Title: Barnburner 5/?
Author: Tweyelite
Rating: PG
Pairing: Callie/Arizona
Disclaimer: Nothings mine.
A/N: Unbeta-ed
A barnburner is a very good fight, one that is very intense and exciting, a real nail-biter. A fight that is so close it's hard to predict who will come out the winner until seconds before it ends.
After their lunch the two women decided to try the go karts. There they sat in their little cars side by side, Arizona in a yellow one and Callie in a red one. They grinned at each other and Callie winked just as the race began.
In the beginning Callie seemed to be winning but by the last turn Arizona had caught up and flew right by her before the two of them were flagged down. Arizona three, Callie two, Callie thought to herself. Arizona took her helmet off, which was too bad in Callie's opinion because she looked so darn cute in it, and got out of her go kart as Callie did the same.
"Calliope this was so much fun. Thanks for taking me here. I really needed this." Arizona said reaching out to touch Callie's upper arm.
"You're welcome, I'm glad. It's nice to see the sparkle back in your eyes Dr. Robbins." Callie said as she hip bumped the blond playfully. "So do you want to try the mini put or call it a day?"
"How about we get out of here and just go somewhere to talk?" Arizona suggested.
"Sounds good." Callie replied as the two women left.
"So where to?" Callie asked as they settled into the brunette's car.
"My place? We can just relax and chat." Callie nodded as Arizona gave her the directions.
"Next time I'm taking YOU somewhere fun." Arizona said playfully.
"Oh really? What did you have in mind?" Callie asked obviously intrigued though her mind was screaming at her to say 'Your bed?' she squelched the thought.
"Maybe a rock wall or white water rafting. Then again I wonder if they even have white water rafting in Seattle." Arizona questioned to no one in particular.
"Well either way, climbing or rafting, I'm in." Callie replied animatedly.
They reached Arizona's apartment building and as they walked towards the entrance Arizona reached out and held Callie's hand in hers. Callie immediately felt her heart rate quicken. She let Arizona lead her to her apartment door which was on the ground floor.
As they entered the apartment Callie said, "I would have figured you as more of a penthouse kind of girl." Arizona gave Callie what could only be described as an intensely sexy stare.
"Dear penthouse, I met a gorgeous brunette doctor that I was stupid enough to turn down for a date. I'm still very interested in her, what should I do?" Arizona said using her most vapid sounding voice as her eyes went wide and her smile turned flirty.
"You should come over here and kiss me." Callie suggested, her eyes smoldering dangerously.
"Okay, one question first though." Arizona said hesitating slightly.
"Shoot." Callie replied.
"Are you out of the proverbial closet Calliope?"
"Well everyone at works knows I'm attracted to women. My parents don't but I'm not really too worried about telling them. I've always been a daddy's girl so I don't think he will be too upset. My mom on the other hand might make a fuss but I'm sure she'll get over it eventually." Callie explained with an uncaring shrug.
"Thank you for your honesty Callie. I appreciate that." Arizona said her face not giving away any of her inner thoughts.
"Okay now I have a question for you." Callie said mentally noting the first time Arizona called her Callie.
Arizona cocked her head sideways and waited.
"Do you want to go out on a date with me?" without waiting for a response she continued, "And I swear if you turn be down again or call me a newborn.." Callie took a breath.
"Listen Arizona I'm not looking for a one night stand with you. I want a relationship, because some people," Callie paused and smiled. "Really, REALLY like you. And in case you didn't get it, I'm some people." Callie said pointing at herself as she laid all her cards on the table.
Arizona's smile beamed to full wattage at Callie's little speech. "I think we just went on our first date Calliope. Is the invitation still open to come over there and kiss you?" She asked slowly moving towards the brunette.
Callie didn't feel any need to reply as she swooped forward and crashed her lips to the blonds. As Callie's hands wove into Arizona's blond curls Arizona's hands slid around to cup Callie's tight round ass. Callie three Arizona four? Arizona's hands squeezing her ass was preventing Callie from having the ability to count.
Arizona opened her lips in invitation as Callie's curious tongue darted out to play. Their tongues danced with each other for a while as the pace of their kisses changed from frenzied to slowly passionate. As the blonds tongue poked out once more Callie couldn't help but suck on the slippery muscle softly. As soon as Callie released Arizona's tongue the blond moaned lowly.
Their kisses slowed down and lightened as Arizona bit Callie's bottom lip and tugged on it. Then it was Callie's turn to groan appreciatively. Soon they both pulled away desperately in need of some oxygen.
With their arms wrapped around one another's waists loosely Arizona rested her head on Callie's shoulder as they both allowed their breathing to normalize.
"I need to tell you something." Callie almost whispered. "But I'm afraid it will sound cheesy."
Arizona giggled as her head rose from Callie's shoulder to look deeply into her eyes. "Tell me anyway."
"I have never felt more attracted to anyone in my life." Callie said her cheeks reddening at her impulsive honesty.
Arizona's smile got even wider and her dimples even more cavernous, "You're right that did sound a little cheesy, it's a good thing I love cheesy." The blond replied snuggling closer to Callie. Definitely another point for me, Callie thought grinning internally.
After that the two women disengaged from the embrace, as welcome as it was, neither wanted to move too quickly in fear of ruining a good thing. They decided to sit on Arizona's couch and just talk. After a bit of small talk Arizona interrupted the flow of conversation.
"Calliope I want to explain to you why I was so, harsh, the first time you asked me out." Callie nodded and silently waited.
"I've been burned in the past by someone that said she loved me but was lying to me the whole time and sleeping with someone else, her boyfriend, who she swore up and down was her ex boyfriend, and I was stupid enough to believe her." Arizona sighed before continuing. "Amy was my first real love and I fell so hard. It really hurt when I found out about her and David. I didn't realize it at first but I was projecting my feelings of hurt and rejection onto you and it wasn't fair."
As Arizona spoke Callie noticed the sadness that crept into her eyes and she couldn't help but lean over and hug the blond surgeon comfortingly.
"I'm sorry she hurt you. Thank you for explaining." Callie whispered her reply into Arizona's ear still holding her closely. "I don't know if it helps but I understand the feeling of being lied to and cheated on." Callie said as she pulled back.
Arizona shook her head, "I just don't get it."
"Get what?" Callie asked her brow furrowing cutely.
"Why anyone would cheat on you. I mean you're bloody gorgeous! And so much fun to be with." Arizona exclaimed. "I mean honestly." Then Arizona's face lit up with a thought. "Do you think George is gay?" She asked seriously. Callie just burst out laughing.
"Well that's the only reason I could think of. Besides he does kind of ping on my gaydar." Arizona continued while Callie laughed even harder. Another point for Arizona. Callie had completely lost count of her point system at this point but would gladly accede to the blond surgeon for that last comment.
"Arizona, Arizona!" Callie spoke through her laughter grabbing onto the ped's surgeons thigh. "Oh my God stop. I'm dying here." Callie said snorting loudly.
Arizona's face softened, as did her smile as she looked at Callie adoringly. "You know Calliope, you're pretty amazing." The blond stated softly.
Callie's mouth opened and closed a few times before she found her voice again and replied, "You deserve an award or something."
"For what?" Arizona giggled.
"For leaving me speechless. That never happens."
For a moment they just stared at one another until Callie's cell phone rang and broke the spell that had fallen over them.
"Hello?" Callie said into the phone.
"So are you out with McPerky?" Christina drawled.
"Her name is Arizona." Callie replied tersely.
"I know but her name sounds like it's from some cheesy porno. I mean, come on Arizona Robbins?" Christina responded acerbically.
"Christina did you call me specifically to piss me off or what?" Callie ground out.
"No pissing you off is just a bonus. It's your turn to clean the apartment. I'm heading out so I thought now might be a good idea." Christina replied seriously.
Callie rolled her eyes and shook her head as she made eye contact with Arizona.
"Ah going out with G.I. Joe?" Callie prodded as she heard Christina sigh over the phone.
"Just clean the apartment." And with that she hung up.
Christina one, Callie zero. Callie thought to herself as she made her goodbyes to Arizona. Unfortunately Christina was right, the apartment really did need to be cleaned and it was her turn.