Okay so first fan fiction…ever and the last time I have written a story was when I was forced to in the seventh grade…so yeah enough said about that. This story contains current spoilers and is based purely on my speculations of what I think/want to happen with Mer/Der in the season finale "Fight or Flight" and beyond.

Disclaimer: The only thing I own related to this show is the season one DVD, however I am in negotiations with Patrick Dempsey to purchase his hair.

It had been six months since Derek had chosen Addison over Meredith, yet somehow he had still considered her "his"…not that she ever was really his to claim and he knew that, but still he always thought that one day if he ever changed his mind and decided he wanted Meredith back, she'd be there wanting for him with open arms. Yes, Derek Shepherd was a stupid, stupid man.

It had been six months since Meredith realized that her McDreamy was no longer well…her McDreamy, yet somehow she had still never considered moving on until now. I mean it's not as if she thought he'd change his mind and decide he wanted her back, and she'd waiting there with open arms…right? Yes, Meredith Grey was a woman still very much in denial.

Two. That's the number of weeks Meredith had been dating Finn Dandridge, who happened to be her dog's vet. For only two weeks of dating, Meredith thought things were going quite well considering the circumstances…you know…with the tiny detail of still being madly in love with her ex-boyfriend, who also happened to be her boss…and close "friend". Yes, considering these circumstances things have been going very well.

Three. That's the number of times Derek had walked up to Meredith's front door, attempted to knock and had run back into his silver car to build up the courage get her back. Each time he had walked up to her front steps he had come up with a reason to turn around and go home. The first time he changed his mind because she may have been sleeping. The second time he changed his mind because she might not be home, despite the fact that her car was parked right next to his, and the third time Derek figured she might have company and it would be rude to disturb her.

"This is ridiculous" Derek thought to himself as he stepped out his car for what hopefully would be the last time tonight.

Derek slowly approached the glass door and rapped lightly on it. After two minutes had past and there was still no answer, Derek started to turn to walk away just as the door started to open. Derek whipped around flashing the McDreamiest smile he could make, only to realize that the blue eyes he was staring into didn't belong to the love of his life, but to none other than his dog's vet. Okay so Derek was right the third time…she certainly did have company. "Well maybe it's not what it looks like" Derek thought to himself, "Maybe Finn came over to talk about Doc…with his shirt off…and a towel wrapped around his waist, or maybe he was walking down the street minding his own business when suddenly he tripped on a crack in the sidewalk and fell straight into a muddy puddle and needed to use Meredith's shower". This story could have been somewhat feasible if what came next…well didn't.

"Babe, did you answer the door yet?" Meredith said as she turned the corner and stood face to face with a man that in any other circumstance she would be thrilled to see.

"Derek, what are you doing here?"

"fight or flight…fight or flight" Derek slowly repeated in his head while giving her an awkward smirk.

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okay so I have two other chapters to post...however I won't post them unless I get lots of reviews...I'm kidding...I don't care about reviews. The next chapters will added some time today...or when I can figure how to actually add the chapters : )