CHAPTER 3
"Meredith!" He yelled out at her when she tried to turn and run in the other direction. He followed her grabbing onto her arm pulling her towards him.
"Meredith listen" he had the same pleading tone she had held earlier. She stopped trying to pull away from him as he spoke. She knew the way she was acting was stupid so she might as well stay and listen to what he had to say.
" Now look. I don't know… I don't know if what you said earlier is how you really feel but if it is then I just want you to know. I love you too. I always have. Ever since that night at the mixer. You were wearing that black dress that made you look … amazing. The sad thing is, I had your ear first. Before any of this happened. And I cant even remember what we talked about." He shook his head almost as if he was ashamed of himself. "Its something about your laugh, or the way your hair falls across your face." He paused almost loosing his nerve. " So even with everything I'm telling you now... you still don't want me. I'll never quit loving you." Meredith stared up at him her eyes watering. He wrapped his right arm around her waist gently pulling her closer to him. With that she placed both of her hands along the sides of his face pulling his head to hers. Meredith placed a light kiss on his lips, which only seemed to intensify the feelings they both shared. George wrapped his other arm around her placing it on her back. He looked at her for a moment with a small smile on his face then he brought his lips to hers again adding a bit of urgency. She pressed her body closer to his. With that their kiss became fierce almost as if they had been separated for a lifetime. Finally a few minutes later she broke the kiss and took a couple of steps back so she could clearly see his face.
" George… all this time. I never knew" She almost felt bad for not realizing that he had loved her. A small smile formed across his lips as he reached his hand out tracing a finger down across her face.
"That doesn't matter, all that matters is that you know now". George spoke softly trying as best as he could to keep his excitement inside of him. He felt like he was about to explode with passion for her. But he knew that might scare her away. Meredith took a couple of steps closer to him again. Just as she was bringing her face up to his the door to the stairwells opened up. Both of them nearly jumped out of their skin.
"Meredith?" An upset Derek said standing in the doorway. His face had a look of utter confusion and betrayal on it. Meredith poked her head around George afraid to move any farther.
" Yes…?" She stood there wide eyed now sure what to do.
" What are you doing Meredith?" Derek repeated her name again. Almost as if he was trying to convince himself that it was actually Meredith he saw kissing George.
" Well I was just helping George" She managed sp stutter the last few words.
" you were helping him?" Derek said repeating what Meredith had spoke.
" yes Derek. He is in surgery with Dr. Burke later and he just wanted some words of advice before he went to scrub in"
George stood there staring at Meredith. What was she doing? Why was she lying to Derek? Did she not love him like she said she just did? Was she ashamed of this? He shook his head trying to keep the anger on his face to a minimal. Derek glanced at George then back to Meredith. He didn't buy Meredith's excuse but he wasn't going to argue it here in front of George. He just nodded to the both of them then turned and walked away letting the door slam behind him. Meredith slowly turned to look at George. She knew he would be angry with her, but she had a good excuse right? When she finally locked eyes with him she suddenly felt small and pathetic. Anger burned down through his eyes at her.
" George.. I.." her voice was small. He didn't even respond. He glared at her once more then quickly moved to the side of her and headed down the stairs. He had to get away.
