Meredith awoke to the sounds of the cold rain slapping against the bare windows. She ran a hand through her messy tangle of curls and sighed wrapping the sheet around her naked body. After noticing the empty spot beside her she slipped out of bed and began to look for her husband. She quickly tip toed through the house, her small feet catching the cold from the beautiful hard wood floors. Gripping the sheet tighter Meredith began her walk down the stairs in search of her husband. She was drawn to the kitchen as the sounds of soft jazz pierced through the rhythmic tapping of the rain. Following the seducing sound she found herself alone in the impressive kitchen. A few dishes were placed in the sink while the coffee pot sat off to the side, a semi warm batch of the russet liquid already brewed. Meredith's eyes were drawn to the plain piece of paper that was propped up against a jar on the kitchen island. She gingerly picked it up and read Derek's messy scrawl.

First 48 hour shift today, don't wait up for me. I left my credit card in an envelope next to the note. The house could use some extra stuff. You can drive the Range Rover in the drive through. I can't wait to see you and what you've done when I get home.

Derek

Meredith picked up the envelope and fanned herself silently with it, a giddy smile taking over her face as she skipped up the stairs to change. She reemerged from her new bedroom in a short soft Michael Stars mini dress shirt and navy blue J. Crew wellies with white anchors. Grabbing an umbrella near the door Meredith stepped out into the unrelenting rain. She quickly ran to the car and got in, throwing her purse and jacket onto the passengers seat. She put the key in the ignition and proceeded to back out of the driveway and into the street.

"So, how's the shopping going." Derek asked as he handed a five-dollar bill over to the coffee vendor. He offered the recipient a smile as he accepted the shot of espresso.

"Oh, just fine. I found some really nice sheets for our bedroom and for the guest room." Meredith said. Her voice slightly husky as she juggled the phone in her hand.

"Guest room huh?"

"Well yeah. We'll have guests from time to time won't we?"

"I do have a very large family."

"Really?" she asked.

"Oh yes. Four girly sisters with husbands and kids."

"Wow. I didn't know." Meredith replied in a somber tone, realizing there were many things she still didn't know about her husband.

"What about you?"

"Just me and my mom."

"Right. So what are you doing right now?" Derek asked taking a seat at an empty table in the cafeteria.

"Trying to load all of these purchases into the house."

"Sounds tricky."

"It is. I needed my big strong husband to help me." Meredith teased.

"I'll be home before you know it."

"Well what do you want for dinner? I've found some pretty decent places that do take out. But no Chinese, I hate Chinese food."

"How about Italian then?" he suggested taking a sip of his drink.

"Perfect. Okay I'll see you when I get home." She hung up her phone and quickly entered the house.

Derek pushed in the door of their home and was meet with darkness. His eyes blinked rapidly trying to adjust themselves to the lack of light. Derek's hands swiped aimlessly at the wall hoping to find the light switch. He grinned briefly to himself as his hands caught the switch and was rewarded with a flash of light.

Dropping his things, Derek moved to the kitchen where he found a brown take out bag, and a few dishes in the sink. He sighed in realization that Meredith had probably gone to sleep waiting up for him. Running a hand through his thick hair he made his way up the stairs trying hard not to startle his young bride.

Derek opened the door to their bedroom and immediately had to catch his breath at the sight of her. There, Meredith lay in bed asleep and wonderfully naked. Her hair dusted her shoulders and arms in messy tendrils blanketing patches of her pale creamy skin. His eyes drifted over to her breasts that rose and fell with each breath she took. Her nipples reacted to the cold air that was drifting in from the open window. Each rosy bud stood erect asking to be caressed by his roaming hands. Meredith's legs were encased in white delicate thigh high stockings with a baby blue ribbon tied at their tops. The sound of the late night audience on their television broke Derek from his trance and roused Meredith just a little. She moaned and rubbed her legs together and turned slightly, giving Derek a glance at her perfect round bum.

While removing his shirt, Derek mentally debated whether or not to should wake her. She had set up a beautiful dinner for the two of them, albeit take out. And when those plans hadn't followed through she planned to wait for him in their bed and greet him properly. Of course all logical thought went out of his mind as her eyes fluttered opened, her green sparkling hues meeting with his as a small smile graced her full lips.

"Hey." She whispered in a husky tone.

"Hey yourself." Derek pulled his t-shirt off as he kicked off his shoes.

"I've missed you." She said as one of her hands came to fondle her breast and the other rested on her soft feminine mound. Closing her eyes she slipped a finger inside her moist warm heat, pumping in a leisurely rhythm. She parted her lips as a moan passed them wiggling around in the bed.

"You're starting without me." Derek growled slipping into the bed in his boxers.

"I've already stated without you, two times." Meredith smiled. Derek caught her hand as pulled her to him, draping her body over his. She offered him her mouth and he gladly accepted, kissing her thoroughly. Derek groaned as his tongue gained entry into her mouth remembering her sweet taste as her own tongue fought for dominance. His hands cupped her luscious derriere as their kisses intensified.

"Derek…please." She begged rubbing herself against his impressive erection. He grinned and rolled her over, changing their positions. She parted her stocking clad legs as he poised himself near her lips. Derek teased her as he barely pushed through them.

"Ouch!" he exclaimed at the sharp pain he felt on his butt. Meredith pinched him!

"Just take me already!"

"You are bossy." He scolded and slid inside her completely.