Thank you for your reviews of the last chapter, and after my earlier criticism I'm pleased I didn't get any backlash from L word Jenny fans. Oh wait...there weren't any!
I can confirm that this story is now constantly at the back of my mind as I try and think of interesting chapters. I totally lost my mojo earlier, but I'm back in the game now.
I should warn you, like my other two stories, I've no idea where this one is going. I have an idea and I start writing and then it's a mystery as to what happens. If I'm missing for a while it's because I'm stuck in the story.
Ha probably should have confessed that. Ignore me. It's all totally planned in advance ;)
Arizona stirred in her bed and reached her arms up over her head in a big contented stretch. She opened her eyes and smiled turning to her right expecting to see a sleeping brunette beside her, only the bed was empty.
Arizona's initially feeling at seeing the empty bed was disappointed. She had been hoping to have been able to wake the American up with a good morning kiss. Disappointment then turned to anxiety at the thought that maybe the brunette had woken up and decided to go home.
Sitting up in a slight panic the blonde reached for her phone to check for messages, but then she heard the distant sound of music and singing coming from downstairs and she breathed a sigh of relief in the knowledge that Callie was just downstairs. Either that, so she had a burglar who liked The Greatest Showman!
Arizona stayed in bed a few minutes longer as she thought about the date the day before. It had gone way better than she had anticipated and she hadn't imagined falling asleep being spooned by Callie Torres.
They hadn't made any plans for today other than a suggestion to watch some Tv, and it could be that Callie was waiting for the physio to wake up so she could say goodbye to her.
The thought of Callie leaving made Arizona feel a little sad which was stupid considering they worked at the same place.
Arizona let out a small groan as she thought about work, about how hard it would be keeping this a secret from everyone. Luckily she knew she could trust Sam with her life, and Callie had promised to be discreet, but Arizona was still worried of the consequences of work finding out.
Arizona was by nature a cautious person, maybe a product of being the child of a doctor and a teacher, but on this occasion she had thrown all caution to the wind.
Despite initially telling Callie nothing could happen between them, the prospect of the striker moving back to the States had been the wake up call she had needed to realise that life was too short.
Arizona jumped out of bed eager to find the American and spend what time she had alone with her today before they had to go back to work and pretend like nothing had happened. Pretend that they hadn't spent Saturday on a date together, pretend that they hadn't kissed or fallen asleep spooning each other. That was going to be hard.
Arizona brushed her teeth and hair before walking downstairs to find Callie in the kitchen cooking now singing along to a different song.
"Wow you sing and cook...you can stay!" Arizona said smiling at the sight of the pile of fluffy pancakes the American had made
"Arghh man you're awake, I was going to surprise you and bring you breakfast in bed" Callie said disappointedly as she was caught by surprise at the blondes arrival.
Arizona smiled as she walked into the kitchen and up to the brunette "This IS a lovely surprise, although I did miss out on a good morning kiss" the blonde said unable to resist as she hooked her fingers into Callie's hand and pulled her into her so they could kiss.
Callie was still holding a spatula in the other hand which she quickly dropped so she could wrap her hand around the physio's back and pull the blonde tighter into the long soft kiss.
"Mmmmm that's better" Arizona said as they eventually pulled their lips apart
Callie was beaming back the blonde "I...I could literally do that ALL day" she smiled as she went back in for another kiss which Arizona happily obliged.
"Soooo" Arizona said trying to ignore her body's reaction on the kiss and the urge to get dirty on the kitchen counter "Sooo what's for breakfast?"
After eating they cleaned up the kitchen and had quick showers. Arizona was hoping Callie would stay a bit longer, but didn't want to seem too clingy.
"Sooo do you want me to drop you back home?" Arizona asked
"Now? Ummm sure" Callie replied trying to hide her disappointment.
Arizona was gutted with the answer "Well you errrr you are welcome to stay if you like...I just figured you have plans."
"No plans. I ummm thought we were going to watch that show you told me about, but if you'd rather not, I can go" Callie said
Arizona let out a chuckle as she realised that neither of them wanted the date to finish but their insecurities and nerves were kicking in.
"I'm sorry...I thought I should check to see if you wanted to go...because that would be OK if you did...but I don't want you to go...I was being polite...and then you said you did want to go...and then I felt sad at the thought of you going...but if you are happy to stay then that makes me happy too."
Arizona stopped herself and rolled her eyes took a deep breath "Shit! I'm just gonna try again OK?"
Callie who had remained silent during the blondes ramble smiled and nodded. She loved the fact that Arizona got nervous around her too.
"Calliope...would you like to stay a little longer and watch some L word with me?" The blonde said managing to regain her composure
"Yes Arizona...I'd love to stay and watch some porn with you" the brunette responded with a smile causing the Brit to laugh and the tension was lifted.
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"OK well that hasn't aged well" Arizona admitted as the second episode ended.
"Maybe not, but I think I'm hooked." Callie admitted knowing she would be binging it for the rest of lockdown, if only for the sight of Jennifer Beales making out with a woman which had been a big turn on.
"Ha!" Arizona laughed "I wonder why"
"Well it'll keep me entertained until date 2." Callie said "would Wednesday work for you?"
"Wednesday sounds great. What can I bring?" Arizona said excited that she only had to wait 48hrs until their date.
"Nothing. Just your adorable self" Callie smiled before planting a kiss on the blondes lips.
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WednesdayCallie had finished training around 1pm and after a quick swim she had headed home in order to start preparing things for date 2. Arizona was busy at work at an under 18's game and would be around once she had finished.
She had decided to make some fresh pasta and dug out her pasta machine that Stacey had sent over, along with everything else from Florida.
Callie enjoyed cooking, but it wasn't as much fun cooking for one so she was excited to make something tasty for Arizona.
She couldn't resist sensing a selfie of herself in front on the finished pasta to Arizona who responded with the cat heart eye emoji and the words Looks deliciousand a winky emoji.
A few seconds later and another text came through from Arizona causing the American to smile.
I didn't mean the food...in case it wasn't clear. A xCallie smiled at the cute text.
The American was on the sofa killing time watching the L word when her phone started ringing.
She smiled when she saw Arizona was face timing her.
She quickly pulled her hair down of the messy bun she'd shoved it into when she had been cooking and answered the call.
"Hey you" Callie said happy to see the Brit, but she quickly saw tension on the physio's face and knew something was up.
"I'm sorry Callie...I'm not going to make it tonight." Arizona said in a wobbly voice down the phone "one of the academy players, Beth, she fell badly, landed awkwardly and broke her leg. I...I did what I could on the pitch to help with the pain...but it's a bad one."
"Oh god Arizona. I'm so sorry. Are you OK?" Callie asked with concern a shiver running up her spine at the thought of the injury.
"I'm fine. I'm at the hospital now, they are about to take her into surgery. I just want to wait until her parents get here and know that she is OK." Arizona took a deep breath "I'm really sorry about tonight"
"Please don't worry about that. Will she be OK? Beth?" Callie asked
"Too early to say. We'll know once they have operated." Arizona said "I'd better go I just wanted to let you know."
"Thanks. Will you keep me posted." Callie asked
"Of course." Arizona replied smiling down the phone.
"And let me know if there is anything I can do?" Callie added
"I will" Arizona said softly as she looked down the camera at the American before ending the call and heading back into the hospital.
Callie was in a WhatsApp group with some of the other first team players and news quickly spread about the serious injury. Whilst Callie hadn't met the injured player before, there was a strong family feeling at the club and the other team members started coming up with ideas how they could help the young girl, Including sending get well videos to her. It was the worst nightmare of any player.
An hour later and Callie was still thinking about the young player and Arizona. She pulled out her laptop and googled Max Robbins and clicked on the various links to news stories from when Arizona played football, including an old interview on Spanish TV after her injury.
There in the 60 second clip was a young looking Arizona sitting up in bed in a cast on her leg vowing to get back on the pitch as soon as possible. She spoke fluent Spanish and whilst her hair was cut short, it was undoubtedly Arizona. Callie would recognise those eyes anywhere.
As Callie watched the interview the young player came across professional and upbeat thanking the club and the fans for all their support.
At the end of the interview the reporter explained that since the interview with Max, the younger player had required a second operation and was at home recovering.
Callie felt emotional watching the young blonde talk positively about playing football again and then she thought of young Beth and knew that if anyone understood what she was going through it was Arizona.
Callie grabbed her phone and tapped out a message to the Physio
How's things going? C x
An hour later and Arizona responded.
Sorry for not getting back sooner. They are still operating. it's going to need pins to put the shattered bone back together again. Her parents are due in the next hour. Will let you know how it goes. A x
It was 10pm when Callie next heard from the physio
She's out of the theatre and in recovery. Her parents are here now with her so I'm heading home. A x
If you're not too tired come here instead. I can make you something to eat. If you don't feel like eating we can just snuggle C x
Arizona felt tears spring to her eyes as she read Callie's message catching her off guard. Arizona hadn't realised how much she missed having someone care about her. How nice it was that Callie was thinking of her.
That would be amazing. But only if you are sure?
Of course. Drive carefully x
30 minutes later and a tired looking Arizona rang the doorbell at Callie's and felt a lump form in her throat as the brunette opened the door.
"Hey" Callie said warmly
"Hi." Arizona smiled "it's good to see you"
"You too. Come in, come in" Callie said as she stepped aside to let the blonde in and once the door was closed she pulled Arizona into her arms and gave her a big hug.
"Mmmmm you feel good" Arizona said as she hugged the American tighter.
"You too." Callie said "are you hungry?"
"Starving!" Arizona admitted
"OK well how about you head upstairs and have a quick shower and I'll have some pasta ready for you when you come back down." The American suggested
"Just some toast will be fine" Arizona replied
"Nonsense. Now upstairs Robbins. I've left some clean clothes out on the bed for you."
Arizona went to argue before realising a shower and some hot food was just what she needed.
"Thank you" the blonde said as she leaned in and placed her lips on Callie's.
As much as Callie was enjoying the kiss, she pulled back and gave the Brit a pat on her butt
"Now go. Shower." Callie ordered
"Yes boss" Arizona smiled "one more kiss first" she asked with big blue eyes that Callie couldn't resist.
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After her shower Arizona changed into the tracksuit bottoms and hoodie that Callie had left out and made her way downstairs. Callie was at the stove stirring the sauce into the pasta she had made.
"Wow that smells amazing" Arizona said as she walked into the kitchen
"It's just Fettuccine Alfredo" Callie said modestly as poured the pasta and sauce into a bowl and handed it to Arizona.
"Well it JUST smells and looks amazing. Thank you" Arizona said as she wound some of the pasta into a fork before popping it into her mouth.
"Oh my god. Callie. This is amazing" Arizona said as she dived back in for a second forkful whilst still swallowing the first.
Callie smiled happy that Arizona was enjoying her food. She was pleased she could help the blonde feel better after a difficult day.
It didn't take long for Arizona to polish off the pasta and as much as she wanted more, she knew something that tasted that good was probably not that good for you so declined the offer.
Instead they went to bed and this time Arizona snuggled into Callie's side as Arizona filled the striker in on what had happened.
"Do you think she'll recover?" Callie asked
"She'll recover from the break. It'll probably take 18 months for her to be able to run again, but I can't see her playing professionally." Arizona said
"Poor thing." Callie told Arizona about the plans to send her well messages in a few days
"That's a nice thing to do." Arizona said "she'll be out of it for a few days on painkillers and then it's going to be tough for her."
"How did you cope?" Callie asked softly
"Well I didn't for a long time. Sure I'd recovered from the surgery and the infection but mentally I hadn't accepted the end of my playing career. There was the court case for negligence and I just lost all interest in anything and everything. I put on weight because I stopped exercising. I hated the sight of my leg and my scar, I was in a pretty dark place if I'm honest."
Callie stroked Arizona's hair as she listened to the physio talk.
"Eventually I agreed to go to therapy and well, that helped. We came back to the UK and I got on really well with my therapist Steph who made me see that I still had lots of things to be grateful for and that I had a chance to start over. So that's what I did. I changed my name, grew my hair, lost the weight and took my exams before going to uni."
"I know you don't like people knowing about your past, but would you tell Beth, you know when she is a little bit stronger?" Callie asked
Arizona thought about the her answer for a few moments before responding.
" I don't know Callie. I feel for her, I really do, and of course the physio team and the club will do all that we can to help, but today was hard for me. I've seen a lot of injuries since I became a physio, but this one got to me.".
Arizona paused and sat up so she could see Callie's face "It brought back some unhappy memories that I've worked hard to move on from. I just don't know if I want to relive that time again?"
Arizona worried what Callie might think of her answer. She didn't want to come across as uncaring, and she would of course be 100% professional, but she wasn't sure if she wanted to open up the past to another stranger. She had told Callie but that was because she had feelings for the brunette. Beth was different.
"Does that make me a horrible person?" The blonde asked.
"No, of course it doesn't." Callie instantly responded "it makes you human". She smiled at the blonde and gave her hand a squeeze.
"Thank you Calliope" Arizona said softly
"For what?" Callie responded
"For not judging. For being concerned about me...And for being really good at snuggles" Arizona smiled as she laid back down and Callie slipped her arm around her.
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The next morning Callie woke before Arizona who was still sleeping and the American. Couldn't resist rolling over and leaning in to kiss the blonde on her forehead. She tried to be as gentle as she could, but the Brit was clearly a light sleeper as a wide smile formed on her face as she opened her eyes and saw the brunette smiling at her.
"Mmmmm morning" Arizona said in a happy sleepy voice
"Morning. Did you sleep OK?" Callie asked
"You mean did I sleep through your snoring?" Arizona responded as she turned on her side, propping her head with her hand so she could see the brunette better.
"Oh my god!" Callie said horrified "did I snore. I didn't did I? Shit I'm sorry...I've never done that be..." Callie stopped when she saw the smile on Arizona face and realised she was being teased.
"That was mean!" Callie said pulling a sad face
"I'm sorry. I couldn't resist. Let me make it up to you" Arizona said she lent over to kiss Callie, but the brunette moved her head away.
"Morning breath!" She explained covering her mouth with her hand
"So? I have it too" Arizona said moving in again
"Good point" Callie beamed and met Arizona lips, slipping a hand around the blonde, pulling her closer.
As they kissed Callie slowly ran her fingers tips down Arizona's arm onto her hip before before slipping underneath the oversized T-shirt the blonde had slept in.
Callie heard Arizona catch her breath as she moved her hand slowly up the blonde's body until she reached her breast.
Arizona pull her lips away. Callie opened her eyes to see why the physio had pulled away and she saw those blue eyes staring back at her, checking that she was OK and wasn't freaking out.
Callie didn't speak but answered Arizona's question by moving her hand up onto Arizona's breast and gently circled her nipple. Callie watched Arizona's eyes widen as she reacted to the brunette's touch.
Callie felt a strong throb between her legs as she felt the physio's nipple stiffen and she knew she wanted more. Her heart rate was going crazy as she took control and pushed Arizona onto her back and climbed on top of her. She straddled the blonde between her legs and let out a small groan as Arizona's hands reached up under the Vest top she was wearing and squeezed her breasts.
Arizona couldn't believe what was happening but didn't want it to stop. Her hips moved up as she seeked contact with Callie, as she squeezed the brunette's nipples between her fingers. She wanted to pull that vest top off over the brunette's head and taste those magnificent breasts.
Callie's lips came crashing down on the blondes as she moved her hips to the same rhythm as Arizona.
"Calliope..." Arizona whispered as she broke the kiss again so she could make eye contact and check the American was still OK.
"I'm fine...fuck...I'm so turned on" Callie admitted biting her bottom lip as she continued moving her hips up and down Arizona body, making contact with her throbbing clit.
Beeeeeep, Beeeeeep, Beeeeep,
"Shit!" Arizona groaned as her alarm on her phone told her it was 7am.
"Ignore it" Callie demanded as she slowly rubbed herself up and down Arizona mound.
"Arghhhh" Arizona moaned as she held eye contact with the brunette "I can't Callie. I have to get home and changed and in work."
"You can shower and change here" Callie pleaded as she give her best puppy dog eyes.
"I'm sorry. I would if I could, but I have to pick up some reports that I need for a meeting."
Realising she wasn't going to change Arizona's mind, Callie reluctantly slid off the blondes body and stuck her bottom lip out to make her feelings clear.
"I know. I'm sorry" Arizona said as she pulled the duvet off her and started getting dressed. "I feel the same way...trust me..." Arizona added
"I can't believe you got me all worked up and are now leaving me" Callie moaned
"Errr Excuse me...I wasn't the one who started this morning make out session" Arizona replied with a smile
"I know, I know" Callie chuckled "what can I say, I find you too sexy. I didn't expect it myself, I just went with the flow!"
"And it was a good flow. Really good, just shit timing." Arizona said
Callie pulled the duvet up over her head and groaned in frustration.
Arizona laughed "I hate leaving you like this, but our time will come and when it does, it will be worth the wait."
Callie pulled the duvet down over her head
"Promise?" Callie asked
"I totally promise you!" Arizona replied and she lent down and kissed the brunette
Callie felt a throb between her legs and pushed the blonde away "go now before you get me worked up again!" She said
Arizona laughed "For what it's worth...I'm going to struggle to focus on my work today imagining what would have happened if my alarm hadn't have gone off"
"Go now!" Callie yelled throwing a pillow in the physio's direction as she chuckled to herself
"I'll call you later" Arizona said laughing as she made her way out the bedroom.
Arizona turned on the engine of her car and grabbed her phone to send the brunette a message.
Thanks again for last night...and this morning. I love kissing you. I owe you big time. Date 3 after the game on Saturday? A x
I love kissing you too. Roll on Saturday when I look forward to seeing you make it up to me Dr Robbins. C x
Arizona groaned to herself as she put the car in reverse and headed home.
I wanted more of Arizona's past to come out so came up with this chapter and the injury to Beth. Let me know how the speed of this story is going down. Personally I'm enjoying writing the teasing, slow burn moments but appreciate it may be reading a little boring. I normally post before going to bed and love waking up the next morning to see how the chapter has gone done.
Because of the Calzona storylines in GA drama is never far away. I know you are all just waiting for it to come but I'm kinda liking them drama free at the moment, it's refreshing to write. I've started so should hopefully update soon.
Sarah
PS - I'd just like to apologise for typos in all of my chapters. I normally tap the story out on Notes on my phone and don't have the best attention to detail when proof reading it before posting. You have all been very kind and polite to me and not mentioned all my errors which I see when I got back to remind myself where I left things off and cringe at the amount of errors. Will try not to post so quickly and proof more in the future.
Stay safe and we're nearly at the end of January woooo hoooo
