Derek and Meredith were heading home from their camping trip, "I can't believe you talked me into letting you drive" muttered Derek from his reclined chair.

"You need to sleep" she replied "You start work in like ten hours and besides, I'm an excellent driver"

"Keep telling yourself that sweetie" he smiled, as she playfully his him across the chest "Anyway I can't sleep and we are nearly home so there is no point"

"I seriously don't know how you do it" she said "I mean you work crazy hours and still have time for me. I would be exhausted"

"You'll learn" he smiled "when do you find out?" he asked, referring to her application to be included in the residency program at Seattle Grace.

"Same day as the exam results come out" she sighed "That's going to be one hell of a day. I mean what happens if we don't all get in, living at home is going to be hell"

"Don't worry about that now, just focus on your exams and you will be fine" he smiled, giving her leg a reassuring squeeze. It was a shaky subject at her house as all roommates had applied to for the same program, Christina and Izzie were pretty much in just based on their marks and references but Meredith and George were another story, according to them, because of Meredith's famous surgeon mother she had already struggled to get into medical school and Georges marks weren't the best but his references were outstanding; so it was a topic they had silently agreed not to discuss until the results came.

"Oh can you answer that?" she asked when her phone rang

"Hello…oh hi Izzie…no she is driving…I know, I'm crazy…yeah we are nearly back…ok thanks Izzie see you in about half an hour" Derek said as Meredith looked on curiously

"What did she want and why are you crazy?" she asked when he hung up

"They decided to have Sunday dinner instead of Sunday lunch so we could join and I'm crazy because I let you drive" he laughed, deciding it was safer not to repeat exactly what Izzie had said about Meredith's driving skills.

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They had a lovely dinner together; it was the usual group Meredith, Izzie, George, Christina, Derek, Alex, Sarah and Burke. Instead of watching a movie they stayed sitting at the table just talking and joking with each other, the students were all enthralled when Burke and Derek started telling them about the radical standstill operation they had once been allowed to stand in on.

As the night progressed Meredith decided to tease Derek a little, seemingly absentmindedly she slowly undid the top button of her shirt letting it hang slightly open, her next move was to play with her hair-pulling it out of its band and letting it fall loosely around her shoulders, her final move minutes later was to slowly raise her foot up his leg until it came to rest pressed against his groin.

He had been keeping an eye on Meredith's actions, from when she started fiddling with her button and was letting his eye follow a long strand of hair that had fallen down the neck of her shirt, when he felt her foot make its journey up his leg. His body jolted slightly when she began to move it, just ever so slightly against him. He was controlling himself well, under the circumstances, until she leant forward, her shirt falling slightly more open exposing a little of her lace bra just to him.

As his pleading eyes covered her face she pretended not to notice, instead over eagerly joining in the conversation that George and Alex were having, acting the picture of innocence. The first time her composure broke was when she felt his jeans tighten and saw him shift in his chair, breaking a smile when everyone decided to start cleaning up.

He remained seated as some of the group started to move, he reached out and caught Meredith's arm, when she went to walk past, pulling her on top of him. "That was cruel" he whispered "I can't get up…well it's up so I can't stand up" with an apologetic smile she moved slightly so that her legs were straddling him. "This is not helping" he replied as she kissed along his neck

"Just play along" she murmured, letting her tongue ease between his lips

As he heard the groans of disgust from the other housemates he caught onto her idea, wrapping his arms around her and tightly gripping her ass. She pulled closer to him and a giggle escaped between their dueling tongues as she felt his member grow beneath her.

Finally is got too much for her housemates to bare, distractedly she waved over his shoulder as they walked out of the kitchen with calls that she and Derek could wash up alone. When they were safely out of earshot she laughed and climbed off him, "they actually lasted longer than I thought"

"Ok so it got rid of them…but not of this" he replied pointing at his strained jeans

"Well" she replied, going to the freezer "Why don't you cool off and I will finish this" handing him an icepack and starting to finish washing the dishes "Then we can go and work on getting rid of it the proper way" she laughed, looking over her shoulder at him.

"Or we could leave it and go back to my place straight away" he propositioned standing with his body flush against her back so that she could feel him pushing against her slightly as his hands slipped to down her stomach to between her legs, pulling up against her.

"Don't tempt me" she ground out, leaning against the sink for support "But this really needs to get done" kissing him deeply over her shoulder

"So we will do it after" he said pulling her lightly away from the sink

"No we won't" she laughed "You always wrap around me and fall asleep after"

"What can I say" he grinned "I like to make sure your not going to sneak home in the middle of the night"

After finishing off the dishes he took her hand, leading her towards the front door "Want to stay here?" she asked when they were half way between the stairs and the door.

"Ok, I've never spent a whole night here" he grinned, as she led him up the stairs towards her room.

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Izzie heard Meredith walk past her door and into her room, wanting to know how her weekend away was she got up from her desk and followed. Not bothering to knock she opened the door "Shit sorry Mer" she stammered when she caught sight of her and Derek on the bed "I thought he had gone home" she said closing the door behind her

"Izzie, wait!" Meredith called from her position on top of Derek "We're decent come back" she laughed

"Sorry" Izzie said popping her head around the door

Derek just laughed in response, looking at her upside-down from where Meredith had pinned him down onto the bed.

"What's up?" Meredith questioned, not moving off Derek

"Oh…just wanted to see how your weekend was" she replied, face growing a little more flushed

"How about we get lunch tomorrow or something" she replied "Give us time for some real girl talk"

"Ok" Izzie smiled "Night Derek, Night Meredith" she said walking out of the room and shutting the door

"Hey Iz" Derek called through the door "I'd put some music on if I were you" laughing at the look of horror on Meredith's face and even harder when they heard murmurings of The Clash seeping through from Izzies room.

"So where were we" he asked looking up at Meredith

"Well…I do believe your hands were here" she replied positioning one of his hands under her shirt and the other on her ass "and mine where about to do this" she continued, working hers under his shirt and slipping it over his head.

He lifted his head to hers catching her lips with his as his hands unclipped her bra. He then proceeded to pull her shirt over her head, the bra slipping off at the same time. He relished the feeling of her squirming against him bare-chested as she tried to find his mouth.

She moved to sit on his body, her legs straddling him and pulled him up to join her, her hands going to work on his jeans. They laughed at the intensity of there actions when their fingers became entwined as he tried to undo hers at the same time "Slow down cowboy" she murmured, pushing him back onto the bed and pulling his pants down his legs; before wriggling out of hers while still straddling him.

She lent over him, her arms at his sides, taunting his lips with hers; as his fingers reached to her body aching to touch the soft skin of her stomach, sides and chest. She arched her back, biting her lip and throwing her head back when he reached a nipple, rolling it between his fingers.

Giving in she lay back on top of him laughing when he rolled them over, letting his full weight hold her. After kissing down her neck he took a nipple in his mouth, flicking the nipple with his tongue as she panted below him. With his mouth stimulating her nipples his fingers trailed further down her stomach and to her inner thigh. She moaned in anticipation of his touch, arching her back and pulling him back to her mouth.

His fingers teased her, tracing delicate lines around her panties, before dipping inside and pushing against her. She bit his lip as he began to run his fingers along the creases of her folds, tasting the small amount of blood that was drawn. Her breathing grew rapid and shallow as he dipped a finger into her depths and she moaned into his mouth as he added another.

Knowing she would be unable to control herself for much longer she let go of his shoulder placing her hand on his and dragged it towards her mouth. He watched in anticipation as she pulled his fingers into her mouth, tasting herself on him. Her other hand slipped down his back and into his boxers, grasping his ass in her hands and pulling him closer to her. She could feel him pulsating against her as she moved to pull down his boxers; her panties soon followed them to the ground.

She pulled against him, spreading her legs and urging him to enter her. After adjusting to his size she wrapped her legs high around his back, feeling him ease further into her. He began his motion, pumping in and out of her as she rose to meet him. He watched as her tongue darted out wetting her lips as she closed her eyes enjoying the motion. He lent down catching her lips in his, moaning loudly when she eagerly accepted him into her mouth. They came simultaneously, gasping for air as he collapsed on top of her before rolling to her side, watching as the second wave of her orgasm played out over her body.

Catching his eye she smiled sheepishly at him, before lifting the sheet and hiding beneath it "Meredith" he sung as she disappeared

"I like watching you" he whispered following her beneath the sheets, stroking her hair away from her face.

She smiled in response cuddling into his arms. With him lying on his side she could lie on her back and look up at him, learning every dimple that was etched over his face "as I do you" she replied when she noticed him looking at her intently.

They lay in silence for a while; enjoying their cocoon of sheets "What time is it" she whispered looking up to see if he was awake.

"Twelve-ish…why?"

"I'm hungry" she smiled coyly

"I thought it was only guys who got hungry after sex?" he laughed watching her scurry out of bed

"Hey" she replied feigning shock "Are you coming?" she asked as she scrambled for her panties.

"Depends what's on offer?" he grinned, sitting up watching her pull his shirt on

"I'm thinking Izzies double-choc cupcake with chocolate sauce" she replied, laughing as he eagerly jumped out of bed and pulling on his boxers.

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He tried to hush her as they made their way down the stairs, not wanting to be caught by any of her roommates. He watched as she pottered around the kitchen compiling their midnight snack from his perch on the kitchen bench. She put the choc-chip cake on a plate, drizzled it with chocolate sauce and popped it in the microwave, letting Derek suck the extra sauce of her fingers.

She stood in the space between his legs holding the plate between them and offering him a spoonful. As each dove into their guilty pleasure he wrapped his legs around her holding her close, he lent forward to kiss off some imaginary chocolate left on her lip. As they kissed the chocolate oozed between their lips and he pulled back offering her another mouthful.

After the plate was scrapped clean she placed it on the bench behind him. "Better?" he whispered

"Still a little hungry" she replied, looking up at him through her lashes

"I know that look" he grinned

"What look" she asked innocently

"The look that says I want something from you"

"I don't want anything from you" she replied into his ear "I just want you" she continued, nibbling on his ear lobe.

"Oh…I think that can be arranged" he smiled, turning to meet her lips

With the kiss growing more heated, she whispered "Should we take this upstairs?"

He didn't need to be asked twice, gliding off the bench and padding behind her towards the stairs. As he passed the stairs he slipped his hands around her waist and pulled her onto the couch "I couldn't make it" he said between kisses, after stifling her surprise with his mouth "What is it about you?" he asked "You always turn me on in the kitchen"

She giggled in response still enjoying the slight taste of chocolate in his mouth; she dipped her hand beneath his boxers and found him already pulsating in her grasp. It was then her turn to stifle him as he moaned in pleasure under her direction. His hands had slid under her shirt and were now lightly kneading her breasts, stopping occasionally to tweak an engorged nipple.

After her panties and his boxers had been discarded he held her eye as he slipped inside her, feeling her warmth around him as her walls gave way to his presence. Their rhythm began slowly, him lying on her, supporting his weight with one arm next to her side while the other gripped the back of the chair. With a steady hand on her back he moved her to sit on him, his back slumped against the couch. With his hands on her hips he guided her motion, before pulling her closer to his chest and letting his thumb work against her clit.

"Derek" she ground out as she grew closer, before biting down on his shoulder as she climaxed. The vibrations and tightness from her orgasm sent him over the edge and he clung to her as he rode the wave of his orgasm out.

He rested back against the couch, pulling her against him and stroked her hair as they rested in silence. She was comfortable, curled up on his lap and her eyelids were drooping as she listened to the quiet beating of his heart.

"We should go upstairs" she murmured when she caught herself dozing off. When he did not answer she looked up at his sleeping form, "Hey" she whispered in his ear, lulling him back into consciousness as she climbed off him.

He stirred, giving her a sleepy grin as she handed him his boxers to pull on before following her up the stairs. They collapsed onto the bed, each only having enough energy to curl against each other; he kissed her hair before falling into a deep sleep.

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The next morning she was awoken by George's shrieks from downstairs, she crawled out of the empty bed, only slightly remembering Derek kissing her forehead as he left for work earlier; she strolled downstairs wrapped in his robe, which she still had from earlier that week.

"I'm guessing" George said as he first caught sight of Meredith "that these are yours" picking up a pair of panties on the end on a pen.

"Thanks George" she grinned guiltily, taking them off the out stretched pen and stuffing them in his pocket "I was looking for those"

"They were in the cushions" he growled "hang on" he cried, jumping off the couch "eww Meredith I sat on that couch"

"Come on George tell me you haven't had sex on that couch" she replied over her shoulder, his grumbling comment and retreating figure meant she was right.

"As long as you didn't leave stains I don't care" quipped Christina over her cereal

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As Meredith and Izzie sat down to lunch later that day Meredith was waiting for the question, and sure enough she had only gotten two mouthfuls of food before Izzie pounced. "So he stayed" she smiled

"Uh-huh" she answered innocently, pretending not to know what Izzie was getting at

Giving her one of those I know what you are trying to do-and it's not going to work looks in return, Izzie stated "You never have guys stay over…what's different?"

"I have guys to stay" she defended

"Not when you have only known them for a little over a month…god Meredith it took you five months before you asked Taylor stay for the night"

Giving in Meredith smiled "I don't know…Derek's…"

"Different?" suggested Izzie

"Special" decided Meredith

"Like love special?" her friend questioned

"I think so" she grinned

"Have you told him?" Izzie asked, the excitement growing in her voice

"Not exactly" she smiled, "But I will…soon" she continued looking up at Izzie "So now can I eat my lunch?"

"Sure…but it would have been a hell of a lot easier if you just told me straight away" she grinned, biting into her sandwich.

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