When they finally got to work, they were both a half hour late. Meredith walked up late to rounds and all she got from Bailey was a disapproving look followed by questioning looks from her friends.
"Girl problems. Sorry Dr. Bailey." Meredith tried to explain, but Bailey wasn't buying it.
"You're in the pit today Grey. And I better not see you leave until every last suture and exam has been completed."
"Yes Dr. Bailey." Meredith said and turned to walk down to the pit. She knew that she would probably get stuck with some stupid job today because she was late, but it was worth it. The morning had been perfect and even though they hadn't driven to work together, her and Derek had planned on having lunch and chatting a little bit more. She was waiting for the elevator when she noticed Derek and Addison talking at the end of the hall. Addison was trying to touch Derek's cheek and he pushed her hand away and continued to look towards the ground. Then he saw him turn and punch the wall. Addison's head fell and she made one last attempt to grab her husband's hand before he walked away. Meredith figured it had something to do with Mark, but neither her nor Derek had any room to react because they had committed adultery just hours ago. She watched as Addison leaned against the wall and closed her eyes after Derek walked away and she got on the elevator. She hoped that Derek would be ok and that things would continue how they were going with them. She didn't want this second chance to be ruined also.
Meredith had been in the pit for an hour and a half when she received a page from Derek. 'On-Call room 5 asap.' She finished up her sutures on her current patient and headed down the hall. She knocked on the door as she opened it, hoping Derek was alright. She stepped in the room and closed the door looking at Derek sitting on the floor against the wall. He looked up at her and smiled one of his McDreamy smiles, but it was a mask because the real smile looked exhausted and hurt.
"Hi." He said and reached his hand up to grab her hand. "Sit. Right here." He patted the spot in front of him and she sat down in between his legs and he pulled her back into his chest, wrapping his arms around her tightly. He buried his face in her hair and took a deep breath following close behind with soft, sweet kisses on the back of her neck. Goosebumps rose all over her body. She didn't want to say anything because she wanted him to talk. "So…." He started.
"So…" she answered back, quietly urging him to continue.
"I believe in Karma..." He started and she just listened as they sat wrapped up with each other on the floor when there was a chair and a bed just feet away. It felt more intimate. It felt closer that way.
"…and I believe Karma gave me you."
They continued to sit for another minute or so before he explained.
"It happened again. I had a feeling it would. Especially after I left it yesterday." He continued. Then she knew…Addison. Mark. Addison and Mark.
"Oh" was all she could muster.
"She asked me where I went last night and I looked at her, knowing the guilty look that was spread across her face. I didn't even answer her question. All I said was 'Again Addison? Seriously?' And then I punched the wall and I've been sitting in here ever since. It's over….which is great because now I can love you without having to hide it, but it still hurts, ya know?"
"I do know…. I'm here. For whatever. But if you need time, I understand that too." She said as she laid sweet kisses across the knuckles of his right hand.
"All I need is you." He whispered in her ear.
"Ok."
And they continued to sit on the floor. They didn't talk. They were just there. With each other. Meredith felt safe and Derek felt like he could breathe again.
So, sorry this chapter is so short, but I wanted to put up a quick one after the episode tonight because there was not much Mer/Der hope for us. Hope you liked it…please continue to review…I love to hear what you have to say. And I hope this pleases anyone who was upset at the fact that Der "cheated" on Addie. Cheers!