Title: What are Best Friends for?
Rating: Pg-13
Author: Y3lhsa
Summary: After her talk with Mark, Arizona realizes she and Callie have more to discuss.
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Chapter 2
After she shut the door, Arizona turned around to see Callie grabbing some wine. "Hi, how was your day?" Arizona was trying to act like she didn't just have a bomb dropped on her. She had a lot to think about, but right now, she wanted to spend some time with her girlfriend.
"It was good. I had a surgery to repair a woman's broken and dislocated arm. Other than that, just scrapes. I'm going to change. I'll be right back."
As they got ready for bed that night, Arizona couldn't help but think that Mark was right. So was Callie. She didn't know that much about her. Callie was such an open book and there was always something going on that she forgot Callie never asked questions. Arizona didn't either, but Callie always volunteered information about herself. Every thought that entered her head, every past relationship, the bond between her and her sister, she shared it all. When they first started dating, Callie asked a few questions about what her life was like before she came here, but Arizona always managed to steer the conversation back to work or to Callie. She had gotten so use to holding back she didn't realize how insecure she made Callie. In return, Callie didn't realize that she was so open and giving that Arizona didn't trust that she wouldn't eventually move on. She knew Callie loved her, that wasn't the problem. If they were going to move forward and be successful, they had to be honest with each other. For now though, Arizona was exhausted and Callie was warm and waiting. A sleepy smile and open arms. The day after tomorrow they were both off. They would talk then.
Callie couldn't help but notice that Arizona was more than a little distracted the next day. Or that she seemed to be having a silent conversation with Mark. Unusual as that was Callie was too distracted the rest of the day to do more than wonder about it. There was a three car pile up on the freeway with at least half a dozen serious injuries. That meant a bunch of broken bones and lacerations that kept Callie in surgery the rest of the day and well into the night. By the time she was done she was beyond exhausted and thanking whoever made the schedule that she had the next day off.
She was walking across the street when she remembered that Arizona also had the day off. Double thanks given now. She hadn't seen Arizona since lunch and didn't expect her to be up at 3:45 in the morning so when she opened the door to the apartment she was surprised to see candlelight from their bedroom. Dropping her bags and coat on the couch she made her way across the room half asleep. She startled Arizona who was still lighting candles when she spoke. "What are you still doing up? I thought you'd be asleep, you didn't have to wait for me."
Smiling, Arizona approached Callie. "I had Sloan page me when you left. I have candlelight, music and a bed awaiting you Calliope Torres."
"Wow, this is nice. What did I do to deserve this?"
Bringing her mouth to Callie's, they shared a long soft kiss as Arizona walked them backward towards the bed. She lifted Callie's shirt off and started to unbutton her pants before replying. "Just being you. I know you had a long day and I want to pamper you." Sliding her panties off with her pants, Arizona had her sit on the bed to slide them over her feet. After ridding her of her bra, she tugged the covers back. "Lie down on your stomach."
There was no way Callie was going to argue with that. She was going to enjoy the ride, wherever Arizona was taking her. Folding her arms under the pillow, Callie turned her head to see Arizona pouring some lotion into her palm. Rubbing her hands together to warm them Arizona climbed on the bed and began massaging Callie's back. She ran her hands in long strokes and walked her knuckles up her spine. Hearing a groan, Arizona grinned. She had wanted this to be a bit more active but she settled for pampering Callie instead.
She continued her massage to include her arms, legs and feet. By the time she made her way down to Callie's toes Arizona could tell she was already asleep. Stripping off her clothes, Arizona blew out all the candles and settled into bed. Feeling the bed dip Callie woke long enough to curl up behind Arizona and pull her close. Whispering "I love you," Callie slipped once more into sleep. Settling back into Callie, Arizona followed her with a smile upon her face.
