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Chapter 7: Goodbye

Derek was the last person Finn expected to see. It was a strange situation.

- Come inside- Finn said

Derek went inside and started to speak immediately: - Look, I know it's late, so I won't make you loose much time. I want to talk about Meredith-

- Yeah, I know that- what else could they talk about?

- Actually I shouldn't be here. If Meredith knew that, she would be furious and it's the last thing our relationship needs right now.-

- Your relationship?- Finn hadn't miss the word.

- Yeah….Meredith doesn't want to hurt you, that's why she hadn't told you yet. She decided to give me another possibility….we're not together now, but I'm trying to make her trust me again..-

Finn didn't like what he was hearing at all. – I don't understand why you're here. It's Meredith who should tell me that, if she wants to-

- I know, but she can't do it. She feels guilty….she cares about you, and doesn't want to hurt you again. I'm here to ask you to do the first step….to let her go- Derek explained.

- I don't know if I want to do what you're suggesting me. You want me out of the game….-

- It's not like that! I'm telling you this because I care about Meredith and I don't want her to feel bad. I want to make this thing easier for her. If you really cares about her, you have to hep me.-

Finn felt he was sincere and he knew he was right as well. But it was hard thinking that she had chosen Derek.

- Fine, I'll do it, I'll tell her it's better if we don't see each other anymore- he finally said.

Derek smiled gratefully – Thank you-

- I'm not doing it for you-

- I know-

- You had better to make her happy-

- I'll do it. I'm getting divorce and all I want is make her happy…. when she'll be ready, of course-

- Fine-

Derek noticed the pain in Finn's eyes – Are you in love with her?- he asked

- I don't know….maybe. Yes, I guess I was falling for her, but now I have to move on, right?-

Derek nodded – I know I shouldn't ask you that, but could you keep this conversation for you?-

- I'll try, but I don't like secrets-

Derek just nodded again: he couldn't insist, Finn must hate him and he couldn't blame him. He offered Finn his hand. He hesitated a bit, but then he shook it. It seemed impossible, but they had acted like adults.

Two days after Meredith was back to work. She felt really fine now, at least physically: he felt a mess emotionally instead……she hadn't talk to Finn yet and Derek hadn't come to visit her since the night of the call. He had said he wasn't mad at her, but what if he was lying? What if he would get tired of waiting for her? It was always that the point: she didn't know how to trust him again….he had been so perfect lately, but she still was scared. She hated feeling like that…..it was too complicated and she didn't need it.

- Meredith- it was George.

- What?- she asked

- Finn's here. He's waiting for you in the locker room. I told him he could wait for you over there-

- Finn's here….he's here. What should I do?- Meredith didn't expect him to come….she wasn't ready to talk to him, she didn't know what to say.

- You want to dump him- George said. It wasn't a question, he knew that.

- I have to…-

- So go….leave him. Don't let him to fall in love with you. It's very simple falling for you-

- George…- Meredith felt still bad for George….she couldn't understand if he was still into her. She hoped he had moved on, but she wasn't sure.

- It's ok. Go-

Meredith nodded and went to Finn. He was sitting on a bench in the locker room

- Hi Finn-

He stood up and smiled – Hi Meredith-

- Do you need something?- she asked. It was the most stupid question she could asked in that moment…..but she really didn't know what to say.

- Actually yes. I need to talk to you about us-

Crap

She had to expect this, she had avoided the problem for too long.

- Finn….-

- Let me talk, please.-

Meredith nodded.

- I like you, Meredith. Actually I don't just like you…it's more than that-

Perfect. She felt worse than before now.

- But you don't feel the same way about me- he continued.

- Finn…-

- No, let me finish. I've known it for a long time. I knew Doc was something more than a dog for you, I knew you have a particular connection with Derek….and I knew…I know you love him. It's so clear….and you told me as well. But I didn't want to listen because…I told you, I really like you and plus I thought you deserved more than him. I still think that actually….but now I also know that he loves you very much and he wants to make you happy. So I guess I have to let you go-

A tear was rolling down her cheek. She couldn't keep it.

- I'm sorry Finn, I really am. I tried to convince myself you were the right person for me but it was useless. You're great….but Derek stole my heart a long time ago…..and I don't know how to take it back.-

Finn smiled and said: - Meredith, you don't want to take it back, you want to be with him-

- But I'm scared…-

- I know….I bet he'll be able to make you trust him again. He really wants it-

Meredith raised an eyebrow – Why are you so sure? You don't know Derek and I thought you didn't like him very much-

- It's true…..but trust me, I know it-

Meredith changed expression suddenly – Oh, my God, you two have talked! He told you something! I'll kill him, I swear I'll kill him!- he said lifting her voice.

- Meredith calm down, that's not a big deal. He wanted to help you. If I told you, you can be sure it's true. I would have never listened to him if I hadn't known he was doing it just for you. So, don't be mad at him-

Meredith smiled – I'll try…..but you're too kind, I've always said that-

Finn smiled too – I have to go, now. Goodbye Meredith-

- Goodbye Finn- And that was the last time she saw him.

That evening Meredith felt lighter…..Finn wasn't a issue anymore. She hadn't seen Derek at all that day….it was very strange, he was always around but today nothing. She'd had dinner with Izzie and Cristina: the three of them hadn't made a thing like that for ages and they all needed it. Izzie seemed doing a bit better, or at least she hoped so. Now she was gone to the cinema with Alex…she was actually doing something different than cooking, crying or laying in her bad. Meredith was very happy for her, she seemed enjoying Alex's company. Cristina was a different story: she was simply exhausted. She worked hard and plus went with Burke when he had to do the therapy for his hand. Burke seemed doing progress, but she was always super tired. After the dinner she had immediately gone at home: Burke was there alone and plus she really needed to sleep. George stayed at Callie's that night, so for now Meredith was alone. She was laying on her sofa reading a book, when the doorbell ringed. She went to open the door.

Please, you out there…be Derek.

She wanted to see him, she couldn't hide that. Her wish came true: he was there, more awesome than ever, and was smiling.

- I was near your house, so I thought of coming here to see how you were doing-

- I'm fine, really fine- said Meredith with a smile.

- Well….can I come in?-

- You can-

Derek noticed the book Meredith was holding in her hand – Were you reading?-

- Yeah….Izzie is out with Alex and George is at Callie's, so I tried to relax-

- I get it. So…we're alone- he said looking around him

- We're alone- Meredith echoed.

There was a big sexual tension in the air, both of them could feel it. Meredith decided it was better saying something.

- You know….Finn and I broke up today. He came to the hospital-

Derek tried to seemed surprised – Really?-

- Derek I know you told him something ….I don't know exactly what, but I know you did-

Crap, she's going to freak out, Derek thought.

- Meredith…-

- I'm not mad at you-

Now Derek was really surprised – You aren't?-

- I'm not. I was but Finn made me change my mind. You should thank him-

Derek smiled – Yes, I guess I should-. He leaned to her and caressed her cheek gently.

- Your skin is so…perfect- he was looking at her so deeply….Meredith knew he wanted to kiss her, and she wanted it as well. The hand he was caressing her cheek with, went trough her hair and than down, on her neck. He kept her closer and smelled her hair, the familiar scent of the lavender filled his lungs. She let him do…his hands made her crazy. – Meredith- he whispered – Mer…- his mouth was so close to her ear….she couldn't bare it. She put her hands on his chest, feeling his perfect body under the shirt. Derek looked into her eyes – I want you-, his voice was low, hardly audible and that made her turned on. She put an hand behind his head and kissed him hard for all the time she could. They pulled away slowly

- Derek…-

- Maybe I should go- he said going towards the door.

- Why?-

- Why? Meredith, you're driving me insane! If I stay I'll rend your clothes, you can be sure of that-

Meredith leaned to him – Maybe I want you to do that-

Derek looked at her – Maybe you want it now, but tomorrow you could regret it and I don't want that. I want you to be ready, I want to take it slow, even if I want you more than I ever wanted a woman. I want to make the things well this time because you're too important-

Meredith smiled – Thank you for being a perfect gentleman-

- You know what? It's really, really hard. You should try not to be so irresistible-

Meredith laughed – I'll try- she said then kissed him, soft this time. –See you tomorrow, Derek-

- Yeah, goodnight, Mer-

- Goodnight-

He walked away. Meredith went to sleep light and happy: maybe this time he wouldn't hurt her. Yeah, this time would be different.