Disclaimer: I don't own Grey's Anatomy, the characters, or much of anything.
A/N: I wasn't sure about this story when I started. It's my first fic of any kind, but I really wanted to write on about Grey's, so I used another idea that I had – therefore, this story is very A/U but it includes some characters from the show. Addison doesn't exist in this story (but I love her character so no disrespect to her). Also, I have included aspects and things from other people's fic's that I liked, so, don't get mad if you see something similar – its flattery not plagiarism. Oh yea, one more thing, there is no Ellis Grey, and Meredith is not an only child.
Background Info: Meredith is not a surgeon she is a teacher. Derek, and Burke are surgeons. Christina and George are not surgical interns. Izzie is an intern under the OB/GYN at the same hospital as Derek and Burke.
Chapter 2: Nice To Meet You
Meredith hurried away from Christina, knowing that if she stuck around she would be lectured about yet another man with whom she shouldn't get involved with. But Meredith didn't have the same feeling of doom in the pit of her stomach that she had when other relationships began, not that one was beginning tonight. She was optimistic about this new guy who was called Dr. McDreamy. She could definitely see where that name came from. He definitely was dreamy.
Meredith headed over to the bar like she had told Christina she was going to do. "Can I have a glass of champagne please?" she asked the bartender. "Coming right up, ma'am." Meredith leaned up against the bar, as she looked around the room at all the people dancing and having a good time. Burke and Christina were dancing together and looked blissfully happy, something that Meredith never thought she would say or think about her friend. "So we meet again," came a familiar voice next to her. Meredith jumped out of her staring stupor to see the same man she had bumped to earlier in the evening, Derek Shepherd. "I guess we do," Meredith said with a grin, "Again, sorry about stepping on your foot, bumping into you, whatever I did." Derek gave her that smile again, "No problem, but um, I know how you could make it up to me." "Hmm?" Meredith said as she took a sip of the drink that had just been handed to her. "Dance with me?" he said. Meredith laughed, put her drink down on the bar and said, "Gladly." Derek took Meredith's hand and let her out to the dance floor as a slower song began to play. Meredith put one hand in Derek's and the other around his neck, while he placed one arm around her waist, and they began to dance.
Lying here with you
Listening to the rain
Smiling just to see the smile upon your face
These are the moments I thank God that I'm alive
These are the moments I'll remember all my life
I found all I've waited for
And I could not ask for more
"So, how do you know Burke?" Meredith asked as they continue dancing. "I'm a surgeon at the same hospital as him. A neurosurgeon actually," Derek said proudly. "Ahh, so you're Mr. Big Shot, huh?" Meredith responded coyly. "Yea, I guess I am," Derek said laughing slightly.
Looking in your eyes
Seeing all I need
Everything you are is everything to me
These are the moments
I know heaven must exist
These are the moments I know all I need is this
I have all I've waited for
And I could not ask for more
"So, Mr. Big Shot, what's your name?" Meredith asked, even though she already knew. "Derek Shepherd, what about you, Ms. I'm The Maid Of Honor?" Meredith smiled, "Damn straight I'm the maid of honor. I'm Meredith Grey."
I could not ask for more than this time together
I could not ask for more than this time with you
Every prayer has been answered
Every dream I have's come true
And right here in this moment is right where I'm meant to be
Here with you here with me
"So, Meredith Grey," Derek said smartly, "How do you know the happy couple?" "Well, I've been friends with Christina since the 2nd grade. Her mother and my mother were friends, so at a young age we were sort of forced to be friends but as we got older we got really close," Meredith answered. "Well that's very interesting," Derek said nodding. Meredith laughed, "I'd say so." Meredith shifted so that both of her arms were around Derek's neck and both of his were around her waist. Unlike previous first encounters, Meredith felt comfortable with Derek, as if they'd known each other forever.
These are the moments I thank God that I'm alive
These are the moments I'll remember all my life
I've got all I've waited for
And I could not ask for more
"Well, it's very nice to meet you Meredith," Derek said. "Same to you, Derek," Meredith said happily.
I could not ask for more than this time together
I could not ask for more than this time with you
Every prayer has been answered
Every dream I have's come true
And right here in this moment is right where I'm meant to be
Here with you here with me
I could not ask for more than the love you give me 'Cuz it's all I've waited for
And I could not ask for more
I could not ask for more
Song: "I Could Not Ask For More" by Edwin McCain