AN: Hello everyone. How are you all doing? I'm sorry for the delay. I just could not get this chapter right. I rewrote it several times with different versions of it and this is the one I was happiest with, though I still don't feel like it's my best work. Hopefully you will enjoy it.
Happy reading :)
Chapter Forty-Five
"Are you ready, Torbellino?" Carlos asked as he entered the bridal suite to find his daughters, wife, and the bridesmaids anxiously awaiting the start of the ceremony.
"More than ready." Aria replied, a beautiful smile on her face. Aria was a strikingly beautiful bride, Arizona though, couldn't keep her eyes off of Callie.
With it being so close to Christmas, Aria and Jared had chosen holiday colors for the wedding. The bridesmaids were all dressed in red floor length gowns and the groomsmen wore red bow ties and cummerbunds under their black suits. Jared's suit was white with the same red accents and Aria had tiny red roses in her veil. The guests were all asked to wear shades of green, silver, and gold. Callie's dress in particular fit her curves perfectly and made her tanned skin look even more radiant than usual. Her long, dark hair was curled slightly and it framed her beautiful face as it cascaded over her shoulders and chest. Arizona smiled dreamily as she watched the Latina laugh at something Alicia said. Red may just become her new favorite color.
"Arizona, did you hear me? You're up first." Lucia asked, a smirk on her face as she watched the blonde watching Callie. Lucia ushered them all into the hallway, lining them up in order, before the older Torres woman was escorted down the aisle with Mr. and Mrs. Walker to take their seats at the very front of the chapel.
"You nervous?" Mikey asked as he linked arms with Arizona. He was the youngest of the Walker boys and Arizona had grown fond of his goofy nature. She was nervous but something about being paired with Mikey made her feel just a little calmer.
"A little." Arizona replied with a smile.
Suddenly the music started, queuing the bridal party and the two toddlers standing in front of Mikey and Arizona began their trip down the aisle. A collective "awe" was heard as Wil and Reina stepped out onto the red fabric leading to the altar. Arizona had to admit they were the cutest ring bearer and flower girl she had ever seen. The blonde took a deep breath as she and Mikey followed the toddlers down the aisle, hundreds of eyes on them as they slowly made their way to the altar. Arizona made it just in time to turn and see Callie walking down the aisle with Sam and her breath literally hitched. Calliope was beautiful on a normal day but in this setting with her dark hair cascading down her back and resting on her chest, the red dress perfectly contrasting against her tan, glowing skin, Arizona found herself once again convinced that this woman truly was some sort of Goddess. Callie's eyes met Arizona's and the two shared a knowing smile.
Callie struggled to breathe as she looked up and caught brilliant blue eyes watching her with such intensity. The blonde was beyond beautiful, the red looking stunning against pale skin, freckles visible over bare shoulders and tone arms on full display. The peds surgeon's hair had started to grow out again and it was just long enough to fall over her shoulders in perfect curls and rest at the top of her cleavage. As the blonde flashed a dimpled smile at her, Callie felt her heart rate increase. Seeing her standing at the altar was doing all sorts of things to Callie and suddenly she couldn't wait for the ceremony to be over.
As Callie took her place on the top most stair, the music changed and everyone stood, all eyes landed at the end of the long aisle where Aria and Carlos appeared. Once again, Arizona's breath hitched. From this distance, you wouldn't be able to tell the sisters apart and for a moment, Arizona let herself daydream that it was Callie in a white dress and a bright, dimpled smile appeared on her face. She had promised herself she would wait until at least New Year's to propose but the ring upstairs was making it harder and harder to wait, especially in such a romantic setting. The one thing that kept her from getting down on one knee was Aria, she didn't want to distract from her wedding so she would wait even if it killed her to do so.
Unlike Tim and Sara's ceremony, this one was Catholic and long but completely beautiful. Everyone cheered as the pastor announced Jared and Aria as husband and wife and the couple shared a sweet kiss before they made their way back down the aisle. The bridal party followed the new couple in pairs. Arizona didn't miss the glare she received from Callie's Tia Fatima or the creepy smile that J.J. flashed her but she didn't respond to any of that, instead she kept a smile plastered to her face and made her way to the hall where the rest of the wedding party was waiting.
Once pictures were done, which also took much longer than it had for Tim and Sara's wedding, the wedding party entered the hall and were seated at a long table at the front center of the room. Arizona was slightly disappointed that they were assigned seats according to how they had walked down the aisle so while Callie was seated in the center beside her sister, Arizona was on the end next to Jenna. She found she thoroughly enjoyed Jenna's company though and the two chatted as dinner was served.
After dinner, Callie and Sam both delivered beautiful speeches that left everyone both crying and laughing. Arizona watched the poised and elegant Callie and only she and perhaps Aria knew how much delivering this speech had stressed the older Torres sister. She had been a wreck that morning and had vomited several times from her nerves. Arizona had brushed the vomit from her hair and put her in the shower before giving her a Robbins rambling speech of encouragement that made Callie laugh, momentarily forgetting the speech she would need to deliver. Arizona watched as Callie held the paper, clasped tightly in her hand that held the words to the speech she had written. She didn't need it though, Arizona knew she had rehearsed it a hundred times at least and they both knew every word by heart. Just as she knew that Callie cleared her throat more than usual and her usual steady and sultry voice was just a tiny shaky and higher than usual, all tell tale signs to Arizona that Callie was far more nervous than she appeared. Finally, the brunette held up her glass of champagne and the room shared a toast as Arizona smiled lovingly at the brunette.
Both Callie and Arizona were relieved when dinner and toasts were over and the newlyweds were called to the dance floor for their first dance. The bridal party surrounded the dance floor and Arizona was finally able to link hands with Callie, both women relishing in the contact while they watched Jared and Aria share their first dance as a married couple. Arizona smiled as Callie brought their linked hands up to her mouth and pressed a kiss against Arizona's hand before bringing them back down between them.
"Will the wedding party please join the bride and groom?" The DJ asked. Arizona reluctantly released Callie as Sam approached to lead her to the dance floor. Arizona found Mikey and the two of them danced together but Callie and Arizona's eyes held across the dance floor.
"Mr. and Mrs. Walker would like to invite everyone who wishes to dance to come out to the dance floor." The DJ announced once the song was over. Arizona and Callie immediately found each other, they danced a few moments closely, Arizona's head resting on Callie's shoulder before they were interrupted by Carlos who asked to steal Callie for a dance. Once again, Arizona reluctantly released the brunette.
The blonde surgeon wasn't alone long though when she was called over to the table by Lucia who was sitting alone. The blonde smiled at her and joined her at the seat where Lucia directed her. The two sat side by side watching their respective significant others dancing together in silence for a few moments. Arizona had a feeling Lucia had something to say but she waited patiently as she watched Callie dancing with her father.
"Carlos told me there may be an engagement in the near future."
"I hope so. I asked for his blessing to ask Calliope to marry me. I have a ring. I can show it to you later if you would like." Arizona replied, unable to hide the giant smile on her face.
"I would like that very much. Being a Torres comes with great responsibility and at times I think we have put too much on our daughter's shoulders. I think you will be able to help Callie carry that weight with grace. I am so very sorry for how our relationship started out with you."
"Lucia, I appreciate the apology, really, I do but it is no longer necessary."
"I have one thing to ask of you. And it might not be fair to ask you this and it is by no means a stipulation to marrying Callie. It's only a simple request."
"Ok." Arizona said, shifting uncomfortably in her seat at the direction the conversation had taken.
"I know you have a brother and Callie tells me there is a whole army of Robbins men in your family."
"Yes ma'am."
"Well, Aria is now a Walker. Carlos's Tio, Dante Torres had one child, a daughter, Marianna. Carlos and I have two daughters so there is no one to carry on the Torres name. But your family, they have plenty of men to carry on your family name. I would like to know if you will take the name Torres so that you and Callie's family will keep the Torres line alive."
"Wow, I never thought of that. I guess that is something Callie and I will definitely have to discuss and decide together but if that is what Callie wants, I will be happy to be a Torres." Arizona replied, an emotional smile crossing her face as Lucia embraced her.
"I am so happy for both of my daughters." Lucia replied, her own emotions coming to the surface. "Discuss it with Callie but I would be honored if you would officially become a Torres."
"It means everything to me to hear you say that." Arizona replied with a tearful smile.
"Arizona, Mami, everything alright?" Callie asked as she and Carlos joined them at the table. Callie placed a drink down in front of Arizona and sat beside her, a protective hand resting on her back and rubbing it as she noted the tears in both women's eyes.
"Stupid weddings just make me emotional. Aria is really a beautiful bride, isn't she?" Arizona replied, changing the topic as she dabbed at her eyes to prevent the smearing of mascara.
"I can't believe my baby is a married woman." Lucia added, her own tears uncontrollable now as she rested her head on Carlos's shoulder.
"Well Calliope, I don't think we should leave these two alone any more." Carlos said with a wink that earned him a laugh from all three women.
"Are you ok?" Callie asked, her voice laced with concern as she looked at Arizona intently.
"I really am, just feeling emotional on this trip." Arizona replied truthfully.
"You two go dance, I promise not to interrupt again but Arizona, you owe me a dance later." Carlos said, shooing the younger couple off.
"You're really ok?" Callie asked as she led Arizona to the dance floor. A slow song started and Arizona was relieved that she would have an excuse to be close to Callie.
"Callie, I promise I am. Your mom and I were just talking about your family and how beautiful this has been and I suppose we both got a little emotional. They were good tears though."
"I don't like seeing any tears." Callie replied, kissing the cheekbones where tears had been running over minutes ago.
"You look really beautiful tonight, Calliope. I mean I always find you beautiful but I've literally not been able to take my eyes off of you all night."
"I could say the same about you. I literally lost my breath when I walked down the aisle and saw you standing at the altar smiling at me."
"Well I guess we both had our breath taken away then because you are stunning."
"I love you, Arizona." Callie said, placing a sweet kiss on Arizona's lips.
"I love you too, honey, so much."
The couple finished the slow song and then joined in on a few fast dances, dancing with Teddy and other members of the bridal party, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Arizona was having a blast and couldn't contain her laughter as some of the guests showed off their dance moves. As promised, on the next slow song, Carlos found Arizona and the two danced while Callie danced with Teddy, the two making both Arizona and Carlos laugh loudly.
"I've never seen Calliope look so happy. I want to thank you for that, Arizona." Carlos said.
"She's made me so very happy as well. There's no reason to thank me. We're a team, we have each other's backs."
"I can see that. Lucia told me the real reason behind the tears. You would really give up your family name and become a Torres?" Carlos asked.
"If that is what Callie wants, it would make me very happy. Lucia is right, the Robbins name is in no danger of losing their lineage. I will probably keep Robbins as a hyphen for work and licensing purposes but I will definitely take on the Torres name."
"And what about children?"
"We haven't had that talk yet. I mean we have but we tabled it long ago and have yet to revisit it with the exception of a few comments here and there. I know Callie wants children."
"She always has. When she was little she used to say she was going to have ten." Carlos teased with a big laugh but Arizona froze, looking horror struck.
"Ten?" She whispered, her face paling and taking on a greenish hue.
"Oh I don't think she was serious. What about you, Arizona, don't you want kids?"
"I don't know. I know Callie does and I want to give her everything she wants in life. I don't want to be the reason she doesn't get to have kids but I just don't know. I'm not sure I'm cut out to be a mom but Callie, she will be an amazing mom. If we have children and Callie wants their last name to be Torres then I would be more than happy to agree to that though."
"I know I don't know you well but if you ask me, I think you will both be amazing moms but what do I know? I'm only an old business man."
"You really think so?"
"I do. You'll figure it out, Arizona." Carlos replied confidently, though his heart sank a tiny bit. Lucia would not be pleased to hear Arizona was on the fence about children. In the Torres family, especially if you were the child carrying on the family name, it was expected that you would have children. No need to say anything to Lucia yet, things could change and he had a feeling that they would.
"Mind if I cut in?" A chilling voice asked. Neither had seen the man approach as they had been deep in discussion.
"I do actually, J.J., I have things to finish discussing with Arizona." Carlos declined politely leaving J.J. no choice but to walk away. Callie didn't miss the interaction but as she attempted to move closer, Arizona shook her head slightly, J.J. was waiting and watching for a reaction. Besides, Carlos had just told him he had things to discuss with the blonde.
"Thank you, Carlos." Arizona whispered, her body had automatically tensed at the voice.
"Are you ok my dear?" Carlos asked, sincere concern evident in his voice.
"I am. I just forgot about him, I let my guard down." Arizona replied. She and Carlos finished dancing in silence and as soon as the song ended, Callie was at her side.
"What did he say?"
"He just wanted to dance with her. I politely told him that Arizona and I had matters to discuss."
"Damnit."
"It's really not a big deal, Callie. He just wanted a dance, he didn't get one and he won't be getting one. If Carlos hadn't said no, I would have myself." Arizona tried to soothe Callie.
"It's everyone's favorite time of the night. Time for the bride and groom to cut the cake." The D.J. announced drawing everyone's attention to the dessert table where Aria and Jared were already standing, the spotlight shining on the couple.
"See cake, everything is better already." Arizona whispered, earning herself a small smile from the Latina as the blonde pulled them closer to the cake table.
"You're hopeless." Callie laughed. She wrapped her arms around Arizona from behind and nuzzled her nose into Arizona's hair as they watched the couple at the cake table. The laughter died quickly though as J.J. walked up and stood beside them. Arizona ignored him but she could feel his eyes on them and Callie's body tense behind her.
"Let's get some cake." Arizona said as they watched Jared nicely feed Aria a piece of cake before she smashed her piece into his face. Arizona pulled Callie over to the table before she could protest. They each grabbed a slice of cake and took a seat beside each other at the head table to eat it.
"You know if you do that to me there will be no wedding night sex for you." Callie said as she watched Jared still wiping cake from his face.
"I would never, you know I take cake very seriously, Calliope. Besides, even if I did, I would clean it off." Arizona replied with a wink.
"May I have a dance with my new sister in law?" Jared asked, appearing at the table. Callie looked anxiously at Arizona and then back to Jared.
"I don't want to leave Arizona alone."
"Lucky for you, I want to dance with your gorgeous woman." Aria said, appearing beside her new husband with a brilliant smile on her face. Being married now might mean no more bridezilla appearances but it did not mean she wasn't still Callie's annoying little sister.
"I'd love to dance with you, Aria." Arizona replied, a dimpled smile on her face as she pecked Callie's lips and the four of them made their way to the dance floor.
It was hours later, the free bar had been taken advantage of, heels had been removed, and serious dancing was occurring on the dance floor as the cupid shuffle played. Arizona threw her head back in laughter as she stomped on Callie's foot again for the third time as she confused her left with her right, the alcohol in her system making her a bit tipsy and giggly. Callie looked up at her and smiled, she always found it a mystery that the blonde seemed equally sexy and adorable to her in every setting. The entire crowd turned and Arizona was now dancing behind Callie, she reached out and placed her hands on curvy hips, enjoying the feeling of Callie's body moving beneath them. They stayed on the dance floor as the music changed, Arizona was feeling more than a little tipsy and hot as she smiled at Callie, the two dancing in the center of the dance floor with Aria and Teddy.
"I'm going to get a drink, do you want one?" Arizona leaned in and asked Callie.
"Sure babe, I'll take a water and another glass of wine."
"I'll come with you." Aria offered. Taking the bride with her to the bar meant getting drinks that much faster so Arizona smiled at the bride and nodded her head.
"Which one of your friends is that?" Arizona asked as she noticed the tall red head move in to dance with Callie while they waited for their drinks.
"Oh that's Macy."
"Hmmm…"Arizona replied, her eyes narrowing as she watched Macy dancing with her very sexy Latina.
"She's always had a crush on Callie. Most of my friends did to be honest, both males and females. Callie wasn't necessarily popular in her own grade but among my friends, she was a goddess. It was so annoying." Aria rambled, her filter lowered due to the amount of champagne and wine she had consumed.
Arizona's eyes narrowed further and her thirst was suddenly forgotten as she felt the tiny twinge of jealousy turn into more of a green monster raging with it. She left Aria at the bar as she made her way to the dance floor and made a beeline for Callie. A fast song was playing and a group of women from the bridal party mixed with Teddy, Rita, and Aria's friends were all dancing together closely the way girls sometimes do. Callie was in the very center sandwiched between Macy behind her and Teddy in front of her. Arizona paused for just a moment as she watched Callie smiling as she danced, clearly enjoying herself. There was space between Callie and Teddy and Callie's hands were up in the air but Macy's body was pressed against Callie's, her hands on Latina's swaying hips. Arizona didn't think twice, she marched up to the group, placed one hand on Callie's hip and slid between Callie and Macy.
"Hey." Macy protested.
"Back off." Arizona replied over her shoulder.
"We were dancing here, get in line, you can't just cut in." The redhead insisted over Arizona's shoulder but the blonde ignored her as she molded her own body against Callie's. She smiled as Callie's hands came down and reached behind her finding Arizona and pulling her closer against her back.
"You were dancing awfully close with the wannabe Barbie." Arizona whispered in Callie's ear, unable to contain her jealousy with her inhibitions lowered.
"Are you jealous?" Callie asked. Part of her wanted to reassure the blonde and part of her was excited by the rare streak of jealousy.
"I'm not jealous but what's mine is mine." Arizona replied, pulling Callie impossibly closer. She moved her hands from curvy hips to a soft abdomen. Callie laughed loudly at Arizona's response.
"Arizona, you do realize that is the definition of jealousy, right?"
"Call it what you want, Calliope, the point is, her hands have no business being on you while you're dancing like that. Or any other time for that matter."
Just as Arizona leaned in to claim the soft skin over Callie's broad, bare shoulder, the red head attempted to squeeze between them again, "I'm taking my spot back."
"Like hell you are." Arizona replied, holding Callie tighter against her. Callie turned at the commotion and grabbed Arizona, pulling her in front of her as the blonde protested.
"It's just dancing." Callie whispered into the blonde's ear as she held the blonde's back against her tightly. She nibbled at the soft skin behind Arizona's ear as she continued dancing behind the blonde.
"It's not just dancing though. You on the dance floor, it's like vertical sex and I don't want her hands on you." Arizona argued, her jealousy quickly turning into being pissed. Recognizing the blonde's mood, Callie turned her head and spoke to the red head now behind her.
"Hands off me and stay at least six inches back. My girl carries bricks in her purse, she might look sweet and innocent but she's possessive, don't mess with her."
"Calliope…" Arizona replied, rolling her eyes at Callie.
"Have I ever told you how sexy I find it when you get all jealous and possessive?" Callie whispered into the blonde's ear as she gently nipped at the flesh there once again.
"Are you still going to find it sexy when I cut you off?" Arizona asked, turning in the Latina's arms with an arched eyebrow. She peeked over the brunette's shoulder at the red head, "Six inches ginger, better yet, make it twelve. Our strap on is longer than six inches."
"Arizona!" Callie shouted, equally amused and horrified as she pulled her from the dance floor.
Callie didn't stop until she had the blonde out on a private terrace, carefully looking around to see if they were alone, she rounded on the blonde. She had to stop a smile from appearing on her face as she met a very stubborn looking blonde standing her ground, arms crossed over her chest, hip suck out, and a challenging look in stormy blue eyes. God she was beautiful when she was mad.
"Arizona…."Callie started but was quickly interrupted by the small woman in front of her.
"No, don't Arizona me, Calliope. Her hands were on your very sexy, very curvy, very Latina hips. She was having dirty thoughts about you, I could see it. She had no right to put her hands on you. She's lucky I don't actually have a brick although I'm pretty sure I could go down to the beach and find a rock."
"I love you." Callie replied, unable to contain the smile. She wanted to be mad, should be mad but she just couldn't help finding Arizona completely adorable at the moment.
"Stop, I'm mad." Arizona replied, a tiny pout forming on her lips as she realized she was about to lose this battle. Her anger was no competition against the putty Callie could turn her into with those three words, especially when she wasn't really angry with the Latina.
"Oh, I know you are, babe, you shouted at her about our strap on out on the dance floor." Callie replied with an arched eyebrow even as she pulled the blonde closer. The blonde's body was still tense but she resisted less as Callie continued pulling her closer until they were mere centimeters apart.
"I did do that, didn't I?" Arizona replied, her eyes wide in horror before sweet giggles erupted from her.
"Oh you find it funny do you?" Callie asked but she joined in the laughter as Arizona nodded her head and only laughed harder. Catching her breath a few moments later, the blonde finally answered.
"I can't help it. You are so sexy it makes me crazy sometimes."
"Oh, so it's my fault?"
"Yep."
"Hmmm."
"I think I might need to remind you that dancing or not, those very sexy hips are for my hands only, Calliope."
"Is that so?"
"Mmmhmm."
"You know I should be upset with you over that possessive jealousy scene you just performed."
"Maybe but I planned on having my way with one of the members of the bridal party tonight so you really shouldn't be. You would spoil all my fun and everything I have planned for the very beautiful maid of honor I plan on seducing."
"Get your crazy, possessive, cute little ass over here." Callie said, closing the distance between them before placing a salacious kiss on Arizona, taking complete possession of her mouth. Arizona moaned into the kiss, her hands coming up to tangle in dark locks as their tongues stroked and massaged the others mouth in a heated kiss.
"Oh, wow, sorry to interrupt, was just coming to make sure everything was ok after that dance floor fiasco." Aria said, interrupting the moment.
"Yes, everything is fine." Callie replied, a sly smile on her face.
"As long as your friends keep their hands off of Calliope." Arizona replied, the fire returning to her petite body as the image of the red head against Callie popped in her head.
"Hey, I make no promises." Aria said with a laugh before she turned and went back inside. Arizona's eyes were narrowed in the younger Latina's direction again.
"Hey, your hands are the only ones I want on me. On the dance floor or anywhere else." Callie assured the blonde.
"Come on, let's go show that sleazy redhead who she's messing with." Arizona said, grabbing Callie's hand.
The couple made their way back to the dance floor, dancing closely as a slow song played. Arizona smiled softly, her head against Callie's shoulder as Callie sang along to the words quietly. When the song was over, the DJ announced the departure of the newlywed, Mr. and Mrs. Walker and one last celebration toast was shared.
"What do you say we get out of here?" Arizona whispered against Callie's shoulder.
"Oh but I thought you had your heart set on taking home a drunk member of the bridal party." Callie teased.
"Good thing you're pretty drunk and the maid of honor then."
"Good thing." Callie replied with a wink, she placed a soft kiss on red lips before reaching for Arizona's hand.
Frank followed the couple up to their room and walked them to their door, wishing them good night as the couple made it safely inside. The door was barely shut when Callie found herself pressed against the solid wood, the blonde's hands roaming over her hips, abdomen, breasts, and finally cupping around her neck to bring their faces together in a heated kiss. A slender thigh snuck between muscular ones with the material of both of their dresses in the way and the blonde groaned in frustration. She moved to pull up Callie's dress in an effort to remove the barrier when a loud, "Ahem" interrupted her ministrations. She turned to see a very amused looking Teddy with her eyebrows raised sitting on the couch.
"Sorry Teds." Arizona giggled before grabbing Callie and pulling her across the room to their room, "You may want ear plugs, I plan on making Calliope scream my name."
"Arizona!" Callie shouted then turned to Teddy, "She's not really…."
"Yes, Teddy, I am, fair warning." Arizona turned and said, the look of desire and determination in her eyes caused Callie to pause, her heart rate quickened, and the silky red thong she was wearing was suddenly uncomfortably wet.
Arizona pulled Callie the rest of the way into their room and slammed the door before Callie processed what had happened. The blonde was already working on the zipper of her bridesmaid dress which hit the floor the second the zipper was down. She heard Arizona's sharp intake of breath as Callie's flesh was exposed. She stood there nude except for the matching red bra and thong she wore.
"Calliope, I don't know if I can ever tell you enough but you are breathtaking." Arizona replied.
Callie's breath caught in her throat as blue eyes raked in her appearance. Though Arizona was clearly showing signs of physical attraction, she could feel that her words had deeper meaning. The blonde approached her and placed a warm hand on the left side of her chest over her heartbeat, the other she brought up and cupped her tan face, a thumb rubbing over plump lips as the blonde looked in her eyes. The Latina was alarmed as she watched blue eyes sparkle with tears a moment before the blonde smiled, big dimples popping before she placed a kiss on Callie's awaiting lips. Finally, Callie was spurred into action and she spun the blonde so she could access her zipper. Her heart skipping beats as pale, freckled skin was revealed on a braless back all the way down to a white lace covered round bottom that she quite literally loved sinking her teeth into. She suddenly had a vision of removing the white lace with her teeth but the blonde apparently had other plans. Stepping over their discarded gowns, Arizona led Callie to the bed and gently pushed her down, climbing on top of her.
She used her fingernails to gently rake over the soft skin of Callie's sides, stomach, and finally her bra clad breasts. A clever tongue followed the same path as she soothed the skin her fingernails had lightly scratched. Callie's head rolled to the side as Arizona sucked in a pert nipple through her silky bra, her back arching slightly as she tried to get some friction where she needed it most. Arizona took advantage and raked her fingernails down the smooth skin of Callie's defined back musculature. She stopped when she reached Callie's bra and wasted no time removing the offending garment, immediately sucking a naked full breast in her mouth as she tossed the bra aside. Callie arched her back once again giving the blonde better access to her exposed breasts. The brunette moaned as she felt a tongue broadly licking and stroking her nipple sending zings straight to her abdomen and core. Her inner walls were already contracting with anticipation.
Arizona smiled against Callie's breast as she released one nipple only to move her mouth over to the other one, not wanting to neglect either one. The brunette was already a writhing mess beneath her and the blonde was enjoying the feeling of having Callie this close to falling apart already. It was a wonderful feeling knowing she could do this to such a loving and beautiful creature and she thanked her lucky stars for the hundredth time since arriving in Barcelona that Callie was hers. Arizona released the second nipple with a pop and kissed her way down to the barely there red thong. Not bothering to remove the material yet, she spread the Latina's legs and kissed the silky wet material, breathing in Callie's scent. It was uniquely Callie and it made the blonde smile again. She pressed her lips hard against the ruined panties and her smile widened as her nose nudged the hardened bundle of nerves and Callie's hips bucked.
"Arizona, please." Callie begged, trying to bring Arizona's mouth back where she needed it.
"Shhh, I'll take care of you, be patient babe." Arizona promised. She pulled the silky panties down toned legs and tossed them aside, removing her own in the process and adding them to the pile of discarded clothing.
She kissed her way back up tan legs until she reached muscular thighs, now wet with Callie's essence. She licked her way up the inside of one thigh, stopping to kiss her outer lips quickly, the brunette groaning in frustration as Arizona pulled away again and licked her way up the inside of the opposite thigh. Callie's hand reached down and grabbed a handful of blonde curls, helping Arizona's mouth to her center. Arizona looked up to meet darkened brown eyes, a perfectly manicured eyebrow arched in a way that sent the blonde's heart beating wildly. She sent Callie a playful wink before she hovered her mouth over her letting her breath wash over her sensitive tissue for a moment before she brought her tongue out and swiped it through wet folds, carefully avoiding Callie's bundle of nerves. She circled her entrance and then brought her tongue back up through silky folds, nibbling and adding teeth on occasion. Callie was a writhing mess beneath her, Spanish being mumbled from her lips as she bucked her hips trying to connect her throbbing bundle of nerves with any part of Arizona's body.
The Latina was ready to take matters into her own hands when finally she felt a warm tongue swipe gently across her clit. The pressure was light and not enough but it made Callie's hips buck for more. Confusion and frustration crossed her face momentarily as Arizona backed off completely but she watched as the blonde straddled her, positioning their legs in a practiced way they had perfected and lowered herself against Callie. Their centers collided and Callie moaned, thrusting her hips up as her clit rubbed against Arizona's. She felt the blonde's juices mix with her own and she was sure she would come undone that moment.
The blonde worked up a rhythm, her hands coming to rest on each side of Callie as her mouth sucked in a nipple, hardened with arousal. Callie's hands found slender hips and it was Arizona's turn to moan as the Latina unexpectedly pulled their cores against each other, rocking her own hips up at the same time. Arizona released Callie's nipple as pleasure shot through her body, her mind unable to focus on anything other than the feeling of the woman beneath her. One more thrust and a pinch of Callie's nipple and the Latina yelled out Arizona's name as the blonde was pushed over the edge right behind her. She collapsed onto Callie's chest for a moment, her head resting against the skin over the Latina's rapidly beating heart.
Arizona waited for the Latina's heart beat to regulate before she moved, her lips coming down and sucking the brunette's sensitive clit into her mouth without warning. Callie started to protest just as two skilled fingers entered her, stroking her inner walls creating too much pleasure and protests quickly turned to moans, whimpers, and pleas. The blonde curled her fingers, hitting the spongy area as her tongue continued firm, slow strokes against her clit.
"Mierda Arizona." Callie moaned out causing the blonde to smile. She felt Callie's hip buck once more and then her walls clenched around Arizona's fingers. She thrust them in once more, hitting the spongy spot at the same time she applied pressure, flicking her tongue over her clit. Callie came undone in a loud and shuddering mess for the second time in just a few minutes.
Arizona placed a kiss just above the carefully kept triangle of dark curls on the brunette's mound before she climbed up the bed and pulled a still shuddering Callie into her arms. She kissed her head and held her tightly waiting for the brunette to catch her breath. Arizona smiled as she felt the Latina's heart rate slow and her breathing even out. She pressed her lips to the sleeping woman's forehead and whispered, "I can't wait to get that ring on your finger."
The blonde reached down for the blanket that had bunched at the bottom of the bed and pulled it up around them, their sweaty bodies cooling as their heart rates slowed. Arizona fought off sleepiness for a few more minutes as she held Callie close, watching her face relax in a peaceful sleep. She kissed each eyelid, the tip of a straight nose, and plump lips before she closed her eyes and drifted to sleep. One brown eye peeked open and a smile crossed a tan face before closing, allowing the owner to fall back into her dreamland.
Arizona
Callie had met her family the next morning for brunch and then shopping with her mother, Abuela, Nonna, and some aunts and cousins. Arizona had been invited but the usually perky blonde had not been feeling well. The alcohol she had consumed the night before was more than her usual intake and she suspected a hangover. After another hour of sleep, a cup of coffee, a full glass of water, and some aspirin later and she was feeling much better. She texted the brunette to let her know that she and Teddy were going to the pool for a while and smiled when the brunette texted her back immediately.
Did you drink some water? Make sure you eat something. Miss you. ~Cal
Miss you more. I drank a glass of water, took some aspirin, and had a granola bar :) ~AZ
Ok, we will be back in a few hours. My family loves to shop. ~Cal
Don't pretend you don't. Take your time. Love you ~AZ
Love you too ~Cal
"You ready?" Teddy asked as Arizona grabbed a bottle of water from the counter.
"Let's go. Relaxing by the pool is just what I need today." Arizona replied.
She and Teddy found two loungers together that faced out toward the water. Arizona's big straw hat blocked the sun from her face perfectly and the breeze off the water was comfortable, Arizona enjoyed it immensely as she closed her eyes and relaxed. The first half hour was spent with the two friends soaking up the sun and dozing lazily but soon, though, the sun became too much and Arizon felt the sweat begin to erupt in uncomfortable places. She and Teddy turned to each other at the same time and giggled.
"Pool?" Teddy asked. Arizona nodded her head with a smile on her face.
The pool area was crowded with people. It was a beautiful day, the sun was shining and the pool offered the perfect combination of cooling off but still being heated unlike the cooler temperatures of the mediterranean. The two splashed around a bit before swimming to the edge of the pool to sit on the submerged ledge just inside the pool, their feet swaying back and forth as they talked and laughed. Teddy had heard Callie scream Arizona's name the night before and though she blushed, Arizona found she was actually feeling more cocky than embarrassed by it. It was well past lunchtime and Teddy's stomach growling, interrupted their giggles about Teddy overhearing them.
"Want me to grab us something for lunch?"
"Do you mind?" Arizona asked.
"Not at all. I have to use the bathroom anyway." Teddy replied.
"Well, while you do that, I will hold the fort down." Arizona replied.
"Salad?"
"Sounds great."
"Be back soon." Teddy replied.
Arizona stood and made her way to the lounger chairs to check her phone for messages from Callie. Seeing that she had none, the blonde let out a sigh and laid back on her lounger to enjoy the sunshine and the breeze while she waited for Teddy. She closed her eyes and was just falling into a light sleep when she felt the lounger chair cave with the weight of someone sitting next to her. She opened her eyes and her heartbeat quickened, they had forgotten to inform Pete and Frank that they were headed to the pool and she only just now realized her mistake.
"You're a hard person to get alone."
"That's because I have no interest in being alone with you."
"I noticed you switched rooms and discovered something interesting in the process."
"Give me my phone back." Arizona said, attempting to sit up and reach for the phone J.J. was currently holding in his hands but he placed a hand on her shoulder, keeping her in place.
"After we have a little chat."
"I have nothing to say to you."
"Good, you can just listen then." J.J. said.
"Say what you need to say and go."
"How well do you know Clause?"
"What?" Arizona asked, being caught off guard. She had known Clause since she was a child. He had traveled frequently with her mother but she hadn't expected that line of questioning and it had thrown her.
"Clause, your mom's photographer friend. Or more than friend dare I might say."
"What do you mean, J.J.?" The blonde asked, quickly losing her patience.
"Here, I'll just show you." J.J. said handing Arizona an envelope. The blonde opened it slowly and struggled to keep her face free of reaction as she viewed the images of the photos in her hands.
"How did you get these?"
"Right place, right time." J.J. replied with a shrug.
"What do you want?"
"I just want you to know that I'm watching. I'm watching and I'm waiting. And while I'm waiting, I'm learning things. They can't watch you forever there will be random moments like now where I find you alone and vulnerable. It's rather riske to be dressed in such a tiny bikini, don't you think?" J.J. said, his fingertips dancing up a slender thigh as a pale hand swatted it away. He threw his head back in laughter that made Arizona's skin crawl. He stopped suddenly, resting one arm on the other side of the lounger pinning her between him and the back of the chair.
"Get away from me."
"Walk away, Arizona. Walk away or you will have to look over your shoulder for the rest of your life." J.J. said. He leaned in and smelled Arizona's hair before licking the side of her face. He stood to leave and tossed her phone in the pool as he said, "You don't have what it takes to be a Torres, you're just a dumb dyke."
Arizona watched him leave, frozen in place for a few moments. The envelope was still resting on her bare thighs and it took her a moment to register that her phone was now at the bottom of the pool. She jogged over to the pool and was about to jump in to retrieve it when a kid swam over and grabbed it from the bottom of the shallow end handing it to her.
"Thanks."
"Did that guy throw your phone in on purpose?"
"He did." Arizona replied, leaning down to scrub some water on her face where he had licked her moments ago. She suddenly felt like she needed a shower.
"What a jerk." The little boy said before swimming off to rejoin his friends at the deeper end of the pool.
"Hey, what happened? Did you drop your phone in the pool?" Teddy asked as she and Arizona returned to the lounge chairs at the same time, Arizona with a clearly soaked and ruined phone in her hands.
"Not exactly. J.J. thought it could use a swim."
"J.J.? He was here? Oh my God, we forgot about Pete and Frank. Callie is going to kill us. Are you ok? What did he want?"
"I'm ok. He gave me this." Arizona said handing Teddy the envelope with the photos J.J. had given her. Teddy looked at her questioningly before opening the envelope and looking through the photos. Confusion flashed across her face before realization struck and her eyes shot up to meet Arizona's.
"Is this real?"
"I'm not sure but I think so. He went to Clause's room because he thought it was mine to do God knows what. I imagine he couldn't pass up the opportunity to get proof of this once he realized what was happening." Arizona said. She felt sick to her stomach all over again.
"What are we going to do?"
"I don't know, Teddy." Arizona replied, she couldn't help the tears forming in her eyes.
"What else did he say?"
"He threatened me. And he licked my face." Arizona said, her face blank and pale.
"Arizona, are you ok?" Both blondes looked up at the unexpected voice to see Barbara and Lucia standing there.
"I'm fine." Arizona replied, her body stiffening at the sight of her mother.
"You're really pale, dear." Lucia said. She reached out and felt Arizona's forehead. "Callie said you weren't feeling well, maybe you should go lay down."
"Where is Callie?" Arizona asked, suddenly feeling like she needed Callie desperately.
"We just got back from shopping, she went up to the room to drop off her things and change into her suit. She should be here soon." Lucia answered. Barbara's eyes remained fixed on her daughter. Lucia might not know Arizona well enough yet but Barbara could see the fake smile and sense the tension in her daughter's posture.
"Are you sure you're ok?" Barbara asked. Arizona avoided eye contact and shook her head yes, not trusting herself to speak.
"Oh, you ordered lunch, maybe we should go soak in the hot tub and let you two eat." Lucia said, noting the tension in the air. Barbara gave Arizona and Teddy one last intense look and then followed Lucia to the hot tub.
"I think I've lost my appetite." Arizona said, dropping onto the nearest lounger.
"Me too. Do you think they slept together?"
"Oh God, Teddy, what if she slept with him?"
"Who slept with who?" Both blondes looked up again, this time to see Callie standing there. Arizona handed Callie the envelope with the photos, she couldn't bring herself to say it aloud. She was truly crushed by the implications of what those photos meant.
"Where did you get these?" Callie asked as she looked through them, shock evident on her face.
"J.J."
"What? J.J. spoke with you?"
"He did. Teddy went to go get us some lunch and he saw that I was alone and caught me by surprise. He went to Clause's room thinking it was still our room and though he was disappointed to discover it wasn't actually our room, he didn't leave empty handed."
"Where the hell were Frank and Pete? Are you ok? What did he say?"
"Callie, did you look at the pictures?" Arizona asked, her eyes filled with tears again now that Callie was standing in front of her.
"Yes, honey, I did. Did you ask your mom about them?" Callie asked, taking a softer tone as she noted Arizona's tear filled eyes.
"I don't know what to say to her. What if the pictures are fakes?"
"I could ask my dad to discreetly check the camera footage."
"Would you?"
"Of course. Now, tell me what happened with J.J."
"He licked her face and threw her phone in the pool." Teddy said before grabbing her sandwich and excusing herself.
"Tell me she's joking."
"She's not." Arizona replied.
"I need more words, Arizona. What happened?" Callie asked, sitting beside the blonde and pulling her hands into her lap. Arizona recounted as much of the interaction as she could remember and handed Callie her ruined phone.
"Say something." Arizona whispered, afraid to meet Callie's eyes.
"Are you planning on walking away, Arizona?"
"Calliope Iphegenia Torres, listen to me." Arizona said, hooking her finger under Callie's chin so their eyes could meet,"I am head over heels, irrevocably in love with you. There is no walking away for me, you are it, it's not even an option. I am here to stay, you are stuck with me. I don't care how many threats J.J. makes, I am not leaving. Do you hear me?"
Callie didn't respond, she cupped her hands around a pale face and brought their lips together as she placed a gentle kiss on Arizona's lips. Arizona swiped her tongue across Callie's lips and took no time deepening the kiss, needing to feel the connection. The two kept it short but rested their foreheads together as their lips parted.
"I don't know what I would have done if he had hurt you, Arizona. He really licked your face?"
"Unfortunately he did." Arizona replied, feeling the need once again to shower. Washing her face in the pool hadn't done enough to erase the feeling.
"I need to go talk to my dad about the security tapes."
"Do you mind if I go back up to the room? I don't want to see the tapes, the photos are enough for me and I'd really like a shower."
"I'll walk up with you before I go find my dad." Callie said, holding her hand out to Arizona.
The blonde showered and was fast asleep when Callie returned an hour later. The video tape had confirmed the authenticity of the photos in the envelope and she was not looking forward to telling Teddy or Arizona about it. Teddy had returned from the pool and was on the balcony with Callie when Arizona woke and joined them. Callie pulled her onto her lap and held her as the three sat in silence looking out at the water.
"The video tape confirmed it, didn't it?"
"Yes but it looks like a kiss was all that happened, Arizona." Callie replied, brushing blonde hair from her forehead. She knew this answer was going to hurt the blonde but she had to be honest with her.
"What do you want to do? We could talk to mom together." Teddy offered.
"Ok."
"Do you want me to stay?"
"I think maybe Teddy and I should talk to her alone first." Arizona said gently, not wanting to hurt Callie.
"It's ok, I understand, honey. I'm going to head down to the pool with Ana and Alicia for a while. Have Teddy text me if you need me. We can go get you a replacement phone later tonight or tomorrow if you want."
"Ok, thank you for understanding, Callie."
"Call me if you need me." Callie said, kissing Arizona's temple before leaving.
Arizona found her mom in the kitchen making a cup of tea. She took Teddy's lead and sat at the bar facing the kitchen while Barbara waited for the kettle. "Would you like some tea, girls?"
"Sure."
"Yes, that would be nice." Teddy replied with a smile as she elbowed Arizona discreetly in the ribs.
"What are you girls up to? Where's Callie?"
"She went back down to the pool for a while. She didn't really get to swim earlier." Arizona replied.
"Are you feeling better, Zozo?" Barbara asked.
"A little, yea. Mom, could we talk to you about something?"
"Sounds serious, everything ok?"
"No, not really." Arizona replied. She placed the envelope on the bar and scooted it toward Barbara. The older blonde looked between the two younger ones with a questioning look.
"What's this?" Barbara asked.
"Just open it." Teddy whispered. They were all silent as Barbara opened the envelope and thumbed through the photos, her eyes widening as she realized what the photos were of, blue eyes flew up and Arizona could see the guilt and pain reflected in them.
"Where did you get these?"
"It doesn't matter. Mom, are you having an affair with Clause?"
"What? Arizona, no, of course not, how could you think that?"
"Mom, there's several photos there of you and Clause being very friendly and that kiss is definitely not between friends."
"You're right, it's not. We both had too much to drink at the wedding. I walked him to his room and he revealed that he has feelings for me, feelings beyond friendship. Before I knew what was happening, the hug had turned into a kiss. I admit, for a moment I reciprocated before I realized what I was doing and I ended it."
"Do you have feelings for Clause?" Teddy asked.
"He's my friend. He's been my friend for years and at times a confidante.. It's complicated because I do care for him but I love Daniel."
"Are you going to tell dad?"
"I have to. Clause and I go on overnight trips together for photo shoots, sometimes out of the country even. Your dad is my husband, I have to be honest with him about this."
"Has this ever happened before?" Arizona asked, she could read her mom better than anyone.
"Yes, Arizona. I am human and Clause was there for me when your dad was gone. I admit that one time things got carried away but I put a stop to it before things could go too far. I told your father about it and he forgave me but he didn't ask me who it was and I didn't tell him it was Clause. Now I'm afraid I will have to tell him." Barbara replied defensively.
"Mom…" Arizona whispered. She didn't know why she felt so heartbroken. Her parents had always seemed so happy and solid to her. She couldn't believe her mom would ever be open to being with anyone else.
"Arizona, I made a mistake and it's between your father and I."
"No mom, no it's not anymore because I can't unknow what I know now and I am so disappointed in you." Arizona replied calmly before leaving to go find Callie.
Callie
Callie watched the blonde in her arms as she slept. Things had been tense for the past few days between Arizona and Barbara. Teddy had been more understanding than Arizona who was still refusing to speak to her mother despite Barbara's best efforts to assure her daughter that it was never going to happen again. Callie knew she was hurt by it and decided to give the blonde some time before she intervened. She was currently relishing in the peaceful look on the blonde's face as she slept.
"Happy Birthday, baby." Callie whispered as blue eyes fluttered open. She had been laying there for the past hour, the sun rising through the window casting light over them as she watched Arizona sleep. It was their last day in Barcelona, they would depart the next afternoon to Miami.
"How long have you been watching me, weirdo?" Arizona asked, faking annoyance as a small smile spread over her face.
"Long enough to know that you are the most beautiful woman I have ever laid eyes on." Callie replied, rubbing her nose against Arizona's even as her hand snaked down a slender body seeking the warmth between slender thighs.
"Mmm, you're such a sweet talker. Waking up to this is nice." Arizona said, her teeth catching her lip as Callie's fingers dipped lower and played in the wetness already starting there.
"I'm going to make love to you." Callie announced as she situated herself on top of the blonde, her body positioned between slender legs. She pressed her pelvis down to rock against Arizona's, their night of love making leading to them both already being naked.
"You're insatiable Calliope." Arizona replied even as she arched her neck, pressing her head further into her pillow to give Callie better access to the skin she was currently nibbling at behind her ear.
"Mmmm, I am when it comes to you and your body." Callie replied unapologetically as she moved down the lean body. She kissed the valley between twin peaks and all the way down her abdomen, swirling her tongue around her belly button before moving on and nipping at her little hip bones.
"Callie…"Arizona whimpered. Callie looked up and smiled, meeting blue eyes, "Come back up here please. I want you up here."
"One taste." Callie said before the blonde could protest.
She spread the blonde's lips with her fingers and brought her tongue out to slide up and circle a swollen clit. She moaned at the taste and decided one taste was not enough as she pushed her tongue into a tight entrance. Arizona arched under her, a moan escaping her slightly parted lips.
Callie brought her tongue back up and wrapped her lips around the bundle of nerves that was slightly hardened, sucking it into her mouth before releasing it and making her way back up to the blonde's mouth. Her fingers replaced her tongue, sliding through the wetness and circling the blonde's entrance before she slowly pushed a single finger in and pumped it in and out.
Arizona pulled Callie in for a kiss as she bucked her hips up. Callie used her weight against the blonde to keep her in place as a second finger slowly and gently joined the first. She felt Arizona's nails digging into her back and she smiled as she curled her fingers, letting them touch the spongy area that made the blonde squirm as the heel of her hand added pressure against the blonde's clit. Arizona clawed more frantically, her legs hooking behind Callie's knees as she opened herself up fully to the woman on top of her. Callie kept her pace slow and her thrusts gentle but firm as she felt the beginnings of the blonde's orgasm start to build. The blonde's abdominal muscles rippled against Callie's even as her walls tightened around Callie's fingers, quivering and sucking them in further, making it more difficult to move.
"Oh Callie, I'm going to cum."
"Cum for me, baby." Callie ordered gently as she tugged a pink nipple into her mouth.
Strong fingers curled and she let the heel of her palm circle her clit as the blonde's body went rigid beneath her. The blonde's body relaxed and seconds later the blonde writhed beneath her against her hand, a second orgasm already building and erupting as Callie's fingers continued slowly massaging the spongy area. The second orgasm hit with more intensity and Callie was shocked as the blonde actually let out a small scream. Callie smiled and pocketed that for later use, she was definitely going to have to make her do that again once they were home and the blonde could be uninhibited.
Arizona moaned as Callie removed her fingers and sucked each one into her mouth. The blonde tugged at her, craving some skin to skin contact as she curled up into Callie's side, one leg thrown over Callie's as she recovered from her second orgasm. "Give me five minutes and I will make you feel just as good baby."
"Nope, sorry honey, we don't have time for that. I have a whole itinerary planned for your birthday and we have just enough time for a shower and breakfast before we need to leave. You've got five minutes to cuddle me and then we're going to go shower." Callie said, pulling the blonde closer.
"But it's my birthday." The blonde pouted.
"Which is why I have a special day planned for us. I promise we will have time tonight to squeeze in a few more orgasms." Callie replied, kissing the cute pout from Arizona's lips.
"Fine but there better be cake." Arizona grumbled making Callie laugh.
XXXXX
The couple spent the morning horseback riding at Frida's farm, this time without the woman as their guide. The two rode double on one horse and followed a path up to a picnic area a short distance away that was already set up for them. Callie and Arizona sat on a blanket feeding each other cheese, crackers, and grapes while they sipped champagne and had a heated make out session. After returning their horse, Callie and Arizona changed their clothes at Frida's into their dinnerware before Callie drove them back into town where they went on a hot air balloon ride over the city as they had on their first trip. After landing safely on solid ground, they met their families at a Spanish restaurant for dinner. They had forgone a fancy restaurant but it was still nice and Callie was glad she had thought ahead to pack them each a simple cocktail dress to change into after horseback riding.
Dinner was delicious and despite Arizona's warnings, someone had slipped about her birthday and she was showered with gifts and desserts. Clause had joined them so he could shoot photos of the magical fountain that the two women had raved about, having been invited prior to them learning about the kiss. Once dinner was over and Arizona was thoroughly embarrassed, the group made their way to the fountain. Callie placed Arizona in front of her so she could hold her from behind, resting her chin on her shoulder. Barbara and Teddy stood to the left side of the couple, Carlos and Lucia to the right. Aria and Jared had found their own secluded little spot to watch a short distance away and Nonna and Abuela had found a nearby bench. "Ohhhs" and "Ahhhs" were heard from their family members as the light show began and Callie snuggled in deeper inhaling the scent of her blonde as she watched the blonde watching the light show.
Callie had never been more nervous in her life. The light show at the fountain was nearly over and her heart pounded in her chest. Arizona was standing strategically in front of her watching the show. Clause was in the background videotaping the light show and would soon capture their moment on film. Callie looked at her watch and knew the show would be ending any moment so she gently removed her hands from around Arizona to join the clapping for a few seconds before she got into position. The music and lights stopped and Arizona was caught up in the moment smiling and laughing with their family before she turned to look for Callie, feeling the absence of her body heat. The blonde gasped as she caught sight of her and Callie smiled softly as she watched blue eyes instantly fill with tears and a trembling hand covered pink lips as Callie reached for her other hand.
"Arizona, you came into my life unexpectedly but exactly when I needed you the most. You are the happiest, perkiest person I have ever met which drives me insane first thing in the morning but it's also the first thing I miss when I wake up alone. I look for you throughout the day because just one glimpse of your smile, one whisper of your voice makes my day a little bit brighter. I can't sleep at night without you tucked safely in my arms. I was harsh and frowny before I met you but suddenly I am a person that sees pink and rainbows and I smile because they make me think of you. Half of our home is painted like an Easter basket and I wouldn't have it any other way because you are what makes that house my home. I want so much for both of us in the future. I love you so much and I can't even fathom a future that doesn't involve you. So, Arizona Monroe Robbins, will you marry me?" Callie asked, a ring being held in her trembling hand. Arizona was crying too hard to form words but she nodded her head vigorously before she pulled Callie to a standing position and launched herself into the brunette's arms.
"Yes, yes, Calliope I will marry you." Arizona replied, placing a heated kiss on Callie's lips. Callie picked Arizona up and spun her around, their lips never parting. They both forgot their families and the strangers that had gathered around until clapping and whistles were heard behind them. The couple turned and faced their family with bright smiles on their faces.
"Let's get this on your finger then." Callie said as she placed the ring on Arizona's outstretched hand.
"Callie, it's so beautiful." Arizona cried as she looked at the ring on her left hand. It was a silver band that twisted into two separate bands near the middle, one remaining smooth silver, the other adorned with small diamonds before the two bands intertwined again at the top where a large, round, pink diamond sat.
"Oh, Callie, that was just so beautiful. I am so happy." Barbara cried, reaching Callie before anyone else.
"Congratulations," was heard over and over by their family members as they took turns embracing the two women. Arizona and Teddy stood admiring the ring on Arizona's finger as Arizona thought about the ring she planned to give Callie back in the hotel room. Part of her wanted that ring on her finger the moment they entered their hotel suite but another part of her wanted the brunette to get her very own proposal.
"I can't wait to have my way with my future wife." Callie said as soon as the door to their bedroom was closed tightly. It had taken more time than she would have liked for them to escape their families.
"Say that again." Arizona said, her heart fluttering at the sound of it.
"You, Arizona Monroe Robbins, are going to be my wife in the near future." Callie said, seductively as she pulled the blonde against her and placed a kiss on her lips.
"Hold that thought. We need some champagne for this type of celebration." Arizona said, placing a finger against plump lips as she wiggled from Callie's grasp. "Will you go grab a bottle and some glasses?"
"Anything for you." Callie said, placing a quick peck on pink lips. Arizona waited for Callie to leave the room before she rifled through the box with her softball mitt and pulled the ring from it. Thankfully she had thought to get it back from her mom that morning in preparation for their departure back to Seattle.
Arizona lit a candle and grabbed the ring, stepping out onto the balcony to set the mood. It wasn't the grand proposal she had planned but she wanted Callie to know she was all in tonight and not in a few weeks. She thought about what she wanted to say as she pulled the ring from the box and waited.
"Arizona?" Callie called.
"Out here."
"What are you doing out here?"
"We're leaving tomorrow, I just wanted to take one last look at the ocean with you." Arizona replied as the brunette joined her on their private balcony.
"It really is beautiful." Callie commented as Arizona pressed her against the railing. She watched in wonder as the blonde dropped down onto her knee.
"I know I've already said yes so this is not necessary but Calliope Iphegenia Torres, I have thought about this day for months now and I didn't want you to go another night without knowing it. The other night when you caught me smoking a cigar with your father, it was because I had asked his permission to ask you to be my wife and we were celebrating. I didn't want to rain on Aria's parade which is the only reason I have held out this long." Arizona confessed as Callie looked down at her, a look on her face that was mixed with shock and amusement as she listened, "The moment you walked into my life, I knew it would change mine forever. You are one of a kind, Calliope and I find you completely miraculous. I love how you are a complete rockstar, badass with a scalpel and at the same time, you care so much. I love that I am one of the only people trusted enough to see how much of a softy you are without all that armor. I love that you are steady and sure. I love how patient you have been with me when we both know patience is not your virtue. I love how you have made it impossible for me to say anything but yes to a future with you. You are it for me, Calliope. Please wear my ring so everyone knows that this beautifully miraculous, stunning woman is taken."
Callie was sobbing, her hands covering her face as Arizona stood but as soon as she was in front of Callie, the brunette pulled her into a bone crushing hug. "Do you know how much I love you?"
"Enough to wear my ring?" Arizona asked, as she pulled away and grabbed Callie's trembling hand to place the ring there.
"It's so beautiful, Arizona."
"It was my Grammy's. If you don't like it we can get you a different one, any ring you want."
"No, no, I love this one. I can't believe you gave me your Grammy's ring."
"I may have changed a few things to make it more unique to you, to us, but when I thought about my Grammy's ring, I knew I wanted it on your hand. I'm sorry you didn't get the proposal you deserved."
"Arizona, I have been planning this proposal since we found out Aria's wedding would be here. Last year, in Spain standing at that fountain, I knew someday I wanted to propose to you there. I didn't think it would actually happen that way but the perfect opportunity arose and I wouldn't have wanted it any other way."
"It was perfect." Arizona admitted. She opened the bottle of champagne and poured them each a glass as they stood and stared at the stars for a moment.
"Mmm, it's good champagne." Callie said as she drained her glass after clinking it against Arizona's. The two stood in silence for another few minutes before Arizona turned to Callie with a bright smile on her face. She could see the way Callie was looking at her.
"What's on your mind Dr. Torres?"
"That I still want to have my way with the future Mrs. Callie Torres."
"Mmmm, I like the sound of that. But I think it would be Mrs. Dr. Calliope Torres." Arizona teased.
"Come on, I want to consummate our engagement here in Barcelona." Callie said, leading Arizona inside.
"We're engaged." Arizona whispered, brushing her lips over Callie's lips.
"Mmm and my fiance is very sexy."
"Fiance, I can get used to that."
"Not too used to it, it's temporary until I can say wife." Callie replied, placing a passionate kiss on waiting pink lips. Arizona flashed a dimpled smile at the thought.
"We're getting married." The blonde whispered before conscious thought was no longer possible.