So this is number 2 of 7 - enjoy :)
For the past month, Meredith felt like she hadn't stopped smiling. She had managed to take Arizona out on 3 more dates, while scoring a few lunch breaks and quick catch ups, with the woman who had been capturing her heart.
Meredith knew that a few of the other attending's besides Alex had cottoned on to the fact that they were spending an unusual amount of time together. They had managed to keep any slightly intimate exchanges private, but it was proving to be a little more difficult the further they progressed in their relationship.
You're better than the best
I'm lucky just to linger in your light
Cooler then the flip side of my pillow, that's right
Arizona had found herself increasingly besotted with Meredith. It was like the feelings had snuck up on her and now she was falling head over heels. It had been a long time since she had been the person being courted. She was starting to feel completely cherished.
Arizona wasn't a hundred percent sure what it was about Meredith that had her saying yes more often than no. Something as simple as a quick sneaky coffee date was enough to provide her with a Meredith fix, usually encouraged by the other woman as Arizona had found herself nervous about getting back into a relationship.
Now though, almost a full month in, Arizona found herself wanting to move beyond the dates and brief hospital based interludes. She just wasn't sure how to communicate it to Meredith. Was it her job or should she let Meredith guide this, like she had already been doing?
Completely unaware
Nothing can compare to where you send me,
Lets me know that it's OK, yeah it's OK
And the moments where my good times start to fade
Meredith had previously not been the sort of person to shy away from intimacy. However, she had been hesitant to rush things with Arizona, especially after how things had gone between herself and Dr Will Thorpe.
Meredith knew that she shouldn't be running comparisons between Arizona and the man she had dated a couple of times. She hadn't been ready for another man to enter her life. She had already been developing feelings towards Arizona too, which hadn't helped her at all.
There had been something about being with a man that had shaken her. She wasn't sure whether she wanted to ever try it again after losing Derek. Prior to Derek, she had predominantly dated women, something that her mother despised. Yet Derek had been something else.
Now, Meredith was back to dating women, well one woman in particular. While she was certain she had never been happier to be with a woman, she wasn't quite sure how to deal with the next transition of their relationship.
Meredith was ready for the next level of intimacy. Was certain from Arizona's response to their morning make out session in her office, that she was ready for it too. She hadn't wanted to rush Arizona but now she was finding herself struggling with the need for further intimacy.
The only way Meredith could see their relationship being able to transition further into a more serious relationship, was for her to plan that next step. She had spent her lunch time contemplating her options and developing a plan in her head where she would be able to sweep the other woman off of her feet. She just had to hope that she was going to be able to pull it off.
You make me smile like the sun
Fall out of bed, sing like a bird
Dizzy in my head, spin like a record
Crazy on a Sunday night
Arizona wasn't sure what to think by the way Meredith had entered her office. The dirty blonde haired woman who had become the subject of her affections had strolled into the room, flicking the lock before proceeding to her place directly in front of her.
Arizona bit her bottom lip before she put down her pen. She had been busy signing off on charts when the disruption had occurred. "Meredith?" she asked when she noticed that the other woman hadn't spoken.
"I have organised for Uncle Alex and Aunt Maggie to watch the kids – that's including Sofia since it's your weekend to have her." Meredith had responded and Arizona wasn't sure whether she was comfortable with the other woman making arrangements for her daughter.
"Before you protest." Meredith added before Arizona could form a sentence. "It's one night, which I am hoping we could follow with a day off together." Meredith had presented her argument as she moved a little closer.
Arizona soon found her legs spread open to allow the other woman to wedge herself in the space between. Meredith had then leant forward, supporting herself by holding on to the arms of the chairs. "I promise tonight will be a night neither of us will forget."
"Oh yeah?" Arizona asked, surprised by the confidence in Meredith's voice.
"It will be the start of something beautiful." Meredith declared as she leant in to capture Arizona's lips.
Both women smiled when Meredith pulled back.
"You tell me the time and I will consider it a date." Arizona said with a smirk. She could only guess what Meredith had planned for the evening, but it appeared that she wouldn't need to say anything about wanting to up the intimacy level. Apparently, they were on the exact same page. There was a first for everything.
You make me dance like a fool
Forget how to breathe
Shine like gold, buzz like a bee
Just the thought of you can drive me wild
Oh, you make me smile
They had spent the night dancing, holding each other close and sharing brief, yet, intimate kisses. Meredith hadn't felt so close and in tune with anyone as she was feeling with Arizona.
It wasn't until they had moved off of the dance floor, hand in hand, that Meredith revealed that they had another part of their date. She had giggled nervously as she saw Arizona's confused look before she led the woman out of the club and towards a waiting taxi.
Arizona raised an eyebrow at the fact Meredith was taking her to the Archfield. She wasn't sure what to think, but decided to go with whatever Meredith had in mind, rather than second guess the notion.
They nervously made their way through the foyer of the hotel where Meredith withdrew a key from her bag. "Here's something I prepared earlier." Meredith said simply as she whisked her into a private elevator.
There were so many questions whirling in Arizona's mind, but she didn't get to voice them as she found Meredith's mouth pressed against hers.
Even when you're gone
Somehow you come along
Just like a flower poking through the sidewalk crack and just like that
You steal away the rain and just like that
Meredith ducked into the bathroom to put on the lingerie she had bought earlier. She had been hesitant to leave Arizona on the bed without explaining what was going on. She just had to hope that the woman was willing to hear her out.
After wrapping herself up in a robe, she stepped out of the bathroom, taking note of the way Arizona sat looking down at her leg. Meredith wondered whether the woman was worried about her prosthetic and took note that she may need to reassure her that it wasn't something to be concerned about.
Slipping out of the room, Meredith made her way to sit beside the woman, drawing Arizona out of her own little world. "Hey" she said softly as she took the Arizona's hand. "I hope this is okay."
"You brought me to a Hotel." Arizona said while keeping her eyes down.
"I didn't want our first time to have little or big ears listening in." Meredith confided. "I wanted it to be just you and me."
Meredith gave the hand she was holding a squeeze. "We don't have to if you aren't ready."
"it's not that" Arizona quickly said.
"Then what?" Meredith asked as she used her free hand to lift and turn Arizona's head to make her look at her.
"I do want this." Arizona said.
"We've got all night." Meredith said with a small smile, she could read Arizona and see the concern. She didn't want to rush the woman and could tell she didn't want to feel rushed. "Let's just take this slow."
With that, Meredith leaned in and caught Arizona's lips with her own. She gently guided Arizona back on the bed, ignoring the fact that her robe had parted in the progress.
"Mmmmm" Arizona sounded.
You make me smile like the sun
Fall out of bed, sing like a bird
Dizzy in my head, spin like a record
Crazy on a Sunday night
You make me dance like a fool
Forget how to breathe
Shine like gold, buzz like a bee
Just the thought of you can drive me wild
Oh, you make me smile
Arizona laid back on the bed feeling sated. Her eyes barely focused on the woman who had settled into the bed beside her. She reached for Meredith's hand, entwining their fingers.
"You good?" She heard Meredith ask and took a few moments to regain her breath before she responded.
"I'm awesome" she said with a puff of breath.
Arizona felt Meredith snuggle up to her. The womans leg draped over her lower body and she brought their joined hands up to rest on Arizona's chest.
"Any regrets?" Meredith asked and Arizona could hear the hint of fear in her voice.
Arizona turned her head to look at the woman cuddled up to her. The same woman she had spent the month with despite the fact she had been unsure of what she was doing.
Meredith Grey had slowly become someone important to her. She thought over the question that Meredith had asked her. Did she regret making love with the woman beside her. "No" she finally sounded, "You?" she queried.
"No" Meredith replied quickly and Arizona couldn't hold back the smirk.
"Awesome" she said softly as she pulled the woman closer and let her eyes drift shut.
Don't know how I lived without you
Cause every time that I get around ya
I see the best of me inside your eyes
You make me smile
You make me dance like a fool
Forget how to breathe
Shine like gold, buzz like a bee
Just the thought of you can drive me wild
The next morning, sunlight filtered through the window and kissed both women on the face. Neither could be certain of the amount of sleep that they managed. All they knew was that the evening had cemented their status as a couple.
Legs entwined, Meredith looked down upon a waking Arizona. She wasn't sure that there was anything more beautiful. There Arizona lay, sun drifting over her face with a smile as she woke.
Meredith waited until the woman's eyes opened completely and came up to meet hers. "Morning beautiful" she said quietly before leaning in to kiss her.
"Mmmm morning" Arizona responded once the kiss was broken.
Both women took the time to just let themselves be together. There was no where they currently needed to be except for where they already were.
"I could get used to this." Meredith sounded as she let her fingers run over Arizona's stomach, her hand taking note of each goosebump that formed from her touch.
"Please do" Arizona responded before rolling over and pushing the other woman back down into the mattress, her mouth capturing Meredith's in a passionate kiss.
"When did you say that we needed to pick up the kids?" Arizona asked as she started to slide her body down Meredith's, exploring with her hands and mouth as she went.
"We've got plenty of time." Meredith responded while biting her lip, eyes rolling into the back of her head.
You make me smile like the sun
Fall out of bed, sing like a bird
Dizzy in my head, spin like a record
Crazy on a Sunday night
You make me dance like a fool
Forget how to breathe
Shine like gold, buzz like a bee
Just the thought of you can drive me wild
Oh, you make me smile
Oh, you make me smile
Oh, you make me smile