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Sorry its late. Still don't own anything.

Meredith always thought that there was something special about waking up next to someone you loved. It was something she definitely enjoyed doing. She had shared her bed with many loved ones over the years. Derek, Christina, Alex, heck she had even shared her bed with her sisters at one point or another. It had occurred out of loneliness, love or the need to have someone close by.

Meredith also considered the fact that quite often, she had kicked Derek out of her bed, so she could snuggle up with her friends and listen to their needs.

She found that she didn't do that these days. Arizona was different!

I've been awake for a while now
You've got me feelin' like a child now
'Cause every time I see your bubbly face
I get the tingles in a silly place

Waking up beside Arizona made Meredith feel a warmth that she hadn't ever felt before. She didn't want to think that it was an exaggeration, but she was pretty sure that it had something to do with the way her body hummed from Arizona's touch. It could also be the warmth the woman provided.

Meredith wasn't a hundred percent sure what it was. All she knew was that she had been feeling it for the past few weeks. Since Arizona had moved in officially.

It starts in my toes, and I crinkle my nose
Where ever it goes I always know
That you make me smile, please, stay for a while now
Just take your time wherever you go

The move had felt so right. Arizona being here fulltime just seemed to fit. Meredith figured, that it was partly the reason why she was waking up smiling every morning, feeling very rested and loved.

The rain is fallin' on my window pane
But we are hidin' in a safer place
Under covers stayin' dry and warm
You give me feelings that I adore

Arizona had woken to the sound of rain. Something that she was never going to be surprised by due to the fact that it rained a lot in Seattle. She buried herself further under the covers, cuddling in to Meredith. She could tell by Meredith's breathing pattern that the woman was awake.

Burrowing in close, Arizona ran her fingers over the slender woman's back. It took only a few moments before Meredith's hands began to mirror her own. There was nothing sexual about it. Arizona knew that their touch, the way they drew near to each other, was more about the need for intimacy, rather than their desire to bring each other to their peak.

Meredith's body was warm, her touch gentle and Arizona's body felt as though it was vibrating just from the nearness of the other woman.

There was no need for either woman to break away from the other. They had a rare day off. There didn't have to drag themselves out of bed just yet.

It starts in my toes, make me crinkle my nose
Wherever it goes I always know
That you make me smile, please, stay for a while now
Just take your time wherever you go

"I don't want to move." Meredith said softly as she drew Arizona on top of her. Their bodies were clad in t-shirts and small pyjama shorts. It was the option they both chose, just in case the kids decided to come in at night. It had already happened once since Arizona moved in.

Meredith was relieved at the time that Arizona had been un-phased by the fact that Bailey had climbed into bed with them. He had pushed his way in between them and fallen asleep, his head ending up using Arizona's chest as a pillow.

"We don't have to yet." Arizona had responded. She had turned her head to check the time on the alarm clock. It was only 6 am. The kids wouldn't wake for a while longer. There was no rush this morning.

Arizona turned her head in, resting it in the crook of Meredith's neck. She was pressing butterfly kisses there.

Meredith hummed softly.

But what am I gonna say?
When you make me feel this way
I just, mmm

And it starts in my toes, makes me crinkle my nose
Wherever it goes I always know
That you make me smile, please, stay for a while now
Just take your time wherever you go

Arizona smiled down upon Meredith. Their gentle caresses and sweet, sensual kisses had slowly progressed to sex. It was a beautiful thing. Arizona was sure of it.

Now naked though, she watched as Meredith's eyes fluttered with tiredness. Despite the fact the woman had been awake before Arizona, she knew that Meredith was most likely still worn out from last night.

Meredith had a late night. She had been pulled in to surgery after a young girl had come in. The surgery had gone until midnight, and despite having been told to curl up in Arizona's suite for the night, she had driven home.

"I'm glad you came home last night," Arizona told her partner. She knew that neither woman would have slept well without the other.

I've been asleep for a while now
You tucked me in just like a child now
'Cause every time you hold me in your arms
I'm comfortable enough to feel your warmth

Meredith had barely registered the fact that Arizona had dressed herself, tucked Meredith back in to bed and left the room. The morning orgasm had taken Meredith back into the land of nod, something she didn't usually do, but was blatantly sated.

Now though, she was awake and missing her girlfriend.

There was a murmur of noise coming from down stairs. Deciding to get dressed, Meredith went to investigate.

She found her family down stairs in the kitchen. Arizona had a giggling Ellis in her arms. Zola and Bailey were eating pancakes. Arizona looked perfect standing there juggling her little family. A family that was slowly becoming theirs.

It starts in my soul, and I lose all control
When you kiss my nose, the feelin' shows
'Cause you make me smile, baby, just take your time now
Holdin' me tight

Arizona only noticed Meredith when the woman came and greeted her with a kiss. It felt like the simplest of mornings, but it spoke volumes to both about just how right their relationship seemed to be.

"You didn't have to." Meredith had opened, and was quickly greeted by a shake of the head.

"Shut up and eat some pancakes." Arizona said softly as she leaned in and kissed Meredith once more.

Things were perfect.

Wherever, wherever, wherever you go
Wherever, wherever, wherever you go
Wherever you go I always know
'Cause you make me smile, even just for a while