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Chapter 11
Callie is sitting in her hotel room working on some new song lyrics. They have arrived in Brussels yesterday and mostly everyone is spending the day either in bed or out sightseeing. She is softly humming the melody as her pencil dances across the page. She is hoping it will get her in a better mood, she hasn't had a cup of coffee in what feels like an eternity because of that stupid bet she made. Also finding out her girlfriend is keeping a secret from her is not helping her foal mood at all. She is brought out of her little bubble by her phone ringing. Without even looking she answers.
"Hello."
"Hello mija."
"Daddy!" Sitting up straight, with the face splitting smile. "How are you? Is something wrong? Did something happen? Is it mom?"
"Mija breathe. Can't a father just call his daughter anymore without something being wrong?"
"Of course you can. I miss you, daddy."
"I miss you too. How are you doing Calliope? I just heard about your break up from that Mark guy on Addison's show." She knew there was a reason for her father calling her out of the blue, he probably just saw all hope for grandchildren flying out the window. "Did he hurt you? Did he cheat on you? Because I will knock his teeth out, you know I will never lay a hand on someone else. But I can make it happen, I know people just say the word."
"No daddy don't send the dogs after Mark." She chuckled. "I'm doing good. We both agreed that we are better as friends, the break up was very civil." Not lying but not the whole truth either. Somethings are just better left unsaid to the older Torres.
"I'm glad to hear that. How is the tour going?"
"Really great. Keeping all of us busy. How are mom and…" She pauses. "…Aria?"
"You know your mother always planning some event or fundraiser." This gets a chuckle out of the singer, her mom sure loves to play hostess. "Your sister, however, she has been distant lately. Not talking to us or going out with her friends just keeping to herself. She is also going to LA at least once a week." Her sister was the social butterfly she loved going out with her friends and being seen out and about town. Every bouncer in Miami knew her, she has no need to be travailing to LA. Unless she found another celebrity whose life she can make hell.
"Did something happen?"
"I don't know she doesn't talk to us." After a long silence. "Maybe you can talk to her?"
"Daddy I don't think that is such a good idea." After kicking her sister off the tour she has been avoiding her like the plague.
"Calliope she is your sister." His voice taking the tone he used when the two sisters fought.
"Who hates me! And after the stuff she pulled on my tour I'm not really her number one fan either." She didn't hide her sister's antics from her parents.
"Just think about it mija, please do this for your old dad." Callie rolls her eyes, her father loves to play the old card to get his way.
"Fine, I'll think about it."
"Thank you, Calliope."
-x-x-
Arizona finally makes her appearance late afternoon, with bags full of gifts. Even if Callie isn't her happy self just seeing her blonde makes her smile.
"Oh, I got you something." She hands the little bag over to the singer. Callie's eyes go wide when so looks at the small red fabric in the bag. "Okay, so it's kind of for me too."
"You bought me a red bikini?"
"Yes, for when we get a beach day somewhere down the road."
"This will not cover anything." Holding the tinny swimsuit in her hand.
"So, I guess then you will be against my blue one as well?" This gets the singer's attention. Arizona smirks. "Yeah, that's what I thought."
"M-maybe you should try it on just to make sure it fits?"
"I will when I get to my room later." Callie pulls out her pout that Arizona happily kisses away.
Callie's phone beeps next to her. Looking down at the device she sees a message from Bailey. Turning back to face the blonde who is busy going through her bags.
"Hey, Arizona I need to talk to you about something."
"Um okay?" Taking the blonde by the hand she leads her out the room and into the hotel lobby. Arizona is confused about why said talk needs to be outside. When they step out of the large glass doors, Callie stops and turns to face the blonde.
"Arizona, the other day when I used your laptop you got a message. I didn't want to read it but the messages kept coming and I thought maybe it was something important. I read something in that message." Arizona starts to freak out remembering the last messages she had received was from the stalker Callie knows nothing about. "Honestly I was hurt that you didn't tell me yourself."
"Callie I…" Callie holds up her hand silencing her. A large black SUV pulls up next to them. The driver gets out and opens the door for them.
"The driver here is going to take you somewhere."
"Callie where are we going?" Her fear starting to rise inside her.
"Not we just you, and that's a secret."
"But…" Holding onto the singer's hand like it's her lifeline.
"Arizona just go with him."
After much deliberating she gets in the car. The drive is silent, she tries to get the driver to tell her where they are going. After a while, the car comes to stop. The driver gets out and opens the door for her. Arizona steps out onto the airport tarmac. Her phone rings and she sees that it is Callie.
"Callie I'm sorry I didn't tell you, but please don't make me go home." The words flying out of her mouth.
"I'm not making you go home, I got you a birthday present." Enjoying the little game she is playing with her freaked out girlfriend.
"You what?!"
"That's right, I know it's your birthday Saturday."
Arizona lets out a breath in relief that Callie isn't sending her packing. A small private jet rounds the corner and comes to a stop.
"Holy shit Callie please tell me you did not buy me a plane?"
"No you dork," Callie laughs "Your present is on the plane." The call disconnects and the blonde is left standing alone while the sun starts to set over the horizon.
Arizona is waiting restlessly looking at the private jet. She is starting to think Callie just send her here to see how long she will wait before giving up.
When the door finally opens she almost jumps out of her skin when she sees who it is. Walking towards her Teddy and Henry each have a sleeping toddler in their arms.
"Teddy! You're here!"
Arizona happily greets her friend as she hugs her careful not to wake the sleeping girl. She also hugs Henry as she runs her hand trough the sleeping boy's brown hair. The driver quickly takes the bags and starts to place it in the car's trunk. Henry takes the seat next to his kids while Teddy sits next to Arizona. Arizona doesn't stop talking the entire time, telling stories about the tour and Callie.
"I can't believe you guys are here, why are you here?"
"Well, I was sending you a message trying to figure out what you'll be doing for your birthday all alone out here in the world. You can only imagine my surprise when I get a reply from the one and only Callie Torres. Fair warning she didn't sound very happy finding out about her girlfriend's birthday from her best friend." Arizona starts chewing on her bottom lip, knowing that she should have told Callie herself. "But anyway we talked and next thing I know I get a call from her manager asking me if we want to surprise you for your birthday," Teddy explains. "So, why didn't you tell her about your birthday?"
"I just didn't feel like celebrating my birthday this year. I have been dreading this for weeks. Just hoping it would pass without anyone knowing."
"I know you had a crappy year but everyone should celebrate their birthday." Arizona turns her head avoiding her friend's eyes.
"How are things going with Arizona the travailing personal assistant?" Henry asks sensing the need for a topic change.
"Good, really good. I get to see the world, meet a ton of famous people and the company isn't too bad either." She says with a wink.
"So are we going to meet this super famous girlfriend of yours?" Teddy asks excitedly.
"I'm not sure if I want to expose her to all of this madness." This gets a fake look of hurt from her friend.
"Oh, can you get us some tickets to her show? VIP of course none of this cheap seat crap."
"Boy Teddy I missed you."
Arriving at the hotel Arizona helps them check-in and spend time chatting with them in the early morning hours, before returning to her room. She finds the sleeping singer on her bed. She places a soft kiss on her lips.
"Hey, I'm up." Callie sits up on the bed. "I'm totally awake." Arizona loves half-asleep Callie.
"It's okay, what are you doing here?"
"I wanted to make sure you got back safe." Arizona leans down and kisses Callie making her head spin. "Wow, what was that for?"
"Thank you for my awesome birthday present."
"I thought you'd like it."
"Hey, you want me to help you back to your room?"
"No." She falls back on the bed. Arizona wasn't going to argue.
-x-x-
The next morning Arizona was going through her to-do list for the day while Callie is in the shower. When there is a knock on her door. She opens up to find two bright smiles and four green eyes looking up at her.
"Aunty Zona!" Comes the chorus of the four-year-olds each jumping onto a side of her body.
"Hey, guys!" She happily greeted her godchildren kneeling to get pulled into hugs. "I missed you guys so much"
"We missed you too."
"You mind if we join you for breakfast?" Teddy asks as she invites herself inside.
"I was just about to order us something."
Teddy freezes in her tracks making her husband walk into her back, she grabs his arm in a death grip.
"Ow!"
"Henry look."
He looks up to see the singer stepping out of the bedroom her hair still wet. When she sees the visitors she stops with a horrified look on her face. The three just stare at each other. When Arizona finally pulls out of the monsters' grip, pulling a child into each arm around the waist she sees the dumbfounded stares.
"Oh sorry, this is Callie Torres as I'm sure you already know. Callie this is my best friend Teddy and her husband Henry."
"It's nice to finally meet you in person Teddy."
"Yes!" Teddy says a little too excited.
The twins are swinging their arms back and forth kicking trying to get free.
"And these two little terrors are Aiden and Abigail." She turns to the side as she introduces each child. "Say, hi guys."
"Hi." They say in unison. When she puts them down they start poking and pulling at everything in the room.
"So, what does everyone want for breakfast?"
Teddy, Henry, and the kids join them for breakfast. Teddy finally starts to act more relaxed around the singer. Callie invites Henry to spend the day with the guys knowing they would be more than happy to include an ex-professional ball player into their day activities. Arizona and Teddy decide to take the kids to the park while Callie is at rehearsals. Two four-year-olds are not fond of spending the day stuck in a hotel room.
-x-x-
Walking to the park, Teddy has a tight hold on Aiden's hand and Arizona has Abigail on her back. Her little arms wrapped around the blonde's shoulders. When they reach the park the kids run off to explore the new playground. Leaving the two blondes to sit on the park bench
"So, it looks like things are going great between you two?"
"We had our first fight a couple of days ago."
"What happened?" She asks in her mom's voice
"She asked me about Emma."
"Oh. You know you should just tell her before she finds out some other way. She wouldn't push it if you just told her everything?"
"I know and I'm planning to. I just can't talk about it anymore. It's like picking at a scab reopening the wound every time. I just want to move on with my life." She crosses her arms.
"You can't move on until you've let go of the past. Letting go is the easy part, it's the moving on that's painful." Arizona just nods.
"Tim called me."
"How is he doing?"
"You know the army is keeping him busy. He keeps asking about Callie I think he still believes I'm making the whole thing up."
"I can see why he would think that I would to if I didn't see her on our video chat." Arizona nudges her friend. "Do you love her?"
"Teddy she makes me feel things I never felt before, just being around her is so exhilarating. I want to give all of me to her without holding back."
"Arizona Robbins are you telling me you two haven't…" Arizona shakes her head. "Seriously?"
"I know Teddy." Hiding her face in her hands.
"Why not? The Arizona I know never waits this long for sex."
"We agreed to take it slow."
"Arizona there is slow and then there is glacial."
"Teddy her last relationship left some pretty deep scars on her, I am not going to make her do anything she isn't ready for. I will wait for as long as it takes, she's the dream I always wanted." Teddy doesn't miss the sparkle in her friend's eyes.
"Callie and Arizona sitting in a tree, K-I-S-S-I-N-G." Teddy starts to sing.
"You have been spending too much time with those two, you need some serious adult time." Arizona senses she has hit a sore subject. "How are things with you and Henry?"
"A little tense. You know with my work and the kids."
"Why don't I take the kids on Sunday and you two can spend some alone time together?"
"Arizona no, I can't let you do that. We are here for your birthday not for you to babysit the kids while we go out partying"
"No, Teddy really. My birthday is tomorrow anyway. You and Henry go have a date night without having to worry about bath time and bedtime stories. Besides I would love some extra time with the kids I have really missed them."
"Thank you, Arizona." She says placing a hand on Arizona's arm.
"I know I'm an awesome friend."
-x-x-
After playing with the kids at the park for a while they decided to go to rehearsal. Henry is already there having arrived with the guys after watching the game in the hotel bar. When she sees her girlfriend arrive Callie calls a five-minute break.
"Hi, beautiful." Greeting her girlfriend with a kiss.
Teddy quickly pulls her husband outside to tell him about Arizona's amazing offer. T
"Did you have fun at the park?"
"Yes, I just wished you were there too." They are pulled apart by the blonde's cell phone ringing. "I need to take this, um can you keep an eye on the kids please?"
"Of course." Arizona gives her one last quick kiss before leaving to take the call in private.
Callie turns around to find four green eyes staring at her. Taking a seat in the middle of the two to keep the peace they watch the band do a run-through of some of the songs. After playing about half a song, Aiden turns in his seat on his knees to face the singer.
"Aunty Zona kissed you?"
"She did." Not sure where this conversation is going to go.
"Are you going to marry her?"
"What?" She is sure her eyes are the size of tennis balls.
"In the stories when people kiss they always get married."
"Do you love aunty Zona?" Before she can even answer Abigail jumps in.
"Are you going to have babies?"
Both of their voices rising with each question. This is the first time Callie has ever been interrogated about her love life from four-year-olds.
"I… um…" Her mind suddenly going blank. Abigail takes out a juice box from her mother's bag.
"Hey, that's mine!" Her brother quickly jumping to his feet pointing at the juice box.
"Nah huh!" Holding it farther away from him.
Callie breathes a sigh of relieve, thank you short attention span. After fighting over the juice box for a few minutes Teddy and Henry return, Arizona only a few feet behind them.
"I'm glad to see you survived, sorry I had to leave you alone with them."
"They sure like to ask a lot of questions."
"They are four, most of their dialog consists of questions or fighting."
"Yeah, they did that too."
"I'm sorry," Arizona says with a chuckle knowing very well how her godchildren can be.
"So, I was thinking, how about you and I can go on another date Sunday?" Callie asks intertwining their hands.
"That sounds nice but I can't Sunday."
"Why not?" She asks almost pleading.
"I promised Teddy I would watch the kids so she and Henry can have a day out."
"How about I babysit with you?"
"Really? You want to spend your day with two hyperactive kids after today?"
"If it means I get to spend time with you." Callie gets a quick kiss from a smiling blonde. "My dad called me yesterday." Arizona rests her head on the singer's shoulder, loving being so close to her girlfriend. "He wanted to know how I was doing after my 'break up' from Mark."
"That's very sweet of him."
"Yeah, he even offered to have the crap beat out of him." This gets a belly laugh from the blonde. "He says Aria has been acting weird lately."
"Weirder than usual?"
"Yeah."
"Maybe you should talk to her."
"What?" Arizona lifts her head to look at Callie.
"She is your sister Callie."
"If I remember correctly she made you drunk and tried to kiss you."
"Okay, so she is not perfect. But she has been trying to apologize, the least you can do is hear her out. She's your only sister Calliope, don't let her one mistake define your entire relationship. Just try to talk to her, sister to sister. No judgment, just be there for her." Callie starts chewing at the inside of her cheek. She hates to admit it but Arizona is right.
-x-x-
Even if Arizona was resenting her birthday this year she has to admit it is already a thousand times better then she had imagined. Waking up to Callie's kisses is the best birthday wake up ever. She spends the morning with her girlfriend enjoying her special breakfast, Callie convinced the kitchen staff to let her cook for the blonde. She tried to make the pancakes into butterfly shapes but it turned out more like a blob. Teddy, Henry, and the kids later joined them. Arizona beamed at the handmade cards the twins made for her. Aiden drew her a picture of a deformed Batman and Abigail a flower or a fish she is not sure.
At the concert later that night Arizona is sitting with Teddy, Henry, and the kids in the VIP section. Callie had booked the tickets and they get to enjoy all the perks. Everyone is having a great time. Henry has Abigail upon his shoulders so she can see better and Aiden is jumping up in down in front of them in what they believe is some sort of dance. Callie even dedicates a song, especially to the birthday girl. It's a good thing it's so dark in there so no one can see her blush. Arizona has to admit having Callie dedicate a song to her in front of thousands of fans is something she never would have imagined happing in her wildest dreams.
After the show, everyone goes back to the hotel for the blonde's birthday party. Callie has set up the entire party on the hotel rooftop. In times like these being a celebrity sure has its perks. In a matter of a few hours the entire party was arranged, drinks, food, music even a babysitter for the twins.
"So, Teddy I remember you saying something about some embarrassing stories when Arizona here had the Chickenpox." Arizona's smile falls her mind going crazy with possible humiliating stories her best friend could tell her girlfriend.
"Did Arizona tell you that her room uses to be full of posters of you?" Teddy asks Callie as she sips on her drink.
"Teddy!"
"No, she never told me that." Callie chuckles as she sees Arizona turn a bright red from embarrassment and anger at her friend spilling her secrets. Arizona pushes her head into Callie's shoulder trying to hide. "It's okay, I think it's cute that you had a crush on me."
"I wouldn't call it a crush," Teddy says around the glass in front of her lips.
"Theodora Altman I swear if you do not stop talking right now I will hit you in the face with a brick," Arizona says through clenched teeth.
"Hey, babe why don't I go get you another drink?" Callie offers, hoping to save Teddy from her girlfriend's fury.
"No, I got it." Arizona gives her friend a death glare. "You are not allowed to talk to my girlfriend alone… ever!" Arizona walks over to the bar.
When the blonde is out of earshot Teddy turns her attention to the singer. "This is the part where I give you the best friend's speech about hurting my friend."
"Teddy…"
"Hey, I love Arizona. She isn't my best friend, she's my sister. She is just a good person who had something really bad happen to her. And I know she can be a real pain in the ass sometimes. But once you get past all the bullshit she's worth it."
"I know Teddy," Callie says as she looks lovingly at her girlfriend who is being bullied into taking a shot with her band. Teddy steps next to Callie also looking at the blonde.
"She is going to try to push you away when things get hard." Callie turns to look at Teddy her hands playing nervously with her glass. "You make her happier then I have seen in a very long time. I need to know if you are going to fight for her because I don't think she will survive it if you run."
"I'm not going anywhere," Callie answers honestly.
"Good." Teddy turns to walk away. "Oh and if you break her heart I'll break every bone in your body."
With that, she leaves to join Arizona at the bar.
"Hey, have you talked to your parents today?"
"You know my dad he is not the big emotional type of guy, just a happy birthday and have a good day." Looking down at her new drink in front of her. "My mom cried, she just kept on explaining how they wanted to come but couldn't." The laughter of her girlfriend on the other side of the party draws her attention. "It's amazing how Callie can make me smile no matter what. She knows just what I need even before I do."
"She's special."
"I still can't believe Callie brought you guys here, you're in Brussels!"
"I guess she sensed that you needed a friend."
"That I do" She pulled Teddy in for a hug.
"Just so you know I like Callie. A lot more than I did that crazy bitch, Joanne, you use to date." Arizona knew her friend didn't like her ex-girlfriend, but to hear her approve of Callie means a lot.
"You're just saying it because you think she can introduce you to your celebrity crush."
"Maybe."
After a few drinks in the waiters serves the champagne, when everyone has a glass. Callie starts tapping her glass with a knife.
"I would like to propose a toast to the birthday girl." She looks into those blue eyes she loves so much. "Arizona we never expected the blonde blue-eyed woman who strolls into our crazy Hollywood world to become such an essential part of our lives. You soon become a trusted friend, a wonderful assistant, and my personal favorite a loving girlfriend. Thank you for making our days a little brighter with your super magic smile and caring words. I know the last year had some hard times and I don't know what this year will hold for you. But if we get to share it with you I can promise you laughter, amazing memories, and lots of love. To Arizona."
"To Arizona!" Everyone lifting their glasses.
Callie kisses her birthday girl. "That was beautiful thank, you Callie."
The party is going strong and everyone is having a great time, but then it starts raining on their parade, literally. After the first few drops fall everyone starts making their way back into the hotel everyone except the birthday girl.
"Arizona come on!" Callie calls as the waiters run to get everything inside.
"It's raining!"
"I can see that." Arizona closes her eyes letting the rain hit her face, holding out her arms so she can feel it everywhere at once. She starts twirling around. Callie can't help but think Arizona is the kind of woman who can dance laughing in the rain and make everyone fall in love with her. "You really do love the rain," Callie says more to herself.
There is a moment when you meet the person you are meant to be with, it's not all fireworks and the hallelujah chorus. But there is a moment when you just know. At that moment Callie remembered what love is, and why there are so many stories and songs written about it. For a long time, she didn't believe that such a beautiful thing was real.
Arizona turns to face Callie who is still under the safety of the doorway. Her blonde hair sticking to her face, her blue eyes shining bright in the dim lights. In all of her time, Callie has never seen her look more beautiful than right now. The blonde walks over to her holding out her hand.
"Dance with me Calliope."
She takes her hand. No music is needed just the sound of the water falling around them and the fast beat of their hearts are enough for them.
"I don't want to get you sick on your birthday."
"Just five more minutes." Callie holds her close as they sway together. They don't know how long they stood out there on the rooftop, just them alone in their little world. Callie feels a shiver run down the blonde's body. She turns her head to rest their foreheads against one another.
"Let's get you inside before you freeze to death?"
Arizona is not sure if it's possible in Callie's warm arms but decides not to risk it.
Back in Arizona's room, Callie steps up behind the blonde and whispers in her ear. "We should get you out of these wet clothes."
She slowly starts pushing the blonde's jacket off her shoulders, kissing the soft skin it reveals. Arizona closes her eyes letting herself melt into Callie's touch. It has been a long emotional day, she is sure her feelings for the singer has multiplied. She is now totally at her mercy. The jacket lands with a thud on the ground, Arizona turns around to look at Callie, and she is met with the most loving brown eyes.
Callie's jacket soon joins her own as she continues to softly kiss the singer's lips feeling herself surrender to Callie's soft touches. Callie moves her lips down to the blonde's neck the smell of the rain on her skin and the unique scent that is Arizona driving her crazy, tilting her head to the side Arizona lets out an approving moan.
Arizona's wet shirt is clinging to her cold skin, Callie's warm hands glide up her back pushing her shirt along with it. Only breaking their kiss to get rid of the shirt. Blonde hair hits fair skin as little raindrops run across her back and chest. Callie takes a quick moment to marvel at the new site in front of her, the huge smile on her face not escaping blue eyes. The way the singer is looking at her like she is the most beautiful woman in the world makes her knees buckle. Callie pulls the smaller woman closer to her, kissing her with enough passion to power a small city.
Feeling Callie's hands running through her hair, she places her hands behind the singer's neck to deepen the kiss. Callie's wet shirt rubbing against her naked skin is like sandpaper. Arizona tugs at the bottom of the shirt and Callie takes the hint lifting her arms. Once her shirt joins the rest of the drenched clothes on the floor she slowly starts backing Arizona into the bedroom.
When they reach the bed dark blue eyes look almost black. Arizona suddenly feels unsure, what if Callie isn't ready? What if she is pushing to fast?
"Are you sure?" Arizona asks concerned.
"Tonight is our night." She places a reassuring kiss on the blonde's lips, holding her close molding their bodies together.
-x-x-
The room is quiet, just the sound of the rain on the window. Arizona is lying on her back, her head is pounding and her muscles are hurting but she doesn't have a single regret. Callie's head is on the blonde's chest listing to the sound of her heartbeat and drawing soft patterns on Arizona's bare stomach. Arizona tries very hard not to start giggling and ruin the moment. A soft giggle falls from her lips, Callie turns her head to look at her giving her a confused look.
"Sorry, I'm just really ticklish." Callie's hand moves to her side and starts tickling her.
"Cal… Callie… no… Calliope!" Callie stills her hands and places a kiss on her lips stopping her giggles.
"You are so cute." She says rubbing their noses together.
"I'm not cute I'm hot!"
"Yes, you are." She leans down to kiss the blonde on her lips before kissing along her jawline.
"Well, now we have a problem," Arizona says as she wraps her arms around the singer's waist to hold her close.
"What?" She quickly pulls away afraid that Arizona is starting to regret what they just shared.
"After tonight I don't think I'm going to want to sleep without you in my bed ever again." Callie releases a breath she didn't even know she was holding.
"I'm okay with that."
"I thought celebrities don't share?"
"I'll make an exception for you." Looking past the blonde she sees the bedside clock display 23:47. She realizes she never gave Arizona her birthday present and now it's almost over. She jumps out of the bed and runs over to her bag. Arizona pouts at the sudden loss of her girlfriend's very sexy naked body against hers. Callie returns with a small velvet box.
"There is one last gift to be opened." Arizona's eyes go wide at the sight of the box. It's too large to be a ring box but she can tell whatever is inside is very expensive.
"Callie no, you have already given me so much the party and Teddy..."
"Okay then don't see this as a birthday gift."
Hesitantly she opens the box. Her eyes landing on a small silver music note with little white diamonds. Her fingers glide over the very expensive necklace.
"Oh, Callie it's beautiful. But I can't accept this." Callie takes the necklace out of the box and pulls Arizona's shoulders so her back is turned to Callie.
"Don't be silly of course you can. And now you have a little piece of me with you at all times."
Callie reaches over and fastens it around her neck. Arizona turns back to face her, her eyes looking down at the necklace on her exposed chest. Callie lifts the pendent kissing it and placing it back against her soft skin. Their eyes meet and Callie slowly leans in and their lips touch in almost a ghost of a kiss. But it's enough to send an electric wave through both their bodies setting every nerve ending on fire. Arizona's eyes slowly open and see those warm brown eyes looking into her soul. She has to bit her lip not to let the words on the tip of her tongue slip out.
-x-x-
Arizona wakes up to a banging on her room door. She just snuggles closer to her girlfriend's warm body praying whoever is on the other side of the door goes away.
"Arizona!" She sits up in the bed.
"Crap Teddy!" She looks over to the sleeping singer next to her. "Callie wakes up."
"No, don't go." Arizona gets out of the bed and starts pulling out clothes.
"We have to get up, we are babysitting the kids today remember?" She says as she jumps around on one leg pulling up her pants.
"Just let them in and put some cartoons on." Turning her face into the pillow to block out the sunlight.
"You're forgetting they are four years old and very curious."
"So?" Comes the muffled noise from the pillow.
"So, you are in my bed… naked." That snaps Callie out of her sleepy haze.
Arizona chuckles to herself as Callie bolts past her and disappears behind the bathroom door. Arizona picks up the scattered clothes before opening the door. The twins run into the room with a quick 'hi' and start running around the room.
"What the hell took you so long Arizona?" Very sleep deprived Teddy asks.
"Sorry, we were still sleeping."
"We?" Teddy gives her a raised eyebrow.
"Yes, we." Teddy takes in the sight of her friend's wild hair, backwards shirt, and flushed cheeks.
"No, you didn't? Did you?" Arizona just smiles at her. "Way to go Arizona that sure is one way to celebrate your birthday."
"You're telling me."
"So, was it worth the wait?"
"Totally, and then some," Arizona says with a proud smile.
Aiden is chasing Abigail around the room when they pass their mom Teddy grabs them each by the arm.
"Hey, guys no running inside!" She kneels in front of them to look them in the eye. "You're going to stay with aunty Zona and Callie today, so that means you are on your best behavior. Say please and thank you, no fighting, and no putting gum in the other's hair. Yes, I'm talking to you Aiden Julian Burton." They both quickly nod. "Okay, I love you." They both hug and kiss their mom. After saying their goodbyes Teddy stands back up. "Are you sure you two will be okay? They may look small but they are crafty."
"Relax Teddy I have watched them like a million times before, we will be fine." Arizona hands her a key card to her room. "Here, you can come to check on them if you are really that freaked out. But I hope you don't use it. Go have fun with your husband." She pushes Teddy out the door.
"Arizona Robbins if you return my children with a tattoo I will skin you."
"Don't worry it will say, mom."
-x-x-
After Callie pulls on her baseball cap and a blue hoodie, they take the kids to an amusement park. Luckily people weren't looking for the singer at an amusement park, she got a few knowing looks but after pulling her hat a little lower they stopped. There was only one lady that followed her around for a few minutes before losing her on one of the kiddie rides. The kids enjoyed every moment, the different rides, and eating food they are usually not allowed with mom looking over their shoulders.
Arizona never realized what a little ladies man her godson was, he was soon attached to Callie's side. After learning her favorite superhero is Batman too, Arizona was sure little Aiden was in love with her girlfriend. The four-year-old had a game, she didn't know if she should be proud or scared he might steal her girl. Both Aiden and Abigail knew they were cute and played it to their advantage. Basically whatever the twins wanted they got.
Callie and Arizona even tried a few games, it turns out Callie is really good. After winning Abigail a purple unicorn she named her Penelope, Callie wins Aiden a stuffed green lion.
"What do we say, little man?" Arizona is not one who cares for bad manners.
"Thank you!" He says hugging Callie with the lion still in his arms.
"You're very welcome, so what are you going to name him?"
"Squirrel!" He says excitedly.
"Squirrel? Why not Lion?" Callie asks pointing out the obvious.
"I already have a dog named Lion," Aiden says it's the most normal thing.
"Do all of his stuffed animals have identity problems?" Callie whispers in Arizona's ear watching Aiden pretending to have Squirrel the lion roar at Penelope the unicorn.
"I think if he one day tries to name his kid Table we can start to worry."
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When they get back to the hotel and still very hyper from all the sugar they have consumed throughout the day the twins decided they wanted to play dress up. Arizona is dressed as the beautiful princess, and Aiden as the brave warrior send to save her from the most deadly dragons in the kingdom the Calliopasaurus and Abbygator. All the teddies are roped in to help. After saving the princess most of the sugar has been played off.
Callie loves kids but she never realized how busy twins can be. When bath time comes around a game of 'catch me if you can' starts. Callie is in charge of undressing and redressing them. While Arizona tries to get the tiny humans clean, why are they always so sticky?
Arizona tries to dry off the floor as much as she can after they turned the bathroom into a water park with bubbles scattered everywhere. Callie is busy getting a squirmy Abigail into her pajamas. When Arizona tells them they can watch one movie before bed.
After each changing their minds five times, Arizona decides just to pick anyone she wants. The three of them are already snuggled on the couch when Callie returns with a bowl of popcorn and chocolate milk for the twins and a glass of wine for her and Arizona. Aiden snuggling up to Callie's side. They ended up watching Moana, in the beginning, Callie was very against watching anything Disney. But has to admit she liked the movie, not that she would ever let the blonde know she was right. Callie couldn't tell who enjoyed it more the kids or Arizona, three matching smiles and she could have sworn she heard Arizona sing along at one point.
Arizona is a natural with kids like she was born to be around them. Watching her interact with her godchildren Callie can't help but think Arizona will be a great mom one day. She smiles to herself imagining little mini Arizona's running around, blonde hair blue eyes, and those dimples. That would be criminally cute.
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Early the next morning Teddy uses her key card to enter Arizona's room to relieve her two babysitters from monster duty, everyone is leaving today and they still need to pack. The room is quiet to quiet. When Teddy enters the bedroom she couldn't help but chuckle at the sight in front of her.
Abigail took up the entire right side of the bed her little arms stretched out across the bed. Aiden is bundled up at the foot of the bed and the has somehow managed to pull his one arm out of his pajama shirt during the night. Arizona is on the left side of the bed her leg hanging over the edge of the bed and only a mess of blonde hair covering the pillow can be seen. After further inspection Teddy finds Callie asleep on the floor with a green lion under her head, somehow the other three must have bullied her over the edge in her sleep. Teddy would have easily posted a photo of the hilarious scene on some social website if it wasn't for the fact that her kids had made a world-famous singer sleep on the floor who is generously paying for their flight back home.
After ushering the kids out of the room. They fall back in bed completely exhausted. Arizona snuggles up to Callie. Arizona has a cup of coffee and Callie a cup of tea. Arizona feels so safe in Callie's arms, a safety she hasn't felt in a very long time. Like she could tell her anything and not be afraid. She hates keeping secrets from Callie, she has been nothing but honest with Arizona since they met. Now Arizona is hiding this from her, she tries to settle her nervous as she braces herself for what she is about to say.
"Callie?"
"Hmm?" Her eyes closed as she runs her fingers through blonde hair.
"You have been receiving threats from a stalker."
