Callie pushed Erica against the wall in the dark corner of Joe's. Their hands were well below where they should be, but neither seemed to care. In a moment of weakness, after Arizona's rejection, Callie messaged Erica, asking if she wanted to get a drink at Joe's. Despite Erica's earlier warning, she agreed all too easily.
As Erica nipped at her ear and squeezed her ass, Callie tried to muster up some of the passion that she used to feel for the woman, but whatever she was doing was not working. She should have known better than to try and use someone else to forget about Arizona. Now, she was stuck with Erica, a woman who could be truly evil.
"God. I forgot how sexy you were," mumbled Erica as she feasted on Callie's neck.
Callie gave a careless 'mmm' and tried to refrain from rolling her eyes. Not wanting to be rude, but knowing she couldn't continue this, Callie excused herself for the bathroom.
"Okay, but don't be long my sex kitten."
Callie smiled as she raised her eyebrows at the ridiculous come on. She walked into the bathroom and splashed water on her face before looking herself in the mirror. "God. What are you doing, Calliope?"
A door unlatched and Callie momentarily ignored it. "I didn't know your full name was Calliope."
Callie's breath hitched as she heard Arizona's voice. She turned slowly to face her, immediately noticing that Arizona was drunk. "It sure is. I didn't realize anyone was in here."
"Well I'll just wash my hands then let you continue your speech," Arizona said, fighting back a laugh.
"You think you're really funny, don't you?" Callie questioned as she leaned her butt into the sink staring at Arizona.
"Not necessarily, but I do think you talking to yourself in the bathroom at a bar is a little funny."
Callie rolled her eyes. "We have to stop running into each other like this."
"Oh but where would the fun in that be?" Arizona laughed as she dried her hands then pushed a finger into Callie's shoulder.
Callie stilled when she felt Arizona's finger then moved herself closer towards Arizona. She knew she was going in for a kiss and Arizona's parted lips, led her to believe it was mutual. Just before her lips were able to meet Arizona's, however, Arizona pushed her away. "I don't want to repeat history and leave you wondering alone in a bar bathroom why I left. So I'm going to stop you before that happens."
Callie tried to even her breathing as Arizona stared up at her with sincere eyes. The comment she made stung for sure, but she knew Arizona was trying to do the right thing. "You're right. But what if this time, I won't run?"
Neither woman said anything for what felt like hours. They stood, extremely close, eyes on the other person unsure of where to go from here. Finally, Arizona spoke, barely above a whisper. "I can't do the back and forth anymore Callie. Like you said before, you're my coach. We can never be anymore than that. No matter how much both of us may want it."
Callie considered Arizona's words carefully, not wanting to invalidate what she was saying. "I agree with what you're saying, but I'm not sure how to stay away without asking to be taken off as your mentor. And being perfectly honest, I'm not interested in that at all. I'm more interested in the prospect of sneaking around with you."
As Callie made her "sweep you off your feet" speech, she stepped closer. Arizona starred up into those beautiful chocolate eyes, struggling to remember to breathe. Callie was saying exactly what she wanted to hear. "If you walk away again, I'll never forgive you."
With that, Arizona closed the gap that was begging to be closed and kissed Callie. Callie didn't hesitate and returned the kiss eagerly. She gingerly led the two women to the door and pushed Arizona against it while simultaneously locking it. Her hands slowly but surely found their way under Arizona's shirt and gently caressed her back. Wanting everything to be right since she has fucked up so royally in the past, Callie took a chance, "Come home with me."
Callie was stretched across her bed, the sheet lazily thrown over her, as she watched Arizona sleep from their very exhausting evening. Callie would be lying if she said that the night wasn't everything she was expecting and more. The feeling in the back of her mind that she made a mistake kept gnawing away at her, but she did her best to ignore it as she watched this beautiful woman.
She leaned down and kissed Arizona's temple, letting her hand lazily skim over Arizona's hip. This action caused Arizona to roll over while stretching her arms up over her head. "Morning you," replied Arizona as she leaned over and gave Callie a chaste kiss on the lips.
"I don't mean to be that person, but how do you feel about last night?" Callie questioned hesitantly.
"I have no regrets, if that's what you're asking," replied Arizona, kissing down Callie's arms softly.
Callie had every intention of discussing all of the doubts rolling around in her head with the blonde whose lips were now traveling over her stomach, but she had a very difficult time remembering them at the moment.
Very quickly, Callie completely forgot that any doubts were in her mind at all as Arizona's lips were impossibly close to her very wet middle without actually touching it. "I can stop if you want me to," Arizona teased as she stared up at Callie with dark, seductive eyes.
Callie responded by grasping the back of the blonde's head and pointing her in the direction she needed most.
Arizona felt extremely stupid as she laid out her students Daily Grammar books with a huge smile on her face and incessantly humming a cheerful tune. She couldn't stop thinking about the weekend she had. After enjoying each other again Saturday morning, the two of them made a brunch of french toast, eggs, and bacon then continued to eat it in bed...naked. They shared all of the trivial information with each other; their families, friends, pasts, dreams, etc. Arizona had to leave later that afternoon to go shopping with April for the baby, but she didn't leave without another round in the sheets.
Arizona didn't see Callie on Sunday but they texted nonstop and she got much needed grading done. Now she was in her classroom, an hour before school, singing like freaking Snow White. Just as she made her way back to her desk, her music paused as a text alert came in. Arizona eagerly ran over to it and checked the screen. Believe it or not, her smile grew even wider as she saw it was from Callie. 'Good morning, sunshine. I'm gonna try to stop by your classroom before lunch then we can enjoy it together?'
Biting her lip, Arizona responded. 'Oh. I don't know. I have an exciting lunch planned with friends.'
'Oh." Callie responded, and Arizona knew that Callie didn't pick up on her sarcasm.
'I'm joking with you. Relax!'
'Phew. I thought so but wasn't sure.'
'See you then.'
Arizona worked at her desk grading papers, entering grades, and other paperwork. Before she knew it, it was about time to go get the kids from the yard. She prepped the Keurig to make her a fresh cup of coffee when her phone rang. Rushing over to it, Arizona picked it up. "Good Morning, this is Ms. Robbins."
Arizona listened to the other side, gave an affirmative answer, hung up, grabbed her coffee and headed to the office. Sitting on the counter was a large bouquet of flowers. "You must have had a really nice weekend," joked the secretary, Ms. Rodgriguez, as she gestured towards the flowers.
Arizona giddily skipped over to them and gave a big whiff. "Oh they smell lovely."
"Someone must really like you," responded Ms. Rodriguez before returning to her computer.
Not being able to wait any longer, Arizona turned the vase looking for the card, knowing Callie wrote something extremely sweet. Finally finding it, she ripped open the envelope.
'A,
You have made my world change. I love the time we spend together. Can't wait to get together again soon.
-C'
Without saying another word, Arizona whipped the vase off of the counter and headed to the school yard. As soon as she got there, she realized she should have thought this through. She had 34 children running up to her asking about her flowers and if they could have one. Arizona laughed them off, had them get in line, then walked them inside and upstairs.
It was just the start of an amazing day.
Callie had to do deep breathing exercises as she made her way up the stairs to room 306, which were difficult with the numerous flights. She went through her morning, and it felt like it went on for an eternity. Needless to say, she was excited for her time with Arizona.
She got to the top of the stairs and went to the staff bathroom across the hall from Arizona's room. She checked her makeup and took a few more deep breaths before exiting the bathroom and confidently striding into Arizona's classroom. She took her usual seat at the U table and laughed as one kid exclaimed, "Yo! It's Jenga lady! She good!"
Arizona easily diverted the attention back to her lesson. Shortly after, however, she was preparing the students for transition into her version of Daily 5. Callie pulled a chair up next to a student so she could see the rubric Arizona used. She was thoroughly impressed by the setup and though that went into the rubric. She had never been in the room during this time and was excited to see what would happen. Within minutes, students were sprawled around the room with blankets, pillows, and supplies for the choices they made from the Daily 5 rubric. Arizona counted down from 10 and started a time and the room was overcome with silence as students began reading, writing, coloring, and using the computers. Callie felt a smile spread across her face from this obvious moment of success for Arizona. She got up from the seat she was in and began circulating around the room. Finding a child who was excitedly clicking away on the computer, Callie popped a squat on the blanket beside her. "What are you doing?"
The child looked up at Arizona, clearly unsure if she should talk or not. When Arizona nodded her ascent, the girl turned to Callie and began animatedly talking about a site called "Boom Cards" and how she is choosing the adverbs and their function in the sentence. Callie was amazed at the child's enthusiasm and her retention of the material. Looking up, she spotted Arizona watching her and gave her a small wink, bursting with pride at the moment for the blonde.
Before she returned her attention to the excited little girl next to her, however, she spotted a large bouquet of flowers on Arizona's desk and felt her heart plummet.
Arizona basically ran back from dropping the kids off at lunch. She skipped into the classroom to see Callie still typing on her computer. Carefully closing and locking her door, she walked back to her. "Hi you. I've been waiting to see you all morning."
Callie gave her a finger to indicate she needed a moment. Arizona thought it was a bit weird but didn't want to interrupt her, so she gathered her lunch and moved towards the U table to sit with Callie. She had a bad feeling as Callie quietly closed her computer and grabbed her lunch up. "So how has your day been so far?"
Arizona put the sandwich she was about to take a bite out of down, "Is everything okay?"
Callie took a deep breath and put her fork down that went with the salad she was eating. "I see you got flowers."
"Oh Callie! I love them. Thank you so much for getting them for me!"
Arizona didn't know what to make of the confused look on Callie's face. She thought back to the note, however, and began to put it all together. "They weren't from you?"
"I mean I thought about it but didn't want to have anyone getting any ideas."
Arizona quickly figured out that the 'C' signed on the card did not stand for Callie, it stood for Carina. "Oh Callie. They were signed from a 'C', so my brain immediately went to you since you're the C name I haven't stopped thinking about."
Callie felt relief flood through her body but then felt stupid for her reaction. "I mean, I shouldn't have any issue. It's not like we talked about exclusivity or anything. It's fine," Callie replied while putting a fork full of salad in her mouth.
Taking a bite of her sandwich, Arizona contemplated Callie's words. "I mean I know we didn't have that discussion but I kind of thought it was implied. I also, kind of forgot Carina in the haste of everything and haven't been able to talk to her."
"I'm an idiot. I just feel all these things and feel stupid since we haven't known each other long or extensively."
Arizona couldn't help the small giggle that escaped her as she watched a blush crawl up her cheeks. "You're so cute when you're bashful," Arizona finally said, plopping a quick kiss to Callie's cheek.
They spent the rest of lunch talking and eating, tasting each other's food. About ten minutes before Arizona had to pick up the kids, however, she stood up, pushed Callie's chair away from the table and straddled her. Her lips quickly found Callie's and the two enjoyed a delicious yet teasing makeout session before Callie had to reluctantly leave and Arizona had to pick up her little angels.
