Author's Note: Addex fans are incredible. A couple that hasn't happened, and yet so many people love them. Anyway, I like this chapter more than I did when I first started, so I guess that has to mean something. As far as Derek, Mark, etc knowing and/or finding out...we will get to some of that in this chapter. Review, please!

The next day it was Addison who woke up first, but she didn't move until he did. It was more from comfort, feeling him close to her. She felt safer, more connected whenever they were close. She had been spending more time at Alex's apartment than her hotel room, but hadn't checked out. She had been back though, every once in a while to relieve stress.

When she felt the wave of nausea begin to swim over her, Addison slammed her eyes shut, carefully breathing in and out. One...Two...Three... She opened her eyes and found that it was still there. Carefully lifting the weight of Alex's arm from around her, she stood, carefully making the trek to the bathroom, her hand clutched close to her mouth the entire time.

After Addison gained composure, she wasn't surprised to find Alex standing in the room. "Sorry."Addison said, washing her face as a means to cool down.

"It's no problem."Alex insisted, rubbing her shoulders. "It comes along with the territory."

Addison forced a smile, shrugging. "I just wish I could stop this. You know?"

"I know."He whispered, hoping he could do something to make her feel better. "So you gonna get to the hospital?..Or are you going in late?"

Defiantly shaking her head, Addison sighed. "I can't make more trouble than I already have. I'll be okay."She insisted. Brushing her hair back into a ponytail, Addison stared at her reflection, keeping her eye on Alex walking out of the room. She decided to take a quick shower, knowing he would probably be moping all the while he was getting ready anyway.

By the time Addison had finished her shower, Alex had headed out. She spotted the note on the fridge, pulling off the magnet.

Hey,

Just thought you would need some time. I'll see you at work.

Love, Alex

Though she smiled at the thought that he used 'love', the thought that he left aroused curiousity in her. Addison was one who preferred being alone from time to time, the thought that Alex had just left without warning made her a little more than annoyed. Making a mental note to talk to him about it later, Addison prepared herself for work, and left.

At the hospital, Alex was making his way to the lockerroom when he was caught off guard by Mark.

"Karev-"

He turned to face his boss, raising an eyebrow. "Yeah?"

Mark shrugged, almost as if he hadn't really intended to say anything other than Hi, though his 'Karev' seemed loaded with more than just a simple greeting. "So...you and Addison, huh?"

"What's that supposed mean?"Alex asked, knowing what he was hinting at.

Shrugging innocently, Mark grinned, shaking his head. "I'm just saying...hostage situations can bring people closer together. Have you-"

"Is it really any of your business?"

"seen Addison?"Mark finished, noting Alex's jumpinedd. Crossing his arms in a satisfied motion, he smiled. "So the rumors are true then. I was going to ask her something about one of her patients, not that it would concern me, but it could be something important."

"Some things are more important than keeping tabs on other surgeon's patients, Sloan."Alex spat, knowing Mark would take it the wrong way.

"Hey. I just asked you a question, and you go barking up the tree. It makes you look bad."

Alex shook his head, smiling a little. "Seriously? I gotta get to work...some people still have jobs around here."

On the way up in the elevator, Addison was thankful for the thirty seconds of silence, until she heard the voice of the person stopping the doors from closing.

"Just a second-"Derek said, his hand flying foward to catch the doors from closing. "Morning, Addison."He said, cheerful.

"Someone had their bowl of sunshine this morning. Where's Meredith?"Addison asked, a hint of curiousity evident in her voice.

"She came in early with Cristina. Something about an emergency surgery with a patient. Where's Karev?"Derek asked, leaning against the back wall, sarcasm dripping from his reply.

"I thought we were past this."

Derek studied Addison for a moment, deep in concentration. She could feel his cerulean blue eyes boring a hole into her, and it made her all to aware of her current situation. "I never pegged you as one of them."

"One of who?"

"The attendings who sleep with the interns."Derek replied, arms crossed. A satisfied grin brawled onto his face. "But you are.."

"So are you."

Derek shrugged, acknowledging her statement. "Yes, but see...I was never private about it. And just so you know...trust me."He leaned in close, just before the doors opened. "You can't keep it a secret forever."

"Derek?..."Addison said, almost asking him what he knew. "Derek!"

Pulling her scrub cap off of her head, Addison sighed, leaning against the wall. The surgery had been a success, but she know found herself in great need of an on-call room. She needed rest, Or sleep. Something other than standing seemed like the perfect option. Walking down the hall, she braced herself against the corner, feeling dizzy.

"Addison? Are you okay?"

She looked up, seeing the blonde. Sighing, for once she was actually grateful to see her. "Meredith. Hi."

"Are you-"

"I don't know. I'm tired. But I'm fine."

"Maybe you need to sit or something. It happens after standing in the O.R. for so long."

"It happens to someone who's-"Addison paused, finding the answer lingering dangerously on the tip of her tongue. "Thanks, Meredith. But I'll just grab some water and I'm sure I'll be fine."

Continuing her trek down the hall, Addison felt an immense need for caffiene, but knew the dangers of even trying a sip. Not paying attention to where she was going, she was puzzled, running into someone. "Hey."She said, seeing Alex. "You left..."

"Yeah."He replied, hands buried in his pockets. "Addison...I think we need to talk."

Okay, so not much answer-stuff in the chapter, and it does seem kinda like filler. But it seems like Grey's filler, the stuff we would see on the show before something big happens. Never fear, some major Addex-ness in the nect update! Now...I'm off to watch Lost...(you know, not that you asked)...Reviews are great. Thanks for reading!