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"Hey Sofia, Casey will be down in a sec" Arizona greeted her younger brother's girlfriend as she came to the door. "CASEY" Arizona yelled upstairs, checking the time on her phone. At this rate, they were going to be late for school and Arizona was going to sneak around to Callie's once Casey and Sofia had left. Casey came down a couple of moments later.
"Hey" Sofia smiled. "You'll never guess what!" she said to Casey as Arizona went into the kitchen to clear breakfast dishes. She wasn't eavesdropping, but their place was quite small which meant she could still hear every word that was being said.
"What?" Casey asked.
"I've set mum up on a date" Sofia smiled. "And maybe this date will be so good that it will get her off our backs for a while"
"Sofia" Casey sighed. "Are you sure this is a good idea. I mean your mum seems fine now"
"I know but it's good for her. Besides it's not like she's interested in anyone in the bay"
"Who did you fix her up with then?" Casey asked. "And why the sudden interest in your mum's dating life?"
"Because it's been a while and I found her someone online. Her name is Lynn"
"I still don't think it's a good idea" Casey sighed as they headed into the kitchen where Arizona doing the dishes and trying to pretend she hadn't heard every word Sofia had said.
"Where's my lunch?" Casey asked, looking around the fridge for his lunch to take to school. "Never mind, I've got it" he smiled up at his older sister.
"This is Lynn" Sofia got the woman up on facebook. "Isn't she pretty?" she asked Casey.
"Who's Lynn?" Arizona asked.
"My mum's date" Sofia replied.
"Ah, well good for her" Arizona added, pretending not to be overly interested in the situation. "Right I'm going to go for a run so I'll see you when you're home Casey" she smiled leaving the house quickly. She made her way over to Callie's, knocking loudly on the door.
"Hey" Callie smiled, inviting Arizona in. "Are you okay?" the smile on her face turned into a frown when she noticed Arizona wasn't her usual happy self.
"You're going on a date?" Arizona questioned.
"I was going to tell you" Callie sighed, taking Arizona's hand and leading her to the couch. "But I guess Sofia's been shouting her mouth off?"
"You got it" Arizona snapped, unable to look Callie in the eye.
"Are you jealous?" Callie tried to question Arizona, trying not to smile. "Come on" Callie used her finger to tilt Arizona's chin upwards. "I'm only doing this to get Sofia off my case"
"Yeah…okay" Arizona sighed.
"Arizona" Callie sighed. "I want to be with you"
"So why didn't you say no to Sofia?"
"Have you met Sofia?" Callie questioned. "It's one date, you are my girlfriend and after this one date Sofia has promised to stop meddling"
"Girlfriend huh?" Arizona glanced at Callie, a smile forming on her lips.
"Of course, you are" Callie laughed. "I know it's not the most straightforward of relationships but it doesn't mean I don't want to be your girlfriend"
"See that's a shame, I was planning on going on a date tonight too…"
"You're not funny" Callie smiled. "Now can we just forget about tonight?"
"Deal" Arizona nodded.
The pair of them decided to watch a film that morning. Arizona's head was rested on Callie's lap and every now and then, Callie would stroke her hair. When the film finished, Arizona glanced up at Callie.
"What if you like her more than me?" she asked Callie.
"Not possible" Callie shook her head. "I thought we weren't talking about it anymore?"
"No, we're not…" Arizona began. "It's just you know I would like to be the one taking you out for dinner and flirting my way to the bedroom"
"Well, you aced the flirting your way into the bedroom" Callie joked.
"I wish it didn't have to be this way" Arizona sighed, lifting her head up from Callie's lap.
"Maybe we should get out of the bay for a while"
"What, together?" Arizona questioned. "Yeah everyone will love that"
"No one has to know, it's not like anyone will think we're shacking up together if we're both out of town for the weekend"
"That's true" Arizona smiled. "Unless you're too happy with Lynn"
"Come on" Callie narrowed her eyes at Arizona. "I like you"
"I like you too" Arizona laughed. "I was just kidding…unless you know Lynn turns out to be super awesome and you want to marry her and have ten kids"
"Okay this topic is closed now" Callie smirked. "So stop pouting and we can plan our little trip away" she laughed, picking up her laptop from the coffee table. Arizona moved closer beside her.
"Just the two of us in a place that isn't in summer bay" Arizona pointed out. "It almost sounds too good to be true"
"Actually" Callie closed the lid of her laptop. "I've decided to make it a surprise trip"
"Oh no" Arizona pouted. "I hate surprises"
"You're such a baby" Callie rolled her eyes. "Surprises are awesome so yeah you don't get to know anything"
"But I REALLY don't like surprises" Arizona emphasised. "Please tell me"
"No, you'll just have to trust me" Callie stuck out her tongue. "I have to get ready for work" she said regretfully. "See you tomorrow?" she questioned.
"Unless you're too busy with Lynn" Arizona muttered.
"Arizona" Callie used a warning tone. "I will see you tomorrow" she told Arizona who smiled.
"I'll hold you too that serge" she replied as she slipped out the back door, hoping to go unnoticed by the residents of summer bay.
Work was quiet today. Callie was pretty grateful she worked in such a small town, there was hardly any trouble and when there was it seemed to be resolved quickly. Teddy and Callie were in their office and Callie was searching for hotels when Teddy peeked over.
"Hotels?" she raised her eyebrows. "You and Sofia going away for a trip?" she asked.
"Not exactly" Callie replied. "Just fancy a trip to the city to see Miranda Bailey and ask her more about becoming a detective"
"Smart" Teddy commented. "I heard she likes you"
"Eh" Callie shrugged. "I'm just thinking with Sofia being older and I don't always need to be home all the time"
"Would you still work here?" Teddy question. "Oh god, you'd be my boss"
"I'd put you through hell" Callie joked.
"So who's going to watch Sofia?" Teddy asked. At sixteen Sofia was old enough to be alone in the house by herself but Teddy knew Callie could be overprotective.
"Meredith will probably pop in" Callie told her.
"You sure you can trust her not to invite Casey to sleep over?" Teddy pointed out. Callie's eyes widened a little.
"She's a good kid" she told Teddy. "If I ask her not to I'm sure she'll follow the rules"
"Did you follow all the rules your parents had when you were sixteen?" Teddy asked, waiting for a moment or two for Callie's reply. "Yeah, I thought not"
"I've been avoiding the whole sex conversation" Callie pulled a face. "Like she's my baby I don't want to think about it"
"I get it" Teddy nodded.
"But I know, I'll talk to her about it" Callie told her colleague. "Before tonight"
"What's tonight?"
"Sofia set me up on a date" Callie rolled her eyes.
"A date?" Teddy widened her eyes. "How exciting, tell me everything"
"There's not much to tell" Callie shrugged. "Sofia did all the work, I'm meeting her at Angelo's tonight"
"You don't seem very excited" Teddy pointed out. "A date will be good for you, you should get out there and get some fun while you're still young"
"That seems to be a recurring point" Callie replied.
"Besides you could be a grandma soon if you avoid talking with Sofia" Teddy smirked.
"Are you trying to be funny?" Callie glanced at her friend. "That is so not funny"
"Talk to Sofia" Teddy told her. "And look a bit more excited about your date, you never know you could marry this woman one day"
"I doubt it" Callie laughed, glancing at the clock which indicated her shift was about to finish. "I'm going to go home and prepare for my date"
"Shave your legs"
"Really not necessary" Callie smirked. "I'll see you tomorrow"
"And I will expect every single last detail" Teddy smirked. Callie shook her head at her friend before leaving work. When she arrived home Sofia was sat at the kitchen table doing school work.
"No Casey?" Callie asked.
"No" Sofia smiled. "Are you excited for your date with Lynn?"
"Really excited" Callie muttered sarcastically. "Listen…uh there's something I have to talk to you about"
"Sure, shoot" Sofia told her, putting her pen on the table.
"So Casey's um your first boyfriend…and that's fine" Callie started. "Wow this is really difficult"
"You're being weird" Sofia screwed her face up.
"Just…you will be careful right? When the time comes…or if the time is already here"
Sofia began to blush.
"Uh well….we're not you know…just yet" Sofia told her mum and Callie could have fallen to the floor with relief.
"Oh thank god" Callie muttered under her breath.
"I uh yeah, can we drop this conversation. Like right now" Sofia told her mum.
"That sounds fine by me" Callie smiled. "What homework have you got?"
"English" Sofia told her. "But it's not due for a couple of days which means I can help you dress up for your date"
"Yay" Callie pretended to be enthusiastic. "Now we're in agreement that if the date goes badly, you will not attempt to find me another woman to date"
"Yes" Sofia nodded. "I promise…what are you going to wear?"
"I don't know…jeans?" Callie shrugged.
"I don't think so" Sofia narrowed her eyebrows. "What about that red dress you brought that time we went to Sydney?"
"Isn't that a bit too overdressed for Angelo's?" Callie asked.
"Nah not at all" Sofia replied. "Trust me, it'll make a good impression on Lynn"
"Fine" Callie muttered. "Do what you wish"
"When's the date?" Sofia asked.
"Two hours from now" Callie shrugged, getting more and more unenthusiastic as time went on.
"Go and shower" Sofia ordered her. "Then I'll do your hair and makeup"
Callie nodded, following Sofia's orders. She went into her bedroom and sat down on the bed. She didn't want to go on a date with anyone but Arizona and she felt conflicted knowing Sofia was only trying to make her happy. But Callie was happy, being with Arizona and the passion they had between them was something completely new…and Callie was loving every single moment. She took out her phone, needing to contact someone quickly.
Arizona's jaw nearly dropped when she saw Callie walking into Angelo's. She looked breathtakingly stunning. Arizona immediately felt jealous of this "Lynn" getting to have dinner with her girlfriend. Callie walked up to the counter.
"What are you doing here?" Arizona raised her eyebrows.
"I'm here for my date" Callie told her.
"You're kidding right?" Arizona told her. "You're having it here?" she questioned.
"I uh yeah"
"Someone will be over to take your order" Arizona spoke more harshly as she showed Callie to her table. Callie tried to call out after her, but it was clear Arizona was pissed about the location of the date. Callie sighed, ordering a glass of white wine from one of the waiters.
About half an hour passed and Angelo and Arizona were behind the bar. Arizona kept eyeing the entrance of the restaurant wondering who this Lynn person was. But after half an hour, Callie was still sat alone.
"Callie's sat on her own, is she meeting someone?"
"How would I know?" Arizona told him.
"Should I go over?"
"I'm sure she is fine" Arizona told him before serving a customer who came up to the bar. She kept checking on Callie and soon enough another half an hour passed and she was still sitting alone. Arizona went over to her.
"Do you want to order anything?" she asked.
"Oh I see you're talking to me now" Callie raised her eyebrows.
"Did you get stood up?" Arizona asked, figuring Callie must have heard something from the mysterious no-show.
"No" Callie shook her head and the small smile on Arizona's lips turned into a frown. "I cancelled the date"
"What?" Arizona was taken aback. "Why would you do that?"
"Because I thought about it and I realised the only person I wanted to go on a date with is you" Callie told her.
"So why did you bother coming here?" Arizona asked.
"A couple of reasons actually. First I didn't let Sofia know that I cancelled and secondly there's a really hot waitress who works here"
"Stop it, you're making me blush" Arizona tried not to smile.
"Yeah but I can't see her, she mustn't be working tonight" Callie joked.
"Hilarious Calliope" Arizona rolled her eyes. "So you could either stay and order something or uh" she glanced outside the window to see the sun was setting. "My shift finishes in fifteen minutes, we could go for a drive somewhere…out of town"
"Perfect" Callie smiled. "I'll meet you on the beach" she stood up and walked to the bar to pay her bill. Arizona watched her leave the restaurant.
"You two seem to be getting along quite well nowadays" Angelo observed.
"My brother is dating her daughter" Arizona laughed. "It's a hell of a lot easier"
"I suppose that's true" Angelo smirked. "Got any plans for tonight, once you're finished?"
"Eh, not much" Arizona lied. "Just pizza and a film, don't suppose you could ask the kitchen staff to make me a pepperoni pizza please?" she smiled, knowing it was Callie's favourite because it was the only pizza she ever ordered. Angelo nodded, leaving Arizona behind the bar alone counting down the minutes until her shift ended and she could go and be with Callie again.