Callie and Arizona post-10x21

"I can't believe Alex is leaving," Callie said conversationally from her place in bed. "Did he tell you?"

"I know," Arizona agreed from across the room, where she was removing her earrings. "He told me he was thinking about it this morning. I'm happy for him; he deserves it." She sat on the edge of the bed and swiftly removed her prosthetic then crawled under the covers.

"Mmm," Callie sighed in agreement. "Still, I'd be a little pissed if my star student left to join a private practice." She shut off the lamp and repositioned herself so that she was lying down. She turned to her side and faced Arizona.

Arizona mirrored her position and sort of shrugged in response. "He said he already stayed for me once after the plane crash. I don't want to hold him back again."

Callie moved her hand to caress the blonde's face. "Hey. It wasn't your fault."

"I know, I know," Arizona smiled faintly, kissing Callie's caramel thumb. "But still."

Callie pursed her lips and nodded.

Suddenly, Arizona's eyes lit up and she moved to grasp the hand on her face.

"What?" Callie asked curiously.

"I have some more good news about today." She paused.

Callie waited, eager to hear.

"I got on a plane today," she continued solemnly.

"What?!" Callie's eyebrows shot up.

Arizona nodded. "To get a transplant," she clarified.

"Wow," Callie admired. "How was it?"

"Terrifying, but not as bad as I thought it'd be," Arizona all but grinned.

"I'm so proud of you." Callie closed the space between them, needing to convey the love and pride she felt for her beautiful wife with more than words.

Arizona eagerly kissed her back, smiling into the contact. She would never grow tired of the feeling of Callie's lips on her own. It was the most breathtaking feeling, one she needed like oxygen. After a minute, she pulled away. "I love you," she whispered.

Callie beamed, "I love you, too."

Arizona ran her fingers through Callie's hair and pulled her body closer, tangling their legs and arms together.

As the sole of Arizona's foot made contact with Callie's leg, the brunette yelped. "You're freezing!" she laughed, but she also tugged her wife closer and the blankets up to cover their shoulders.

"It's pouring outside," Arizona chuckled. "And not everyone is lucky enough to always have skin as hot as yours." She buried her face and cold nose in Callie's warm chest.

Callie smiled, knowing that Arizona had a point. For whatever reason, her skin was always hot as coals. She pressed her lips to the blonde's forehead before hiding her face in tangled blonde hair, inhaling delicious rose-scented shampoo.

They lay there, enveloped and completely consumed with one another, without speaking. No words were necessary; they were beyond content just enjoying the feel of the other's skin against them and hearing each other's quiet, slow breathing mixed with the sound of rain outside.

"Callie?" Arizona finally murmured.

"Mmm?" Callie hummed, near sleep.

"I'm so grateful to have you. Really."

Callie smiled. "Me too, me too," she pulled Arizona tighter into her. "I give thanks for you every day." She pressed her lips to blonde hair.

Arizona hummed languidly, and they both easily fell asleep in each other's arms with smiles grazing their lips.

It had been a good day.