legs, she presses her finger against my clit but there is no movement. She knows I need the added pressure. She knows I need her to touch me, but she isn't. "If I want to share my life with you…I will." Slight circles forming against my clit, she places a kiss on my shoulder and smiles against my skin. "And…if I want to fuck you better than ever before…" Her breath washing over the back of my neck, my body shudders. "I will. Over and over and over again…" Picking up her pace, she pounds me good and I'm not sure I can hold on much longer. My body slumping a little against the cold porcelain, she lifts my ass a little and works my clit just how I like it.

"F-Fuck…" My thighs trembling, she curls her fingers and fresh arousal floods from my body. Working me as good as ever, she doesn't let up. "Y-Yeah, right there…shit." Biting down on my bottom lip, I give myself to her completely. "God, you fuck me so good." My words hitting her, it only causes her to give it to me harder than ever before. A fourth finger filling me completely, all breath leaves my body and my orgasm builds quicker with every thrust.

"I'll always fuck you good…" Her lips attaching to my neck, she bites down against my skin before sucking gently. "Now…I need you to come for me, beautiful." She whispers. "I need to feel you release around me." A final thrust as she hits that spot, my mouth falls open and my head drops between my arms which are resting on the edge of the tub. "That's it…come hard, Eliza."

"Oh god…" Pulling me up against her body, her fingers still buried deep inside of me, my hand rests over her own and I add a little pressure to my already sensitive clit. "Fuck, Arizona…that feels amazing." My body writhing against her own, her lips work magic over my skin and my own rhythm begins to slow a little. "You feel so good against me when we are like this."

"I couldn't agree more." She breathes against my ear. "Everything about us is perfect."


Taking a walk along the River Thames, Arizona laces our fingers together and it feels good. It feels like it always should. I know this morning was amazing, but honestly…my body is so worn out right now that I could sleep for an entire week. Emotionally and physically drained, I'm not sure I have it in me to do much for the rest of the day. I'd thought about suggesting we hang back at the hotel, but we are on our first actual vacation together with no business interruptions, and I don't want to seem like I can't be bothered. I'll always be bothered where my fiancé is concerned, but I am struggling a little today, I won't lie. I know she senses that I'm a little off, but it's nothing for her to worry about. I just need to lie down on a comfortable bed and relax. I just need to sleep in her arms. Catching sight of a nearby bench, I pull her towards it and we both drop down. "Sorry, I just need a minute." I sigh.

"Is everything okay?" She furrows her brow, a little worry evident on her face.

"Yeah, just tired." I try to stifle a yawn but it's no use. "How are you not?"

"Oh, I am." She laughs. "I just thought you wanted to head out for the rest of the day." Shrugging, she settles back against the bench and looks out over the water. "Figured you didn't want to be stuck in that hotel room with me all day."

"You are joking, right?" I can't help the laugh that bubbles in my throat. "Why wouldn't I want to be stuck with you?"

"I don't know." She shrugs again.

"You know I'd happily spend the rest of my life in a confined space with you, right?" I raise an eyebrow. "If you want to head back we can."

"Yeah?" She smiles. "I'm not ruining this trip for us?"

"Not at all." I shake my head. "Lounging could be good for us." Placing a kiss below her ear, she smiles and pulls back. "You know, this morning was all kinds of hot, but I just want to feel you against me right now. Just…in bed, a movie, some snacks. How does that sound?"

"Sounds like a perfect idea with my ideal woman." Arizona agrees. "Was there anywhere you wanted to go on the way back?"

"No, I don't think so." I shrug. "I just want to lie in bed, if I'm being totally honest."

"Well, let's get back and do exactly that." Standing, she pulls me up to my feet and wraps her arm around my waist. It's a little cold in London today, but from what she has told me, I'm lucky I've not experienced the wind and the rain since we've been here. The UK is known for it, apparently. It's early November, and the realization that we are going to spend Christmas together has just hit me. Well, I think we are, anyway. I don't have anyone else to spend it with, but Arizona may have some sort of tradition that she and her family have stuck too. Maybe I'll bring it up later.

I can't say I've ever really had any sort of tradition. The past few years I've just done my own thing and usually spent it with Jo. It's not like my mom even noticed I'd left the house so no, I won't miss anything about my Christmases at home. Nothing at all.

Working our way through the streets of London, my mind takes me to Arizona's Christmas gifts. Like, what do you even buy the woman who literally has everything she could ever possibly want or need? I mean, it's true…my fiancé had everything. Great, I'm going to be the lame one who gives their other half complete shit because it's better than nothing. I'm going to be the one who hands over vouchers because I was fresh out of ideas. Don't fuck this Christmas up, Eliza. You cannot mess it up. Tightening my grip on her hand, Arizona glances my way and throws me a wink. "I love you, Eliza…"

"I love you, too." Giving her my best smile, I try to hide the worry on my face but I'm pretty sure the world can see it right now. I don't want to be a screw-up. I dealt with that enough growing up. Arizona is sophisticated and high end. Me? I'm just poor from Detroit.


Settled back in our hotel room, Arizona has her head resting on my chest and I'm not sure I've ever felt this comfortable. My fingers running through her hair, my nails graze the back of her neck and she sighs into my chest. I know she loves being like this, and I know that this is when we are at our best. Just here, silently loving each other. Just here, being one and peacefully resting. It's perfect. It's us. It will always be us. "You doing okay?" I ask as my fingers scratch at her scalp. Glancing up at me, her eyes are barely open and it makes me smile harder than I have all day. "You tired?"

"No, I'm just super relaxed." Her blue eyes shine and she is looking as beautiful as ever right now. "Are you okay?"

"Of course, I am." Giving her a small nod, her fingertips work the skin of my stomach and my body shivers a little. She knows that certain spot on my stomach that tickles a little more than in other places, and even though she knows I hate it, she can't help but graze her fingers across it every now and again. She can't help but watch me squirm a little as it sends my body crazy.

"Sorry." Giving me a small smile, I raise my eyebrow and she shrugs. "I just like you being ticklish."

"Yeah, I know." Rolling my eyes, she shifts up the bed a little and rests her head in the palm of her hand, her elbow propping her up. "What's up?" I can see that thoughtful look in her eyes and it makes me wonder a little.

"Just been thinking while we've been lay here." She shrugs.

"And…" I draw out.

"And I'm struggling to understand how I came to be in this hotel room with you. Just…like, how?" She wrinkles her nose a little. "I mean, I know how…but it's still a little weird you know. Even all of the time that has passed…it's just weird sometimes."

"Weird good or weird bad?" I furrow my brow.

"Weird good you ass." Slapping my arm, I give her a knowing smile and she leans in a little, pressing a kiss to my lips. "I've already told you how completely different this has all been with you, but even just lying here with you like this makes me feel more loved than I've ever felt before. I may be repeating myself, but sometimes when I get the opportunity to think over things, my first thought is how unbelievably lucky I was to find you, Eliza. How lucky I was the night I walked in that bar and you looked my way. Nobody had looked my way in a long time. At least, not like you did. You know, I could just feel your eyes burning into my soul. I could feel the intrigue and the interested radiating from you."

"Yeah?" I smile as she runs her thumb across my bottom lip. "You felt that from me?"

"I did."

"Wow." I breathe out. "I didn't think I was capable of love and honestly…I wasn't quite sure how I felt about you that night I first met you. I mean, I could see that you were guarding yourself. I could see how you had been hurt and you were reluctant to open up, but I wasn't sure what it was about you that made me really look. The eyes are a given, but other than that…you were just a woman in a bar." I shrug. "A woman in a bar that I knew I had to know. A woman in a bar with the most beautiful yet heartbreaking smile."

"Yeah, I was a depressing bitch before you came into my life." She laughs and I roll my eyes. "No, I was, Eliza." She admits. "If I wasn't at home being miserable, I was out picking up women for a quick lay…" Wow, she's being pretty honest right now.

"What made you quit that lifestyle?" I ask as I turn on my side to face her fully.

"I was tired of being the multi-millionaire who had it all but really had nothing." She shrugs. "I had all the money in the world. The amazing car. The gorgeous home. I just…I had no one to share it with. I didn't have that someone who I could come home to at night. I didn't have the love life to match everything else I had."

"I guess love is priceless, huh?" Trailing my fingertips down her bare arm, she smiles and closes her eyes.

"It is, baby." She nods. "It definitely is."

"Did you ever see me as being just another one night stand?"

"No. Never." She shakes her head. "You want to know why? Because that night when you followed me out of the bar…you said my name like I'd never heard it before. You said it like I meant something to you."

"You did mean something to me…" I smile. "I didn't even know you but I could feel myself becoming addicted just from the few words we had spoken."

"Yeah…and I could feel that, too." She agrees. "It was just how you followed me outside. How you stopped me from leaving how I had. Just…thank you for following me outside. Thank you for seeing something that nobody else had ever seen."

"And what's that?" I ask, my eyes narrowing a little.

"Me." Her voice breaking, she clears her throat and shakes herself from her emotions. "You saw me for who I am. You didn't see the car or the dollar signs. You didn't see the power and status behind my name. You just saw me. Nobody had ever come across that way. They all knew who I was. They all wanted everything other than me."

"I'll never be one of those people, Arizona."

"I know, beautiful." Running her thumb across my cheek, I lean into her touch and smile. "I know exactly who you are Eliza, and I wouldn't ever want you to change. I love everything about you. Absolutely everything." My heart bursting at how open and honest she is being right now, I cant pull my eyes away from her own. They're a particular blue that I've never really seen before, but god, they're beautiful. "You know what you mean to me and that will never lessen. Everything about you makes me fall in love with you all over again when I wake each morning and I know that we are going to always be amazing together."

"I've never heard anything so true in all of my life, Arizona." Pulling her into my arms, I fall back against the mattress and she wraps her arms painfully tight around me. Tonight isn't about sex and hot experiences. Tonight is about honesty and love. Nothing but pure love. It radiates from Arizona likes it's all she has ever known, and the more I think about her being alone before we met…the more it breaks my heart.


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