Chapter 28

Last night was torture for Arizona Robbins. Spending the night with the woman of your dreams, wrapped in her arms, with very little on and not being able to touch her, was just almost unbearable. The only thing that got her through the night was knowing that maybe tonight would be the night. But only if that's what Callie wants.

It is now six o'clock and Barbara Robbins is nothing but punctual. "I'm here," she says, walking in with a large duffle bag around one arm and her purse in the other.

"Hey mom, what's all that?"

"Well, you know me, I always come prepared."

"Yeah, but even for you, that's a lot."

"Well, I didn't know when you would be back, so I made sure to have something to change into if I needed it," Barbara says, smirking at her daughter.

"Oh… well, I don't know that we will be that late," Callie offers, receiving a look from Arizona.

"We will play it by ear," Arizona says, wondering if Callie is starting to get cold feet about their date night.

"How has she been today? Any new changes?" Barbara asks, moving to sit in the chair next to Katie.

"Um, she has been opening her right eye some. She actually will look at you and it seems like she is following you. She still hasn't been able to open her left eye yet, but you can see her eye fluttering under her eye lid, so we know she wants to open it really bad. She is moving her fingers more frequently now. Still no whole hand movement, but we are seeing improvements. So, if she opens both eyes, give us a call and we will be here as soon as we can. We have a nice stack of books over there and her speaker is over on the table if you want to play some music through it or something."

"Gotcha. That's wonderful you are seeing her do more. I promise to call if we need you. Now, you two get out of here and enjoy your evening. Or morning too if that's what you decide. I have no plans so I'm good for the long haul."

"Mom…"

"Go, get out of here. Let me spend some time with this sweetie."

"Thank you Mrs. Robbins," Callie says, then receives a look from Barbara. "…. Barbara…sorry," Callie says, correcting herself after a look from the older woman.

"Anytime. Now… get going. Have fun," she says, then looks to her daughter and gives her a knowing look, causing Arizona to blush.

"Ok. See you… when we see you then. I'll text you later."

The women make it to the car and start to pull out of the parking lot and Callie becomes very quiet. "You ok?" Arizona asks.

"Oh. Um, yeah. I'm fine. We just, never really talked about what all we are doing. I mean, I'm still in my jeans and haven't had a chance to get ready. I guess I didn't think this part through."

"Well, I have to be honest, when I first planned this night, I wanted us to get all fancied up and go out to a nice dinner. And while I think that sounds amazing, I decided that something a little more laid back might suit us. Unless you want fancy," Arizona says, having second thoughts about her plans, looking over at Callie.

"No, right now, as long as I am with my beautiful girlfriend, I'm ok," Callie says. "So, what does that mean we are doing then?"

"Um, going back to my house..." Arizona says, hoping Callie doesn't panic. "I mean, we don't have to do anything. I just… It's just that we are so tired of eating out and being around other people. So, I made sure last night when I went to the store, that I got what we needed for tonight too. That way we could eat some real food and have some alone time. Even if it us just talking without other people listening."

"Well, you are definitely right about the eating out thing. I'm so over that," Callie says, laughing. "And I agree," Callie nods, "...that we could use some alone time."

Arizona smiles, glad Callie doesn't seem to be too worried about the time alone. They make small talk on the way to Arizona's and Callie is surprised she isn't more nervous than what she is. She knows what is more than likely going to happen tonight, and although she is beyond ready for it, a tiny part of her is just a little nervous. Not about sleeping with Arizona so much as hoping she is enough for the blonde.

Walking in the front door of Arizona's, Callie already smells something wonderful. "What is that smell? It smells delicious."

"Well, I might have gotten things ready last night and had Teddy come over just a few minutes ago to put a few things on. I knew I didn't want to spend all night in the kitchen, which is another reason why I was a little later last night. I wanted tonight to be perfect."

"I'm sorry I was such a moron last night," Callie says, feeling even more guilty for doubting the blonde.

"Enough of that, ok? We have moved on. Now... follow me," Arizona says, leading Callie up to her bedroom.

As they walk in, Callie starts to get nervous, and as Arizona pulls her to a stop beside the bed, she turns around to take in Callie's wide eyes. "What's wrong?"

"Um, uh, nothing. I just, didn't think we would head straight up here. Not that there's anything wrong with that, but I thought we would..."

"Calliope... I'm not rushing you. I promise. I didn't bring you up here to take advantage of you," Arizona says, wondering why Callie would think that, but then again, she did just bring her straight to the bedroom. "I was trying to give you a little preview last night, but I found this amazing bubble bath that goes with the shower gel I bought you. I just thought that while I'm fixing dinner, you could take a nice, hot bubble bath. Then I got you something I thought would look nice on you, to relax in afterwards," Arizona says, moving to grab a box off of the dresser, that is wrapped with a bow. Handing the box to Callie, she says, "I know there's been a lot going on the past few weeks. I just wanted you to have a nice relaxing evening. And if you aren't ready for anything else tonight, then that's fine. I just wanted you to have a nice evening and I am just lucky enough to be a part of it." Arizona's dimples come out in force as she watches Callie.

"Just when I think you can be any more perfect, you go and do things like this."

"I'm far from perfect. Now, sit down while I go run your bath."

Arizona disappears into the bathroom and comes back out a few minutes later. "There, it's all ready. Now, you go hop in and enjoy it. Just come down when you are done," Arizona says, as she leans in to give Callie a kiss. Callie depends it by pulling Arizona in by the back of the neck.

"Mm," Arizona says, pulling away. I could do that all evening, but you have bubbles and candles waiting. And the kitchen is calling my name. So, take your time, enjoy it, and I'll see you in a little bit," Arizona says, picking the box up and handing it to Callie as she leaves the brunette standing there.

Callie watches Arizona leave, then carries the wrapped box into the bathroom with her. Walking in, she is amazed at the candles that are lighting the small bathroom. This time, the candles are real and the bubbles look inviting. She takes her clothes off and slowly climbs into the tub, a contented sigh as she settles into the water. She leans her head back and finds a small pillow that cradles her head perfectly away from the coldness of the top of the tub.

She takes a minute to appreciate everything the blonde headed woman has done for her lately. She has been nothing but patient and kind, considerate and understanding, every step of the way. Although she is somewhat nervous about the evening ahead, she is also excited and anxious to spend the evening with Arizona, wherever it leads them.

Thinking about being intimate with the blonde, Callie can't help but let her mind wonder about what it will be like. She always considered herself good in bed, but this is new territory for her. Maybe she won't be cut out for this with Arizona. She shakes her head, deciding she doesn't want those thoughts to interfere with her night.

After finishing her bath, she dries off and reaches for the box Arizona gave her. She is surprised by what she finds when she unwraps it. She expected some sort of sexy lingerie. What she finds instead is a pair of super soft lounge pants and a tight fitting, long sleeve top. Shaking her head and grinning, she has to wonder why she got the lingerie last night while they had a no touching rule, and tonight, she has everything covered. Chuckling, she puts the items on and folds her clothes from earlier, and sets them to the side. She looks in the mirror then down to the counter and sees that Arizona has set a brush and some lotion next to the sink, with a tooth brush still in the package and a tube of toothpaste. She smiles at how thoughtful Arizona was, with taking every need into consideration. Of course there were no underwear or bra, but that was probably by design, she thinks as she reaches for the brush and gently guides it through her hair, taking the few tangles out that had graced the ends.

In the kitchen, Arizona is putting the steaks she just took out of her cast iron skillet, onto a plate. She put them in some marinade last night and they smell divine. She reaches for the cheesy side dish Teddy already had in the oven and then finishes it with some buttered vegetables. She is just putting the plates on the table next to where the salad bowl already awaits, when Callie walks in.

"It smells so good in here," Callie says, making her way over to the table.

"Well, hopefully it tastes as good as it smells. Sometimes things can surprise you that way," Arizona says, grinning.

"I'm sure it will be fantastic."

"Here, have a seat," Arizona says, pulling the chair out for Callie to sit down. "Your clothes look nice," Arizona says, taking in the way the top hugs Arizona.

"Thanks. I um, I have to say, I was kind of surprised at what you picked out. I kind of expected there to be a little less… material," Callie says, raising her eyebrows and giving Arizona a smirk.

Arizona gives a sheepish smile and shrugs her shoulders. "I didn't want you to feel any kind of pressure. I didn't want to give you something like I gave you last night and then think I expected something. I just… wanted you to feel comfortable and not feel like you have this, this…. pressure on you."

"Thank you," Callie simply says. Then as an afterthought, she adds, "But, the no bra thing, that was for your benefit?"

"You caught me. Just goes to show you that I'm not that perfect," Arizona says, pouring them each some wine as she lets her dimples show. "I have a bit of a selfish side showing," she says, smirking.

"I think you are pretty perfect to me," Callie says, giving Arizona a warm smile as she notices the blush creep up in Arizona's cheeks.

Arizona gives a bashful smile, then says, "Let's eat before it gets cold."

Callie and Arizona chat effortlessly, about anything and everything, while they are eating. Lots of flirty talk and laughs over a delicious meal. It's their first meal together outside the hospital alone, and both women are enjoying every second of it.

"Here, let me get that," Callie says, taking the plates from Arizona as she heads to the sink.

"No, I am taking you out, or in this case, keeping you in, so I am doing the dishes."

"See, I think since you made such a delicious dinner and spoiled me, I should do the dishes and you can go get comfy."

"No, I'll do them. You just go sit your pretty self over there on the stool and talk to me."

"Arizona," Callie says, raising her eyebrows. " I insist. Go, get comfy. I will have these done in no time. Besides, you already did the pre-cleaning of having the pots and pans already done. So… go."

Sighing, Arizona says, "You are a stubborn woman, you know that?"

"Well, sometimes. But maybe I'm just being selfish and want to see if you come back down with no bra on too," Callie says, raising her eyebrows.

Laughing, Arizona leans in to give the brunette a kiss, then heads off to get situated. She decides to take a quick shower and then puts on her lounge set that matches Callie's. Never in a million years did she think she wanted to be "that" couple that matched, but while she was planning tonight, she saw them and couldn't resist. She sends a quick text off to her mom and double checks on Katie before they continue on with their evening.

She walks back downstairs and finds Callie sitting on the couch with her head leaned back, eyes closed. She stops and watches her. She watches as Callie must have an itch, because the brunette scrunches her nose and lifts her hand up to scratch it. She leans back slightly further into the couch and Arizona is sure that whether the brunette is in sexy lingerie or matching lounge sets, she is the most stunning woman she has ever been with.

As the last thought hits her, she realizes that this is the first actual girlfriend she has had since college. She stands there for another few seconds before she makes her way over to the couch, and sits down by Callie, causing her to open her eyes and look over at Arizona.

It takes all of three seconds before it dawns on her that they match. Callie allows a grin to break free, finding it totally adorable.

"We match! And look at you," Callie says, leaning over to give Arizona a kiss. Pulling back, her eyes drift down to Arizona's chest. "…no bra, I really, really like that," Callie says, noting the blushing cheeks of her girlfriend.

"Or underwear," Arizona says, giving Callie a bashful look. "I couldn't let you be the only one without them."

"Oh, that's what I wanted to hear," Callie says, reaching over to pull Arizona in for a kiss, as Arizona brings her hand up to run along Callie's cheek.

Pulling back from the kiss, Arizona says, "I texted my mom and Katie is fine. So… I um, I have a few movies if you want to pick one. Or…"

Callie cuts Arizona off, saying, "First of all… thank you for checking on Katie. As far as what to do now… we can just skip the movie," Callie says, taking her finger and running it down Arizona's jaw line.

"Oh. Um, then what else do you have in mind then?" Arizona asks, watching Callie as she feels the brunette's finger trailing down her neck and onto her chest, tracing the edge of her top.

"I think you know," Callie says, with a lustful look overtaking her.

"Are you sure? I mean, I have movies and we can watch them and cuddle here. It's not a problem to just stay down here."

Callie doesn't say anything else. She stands, pulling Arizona up with her. As they make it into Arizona's room, there are some candles that have been lit. "I see you were prepared," Callie says grinning.

"No, it's not like that. I mean, I didn't want to come up here and not have any lit, but I wasn't expecting it. I don't want you to feel like we need to do anything. Like I said, we can stay on the couch and cuddle. I'm good with that."

"Arizona," Callie says, reaching for Arizona's hands. "You have made me the happiest woman in the world, just in a short amount of time. You have been so good to me and my daughter. I know you are afraid of rushing this, but we aren't. Arizona, I can tell by what we are wearing that you want me to be comfortable. And I love that you are so caring… but, I need you to know how much you mean to me. Arizona, I," Callie looks up, trying to keep her tears from spilling out of her eyes. "Nobody has ever made me feel this way before. Ever. I can tell you are worried, but I am so ready for this. I promise. Let me show you..."

Arizona has been hanging on every word Callie has said, and truly believes the brunette is ready for this moment. As Callie leans in to give Arizona a kiss, it starts off softly, but quickly heats up.

Arizona has always been the woman who loves to take charge in the bedroom. With Callie though, she is more than ready to let the brunette lead. It doesn't take long before Callie backs Arizona up and pushes her gently down onto the mattress.

Looking up into Callie's eyes, she takes her hands and runs them over Callie's top for a few seconds, her hands trailing across her stomach and off to her sides, bringing them back around to her stomach, just to do it once more. She then takes her hands and lowers them just below the bottom of Callie's top, then runs them up the inside of it. When her fingers make contact with the skin she finds there, she moves her hands around Callie's sides, and then around to her back, pulling her closer.

As Callie moves closer, Arizona lightly tugs the bottom of her shirt up ever so slightly, so that she can place small kisses over Callie 's stomach. Looking up, Arizona says, "Calliope…"

Callie cuts her off by nudging Arizona back further onto the mattress. Once they are situated, Arizona does much the same with her hands. Eventually, Callie slips her hands under the tight material of Arizona's top, gently pushing it up. Once she has the shirt to where she can't move it up any more, she says, "You need to take this off." Arizona then sits up and Callie is quick to pull it up over Arizona's head.

This is the first time Callie has seen Arizona without being covered up, and she takes a moment to admire the blonde. "You are so beautiful Arizona," Callie says, gently running her hand down Arizona's jaw line that she has come to love. She sits up and holds her arms up, indicating she wants Arizona to take hers off as well.

"Are you sure?"

"Please…" Callie says, giving Arizona a nod.

Arizona removes Callie's top and is in complete awe of the woman in front of her. She knew everything about Callie would be beautiful, but she didn't think she would be utterly breathtaking.

"Calliope…" Arizona breathes out, unable to form words. "You are… You are so beautiful."

"I think that was my line," Callie says, smiling.

"I feel like the luckiest woman in the world right now. I have never been happier, and it's all because of you."

"Arizona, I'm the lucky one. I know I have been preoccupied with Katie, and…"

"And that's how it should be, Calliope. Your dedication to your daughter is what makes you just that much more perfect to me."

"See, you are perfect," Callie says, pulling Arizona in for another kiss.

It doesn't take long before Callie's hands start to roam and she decides she needs more. "Lift up a little," Callie says, reaching to pull the comforter down so that she can bring it up to cover both of them up. With the changing seasons, the air is starting to have a hint of a chill in it, and she doesn't want Arizona to get cold. Now that they are covered, she moves her hands underneath Arizona's pajama bottoms, pulling her impossibly closer. "These need to go next," Callie whispers into Arizona's ear.

Obliging, Arizona pauses to push her pants down her legs, tossing the pants onto the floor. Arizona takes the opportunity and looks at Callie, seeking permission to remove hers as well. Callie answers by lifting up slightly, allowing Arizona to remove them.

Once they are both free of their clothing, Arizona wraps her arms around Callie and they both let out a moan as Arizona begins to kiss her. Pulling back, Arizona looks at Callie. She doesn't ask the question that is on her mind. Because she has already asked, and Callie assured her she was ready. Instead, what she says is something that she can't keep inside any longer.

"Calliope…," Arizona says, looking into the big brown eyes above her. "I need you to know that this isn't another fling for me. I am in this, one hundred percent. I… I am so, so in love with you."

Feeling tears welling up in her eyes, Callie can't help but smile. "I,"

"Stop," Arizona says, almost sadly. "Don't say anything you aren't ready to say. I…"

Arizona is cut off, by Callie kissing her. Pulling away, Callie says, "I am so in love with you too. And I'm not just saying that because I feel like I have to. I love you. So much, Arizona. Let me show you…" Callie's supports herself with one arm as she takes her other hand and cups Arizona's face. Her words trail off as she leans down and begins kissing Callie slowly.

Arizona has never felt as cared for as she does in this moment. She looks up into Callie's eyes, and she can't believe how lucky she is. "Make love to me, Calliope…"

XXXXXXX

A few hours later, the two women are still laying in bed, arms and legs wrapped around each other. Both women equally exhausted after spending time getting to know one another intimately.

"I love you," Callie whispers into the ear she is currently nibbling on.

"Mmm. I love you too," Arizona says, while running her hands up and down Callie's smooth back.

"I feel closer to you than I have felt to anyone else my entire life," Callie says, as she moves to lay her head on Arizona's chest.

"I know exactly what you mean. I have never been in love before now. I can say it is the best feeling in the world."

"Never?" Callie seems surprised by that.

"No. Not until now. It is the best feeling. Nothing has ever compared to this."

"The only other thing that compares is being a mom. When I held Katie for the first time, well, there are just no words for it. It is an immediate love. There are no conditions to it, you just love."

"I hope you know I love that little girl too. I know I don't know her yet, but, I love her."

"I know you do. You show it in your actions. And I can tell you do things for her because you want to, and not because you have to."

"Calliope, you and Katie came into my life so unexpectedly. You came in and turned my world upside down. I was drawn to Katie before I even knew she was yours. I just felt like I had to be the one to help her. It's… it's hard to explain."

"We were just meant to be," Callie says, drawing invisible patterns on Arizona's stomach. "You were what I didn't know I needed. You go through life and think you have it all. Then someone comes out growling because you are in their parking space and turns your world upside down."

Laughing, Arizona says, "My world was the one turned upside down."

"Well, maybe I can turn your world upside down again," Callie says, looking up and wiggling her eyebrows.

"Oh my," Arizona says in a husky voice. "Here I was, worried about you being uncomfortable, but when we are in bed, you are totally in your element."

"I love sex, Arizona. I hope that isn't a problem?" Callie raises her eyebrows and smirks, as she watches Arizona's eyes grow wide.

"Calliope, that will never be a problem," Arizona says, suddenly flipping them. "And I can't believe you have never done this before… because you are sooo good at it," Arizona says, as she bends down to kiss along Callie's neck.

"I guess the love of the game makes up for inexperience," Callie giggles.

"Well, then you really love it, because you blew my mind. I just hope it was what you expected," Arizona says, her smile faltering just a little.

"Arizona," Callie says, reaching up to pull Arizona down for a kiss. "As far as the sex goes… You, my love, gave me three orgasms in a row. I have NEVER done that before. That should tell you all you need to know about the sex."

"Really?"

"Really. But beyond that, I have never loved someone like I love you. So this, tonight, is more than I ever imagined it could be. I love you so much."

"I love you too. Now, if it's alright with you, I want to show you again how much I love you…" Arizona says, kissing her way down Callie's body.

"Mmm….show away…." Callie says, as she watches Arizona disappear under the blankets.

AN: I had some requests to change this to an M rating. That's not my thing. I have heard other writers say it, and I agree… some things need left to the imagination.