"So, I broke up with Finn last night."

A gloomy Meredith sits on the bench between two rows of lockers, Cristina is finishing getting dressed. She looks over her shoulder at Meredith, a bemused look on her face.

"Really…"

She shuts her locker and turns around, leaning against it with her arms crossed.

"I didn't know you and McVet were official."

"We're not--we weren't…"

"Well, not anymore."

"Right."

"So, what are you going to do then? You going to stop avoiding McDreamy?"

"No. I don't think so. I'm fragile."

"Mmm-hmm."

"I am. I'm a fragile human being, leave me alone."

"So, how's She-Shepherd treating you? Is she still giving you the evil eye?"

"No actually. That's what's killing me. She just--doesn't say anything. She's very--decent…I hate that."

Cristina laughs.

"I'd bet it is. You screwed her husband and she can manage to be a professional and hate you in silence."

"I know right? I could never do that."

"Me either."

"It's like fight club--"

Meredith begins as she stands up and she and Cristina head out of the locker-room and down the hall.

"--except, there's nothing fun about keeping THIS secret."

"Right. The elephant in the room."

"Yeah…"

They spot Bailey a few feet ahead, the rest of the interns surrounding her.

"…the big fat, decapitated, stinky elephant in the room."

Bailey, Izzie, George and Alex catch the end Meredith's musings and give her a funny look. Meredith frowns and shrugs it off.

"Okay. Guess what…"

Bailey says, thumbing through a stack of files in her arms.

"…you're off bitch-work."

The group heave a sigh, only to cut their reactions short by Bailey's glare.

"…oh, I'm sorry, were you getting bored? Were you, unfairly punished?"

"No, ma'am."

They all say in unison, avoiding her gaze.

"That's what I thought. Izzie, Alex and George. You've got the pit today--"

She divides the stack of files into three, handing them each a stack.

"--and a few other things. Enjoy."

They rush off, mumbling. Bailey then turns her attention back to Cristina and Meredith.

"Yang--"

"Yes, Doctor Bailey?"

Cristina answers enthusiastically.

"Don't get too excited. We've been having a little trouble with Doctor Burke. He won't stay in bed. You get to watch him for the next 48 hours and make sure he stays in his room."

Cristina frowns.

"Seriously?"

"Does it look like I'm kidding?"

"No, ma'am."

"Good. Get going."

She stands there for a minute, pleading with her eyes but scatters off as soon as Bailey raises her brow at her.

"Grey."

"Yes?"

"You're with me today."

"Kay."

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"So, how are you doing, Meredith?"

Bailey and Meredith are walking down a hallway side by side. Meredith, thinks about her answer for a few seconds then opens her mouth to speak.

"I'm fine. Why?"

Bailey only rolls her eyes at Meredith.

"I'm fine. Thank you."

Meredith suddenly moves to walk behind Bailey.

"What are you--"

Bailey turn to see the scared look on Meredith's face then looks back down the hall to see what spooked her and spots Derek. She sighs and stops walking, turns to look at Meredith.

"Is this going to be a problem?"

"No--"

Meredith answers, still hiding behind Bailey.

"…no, it's not going to be a problem."

Her eyes are wondering and they widen even more, spotting yet another undesirable. Bailey looks around behind her to see Addison come toward them.

"Miranda--"

Addison greets Bailey with a smile and is about to greet Meredith when she herself spots Derek down the hall who has spotted THEM and is heading their way. Bailey looks at Meredith and decides that maybe she could help her out just this once.

"Uh--Grey, why don't you uh--go get something to eat. Meet me back here later."

"Okay."

Without hesitating, Meredith takes off to the right. Addison is still glaring at Derek who has suddenly stopped in his tracks, seeing Meredith take off.

"Addison."

Bailey calls but Addison is not listening--Bailey sees Addison's eyes begin to narrow and her hands become fists. She takes a quick step forward but Bailey catches her by the waist just in time and pushes her back into an exam room and shuts the door behind them.

Inside, Addison is breathing hard, her nostrils flaring. Bailey stands against the door, blocking it.

"Addison. What is going on with you?"

"I want to KILL him. And I want it to HURT."

Addison says, pointing an angry finger at the closed door ahead of her.

"So, the rumors are true."

"Yeah, they are--"

"Addison…"

"I'm fine. I just--I'm fine."

She takes a breath, rolling her head back to stretch her neck. She notices Miranda staring at her sympathetically.

"I'm fine, Miranda. Don't look at me like that."

"Like what?"

"Like a kicked puppy."

"You ARE a kicked puppy. A feisty, tall, angry--red-headed, kicked puppy."

"I'm fine."

"Well, I'm not going to let you out of here until the Linda Blair look leaves your eyes."

Addison thinks for a second then offers her a wide smile along with a head tilt.

"There? Can I go now? I won't kill him I promise."

Bailey rolls her eyes and opens the door behind her.

"Thank God I didn't marry a Doctor. Ya'll are crazy."

She gives Addison one final glare then steps out of the exam room. Addison tugs at the hem of her blouse, buying herself a minute to regroup then steps out as well, only to run into someone not three feet out of the room. She looks up, ready to apologise but her eyes narrow again when she recognizes the person as Mark.

"What are you doing here? AGAIN. I don't want to see you right now, I might kick you in a soft spot".

She begins to walk away but Mark grabs her by the arm and pulls her back in the exam room she had just exited. She struggles on they're way in but before she knows it, he has closed the door and pulled her close, his arm around her waist. She softens involuntarily in his arms, but her eyes are still cold as she looks at him.

"I miss you".

"Shut up."

"Shut up? Addison--"

"Shut UP. Don't talk to me right now."

Her lip begins to quiver and her eyes begin to water as she tries to avoid Mark's confused eyes.

"What's wrong--"

"I just--"

She pulls on her lab coat and straightens her shoulders, sighing to hold the tears back.

"Addison--"

She begins to sob now, letting Mark run his hands through her hair and caress her face to soothe her.

"It's just that--I didn't get any sleep--I'm in a hotel--"

She says between sobs as Mark tries to register her words.

"Why are you staying in a hotel?"

"--my back hurts--and Derek--DEREK slept with Meredith--"

"He what?"

"--AGAIN! And he's a JERK! And she called me a puppy--"

"--what? Who called you a puppy? Do you want me to kick his ass? Ill kick his ass."

"--I AM a puppy. A big losery puppy with no HOME!"

"You're not a puppy…"

"Yes I am!"

She says to him, pointing a finger at him for emphasis.

"I am a puppy. And I was fine being angry--why did you have to say you missed me!"

"I do!"

"But now I'm crying!"

His eyes soften again and he brings her into his arms, forcing her to bury her face in the crook of his neck, her tears soaking the collar of his shirt.

"You're crying because I said I missed you?"

He asks, rubbing her back as she nods against him.

"I'm sorry. I didn't want to make you cry. I'm going to kick his ass."

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kinda short but it's fun, right? I like frantic Addie. And I wanted Mark back. He's so hot lol Anyway I hope you liked it :)