AN: Hello everyone. I would apologize for the delay but it's only been 9 days since my last post and I worked 6 of those in ICU and the Covid ICU so, needless to say, I haven't had much time for writing or editing, thankfully my Beta is on top of things for me. I think you may have gotten a little spoiled with my frequent updates. I appreciate your concerns though. I planned for this chapter to be the chapter where Callie's family visits but it just turned into something completely different so you get one more chapter of fluff. To be honest, I am still not even sure how I'm going to play the visit. I have some ideas but just haven't decided which one to go with yet.
In response to some of your comments: No, I am not going through the things I write about. I appreciate both your concern and the thought that I write wel enough for you to think that. I lived in the Boston area for three years and I really just love it. I didn't want to skimp on the Boston chapters for that reason. It's my favorite city and one I probably will end up returning to in the future but for now my life is where I currently am at. I do plan on doing Doctors without Borders which was sort of the inspiration for this fanfiction. I just wanted to do something slightly different. I also spend a lot of time researching. I've never been to Afghanistan, Malawi, or Spain so it's research and imagination. I've been told by many people, including my therapist, that I am just an empathetic person. I think that helps me with my writing. I do find myself having an easier time writing Arizona than Callie and I felt a stronger connection to her in the show. I really appreciate all your lovely reviews and your support, it is definitely one of the things I look forward to, especially right now. I also appreciate all the follows I've received. You guys have really stuck through this with me and encouraged me.
As far as the direction of this story, I am writing it to the end. That being said, it is already over 220,000 words so I am considering breaking it off and having a part two at some point. My beta's opinion is to just leave it all one story. I am completely good with either option as long as people are still reading it.
For all of you who have newly discovered my story, thank you for your kind words and follows. I hope you enjoy the story as you catch up. As always, stay safe and healthy. Happy reading :)
Chapter Twenty Four
Arizona moaned as the hot massage oil was spread over her back and legs. She lay naked, with the exception of a towel that barely covered her bottom, on the massage table with Callie laying on a matching one next to her. The couples massage was waiting for them in the suite when the two returned from dinner and though Arizona had wanted to be alone with Callie, she couldn't complain about this much needed massage. The woman that was doing her massage was heavy and about her mom's age with a thick Italian accent. Coincidentally, the man currently rubbing oil all over her super hot and sexy, equally naked girlfriend was tall, dark, and handsome.
"Did you request these two?" Arizona asked suspiciously, squinting her eyes at the Goddess laying next to her.
"Maybe." Callie laughed. She had not but she wasn't going to lie that she wasn't upset about the fact that Arizona was getting a massage by someone old enough to be her mother and absolutely did not seem like the type that would be remotely interested in women. Even the idea of someone else's hands on the blonde for a massage was enough to make Callie feel slightly, if not irrationally jealous.
As the older woman massaged the sore muscles of Arizona's legs, she found herself caring less about who was performing the massage on her girlfriend, she needed this, they both did. These past few weeks had been brutal and if she had to endure one more tiny casket before they left for Boston she may have imploded. She didn't want to think about that now though. Right now she wanted to think about her beautiful girlfriend and the amazing massages they were both currently receiving. Even if a muscled up meathead had his oily hands all over her Goddess. She blew out a frustrated puff of air and tried to force herself to relax.
An hour later, the two shared a bubble bath with candles lit all around them and pink rose petals scattered around the room and in the water. Arizona leaned back against Callie and sighed appreciatively as she took a long drink of her pink moscato. She was completely relaxed and content as Callie drew lazy circles over the skin of her chest and abdomen. As the circles became less lazy and more intentional, Callie's lips found a pale neck and she began nipping and licking at the tender skin there.
"Let's take this to the bedroom." Arizona said, eager to get her hands and mouth on the beautiful Latina. She really had not been able to do the things she craved doing since they had left Spain. She was going to have a talk with her dad about sleeping arrangements, or maybe they would just get a hotel room until Callie left. She knew in her heart Callie would never agree to that though.
"You go ahead babe, I'll just blow out these candles." Callie said. Arizona went to the bedroom of their suite and smiled as she saw rose petals scattered over the floor and the bed. Champagne was chilling in an ice bucket and a royal blue lingerie nightie with matching silky panties was laid out for Arizona.
"Hmmm, someone thinks they're getting birthday sex." Arizona said to herself with a smile as she slipped the lingerie on.
She heard music at the same time she saw Callie come into the room in her own emerald green lace bodice with a matching barely there thong and a garter belt high up on her left thigh. The Latina moved her hips to the beat of the music as she used her index finger in a "come hither" motion to signal Arizona should come to her. "Holy fuck," Arizona said as she got up and moved toward her as if she were hypnotized, her eyes roaming from sexy, curvy hips to the beautiful cleavage she couldn't wait to sink her teeth into. Arizona placed her hands on those hips and bent down to give the cleavage she was craving a loving kiss, reveling in the softness of the skin and tissue against her lips.
Callie placed her own hands on Arizona's hips and spun her around so that her butt was now grinding into Callie's pelvis. The feeling was delicious and sent shock waves straight to Arizona's core. Arizona pouted as she felt Callie withdraw her body from Arizona's but before she could turn to protest, she felt strong hands pulling her down and the backs of her knees collided with a chair as she was forced to sit. She watched as Callie came around and began a provocative lap dance. Arizona brought her hands up to stroke the soft skin of Callie's thighs but her hands were swatted away. "You can look, but you can't touch. Unless you want me to stop giving you your birthday lap dance."
As much as Arizona wanted to touch the beautiful skin of her lover, she was thoroughly enjoying this lap dance that had only just begun, she wasn't ready for it to be over yet. Callie danced in front of Arizona, moving her hips seductively to the rhythm and suddenly Arizona's mouth was dry; as dry as if she were walking in the Sahara without water for days. Arizona wasn't sure how she had gotten this lucky but this gorgeous Goddess in front of her came into her life when she didn't even know she needed her. Arizona felt her thighs being coated with her own wetness and her nipples were painfully hard. God, Callie hadn't even laid a finger on her yet and she was already feeling like she could come undone.
As Callie continued dancing, a new song started playing and the Latina spun so that her back and round butt were now over Arizona's legs, her hips moving to the rhythm as she allowed her core to lightly graze strong thighs every once in a while. Callie knew she was driving her girlfriend crazy and she was thoroughly enjoying having this control over the blonde's body. She bent over, her ass up in the air right in Arizona's face and Arizona couldn't help it, she reached up and swatted it, stunning them both as Callie turned her head to lock eyes with Arizona, her eyes dark with desire and something else. "Strike two, Arizona."
"Strike two, when did I get the first one?" she protested.
"I told you no touching."
"But I didn't know the rules the first time."
"Well, since I'm making the rules, I'm still counting it as a first strike. So as I said, strike two and I don't know much about baseball but I do know that a third strike means you're out." Callie said. She stood and danced again before making her way over to Arizona, she straddled her lap, dancing over her before sitting on her lap and grinding against her. She pulled Arizona's legs apart and rested her full weight onto her lap causing their cores to rub together as Callie continued moving her hips to the beat. The feeling was causing Arizona to lose her mind but it wasn't enough to get her where she needed to be. It was more than Arizona could take, she was beyond turned on and she needed to touch Callie, consequences be damned. She reached around and grabbed two handfuls of the Latina's round buttocks and pulled her closer as she leaned up and forced her tongue into the other woman's mouth. Much to her pleasure, Callie complied and deepened the kiss, grabbing the back of Arizona's neck and tilting her head back. She placed her hands in Arizona's hair and pulled her head back roughly, exposing her neck as she broke the kiss and wasted no time assaulting the blonde's neck with her teeth and tongue causing Arizona to moan in pleasure.
"You broke the rules. I hope it was worth it." Callie whispered in Arizona's ear, causing a shiver to run down her spine. She placed her first mark on the pale skin of Arizona's neck.
"I couldn't help it. You're just so beautiful, Calliope."
"Flattery will get you nowhere." Callie said as she suddenly broke contact and got to her feet, pulling Arizona with her and then spinning her so her back was against her again. She roamed her hands up and down Arizona's body over the front of her thighs, up her pelvic area to her flat abdomen, finally cupping both breasts in her hands. She walked Arizona to the wall beside the bed and placed Arizona's hands on the wall before she kicked her feet apart.
"Hands stay here, Arizona." Callie said. Arizona felt her core clench in anticipation. A flashback to a very pleasant dream had started out something like this and she was eager to see it through this time.
She felt Callie shimmy her lacy panties down her thighs and stop, leaving them at her knees. Callie's hands roamed the skin of her thighs and buttocks before she grabbed slender hips and pulled Arizona into her as she whispered, "I think three strikes calls for a little birthday spanking. After all, you got to give me birthday spankings."
Arizona's heart rate picked up both in sudden fear and anticipation. She trusted Callie not to hurt her or to do anything that she couldn't handle but she still was not completely comfortable with not being in control. It was clear though, tonight, Callie was in complete control which had never really happened in their sex life up to this point. Even on nights when Callie was more dominant, she had never relinquished control completely to her. Arizona swallowed hard and nodded her head to show Callie she was ok and then she yelped in surprise as a leather riding crop was brought across her bare buttocks. It wasn't enough to hurt, just startled her. Callie smoothed her hand over the soft skin of Arizona's round bottom and planted a kiss on each cheek before she brought the riding crop across it again several more times. Arizona could now feel a sting and Callie smiled as she saw the pink tinge to the pale skin. She reached down and pulled up Arizona's panties before she spun her and pinned her against the wall.
Callie's tongue swiped across her lips and she granted her permission immediately. Their tongues dueled in a battle for dominance and after a few moments, Arizona knew Callie still wanted to be in control as she brought Arizona's hands up above her head. The brunette kissed her neck and chest passionately, leaving marks in her wake. She gently kissed Arizona's lips and then the tip of her nose before breaking away. It took Arizona a moment to open her eyes after the loss of contact, her head was still spinning from the events that had just taken place. Her nerve endings were on fire and she was completely turned on. As she looked up and made eye contact with Callie, she knew her girlfriend wasn't done yet. Callie sat in the chair Arizona had been occupying, legs spread, watching her intently with a predatory gaze that made her heart rate increase and her panties coated with arousal.
"Get on your hands and knees." Callie instructed. Arizona looked at her for a moment before Callie repeated it, "Get on your hands and knees and crawl over here, Arizona."
"Callie…"Arizona whispered, wondering if maybe this was going a little too far but a shiver shot through her and landed straight to her bundle of nerves as Callie slid her hand into her barely there thong, looked Arizona directly in the eye with a challenging arch of an eyebrow, and said, "Unless you want me to pleasure myself, I suggest you get on your hands and knees and crawl over here."
She didn't need more prompting than that. Feeling slightly ridiculous, Arizona got down on her hands and knees and as seductively as she could, while maintaining eye contact with Callie, she crawled across the room to the chair. She grabbed Callie's garter with her teeth when she reached her and pulled it down one long, tanned leg before running her hands up those legs. Callie placed her thumbs into each side of her thong and lifted her butt to help Arizona slide that down her legs as well. As the two made eye contact again, Callie pointedly looked from Arizona to her own mound and back again. Arizona got the message and had to remind herself not to smile as she placed kisses up a bronze thigh, this was Callie's game after all.
"Don't you dare fucking tease me, Arizona." Callie said as Arizona brought her pink lips to the glistening outer lips of her Goddess and placed a gentle kiss. Placing her arms around Callie's back, she pulled her forward so she could open her thighs further and gain better access to her womanhood. She felt Callie wrap her fingers in her hair and guide her head where the brunette wanted her. It sent a liquid pool of arousal to Arizona's core as she swiped her tongue up Callie's slit and heard her moan. Hearing Callie moan, Arizona made her tongue as stiff as possible and entered Callie with it, licking at her walls and sliding her tongue in and out roughly.
"Oh God, Arizona." Callie cried out, her fingers tightening in Arizona's hair. Arizona brought her hands up to cup full breasts, freeing them from the restraints of the bodice as she twisted her nipples and massaged the tissue. "Fuck."
Arizona smiled as she swiped her tongue up Callie's slit again, now focusing on her clit. She sucked it into her mouth, biting it gently and flicking her tongue over it repeatedly. Arizona could feel the arousal coming out of Callie as her body stiffened and she came hard, screaming Arizona's name. Arizona had a cocky grin on her face as she entered Callie with her tongue again, lapping up the juices she had spilled. As Callie came down from her high, Arizona got up off her knees and began kissing her way up the beautiful body of Callie Torres, feeling in complete awe that she was lucky enough to be allowed to have this woman. Once Callie got her breathing under control, a new wave of arousal hit her. Watching Arizona be submissive and on her knees between her legs as she came had awakened some sort of sexual beast within her and she suddenly couldn't wait a second longer to ravish the blonde beauty. She stood up and grabbed Arizona, picking her up roughly and carrying her to the bed.
Arizona squealed as Callie picked her up and threw her on the bed. Before she could respond, Callie had ripped her silky blue panties off her body and had shed her of her lingerie. The Latina laid down over top of Arizona's now naked body, pinning her legs against the side of the bed as she marked her neck and chest in several places before she picked her back up again. Callie wrapped Arizona's slender legs around her body as she carried her across the room without removing her mouth from Arizona's chest and neck. She sat her on the edge of the large desk in the corner of the room to gain leverage as she brought her hand down to her own core and lathered her fingers with the wetness still present from her orgasm minutes ago before she entered Arizona with two fingers. Callie loved how the blonde always arched her back that way whenever she would first enter her with her strong, capable fingers. She felt Arizona clinging to her, nails digging into the flesh of her back as she continued pumping in and out of her.
At this angle, with her legs spread wide on each side of Callie's body and her own core resting above the Latina's, Callie definitely had the advantage. Arizona could barely breathe, let alone think as Callie's skilled fingers worked wonders on her inner walls. Callie loved the feeling of Arizona's nails digging into her flesh and she kept her pace firm and steady as she brought her mouth down to suck a hard nipple into her mouth. Arizona threw her head back and arched her back, angling her hips to be able to take Callie's fingers in deeper. She felt Callie's mouth roaming her body and as Callie's lips met hers again, she whimpered. Moments later, Callie's thumb found her clit and her walls started convulsing around Callie's fingers.
Her orgasm crashed into her with a loud moan as she clung to Callie for dear life, spasming and convulsing around her fingers, her lower body moving of its own accord. She rested her head on Callie's shoulder as she brought her down from her high. Her legs felt too weak for her to walk and she was grateful Callie was able to support her weight for the moment.
"Are you ok, baby?" Callie asked. She knew that had been a rougher round of sex that Arizona hadn't really agreed to and she desperately hoped she hadn't pushed it too far.
"Mmm." Was all Arizona could muster. Callie scooped her up once again and took her to the bed. She laid her down and pulled the blankets down before climbing in beside her and pulling the blonde against her frame so Arizona was her little spoon.
"Are you ok with what just happened?"
"If I wasn't, I would have stopped you, Callie." Arizona replied as she pulled Callie's hand up and kissed it affectionately. She rolled over in Callie's arms and started a heated kiss that led to several more rounds of lovemaking before the two laid there completely spent in each other's arms. Just as Callie was about to doze off, Arizona said, "You never sang Happy Birthday to me."
Callie smiled, cleared her throat that was scratchy and raw from the moaning and flat out screaming that had just occurred and sang happy birthday to the beautiful blonde who fell asleep before the song was even over. She kissed Arizona lovingly on the forehead before joining her in dreamland.
After checking out of their hotel the next day, Arizona took Callie to the aquarium and then the two traveled to Faneuil hall for lunch and a bit of Christmas shopping before taking the T back to Wonderland where Tim and Teddy picked them up. They drove along the beach on their way back to Salem and Callie smiled at the snowy beaches, it had snowed several inches over night. It was so much different than the beaches in Miami. She would still choose Miami beaches because it was Miami, you had the sun and the heat all year round, but the snow and cold made it feel more cozy and Christmasy and Callie really loved that too.
That night the four Robbins, Teddy, and Callie walked the streets of Salem. They stopped at Goodnight Fatty's and had warm milk and cookies in the igloo outside. Teddy, Callie, Arizona, and Tim built a snowman in the small fenced-in-backyard when they returned to the Robbins residence that evening. He was a sad looking snowman as there really wasn't enough good packing snow on the ground yet for a proper snowman but Callie affectionately named him Ned and took several pictures of him to show Aria. She would be so jealous, they had never built a snowman before. They all warmed up chowder and sat in front of the fire watching Christmas movies. Callie and Arizona were snuggled together on the giant oversized chair, Arizona's eyes were barely open as she nodded on and off on Callie's shoulder. The combination of the crackling of the fire, the warmth and comfort of Callie's body beside her, and the darkened room was making it difficult for the blonde to keep her eyes open.
"Let's go to bed baby, you can barely keep your eyes open." Callie said, affectionately brushing blonde hair from Arizona's face and placing a tender kiss on her forehead.
"No, if we go to bed I can't cuddle you and I'm too comfortable with you right here next to me. My bed will be cold and lonely." Arizona replied with a cute pout on her pink lips.
"I think we're going to call it a night." Barbara said as Daniel stood and helped her up. She sent a wink in Arizona's direction before she followed her husband upstairs, both of them saying goodnight as they left.
"My mom just winked at me. I'm pretty sure we're safe to sleep together." Arizona giggled.
"I think she winked because she's getting lucky." Callie replied.
"Ewww, gross, Cal, why did you have to go there?" Tim whined from his spot on the couch closest to Callie. Callie giggled in delight at Tim's discomfort as he threw a throw pillow in her direction, missing and hitting Arizona. Arizona yelped and threw it back, hitting him in the face.
"I think it's sweet that your parents still love each other that much." Teddy replied with a smile, knowing how much this line of conversation freaked Tim out.
"Yea, go mom." Arizona giggled but then all four of them paused as they heard the squeaking of box springs.
"Ugh, time for bed." Tim groaned, "I'm so glad I sleep with headphones on."
"Goodnight, tiny Tim." Arizona said affectionately to her brother as she punched him in the shoulder.
"Night Zozo." Tim replied, then added over his shoulder, "Night Teds, Night Cal."
"Goodnight Tim." the other two women replied.
"Callie, you're sleeping with me tonight. Don't argue." Arizona said, leading Callie into her room, removing her hoodie, and climbing into bed, patting the spot next to her. Callie climbed into bed next to Arizona, intent on wrapping her into a little spoon again but Arizona shook her head and made her turn so that Callie was the little spoon. Arizona kissed her shoulder before sneaking a hand up her shirt to caress a bare breast. "You know, I'm going to have to wear a turtleneck for the next week after all the marks you left on my chest and neck."
"Mmmm, I know." Callie said, enjoying the feeling of Arizona's hand on her breast. Arizona initiated another round of lovemaking before, thankfully, they both got dressed and fell asleep in each other's arms. At 6am sharp, there was a rapping at Arizona's door. Callie who was a heavy sleeper, didn't even flinch at the sound but she felt her girlfriend stiffen in her arms. She pulled her closer and buried herself deeper into blonde locks when the door popped open.
"Come on squirt, you're late for our run." Daniel said, flinging the door open to find Callie spooning his daughter.
"I'm coming." Arizona said, popping up. She had slept in a tank top and boy shorts which was unfortunate as both she and Callie realized too late that every mark Callie had left on her neck and chest was visible.
"I'll wait upstairs. Callie, I'd like to have a word with you when we get back." Daniel said before he backed out of the room, shutting the door hard behind him.
"Shit, shit, shit." Callie replied, feeling not only fully awake but a full on panic attack coming on.
"Calliope, calm down. I will talk to him. It will be ok, I promise." Arizona said as she exchanged her tank top for a sports bra and her sleep shorts for jogging pants. She threw a hoodie over her head, grabbed her socks and brooks, and kissed Callie on the lips before she ran upstairs. Callie threw herself back on the bed. This was bad, this was so bad.
Deciding she couldn't hide from this and she might as well face the music, she took a quick shower and dressed before joining Barbara in the kitchen. "The coffee is ready if you want some honey."
"How mad is he?" Callie asked.
"Oh, he's madder than a hornet but after his run he will cool off and he is no match for our little Arizona. Trust me honey, he will be apologizing to you before this is all over. Don't fret, everything will be just fine, you'll see." Barbara said with a smile.
Despite Barbara's somewhat reassuring response, Callie gulped. She drank two cups of coffee and declined any food, her stomach feeling way too nervous to attempt that. "Do you think I could make dinner for everyone tonight? I was thinking of making chicken piccata over fettuccine with tomatoes, mushrooms, and capers. Arizona is partial to my chicken piccata."
"Mmm that sounds fabulous. Just make a list of what you need and I can run to the store." Barbara replied.
"I don't mind going." Callie offered.
"Well, while they're out for their run, why don't you and I head to the store. I wouldn't mind the company. Daniel has been well trained over the years but I've learned my lesson about sending him to the grocery store. I think he forgets half the ingredients on purpose."
By the time the two made it back from the grocery store, the others had returned from their run and were showered and dressed. Callie helped Barbara take care of the groceries before joining the rest of the group in the living room. Arizona was reading, Daniel was watching football and Tim and Teddy were half watching the game, half playing some sort of card game Callie didn't understand.
"Hey, babe." Arizona said as Callie walked in, a giant smile crossing her face. She sat her book down and stood to give Callie a hug.
"Hey you. How was your run?"
"Great! How was grocery shopping with my mom?"
"It was nice actually, I kind of miss doing that. Weird things you miss when you're overseas, I would have never thought grocery shopping and cooking dinner would be some of the things I'd miss."
"Are you making dinner tonight then?"
"I am. Chicken Piccata." Callie replied, smiling widely as Arizona let out a little squeak.
"How do you guys feel about family game night after dinner and then making s'mores out back? We can get the firepit ready, I've got wood in the shed." Daniel asked.
"Sounds like a family feud waiting to happen." Tim replied, "But I'm game."
"Callie?" Daniel asked.
"Sure, yea, I'll play."
"Good, I know Arizona is always ready for some competition and Barbara can't say no. How about you, Teds?"
"Yea I'll play, only so someone sane is here for Callie." Teddy replied without looking up from her card game.
"Good, then it's settled. Good ole fashioned Robbins family game night. Callie, would you come help me pick out some games in the basement?"
"Uh, sure." Callie replied, her heart sinking at Daniel's request. She knew what this was really about. Teddy and Tim stopped their game and looked up, Arizona's head snapped to her father and she said in a warning tone, "Dad…"
"Relax squirt, I just want her to pick out some games she likes and get to know her a bit. Your mom has been hogging her." Daniel said, ruffling Arizona's hair.
"You don't have to, Cal." Arizona said, staring at her father with a death glare.
"I don't mind, it's fine, Arizona." Callie said, her voice sounding much braver and steadier than she felt. She followed Daniel through the kitchen to a different set of basement stairs that led to an unfinished part of the basement where the washer and dryer stood. Camping gear was piled up on shelves, totes with different holiday labels were stored around the room, along with totes labeled with Arizona, Tim, and Teddy's names. The games were stacked on a shelf in the far corner and that is where Daniel led them.
"Callie, I know my daughter. I know she is not innocent in all of this. I know she is not easy to say no to. She has those dimples and my wife's eyes. She's all perky and blonde and bubbly. So I get that it's hard to say no to her. But if you can't say no to her in my house, going against my rules, then you're in bigger trouble than I thought. I'm disappointed."
"I'm sorry sir, I know your rules and I want to respect them but I really do love your daughter and it's hard to be in a place like Afghanistan when you're dating another woman."
"I can imagine it would be. Let me ask you this, Callie? Do you want to be whipped?"
"Excuse me?"
"Because my wife has had me whipped since we were ten years old. It happened slowly for me but I've never once regretted it. And I get my paybacks of rebellion on occasion by buying the wrong thing at the grocery store on "accident", things like that. I can tell, Arizona is already working on having you whipped. If you don't want to be, you better stand up to her now. And if you do, well welcome to the club, Callie."
"I don't think I mind being a part of that club." Callie replied with a smile, besides, she had Arizona whipped on a few things as well.
"Well ok then. Just promise me you're not going to hurt her. I know things happen but if you hurt her, you're going to have to answer to me."
"I'll try not to sir."
"Alright then. Don't think I need to say more. Now, pick out some games. Let's see if you survive the Robbins game night. I think my daughter may be the one in the doghouse tonight. Another way of getting some payback. She hates to lose and she's a terrible winner, you'll kick her out of bed on your own." Daniel laughed. He may like Callie, but he wasn't going to make this easy on her. If they were going to insist on sleeping in the same bed under his roof then he would just have to shake things up a bit so that they wouldn't want to sleep in the same bed.
"I know, I've heard stories and I have witnessed Arizona's competitiveness first hand."
"And you still want to play?"
"I'll give it a shot."
"Well Callie, you're either brave or stupid." Daniel laughed. An awkward silence followed before Daniel continued, "Tomorrow night I think we will haul up the Christmas decorations and decorate. Maybe go get a tree together."
"I'd love that."
"Alright, let's get some games and head upstairs before my daughter gets too anxious." Daniel said. As if on cue, Arizona came down the stairs.
"Do you guys need some help down here?"
"Just trying to decide between Trouble and Sorry." Callie said, holding them both up.
"Bring them both. And dad, get CLUE and LIFE." Arizona said, pointing to the top shelf where the banned games were.
"You're going to get me in trouble Zozo."
"Oh come on dad, those infractions happened when I was a kid." Arizona replied.
"Fine, but you're going to answer to your mother for this, I had nothing to do with it." Daniel said, grabbing the offending boxes and handing them to his daughter.
"Oh my God, Calliope, this is amazing." Arizona moaned as she stuffed her mouth full of chicken piccata. She had made it for her in Spain and she had loved it then but had been too preoccupied with her need for extracurricular activities to truly enjoy it.
"My nonna taught me. I can't wait for you to meet her. She will absolutely adore you."
"I'm so glad Arizona found someone who can cook." Barbara said.
"Hey, I can cook."
"Burned mac n' cheese and spaghettios don't count." Tim replied with his mouth full of food.
"That was one time and I was in college."
"I don't know how she stays so tiny. I've never seen anyone eat the way those two do." Callie said, pointing to Teddy and Arizona.
"Hey now, you're supposed to be on my side." Arizona said, poking Callie roughly in the side.
"So, what are we playing first?" Daniel asked. Their plates were all clear and they had all just been enjoying the feeling of a full belly after an amazing meal. Everyone except Callie and Teddy shouted out their choice of games.
"Let's do this old school. Everyone write down one game and we will put all the choices in a bowl and that's how we will decide." Barbara replied, handing each person a sheet of paper and a pencil. Callie really had no preference so she wrote down LIFE since she knew that was one of the two Arizona was likely to pick and she figured it was the least likely to cause a fight between her girlfriend and herself at least. Once all the papers were submitted, Barbara folded them all neatly the same way and placed them in a bowl. She held the bowl up high above the table and said, "Callie, you're the guest, you choose."
Callie stood and pulled a piece of paper from the bowl. Unfolding it carefully, she read "Charades" aloud. "Oh, yes, I love this game." Arizona replied with a smile.
"Alright, we're picking teams the same way." Barbara announced.
"What? No, mom, I think we should just do captains." Tim moaned.
"No we're picking them this way, Timothy." Barbara said, passing another sheet of paper to each person. Once everyone wrote their own name and passed it back, she repeated the process of folding them again.
"Ok, Teddy, you draw for team one. Callie, you draw for team two."
Teddy drew the first name, "Arizona" Callie drew the next name, "Callie". Arizona looked at her sweetly and said, "Sorry you're going to be on the losing team, baby."
"Hey, be nice." Barbara warned but Daniel just leaned back, hands behind his head and grinned widely, his little plan to shake things up was going perfectly already.
"Teddy" Teddy called out her own name and placed it on top of Arizona's name. Callie pulled the next sheet out, "Daniel" and laid it on top of her name. "Barbara" was called next which meant Tim would join Callie and Daniel.
"Ok, each team gets five minutes to go over rules and strategize." Barbara said, pulling Arizona and Teddy into the kitchen away from the other team. Callie instantly knew she had gotten herself into something. She had hoped to be on Teddy's team as she seemed to be the only sane one in the bunch as she had so eloquently said.
"You do know if we win, you'll be sleeping in the guest room. Teddy acts like she doesn't care about these games but she's been in the Robbins family since she was a toddler." Tim whispered to Callie then added, "And if we lose, you won't be gaining any points with the Colonel."
"Great." Callie whispered as she listened to Arizona's dad go over the rules and their strategy quickly. Basically, win was their strategy, by any means necessary.
They were three rounds in when things started going badly. They had flipped a coin to see which team would go first and Callie's team had won easily, Tim having acted out "Two and a half Men". Arizona's team went next and won their round as well, only not as quickly as Callie's team with "Little Women". It was Callie's turn and Tim guessed "White Sox" within ten seconds, causing Arizona to sulk further. Teddy acted out "Frog in throat" which Barbara was able to guess ridiculously quickly. As Daniel stood up to act out his, this being the hardest round so far, he scratched his head as he took a moment to think then he smiled. He held up five fingers to indicate five words, then pointed to himself as he began howling at the moon then pointed to himself again and shook his head no as he bit his hand.
"All bark and no bite." Callie replied with a laugh. Daniel let out a victorious hoot and swirled Callie in a circle. She could tell her girlfriend was frazzled and unimpressed.
"Last round, baby, give it your best shot but we've got this in the bag." Daniel goaded his wife. "Seems I've got the star player on my team."
"Ha, Teddy and Arizona have twenty five seconds to guess, that's plenty of time."
"We'll see." Daniel replied with a cocky smirk.
Barbara pulled her phrase from the third hat and smiled. She looked at Arizona and Teddy, held up three fingers and pointed to the wedding bands on her left hand. "Tie the knot!" Arizona shouted almost immediately. All three of them squealed and jumped up and down.
"How about a double or nothin' lightning round." Daniel suggested. Callie groaned, she didn't like the sounds of this.
"What's at stake?" Barbara asked after conversing with the girls.
"We win, you ladies have to serenade us at karaoke tomorrow night to any songs we choose for the entire night and we get to choose your outfits and tattoo our initials on you with permanent markers. Teddy get's Tim's since they don't have a significant other here."
"And if we win?" Barbara asked.
"You tell me." Daniel said. The two girls conversed with Barbara as Callie began to hate this idea more and more.
"If you lose, you all put a pink streak in your hair, wear one of our shirts of our choosing out tomorrow night, and you get a permanent marker Yankees tramp stamp." Arizona said with a smile.
"I don't think this is a good idea." Callie said to the guys but Daniel was hearing none of it.
"You're on." Daniel said. And so, the lightning round commenced, the girls going first since they were technically in the lead by eleven seconds. The lightning round would consist of each of them getting one word or phrase, increasing in difficulty for a total of three rounds. Each team would get thirty seconds instead of one minute to guess and were limited to three guesses per round.
While they got set up for a lighting round, Arizona sauntered over to Callie and whispered in her ear, "Care to make an individual wager?"
"What do you have in mind, Blondie?"
"Just for that, I'm going to make it extra sweet when I win."
"I'm shaking in my boots."
"You dye your nice little landing strip bright pink for me if you lose, babe."
"Think I'm scared? Fine, I win and I get to take all of your panties with me to Miami. You'll have to go commando or borrow undies from Teddy or your brother until you get to Miami."
"Deal." Arizona said, completely sure of their guaranteed victory.
"Hope you don't get searched by the TSA." Callie winked.
"Hey, no fraternizing with the enemy, get your ass back over here, Riz." Teddy hollered.
"I can't wait to see you with pink hair." Arizona giggled before skipping off to join her team.
It was the last round and it was down to the wire. Barbara and Daniel were up in a show down. Arizona's team was ahead by one second and it had reached the cut throat part of the evening. Daniel was desperately trying to get Callie and Tim to guess correctly as he was drawing something in the air and Barbara kept placing a finger over her lips and then using her index finger to jab the air. Having only three guesses each, they were careful not to shout out guesses. Suddenly Arizona got super excited, jumped to her feet and yelled, "Mute point!"
Barbara threw her arms up in victory and ran to join Arizona and Teddy in their little victory dance as they started chanting, "Oh yea, we won", in unison.
"Not so fast. Hate to burst your bubble but the phrase is actually 'moot point', not 'mute point'." Daniel said. He picked up the card to prove his point.
"No way, it's definitely 'mute point'," Teddy argued.
"Actually, it is 'moot point', the Colonel is right." Callie spoke up. All eyes turned to her and she could feel the piercing death glare from her girlfriend's beautiful eyes, though she avoided eye contact with her. "It's an English phrase from somewhere in the 1500's, I think. The meaning of the phrase has been argued, some think the meaning of the phrase is "a point not worth arguing" while others disagree that it means "a point in a debate worth arguing". That really doesn't matter though, either way, the phrase is 'moot point' and not 'mute point'."
Teddy had her phone out and sighed heavily, showing it to Barbara and Arizona who both had the smug grins slide right off their faces. Tim smiled broadly at Callie and said, "Guess this means we won."
"No, Arizona only guessed once." Teddy argued.
"Yes, but it was incorrect and the time is up." Daniel said.
"But you guys didn't guess correctly." Barbara pointed out.
"Fine, set the clock for 30 seconds. If Callie and Tim guess correctly, we win. If not then we will draw new cards and Barbara and I will start our round over."
"Deal." Barbara replied. The timer was reset and Daniel resumed his turn. He held up three fingers signaling a three word phrase. They had already established that "on" was the first word and now he was working on the third word, once again drawing what looked like posts in the ground. Posts that connect together...Callie thought to herself. Suddenly with a smile and six seconds left, Callie exclaimed, "On the fence!"
"YES!" Daniel exclaimed as he, Tim, and Callie hugged and jumped up and down.
"You guys are cheaters!" Arizona shouted.
"We won fair and square squirt." Daniel laughed with a shrug as the lightning round ended.
"So, what karaoke song should we pick?" Tim asked, knowing his sister hated to lose.
"I'm thinking 80's band, big hair, heavy eyeshadow, leg warmers." Callie said with a laugh as she pictured Teddy and Arizona dressed that way.
"Got it." Tim said then he pulled Callie and Daniel in for a huddle. Callie laughed out loud as he voiced his suggestion and agreed enthusiastically. Tim stood up with a cocky grin on his face as he announced the first song that they would be dressing up as and singing too.
"Are you ready to have my name tattooed on you, babe?" Callie asked with a grin. She couldn't help it, Arizona was so competitive and such a sore loser.
"Do you want to sleep in the guest room tonight?"
"No but if you don't want to get laid for the next three nights before I leave for Miami then I guess I'll sleep in the guest room." Callie whispered the challenge in her ear.
"Fine but I'm so paying you back for this, Calliope."
"Come on, let's go make some s'mores." Barbara said, placing her arms around Teddy and Arizona.
After several rounds of sticky s'mores and stories around the campfire, they all were feeling warm and cozy, the tension from earlier that evening having been forgotten. Everyone seemed to be in a better mood, laughing and joking; everyone, except Arizona, who continually huffed, sighed, and made snide comments whenever Callie spoke. She ate three s'mores then sulked in the corner as they all told stories from family vacations and how they had to bribe Arizona with s'mores and campfire pizza in order to get her to agree on a camping trip with the family. She did not find the storytelling amusing.
"I think it's adorable, babe." Callie said in her ear and reached out to wipe a piece of marshmallow from the corner of Arizona's mouth. Arizona pushed Callie's hand away with a "Don't". Callie was slightly taken aback but she knew how much Arizona hated to lose.
As they all headed to their rooms to sleep, the sulking and attitude from Arizona only continued, worsened even and Callie was having none of it. Either her girlfriend got over it by giving in to Callie's advances and letting her screw her into a better mood or Callie would seriously sleep in the guest room. Either way, she was over the pouting and attitude. Callie grabbed Arizona's arm as they reached the bottom of the stairs, "Are you ready to make up and lose the attitude?"
"You guys cheated and you know it." Arizona insisted with an eye roll as she pulled her arm from Callie's grasp and entered her bedroom, Callie hot on her heels.
"You sure that's how you want to play this?" Callie asked, folding her arms over her chest and arching an eyebrow. Sometimes Arizona's pout and stubbornness was adorable, endearing even but now Callie had had enough and Arizona knew it, that didn't mean she could help herself though.
"Play what, Callie?"
"Alright then, why don't you bunk with Teddy tonight and I'll take your bed. You can sleep on it and think about how you've acted tonight."
"So you're going to ban me from my own room like a child?"
"Hey, you don't want to be treated like a child? Then don't act like one. I'm going to bed and you're not sleeping with me. So either you can bunk with Teddy or you can take the couch or the guest room."
"This is my room." Arizona argued feebly.
"Yes, but you're the one in the wrong here, Arizona."
"Look, I'm sorry, ok? Now can I sleep in MY bed with MY girlfriend?"
"When I get an apology that you actually mean, we can discuss sleeping arrangements but tonight, you're sleeping single."
"Calliope…" Arizona said, her voice now softer, realizing that her being a poor loser had caused a riff between her girlfriend and herself that she didn't want there.
"No, don't Calliope me, Arizona. I'm going to sleep, you need to go." Callie said. She shoved a pillow and blanket into Arizona's arms then grabbed her sleep clothes and added them on top of the pile in the blonde's arm before she pointed to the door. Looking between her girlfriend and the door, Arizona dropped the stuff in her arms and crossed her room to Callie who initially backed up but now held her ground. She did manage to thwart Arizona's advances much to the blonde's dismay and instead of softening the Latina, it only seemed to add fuel to the fire. "Arizona, I'm not joking."
"I really am sorry, Calliope. I love you, sweet dreams." Arizona said, accepting her fate as she gathered up the previously dropped items and made her way to Teddy's room. Teddy lifted her head from her pillow and placed the book she was reading on the bedside table.
"Trouble in paradise?"
"I'm in the doghouse, aka, banished to your room."
"Yea Robbins family game night is never good for relationships."
"Oh my God! My dad played me, he did this on purpose. He knew I would get all Robbins crazy competitive and piss Callie off. That was a sure way to make sure I didn't get to sleep with my girlfriend." Arizona said with a huff as she threw herself down on Teddy's trundle bed.
"Yea well, I hope you don't have stage fright because on top of that, we now have to dress like Salt-N-Pepa with your mom and sing Karaoke tomorrow night."
"Oh God, and I made my own little bet with Callie. Guess who will be commando until we get to Miami? Unless I borrow undies from you or my brother." Arizona groaned, covering her blushing face. Teddy didn't respond, she just threw her head back in uncontrollable giggles.
"When are you going to learn, Riz?"
"Apparently never." Arizona said, switching off the light. She laid down in Teddy's extra bed but she was freezing without the body heat of her own personal furnace next to her. She tossed and turned for two hours before she tiptoed over to her room. Thankfully, her girlfriend could sleep through a freight train so Arizona slipped into bed and carefully plastered her body against the back of Callie's without waking her. She kissed a tanned shoulder and sighed as the comfort of Callie's body heat and the smell that was just Calliope began to calm Arizona's racing mind. She smiled as she felt Callie's body subconsciously relax into hers and just minutes after climbing into bed with Callie, she drifted off into a peaceful sleep.
"What do you think you're doing?" Arizona woke to the gravelly and somewhat pissed off voice of her girlfriend. They had switched positions either when Callie woke up or at some point in the night. Callie was now laying on her stomach with Arizona laying halfway across her body, one arm and one leg tossed possessively over a strong back and legs.
"I couldn't sleep."Arizona replied. "I know you're mad and you have every right to be. I was an idiot and I'm so sorry I got caught up in the competitiveness of a stupid game. And I know we don't sleep together every night but for the past five months, not a day has gone by that I haven't seen you and you're leaving in a couple of days. I know we will only be apart for three days but I am really going to miss you. So please forgive me, Calliope. I really am sorry. I will do anything to make it up to you."
"Anything?"
"Anything."
"Hand over your panties."
"What?"
"Move it Robbins. I want those cute little pink boy shorts that drive me crazy off of your body now. Those are going to be the first pair you hand over to me, followed by the rest of them. Thongs, boy shorts, lacy, silky, granny panties, I want them all." Callie said, she turned over onto her back, effectively knocking the blonde off of her and held out her hand. Arizona removed her sweats and then her pink boy shorts without moving out from under the blankets and placed them in her girlfriend's outstretched hand.
"You're seriously taking all of my underwear? Even the dirty pair I just put in your hands?"
"You bet your sweet ass I am. Maybe that will teach you not to be a competitive jerk to your super hot short, tempered Latina girlfriend."
"Did I mention how sorry I am?"
"I wouldn't mind hearing it again."
"Calliope, I am truly sorry for the way I acted and treated you last night. Though I can't promise it will never happen again, I will really try to tone it down a bit."
"I love every side of you, Arizona, even the competitive side. I don't want to change that, I just want you to be aware of your behavior."
"I am. I really am, I just can't help it sometimes. It's just who I am, Cal. My dad and my mom, really, are both very competitive and they raised Tim and I that way. You should see our family reunions, then again, I want to keep you so maybe you shouldn't. Plus, there's a ton of blonde hair blue eyed boys that would be looking at you the way I look at you. I'd have to kill off my cousins." Arizona said with a wink and a dimpled smile.
"I love you, crazy."
"Love you more." Arizona said, placing a passionate kiss on Callie's lips. Callie rolled over completely now so she was facing Arizona and placed a strong thigh between slender muscled ones, eliciting a sexy moan from her blonde.
"You're the only blonde haired, blue eyed Robbins I want ogling me." Callie whispered. Arizona traced her hand down Callie's cloth covered chest and abdomen before sliding her hand into her sleep shorts and cupping her mound. Sharing the space with Callie where they exchanged breath and the feeling of the taller woman's body heat against her was causing her arousal to go from 0-100 at warp speed. Callie removed her thigh from between Arizona's legs and angled her newly freed limb to give Arizona better access. She slipped her own hand between Arizona's thighs, having no barrier as Arizona never put her sweats back on after removing her underwear at Callie's insistence. "Oh my God, Arizona, you're so wet."
Arizona didn't answer. She wasn't in the mood for chatting or teasing. She didn't want to slowly torture each other and make love, though she thoroughly enjoyed times when they did that. But this, right now, was about lust and need and a little bit of pent up frustration from their fight. She wanted it quick, hard, and dirty. She removed her own hand from Callie's pants briefly and assisted Callie in entering her with two fingers before she returned her hand to Callie's center. She was sure to coat her fingers before she thrust her own fingers into Callie's center. Arizona set a fast and furious rhythm, her fingers showing no mercy as she thrust them in and out of the Latina, stroking down her walls firmly everytime she pulled her fingers out. Callie was breathing heavily in her ear, her own hand matching Arizona's thrust for thrust and it was only spurring the blonde on more. She rolled them over, pinning the Latina beneath her as she continued thrusting into her while also riding her fingers. She was in full control of both of their bodies at the moment which was exactly what she needed.
She inserted a third finger into Callie and curled her fingers as she thrust in. Callie mimicked her movements causing Arizona to tense for a moment before she continued her ministrations, now desperate to get them both off. She increased her own thrusts on Callie's fingers as she brought her thumb across Callie's clit. As she felt the burning in the pit of her stomach and the painful pleasure of her walls contracting around Callie's fingers, she felt Callie's do the same and she leaned down and kissed her hard, swallowing both of their moans as they both tipped over the edge. Arizona placed open-mouthed kisses along Callie's jawline and neck as she continued gently moving her fingers to milk every ounce of pleasure from her girlfriend. She whimpered as Callie's fingers did the same, bringing her down from her high.
Arizona lifted herself off of Callie's fingers and then slowly removed her own, bringing her fingers up Callie's slit and circling her clit lightly. Callie bucked her hips and closed her legs around Arizona's fingers as her eyes shot open. Arizona leaned down and placed a loving kiss on her girlfriend's lips, distracting her and allowing her legs to relax just enough for Arizona to continue her slow and soft circles. Callie tried to fight it again but the sensitivity was quickly turning into another building orgasm, "Just let go, baby."
Arizona kissed Callie as she continued her circles, placing her lips over all the exposed tanned skin that she could get to. She nibbled at Callie's ear as she felt another wave of wetness coat her fingers, "I find you miraculous, stunningly beautiful. And I love how I can make you come apart in my hands, literally."
Arizona went in for the kill, increasing her pressure and tightening her circles. Callie moaned loudly, "God, Arizona, don't stop."
"Wouldn't dream of it babe." Arizona smiled as Callie started losing control of her body. Her hips bucked wildly and she gasped for air, alternating between breathing heavily and holding her breath, "Breathe for me baby."
But Callie's breath hitched and her mouth opened in a silent scream as she clamped her legs around Arizona's hand and writhed wildly beneath her as her body convulsed. Arizona lightened her touch and let her ride out her orgasm before she withdrew her hand and licked her fingers. The two cuddled in the center of the bed, Callie catching her breath and Arizona dozing lazily until a knock at the door and then a shout from Teddy came, "Time for a run, better get up before the Colonel finds you two naked after making up all night."
Arizona kissed Callie passionately and just as Callie was thinking she was about to score for a third time, Arizona jumped out of bed. She ran to her dresser, grabbed a clean pair of boy shorts and leggings, put her sports bra on and grabbed her hoodie as she made her way to the door. She stopped and placed a gentle but quick kiss on Callie's lips, "Love you" and then she was gone before Callie could even respond.
After Teddy, Tim, Daniel, and Arizona returned from their run, they hauled the Christmas decorations up from the basement and then the six of them drove to the tree lot and picked out a Christmas tree. It took two hours and a few arguments but they had finally found a tree everyone was happy with and strapped the six foot douglas fir to the top of the SUV for the ride home, all of them singing Christmas carols loudly. It was hard not to be in the Christmas spirit when you were with the Robbins.
Once back home with the tree placed in the stand and Christmas music playing, all of them set about placing Christmas decorations strategically around the house. The mantle had five stocking hooks, Santa Clause sat on the far left, then a snowman, a nutcracker, an angel, and a snowflake. Barbara handed Callie a heavy bag, the Latina looking back at her with a questioning look.
"Open it." Barbara encouraged, as the rest of the group stopped what they were doing to watch Callie open the gift they had picked out. Callie opened it and pulled out her own stocking holder in the shape of a star. She smiled broadly and Barbara said, "There's more."
She reached to the bottom of the bag and pulled out a plum colored fuzzy stocking with Calliope written in gold across the furry top. She had to fight off the sudden rush of tears as Tim said, "Now you're officially a Robbins, go put them on the mantle so we can put ours out too."
Callie hung her stocking up in the last space on the end and carefully hung her stocking on it. Teddy came next with a beautiful white one to hang on the snowflake with Theodora across the top in teal. Arizona stepped up and hung a very worn pink stocking with Arizona written in white from the angel. Tim stepped forward hanging his light blue stocking with Timothy written in dark blue from his nutcracker holder. Barbara stepped forward and placed her red and white checkered stocking with Barbara written in green from the snowman. And finally, Daniel stepped forward hanging his own green and white checkered stocking that matched Barbara's, his name written in red from the Santa holder.
"It's a Robbin's tradition. Each Robbins takes their turn hanging their stocking starting with the newest addition and ending with the oldest." Daniel said, then added, "Welcome to the family, Callie."
"I feel so honored."
"They're just excited that I brought someone home and they really love you. I hope this is ok and it isn't too much." Arizona said, feeling slightly uneasy about how Callie might interpret this all.
"Arizona, I am so happy that your family has welcomed me and included me in things that are so important to your family. I just want the same for you with my family." Callie replied, torn between tears of happiness and tears of sadness.
"I know, one step at a time ok. I think they'll come around. I don't know how long it will take but you're one of a kind, Callie. I can't imagine them giving up on you." Arizona replied, stroking her hand over Callie's upper arm.
"Alright, I think that's enough decorating for today. Let's all go get ready, we can go get pizza before we head to the bar for the traditional family karaoke night. I found the perfect outfits for you!" Daniel exclaimed.
An hour later, everyone was dressed and ready to go. Barbara, Arizona, and Teddy had gotten ready together up in Barbara's room and refused to let anyone in to see or help. Callie was dressed in a pair of black skinny jeans with a low cut red top and her signature leather jacket. She wore her heeled ankle boots on her feet and her long hair was gently curled and flowing freely. She looked hot if she did say so herself.
"Come on Barbie, it's time to go and we still have to give you your tattoos!" Daniel hollered up the stairs. Barbara came down the stairs in a "Let's get physical" bright yellow one piece bathing suit with a pair of lime green leggings under it and a purple see through knitted half shirt over it. A pair of purple leg warmers and white reebok sneakers completed the outfit. Her blonde hair was teased and up in a side ponytail and a bright pink sweat band was around her head. Callie was torn between a giggling fit and being impressed by the devotion to this bet.
Teddy followed behind Barbara, her hair teased and crimped and must have at least a whole bottle of aqua net in it. Her make up was emo. She had a black skull t-shirt on with the sleeves cut off and a pair of stretch pants that were skin tight, one leg being teal and the other bright orange both sides with leopard print. She had on a big belt with spikes on one side and a pair of black velvet ankle boots with matching spikes at the top. Finishing off the outfit was a pair of rainbow fishnet gloves that went up to her elbows.
"Where did you get all of this?" Callie asked in complete wonder and amusement but before anyone could answer, Arizona came down the stairs wearing literally nothing but an oversized hot pink sweater that hung off one shoulder. The strap of her black bra was visible on the bare left shoulder. In black writing, the word 'flashdance' was written across her chest. Her long legs were bare until Callie reached a pair of black leg warmers and a pair of hot pink heels. Her hair was left long and curly though clearly teased, sprayed, and curled. A large black scarf was tied in her hair and had a big bow on the left side. All Callie could say was, "Wow."
"Barbara loved the 80's, she has a whole tote full of her old clothes that I came across." Daniel replied.
"Teddy did a good job covering up the hickeys." Callie whispered to Arizona.
"She's had practice." Arizona giggled and Callie suddenly wondered if Arizona was talking about Teddy having practice covering her own hickeys or helping Arizona cover hers. A slight tinge of jealousy flared within the Latina but she tapped it down, they were together.
"And now for the tattoos." Tim replied with an evil smile. Tim wrote his initials in messy block letters on Teddy's upper right bicep. Daniel wrote his initials in a neat scrawl on Barbara's forearm. And Callie wrote hers with a shaky hand and rapid heart beat on the creamy skin of Arizona's left thigh. Something about her initials being visible on all that skin made her heart skip a beat.
"Ready chipettes?" Tim laughed, leading them to the door.
After dinner of pizza at a local restaurant, where the women received many looks and someone even asked to get a photo with them, they made their way to the bar where the family went once a year for beers and karaoke. They sat drinking and laughing for an hour before anyone felt brave enough to actually get up and sing. Since the three girls lost their bet, they started out the karaoke and true to his word, the first song Daniel chose was Salt-N-Pepa. The three of them cheered and laughed as the girls sang "Push It". Callie and Tim decided to stick with the 80's theme so Tim chose "The Tide is High" by Blondie and Callie went with Pat Benatar "Hit me with your Best Shot".
Daniel and Tim got up and sang a few songs together. They had the 80's theme going and everyone seemed to be having a good time. Callie was actually pretty impressed with everyone's singing abilities. No one was getting into Julliard like she had been accepted to but they were better than average. She hadn't expected that voice to come out of her perky blonde but she kind of loved it and if the outfit wasn't enough to turn her on, hearing her sing and watching her dance with Teddy and her mom up on stage definitely did it for her. Especially since the whole time, the initials C.I.T were visible on her thigh.
Another hour later and Daniel suddenly said, "Callie, you're part of the family now, it's tradition, what song is it gonna be?"
"Oh no, I'm not singing." Callie replied, her heart racing. It was the reason she had become a doctor, much to her father's relief and not a performer. True, she had been accepted to Juilliard but the audition alone had caused her such turmoil that she had lost over ten pounds and a good amount of hair when it was all said and done. The fear of singing in public was just too much so when she got her acceptance letter for the pre med program she had also applied to, she had accepted without a second thought to Juilliard.
"Dad, she doesn't have to. She doesn't like to sing or speak in public." Arizona said, resting a reassuring hand on her girlfriend's thigh.
"But Callie, you have a fantastic voice." Tim encouraged.
"You're in a bar in Salem, Massachusetts, Cal. Who cares what people think, besides, what's the likelihood that you would know anyone anyway?" Teddy added.
"Callie…Callie...Callie...Callie…" The three Robbins and Teddy chanted. Soon others from the bar joined in, having no idea who Callie was or why they were chanting but alcohol and karaoke were involved so they didn't mind.
"Stop guys, she doesn't want to." Arizona said, feeling how tense Callie was beside her.
"I'll...I'll do it." Callie replied, standing on shaking legs and grabbing a paper to write down a song.
"Callie, you really don't have to honey." Barbara said, placing a hand on the brunette's shoulder as she sensed how nervous she was.
"I know, but I want to. I don't want to break a Robbins tradition." Callie said and with that she shakily handed her slip in. She wanted to stick with the 80's theme but she knew none of the songs were really the right style for her voice so she went with something still 80's but a much different genre. As the first notes of the song hit the audience and Callie began to sing, silence fell, all eyes turned to her. It had been a long time since she had been part of a musical but she didn't miss a beat as she sang "Wishing you were somehow here again" from Phantom of the Opera.
At the end of the song, Callie was finally feeling less nervous and as the final note ended, the crowd stood and clapped loudly, she got some wolf whistles even and people begged for an encore but she quickly made her way back to her group, her cheeks on fire with embarrassment.
Arizona just stared at her with a look she couldn't place.
"Callie, my goodness, we all knew you could sing but wow, you blew me away." Barbara said, dabbing tears from her eyes.
"Yea kid, that was something, you could be a professional." Daniel said sincerely.
"Maybe you should quit your day job." Tim said with a laugh at his own joke.
"Arizona, you ok?" Callie asked, the blonde had yet to say anything, she just continued to stare at her.
"Yea, everything is awesome." The blonde replied with a giant smile as she hugged Callie tightly. "And now none of us can ever sing in front of you again because seriously, Calliope, that was beautiful."
"Don't make me blush again." Callie said, but she was pleased that she had participated in the family tradition and maybe even begun to conquer an old fear.
After Callie's performance, people were reluctant to get up and sing but finally the group ended the night singing "Don't Stop Believin'" all together, letting Callie take the lead and making them all sound good. They were able to get a group photo taken by a kid at the bar who looked way underage but was eager to take a picture for them. Barbara immediately forwarded the pictures that had been taken to all of them and Callie smiled as she scrolled through them. That was indeed a night she would never forget she thought as she squeezed the hand of the gorgeous blonde walking next to her and smiled brightly. It had been a perfect day.