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Prom night came around. Meredith was in her room getting ready with Christina. She had chosen a black strapless knee length gown. It was ruffled from the chest down to her waist and tight and fitting down to her knees. She slipped into it and looked at herself in the mirror.

'Mer you look hot, Mark is going to die when he sees you' Christina said looking up at her.

Meredith just sighed and started with her hair. She pulled her curler out and started working on it. Curling it bit by bit.

She finished up and applied some makeup and lip gloss. Stepping back she looked at herself again. 'Ok' she said out loud 'I'm ready for prom'

They headed down stairs and into the kitchen. Meredith went straight to fridge and pulled out a bottle of tequila and cracked the lid. She pulled out 2 shot glasses from the cabinet and poured 2 shots.

'That's what I'm talking about' Christina smiled and held up her shot glass to toast with Meredith.

'Here's to prom' Meredith sighed with little enthusiasm and downed her shot. She felt it slide down and into the pit of her stomach. She felt her eyes start to water as it burned her throat. She quickly poured another and threw it back.

'Shit Mer, you don't want to be completely toasted before we even get there' Christina laughed

Meredith giggled 'There is no alcohol at this thing so I want to be at least a little bit pissed to get through this night'

'Fair enough, let's have another' Christina grinned and held up her glass.

They downed another and sat there with grins on there faces. They were slightly drunk. Meredith's head was a little fuzzy and she was felling the tequila. She had not eaten all day. They were about to have another when Meredith's phone starting ringing. Looking at caller ID she saw it was Derek. Getting up form her stool she looked at Christina 'I got to take this, it's my mum' she lied and flipped the phone open and walked into another room

'Hey'

'Hey to you to' Derek beamed into the phone.

'How's pre-prom going?' He asked

Meredith sighed deeply 'I wish I was going with you' she whined

'I know, me to Mer. But I will be there. Save me a dance?'

A smile crept on Meredith face; maybe this wouldn't be so bad. She would still see Derek, and they could have a dance.

'Yeah of course' she grinned into the phone.

'Ok, well I'm heading there now, ill see you there?'

'Ok' Meredith said

'I bet you look absolutely gorgeous'

Meredith blushed 'You will have to wait to find out'

'See you soon beautiful' he said and hung up

Meredith made her way back into the kitchen where Christina had poured another shot each. 'Cheers' she said handing Meredith hers and picking her own up throwing it back. Just then they heard a car horn.

'Shit it's the boys' Christina cursed and they jumped up and headed for the door. Jumping in the Awaiting limo; Meredith glanced over at mark who was smirking at her with a smug arrogant smile.

'Meredith you look amazing' He grinned moving closer to her.

She pulled herself away from him so they weren't touching and sat back in the seat and looked out the window thinking of Derek.

'Who's up for Champaign' mark nudged her bringing her out of her daze. She looked up at him holding 4 glasses and bottle of sparkling wine in his hand.

'Do fish swim, fill them up' Christina laughed

'Meredith?' Mark asked looking at her

A small smile crept up on her face as she accepted the full glass from Mark.

'Sure, why not' she said as she poured it into her mouth and sculling back the whole glass.

'Meredith you're going to be wasted by the time we get there'

Meredith glanced over at Christina and giggled. 'I will be fine, were supposed to be having fun. And this is fun'

They arrived at there destination about 20 minutes later. They headed inside. Mark grabbing Meredith's hand on the way in. She cringed but held his hand back. She had to do this she thought. For her and Derek.

They stepped inside and walked into the main entrance. Meredith gasped as she looked around. There were ice sculptures set all around and about 1000 black and silver balloons strung up. The tables were set out with candles and beautiful mantle piece settings. It was Beautiful. She had never been to a prom so she was amazed by the set up.

'Should we get a table?' Mark asked and slightly pulled Meredith and started walking towards a table. Christina and Preston followed and they picked a seat at the back of the stage. Mark got up and leaned over into Meredith's ear 'I'll be right back, do you want a drink?'

Meredith felt a little drunk and couldn't quite think straight 'Yeah ok' she smiled

Mark headed off and soon he was out of sight. Meredith got up and decided to go and look for Derek. Walking around she spotted him standing with another teacher she recognised. It Mrs Walker from Gym class. She was athletic and built. Muscles protruded through her dress. Meredith sniggered to herself every time she looked at her. Walking up she discretely brushed her shoulder against Derek's and kept walking, turning around about 5 meters later. He noticed straight away. He glanced up at her with his big blue eyes and he nearly stopped breathing. She was absolutely beautiful. He just kept staring at her; mouth slightly open. A small smile appeared on his lips and he flirted with his eyes with her. Her knees nearly gave way as he continued to stare at her.

Derek politely finished his conversation that he wasn't paying much attention to anyway and walked over to where Meredith stood.

'Wow….you look…oh my god you look breath taking' Derek stumbled to get out

Meredith giggled 'Thanks'

Derek continued to just stare at her with a dazed smile on his face.

'So…you're having fun?' She asked

'Now that you're here'

She giggled again, god he loved that infectious giggle

'So I'm announcing prom queen soon' Derek grinned

'Oh wow, what an honour' Meredith chuckled

They just stood there gazing into each others eyes. Getting lost in each others souls.

They finally snapped out of it when mark appeared and threw his arm around Meredith's shoulder

'How's it Shep?'

Derek frowned and looked over to the man who had his hand on his Meredith

'Just great Mark, if you'll excuse me I have to go' looking at Meredith he gave a half smile 'Have a great night' and walked past them and into the crowd.

Mark turned to Meredith and chuckled 'He didn't seem too happy did he?'

Meredith just sighed and walked away to find Christina.

An hour into it the music suddenly stopped. Meredith had not seen Derek in a little while and was beginning to think he had left. She knew he was upset about Mark. She needed to talk to him.

Stepping up on stage Derek pulled the microphone into his hand and tapped on it to get everyone's attention. Meredith stopped and looked up at him. His eyes found hers and she smiled up at him. He grinned back and started talking into the microphone.

'Alright guys, Quiet down….' He waited 'Ok so me and Mrs Sanders are here to announce prom king and prom queen, there were a lot of nominees this year but only 2 winners' he stopped and Mrs Sanders opened her envelope and Derek handed her the microphone.

'And prom king this year goes to…..Mark Sloan' She yelled

Cheers and wolf whistles were heard throughout the hall as mark made his way up to the stage. With a huge grin he winked at Meredith as Mrs Sanders placed the crown on his head.

Derek's eyes went to Meredith's; she was looking at mark smiling up at him. His blood boiled. Was she interested in Mark?

Derek Approached the front of the stage and started opening his envelope, Hoping like hell Meredith didn't win. Sure she deserved to and she was the most gorgeous women he had ever seen but if she won she would have to have the first dance with mark. And he really dreaded the thought. Grabbing the microphone back he looked down at the crowd. Locking eyes with Meredith he pulled out the piece of paper and read the name to himself. He sighed deeply and looked back up

'And prom queen this year….is Meredith grey'

Meredith gasped and looked around. Everyone was clapping and cheering. Christina walked up to her and smacked her on the shoulder

'I nominated you' she laughed 'go get your crown and your king'

Meredith started walking up to the stage. She was speechless. She got to the top and her eyes fell on Derek's. He looked showed no emotion at all. Walking up to her he placed the crown on her head and whispered 'Congratulations Mer' and stepped back; never taking his eyes off hers. Stepping back she took her eyes off his and faced the crowd. She couldn't help but feel happy she won. But she wished it was Derek who was her king.

'Now the king and queen will have there first dance' Derek announced and put the microphone down.

Meredith and mark stepped off the stage and an opening formed on the dance floor for them. Mark moved in and wrapped his arms around her. Meredith hesitantly reciprocated and they moved slowly to the music.

'So king and queen huh, meant to be Id say' Mark whispered in her ear.

'Don't think that for one second anything is going to happen between us' Meredith snarled.

Mark laughed 'You certainly are a challenge Meredith grey'

Meredith sighed and looked up at the stage where Derek just stood. He was still there; looking down at the pair dancing. A sad defeated look played on his face as he just stared. Then he turned and exited down the stairs and out of Meredith's sight.

Prom was wrapping up and Meredith was starting to get tired. She hadn't seen Derek since her dance with Mark. Her and Mark were sitting there talking to a couple of her friends when she spotted him leaving through the exit. Quickly she got up

'I'll be right back' she said to Mark and headed in his direction hoping to catch him.

'Mr Sheppard' she yelled as she chased him into the car park

Derek turned around and stopped, waiting for Meredith to catch up to him.

'You're leaving?' she asked out of breath

'Yeah, pretty tired and have a lot to do tomorrow'

Meredith sighed 'Look Der, I'm sorry about tonight, I didn't ask to be prom queen and I really didn't want to go with Mark'

'Meredith, I'm fine. You look like you're having fun, maybe you should get back'

'Derek you're not fine. I can see it in your eyes. Talk to me'

Derek ran his hand threw his hair and cleared his throat 'Mer. I'm your teacher, I'm older than you and what were doing is completely not allowed. But fuck I'm in love with you. You're all I think about all day. You're all I want to wake up to every morning. I want you, but I don't know if this can work. Seeing you tonight with your friends, you were having a good time and even with mark you were really enjoying yourself. Maybe that's what you should be doing. I don't want to ruin your future and your fun.'

Meredith could feel the tears burning in her eyes threatening to come out. She swallowed hard and looked into his deep blue eyes.

'Derek, I don't care about them in there. I went to this stupid thing because Mark forced me to. Ok I enjoyed parts of it but this means nothing. I love you to.'

Tears flowed freely down her cheeks. Derek put his hand to her face and wiped the tears away with the back of his hand.

'Don't cry' he whispered

'Look I know I'm some dumb 17 year old girl who is immature and probably drinks more than she should but I know what love is and I know I want you.' She cried

'Shhhhh' Derek soothed her; rubbing her shoulder 'You're not a dumb 17 year old, you're beautiful and smart and ridiculously good in bed' he grinned

A smile crept up into her tear strained face 'Yeah I know'

Derek laughed 'You ok?'

'Are we ok?' she asked back

Derek sighed and put his hand through her hair 'yeah were ok'

Meredith smiled 'Good, stop freaking me out then'

They heard footsteps behind them and sprung around to find Mark standing there with a smile playing on his lips.

'This looks cozy'

Derek stepped away form Meredith and pulled his keys out of his pants pocket

'Just leaving, have a good night kids' he said and walked away to his car

Mark turned to Meredith and frowned 'So truth time, you don't want me, you don't seem to want anything other than your Mr McDreamy, tell me what the hell is going on?'

Meredith blushed and pushed Mark away 'None of your god damn business Mark' and she stormed away to find Christina. Her prom was over.

She searched for Christina everywhere and finally found her in the toilets in front of the mirror.

'Hey' she said walking up and standing next to her in front of the mirror

'I have my freakin period, how the fuck am I supposed to get laid if I have my freakin period' she cursed

'That sucks'

'Yeah it does, I'm going to go get wasted, you keen?'

Meredith stood there in a day dream. When was the last time she had her period…She didn't ever think about it. It just came and then went but thinking now; she had not had it in a while. In about 6 weeks.

'Oh fuck' she yelled

'What?' Christina looked at her in shock

'I think I might be pregnant!'

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