Doc Note: Wow. Round six already. I've completed my set drabble challenge of thirty. My brain won't be able to come up with anymore prompts. So, if you want more O'Stevens DrabbleFic from me, you'll need to come up with some prompts.

On a side note, the last four drabbles are 'connected' in a sense, forming a bit of a larger story. The only two that follow directly are 'Future' and 'Truth' but 'Past' and 'Present' sort of go along with them, showing how the George/Izzie relationship has evolved. Happy reading!

026: Elevator

Continuity: After My Favorite Mistake

Ding!

The elevator doors opened, and she hovered awkwardly outside. He'd averted his gaze from hers as she slipped in. They stood silently at opposite sides of the elevator.

Izzie stared at George.

George stared at his shoelaces.

Izzie opened her mouth, and her eyes met his cold glare.

George stared at her for only a moment before she looked away.

Ding!

The elevator opened, and he left her alone. Again.

And George stared blankly at the closed elevator doors for a long time, wondering when exactly he'd become the guy who left pretty girls broken in small, confined spaces.

027: Past

Continuity: Mid-Late Season Two; Izzie's thoughts on George, George's thoughts on Izzie

George is the only guy I know who genuinely listens. He'll sit up late at night just to talk. After a breakup, he's the guy waiting with tissues and a box of chocolate. George doesn't mind my late night rants on the stupidity of man. And he's my best friend.

Izzie is loud. She's strong and a good doctor. She's emotional sometimes, but in a good way, not a PMS way. She eats way more then she should, and she's a hospital gossip. But Izzie listens to me, and she sees me as a person. And she's my best friend.

028: Present

Continuity: After My Favorite Mistake; Izzie's thoughts on George, George's thoughts on Izzie

George is the kind of guy girls see as a friend, and not as a potential romance. But George is sweet, and kind, and he cares about people. I ignored what was right in front of me. And I missed out on something big. But mostly I just miss him.

Izzie is the reason my marriage is on the rocks. She's my best friend. She's supposed to support me, and tell me it's okay. She's not supposed to ruin this. She's notsupposed to have secret feelings for me. And I'm not supposed to rethink my marriage because of her.

029: Future

Continuity: The not-so-distant future

Somehow, it all came spilling out. A rumor was started, and rumors spread like wildfire through Seattle Grace. It was only a matter of time before word got back around to the source.

"Everyone knows, George."

He was pacing in a circle. This linen closet was officially their new headquarters. "Everyone?"

She nodded. "Callie, too."

George's eyes flickered. "We'll just have to tell them the truth." Izzie ignored the hope springing in her chest. "That it was a drunken fling."

This time, it was Izzie who left George alone in the linen closet.

And she slammed the door after her.

030: (Author's Choice Five) Truth

Continuity: Five minutes After 'Future'

"George?"

"Yeah?"

"It wasn't a drunken fling. It was deep, and passionate, and we both meant it. Every single time."

He opened his mouth to respond, but before he could form a word her hand was over his mouth. "Don't. I'm telling the truth now, okay? And I know you think it was a mistake. But..." Izzie forced herself to finish. "I think I...like you."

Again, he took her hand for a brief moment and dropped it.

But this time, George leaned in and her lips met his in all of their pent up desire in a passionate kiss.