Chapter 8
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This chapter picks up immediately where the last left off.
The three friends are silent afraid to move or speak. Callie still has her back to them not wanting them to see her. Arizona looks at Teddy and Addison silently asking them for some privacy, knowing Callie would be embarrassed about crying in front of them. Teddy mouths 'call me if you need anything,' getting the head nod she takes Addie's hand. The red head is reluctant to leave and hesitates but Arizona gives her a sad smile which puts her at ease. The blonde and red head walk out knowing Callie's in good hands.
Arizona takes a deep breath and walks over to Callie and places her hand on the taller woman's back. "Calliope," she whispers desperately wanting her to turn around.
Before Arizona can say anything else Callie turns so fast and grabs the shorter woman so hard they both almost fall. The brunette has her face in the crook of Arizona's neck taking deep breathes. Arizona wraps her arms around Callie's waist as tight as she can. She can feel tears on her neck and shoulder, knowing that she just needs comfort they stand there for god knows how long in each other's arms.
Sensing Callie calm down Arizona starts rubbing her back in a circular motion. The taller woman picks her head up and looks into blue eyes. "I'm sorry," Callie mumbles her voice think with emotion.
Arizona places her hands on the side of her face and looks directly into her eyes. "Don't you dare apologize you have nothing to be sorry for you did nothing wrong Calliope." She says trying to get a grip on her own emotions, seeing such a strong woman break down is hard. She wipes her tears with her thumbs.
"Then why does it feel like it, they all make me feel worthless. They kicked me out; they shut me out why is it always my fault. What did I do to deserve this?" She pleads still in the shorter woman's arms.
"You didn't do anything honey it's all them, they are narrow minded and just plain mean. You are smart, funny, loving, generous and breathtakingly beautiful. You took my breath away the moment I saw you, everything you are is because of you not them, you made a good life for yourself and you did it all on your own. Please don't doubt yourself because of them, they're not worth it." Arizona tries to convey all the emotions she has for this woman with these few words and she hopes she can feel it.
"I just don't understand," going back to her original position. Feeling the warmth from the shorter woman is slowly easing the tension in her body.
Arizona holds onto Callie just as tightly as she's being held, happy that she can provide comfort. "Do you want to tell me why she came?"
Callie takes a deep breath but doesn't move, "she wants me not to bring a date to the benefit, she told me that her father has some really important people coming and he doesn't want to be embarrassed."
"Oh Calliope, that's one of the most fucked up things I've heard in a long time."
"Tell me about it." Callie says still having no desire to leave her position.
"Babe?"
"Hmm."
"If you don't want me to go I don't have to," Arizona almost whispers really hoping she doesn't upset her.
Picking her head up Callie looks into Arizona's eyes much like the other woman did moments earlier, "don't you dare think for one minute that I entertained that idea. I asked you to go and I want you there by my side. These things bore the crap out of me but with you there it'll be worth it."
"But your family will be there and I don't want it to be awkward," Arizona says breaking eye contact.
"Arizona please I need you there, I want you there." Callie pleads before kissing her lips.
Looking up into the eyes that she has grown to love these past two weeks she smiles, "ok when you put it that way." Callie smiles and pulls her in for a hug. "Let's go to bed it's been a long ass day."
"Yes let's go, after tonight I need some serious cuddles." Callie jokes pulling Arizona behind her.
The two women make their way upstairs and go about doing their nightly routines, Arizona is walking around the room stark naked while Callie is lying on the bed watching her walk back and forth. Callie is 2 seconds away from jumping off the bed and grabbing the blonde especially when she sees her freshly waxed center. The blonde finds what she's looking for and gets in bed. Handing Callie a bottle of honeysuckle lotion she convinces the brunette to give her the massage she's owed.
Arizona is lying on her stomach, Callie between her legs with a perfect view of the blonde's body. Placing a small amount of lotion in her hands and rubbing them together she begins to massage the other woman's neck. Moving down her body to her shoulders, back, and arms finally beginning to knead her ass. The moans' coming from her lover is driving Callie crazy, her heart rate and breathing increase and all the moisture in her body has moved south.
Callie licks her lips and runs her thumb through Arizona's folds from behind causing the shorter woman to gasp and moan. "Damn baby you're so wet." Callie says seductively, licking her lips again feeling her own panties getting soaked.
Arizona's eyes flutter close when Callie's thumb begins to slowly enter her from behind and she can't help the moans of approval that come out. "God Calliope, please."
Callie pulls her thumb out and starts kneading Arizona's ass again; she leans down and bites her left cheek causing the younger woman to yelp but stay in the same position. Callie always loved being in control, she loves to make Arizona beg. She kisses her way up the blonde's body relishing in the scent and taste of the lotion she just put on.
Arizona is in heaven, feeling the brunette's hands all over her body is making her crazy. She needs more, "Calliope please," Arizona groans begging for more. She feels Callie kiss her shoulder blades then her neck; she's convinced she's trying to kill her.
Callie sucks Arizona's ear lobe into her mouth and sucks whispering, "get on your knees." Arizona purrs before complying with the request. Callie leans back to give her room; the brunette is now face to face with Arizona's wet core. She leans down and licks the blonde's folds from front to back causing her to jerk forward. Callie moans at the taste of her lover on her tongue, holding her steady she starts thrusting her tongue into her.
"Oh baby, yes," Arizona gasps felling Callie's tongue thrust in and out. She moans loudly every time she pushes in. "Calliope please I need you inside baby," she begs in between moans.
Callie couldn't take it anymore she needs to be inside this woman; she removes her tongue and kisses her ass cheek before moving up her body. She runs her hand down her smooth back before resting on her hip, holding her in place she enters her roughly with two fingers.
"Oh god baby…fuck," Arizona moans, her hips moving with Callie's thrusts.
Callie snakes her other hand around and starts slowly circling her clit, "you are so beautiful and I'll never get tired of fucking you from behind." Callie whispers in her ear as she increases the speed of both hands, Arizona's hips rocking with her thrusts.
Arizona can feel her whole body begin to tremble as Callie picks up speed, her walls begin to clamp on the brunettes fingers. "Fuck baby…I'm close…I'm gonna…oh fuck." Clutching her pillow for dear life.
Callie is loving this, "that's it baby let go, I've got you. Cum for me." She encourages the blonde as Arizona's arms give out and she leans on a pillow gripping the sheets, her breath coming in short gasps as she feels her orgasm building. Callie knows she's close so she increases her speed causing the blonde to scream her name.
"Calllliiiiooooopppppeeee," Arizona screams as her orgasm rips through her body. She gasps with ever clench and release of in inner muscles as her body comes down. Callie pulls out but continues to circle her clit causing the woman's body to shake. When the blonde's body stops shaking Callie eases her down onto her side.
Slowly opening her eyes Arizona is meet with Callie's beautiful face, she gives her a smile, "that was…wow."
"Damn right wow. You are so beautiful," Callie says brushing the hair out of her face.
"You're not so bad yourself," she responds. Arizona then pushes her from her side onto her back and positions herself in between her legs. Their lips meet for the first time and the electricity they felt the first time they kissed is still there. Callie pulls her in and pushes her tongue into the blonde's mouth, Arizona moaning at the taste of herself on her lover's tongue.
Arizona breaks away wanting to make the brunette feel just as good as she just made her feel. Her hands start roaming all over her body causing the woman underneath her to growl. She runs her tongue along her jaw line and starts kissing her way down her neck until she reaches Callie's pulse point and bites down causing her to gasp.
Callie's not really sure how her tank top got off but she's now topless with Arizona kissing her way down her body. Her head falls back into her pillow and her eyes roll in the back of her head as the tip of the blonde's tongue begins tracing circles around her nipple them starts sucking on it.
"Yes," Callie gasps.
Arizona couldn't take it anymore, this is no time for foreplay she needs and wants to taste this amazing woman. Sliding down her body she kisses each breast, trailing kisses down her stomach reaching the apex of her legs. Getting herself into position she slowly runs her tongue along her slit flicking her tongue lightly against her clit.
"Arizona!" Callie gasps when the blonde's tongue makes contact with her slit.
Arizona smiles and drops her tongue to the back of Callie's slit and repeats her action, her touch changing from soft to firm and back again as she runs her tongue over the brunettes opening.
"Fuck," Callie gasps. This woman and her ever so talented tongue, she tangles her hand in her hair as the blonde's movement of her tongue against her increases. Feeling her push her tongue into her wet center almost makes Callie cum right there. "God baby, you feel so good."
Arizona removes her tongue and replaces it with two fingers making the other woman scream and her hips rise off the bed as she enters her. She knows the brunette is close to release and it doesn't take too may thrusts to feel her inner walls clench. Arizona curls her fingers and begins massaging her g-spot, leaning down she begins flicking her clit as her fingers stay inside her.
"Oh baby…yes…don't stop please…I'm gonna…fffffuuuuuccccckkkk." Callie rushes out as her body becomes ridged and her hips rise off the bed as her orgasm crashes through her. Her eyes are closed tight and Arizona is milking her orgasm for all it's worth.
Callie can barely move her body is still shaking and she gasping for breath. Arizona has removed her fingers but the lasting effect of that powerful orgasm is evident. She opens her eyes and much like she was Arizona is lying on her side looking at her come down from her high.
Smiling, "welcome back." Arizona says while smiling.
"That was amazing, come here." Callie opens her arms for Arizona to join her. The blonde leans down to place a soft and sweet kiss on her lips before rolling over half on the bed and half on Callie her face in the crook of her neck.
"I owe you cuddles don't I," Arizona asks kissing her neck before closing her eyes and sleep grabs a hold.
"This is perfect." Callie mumbles closing her eyes. "Night babe," she whispers before sleep takes over.
The next morning starts pretty much like every other morning, Callie is the first to wake up and is weighed down by Arizona's body lying half on her and half on the bed using her shoulder as her pillow. Like she has done every morning she stares at the naked body on top of her and relishes the feel of that moment. As if a dream the events of the previous evening come rushing back and she feels an over whelming sadness, truth be told she has wished things were different with her family but last night showed her there is no way she'd ever let them in again. Arizona's words run on a loop in her mind, listening to her say those things about her makes Callie want to never let go.
Arizona starts to stir when she feels Callie tighten her hold on her; she can feel Callie's eyes on her. She slowly opens her eyes and smiles when her suspicions are correct. "You know it's creepy when you do that." She kisses her neck.
Shrugging, "I like looking at you."
"I like looking at you too," kissing her favorite part of the brunette, her boob before positioning herself in between her legs.
Callie leans down to kiss her pink lips, "what time is your solon appointment?"
Arizona scrunches up her face, "I don't know, Addie insists that I go I personally could care less."
"I know but Addie loves these things I swear if she could get away with wearing a gown all day everyday she would." They both laugh.
Picking her head up from the brunette's chest, "what are you going to do while I'm gone?"
"Miss you," Callie says with a bright smile.
"You're such a sweet talker." Arizona starts placing kissing on Callie's collarbone.
"Just speaking the truth babe. Ok well that and picking up my tux I also might get a new pair of chucks." Callie says causing Arizona to roll her eyes.
"You have every color of the rainbow, how could you possibly need a new pair."
"I didn't say I need a pair, I want a new pair and so does Teddy." Laughing
"Please tell me you're not wearing chucks tonight." She says laughing at the thought of her and Teddy showing up to a black tie event wearing chucks.
Callie chuckles at the thought, "you really think that's funny." Arizona nods and continues to giggle, "not only will Addie kill both of us but I think it'll cause my father to have a heart attack." She starts laughing which causes Arizona to laugh harder.
Once their laughter dies down Arizona glances at the clock and groans. It's just after nine and she suspects Addison will be banging down the door any minute now. Callie's mind has drifted; she knows the blonde is supposed to leave in two days but what if she asked her to stay. Would that be selfish? She needs and wants more moments like this.
Knowing their time together is extremely short Arizona wants to spend every single second of their last couple days together. Even if she did decide to move to Miami for good she'd have to go back to make sure the New York store was taken care of and pack up and sell her apartment. Teddy has already moved so she has no more attachments except for a couple friends who work for her.
Arizona is brought out of her head by the sound of Callie's voice, "you're thinking mighty loud, what's going on in that head of yours?" She asks poking the side of her head.
Giving her a small smile, "just have a lot on my mind." She pauses for a second, "Can we spend the afternoon together?" Arizona asks shyly.
Callie pulls her closer so Arizona is hovering over her face to face and captures her lips in a slow and passionate kiss. When breathing becomes impaired she pulls back and looks Arizona in the eye and says, "of course." She gives her another small sweet kiss then wraps her arms around the shorter woman tightly.
They lie in each other's arms for a few more minutes before they hear Addie yell up the stairs for Arizona to move her ass.
Arizona slowly and reluctantly moves herself out of Callie's arms to go shower. They shower together with the promise that nothing will happen because neither wants to face the wrath of Addison Montgomery.
By late afternoon Callie and Arizona are walking along the boardwalk hand in hand. They got everything they needed and Addie wanted to get done early in the day and as promised they're spending the rest of the day together. Addie took Arizona to get her hair done but all they did was wash, trim and dry it, she decided she wanted to style it herself. So her morning was spent getting dragged around to wherever the red head wanted to go but to be honest she really enjoyed herself. Addie is a force to be reckoned with when it comes to shopping and all things girly.
Callie on the other hand spent most of her morning doing nothing; her and Teddy went to pick up their tuxes then stayed by the pool until their women came home. The closer it came to the time to leave the more Callie got nervous, seeing her family after so many years is not going to be fun for her. Then she thinks about the night before when the blonde had her back and she felt a comfort knowing Arizona will be by her side. Things have gotten so easy with them; they seem to be able to read each other so well it's pretty freaky.
Callie and Arizona had been texting each other throughout the day, the brunette desperately trying to get the blonde to let her peek at her dress that was hanging in Addie's closet. She even threatened to use her key to see it anyway; Arizona's reply was to send her a picture of herself glaring at the camera with her best 'don't you dare face' on. The only thing it did though was make Callie bust out laughing and once she showed it to Teddy the two women were laughing hysterically.
Sitting on a bench on the boardwalk Callie pulls the blonde to her. "Are you excited about tonight?"
Arizona melts into her touch, "Yea, I've never been to anything like this. It makes me feel like a princess." She looks up at her and smiles
"You are a princess," Callie kisses her on the lips and feels her smile against them. "So I have some good news." Arizona sits up so she can see her face before she continues. "Do you remember the meeting I had before our first date?"
She nods and smiles, "Of course, I remember everything about that day."
Callie smiles, "sweet talker." Kissing her before continuing. "Well we put a bid on a hotel on the beach; I got a call today to say it was approved. I own a hotel." She looks at Arizona whose eyes are nearly popping out of her head. "It's not open and it needs a lot of work but we got it."
Finally snapping out of her stupor, "Omg Calliope that's amazing." She says before propelling herself into Callie's arms. "You and Addie must be so happy."
Holding onto her for dear life breathing in her scent, "thank you I'm pretty excited about it. It's just me though Addie was just there to help with the presentation. It's gonna be a lot of work but totally worth it."
"You're amazing, I wanna see it." Arizona exclaims pulling out of Callie's embrace.
"What?" Looking at her a little confused.
"Take me to see your newly acquired hotel Ms. Torres." Giving her a bright dimple popping smile.
"You are such a dork but come on Ms. Robbins." Callie grabs her hand and they head to her new hotel.
They walk to the hotel slowly talking and eating the ice cream they got on the way. A few minutes later Callie stops in front of an old closed hotel, about one block long with sixteen floors and a giant parking lot in the back. Callie is extremely excited to be able to show her around, the pair walked around the property and the brunette explained to Arizona all the plans she has.
Hearing Callie explain her vision with such passion and conviction makes Arizona swoon. There are a whole lot of feels going on and the only thing she can think of to express them is to attach their lip together cutting Callie off mid-sentence. The shorter woman wraps her arms around Callie's neck while Callie's hands have found their favorite place, her butt. The kiss is filled with passion, Arizona trying to express it all through that one kiss. Arizona finally pulls back and slowly opens her eyes and is met with the hooded brown eyes of the woman she essentially attacked in the middle of the street.
Callie looks at the shorter woman, "wow what was that for?" She questions.
"Just because, you are amazing and don't let anyone tell you differently." Arizona says looking in Callie's eyes.
She starts to blush, "thanks you're pretty amazing yourself." Callie says brushing their lips together.
Feeling her phone vibrate Arizona groans but makes no moves to look at it. "I think I know who that is."
"Probably Addie, she's texted me a few times." Callie says shrugging her shoulders.
"We should get going," looking from her eyes to her lips.
Callie smirks, "you want to kiss me don't you."
"More than you know." Arizona answers as Callie presses their lips together. "We should go," she says breathlessly.
"I still don't understand why Addie insists on us getting dressed separately." Callie says still not moving.
"Cause she wants us to make an entrance and knock yours and Teddy's socks off."
"Will I be taking your dress off at the end of the night?"
"Oh but of course, we have to celebrate." Arizona says very seductively, pulling Callie in to bite her neck.
Callie hisses. "Damn woman," she kisses her before she wraps her arm around the shorter woman's shoulders to begin the walk back to the car.
When they get back to the house the two women reluctantly separate. Callie and Teddy, who got kicked out as well, at Callie's and Addie and Arizona at the red heads house. Callie and Teddy are ready fairly quickly; the longest part being their hair. Teddy decides on a slicked back pony tail with the ends curled while Callie chooses a low bun. Their tuxes have been tailored to fit their curves, they both decide on heels to add the feminine touch. They look like twins with different color vests, every male there is going to look the same so why not them too.
Callie is fixing her tie in her bathroom when Teddy walks in the room. She notices a scented candle on the dresser and knows it could only be because on one person. She starts to chuckle causing Callie to stick her head out. "What's so funny?"
"Oh nothing just Squishy has infiltrated," she says amused and points to the candle on the dresser.
"You haven't seen anything, the bathroom is all her." Callie says before turning and going back in the bathroom.
Walking in, "looking sharp there Ms. Torres."
"Why thank you Ms. Altman you don't look so back yourself." They both start laughing.
Teddy moves to the mirror to check her hair and makeup, "you about ready I think we're going to need to light a fire under those two. I swear maybe they were meant to be best friends."
"You might be right about that or a least kindred spirits." Callie jokes and looks at her watch, "damn the limo will be here in a few minutes.
They make their way over to casa de Addie, walking into the house they are met with soft music playing which makes them look at each other and smile. Teddy calls out for Addie and she comes out wearing a floor length canary yellow strapless gown, making her hair look redder than it is. The tall blonde's mouth hit the floor, her hair is curled down her back and her makeup is smokey. Addie walks over to her girlfriend admiring how she looks in her tux and loving what she did with her hair, she approves.
Just as Callie is about to comment on Addie's appearance she sees Arizona walk out from the bedroom and she is speechless. Arizona is wearing a deep purple V-neck floor length long sleeve dress, her hair is done in a fishtail braid falling over her right shoulder with strands of hair framing her face. Callie is in awe, her speech hasn't come back to her and it's like the blonde is walking towards her in slow motion. As Arizona gets closer Callie can see the split that ends at her mid-thigh, giving her a view of her flawless skin.
Callie has yet to notice that Arizona is standing right in front of her, taking in Callie's reaction Arizona chuckles. "So you like huh?" She jokes.
The sound of the shorter woman's voice snaps Callie out of her daze. "Wow…y…you look amazing."
"Thanks, you don't look so bad yourself," touching her tie and feeling the moisture gather between her legs. Looking at the purple vest she's wearing that matches her dress perfectly. "I thought you didn't know what color my dress was." Arizona says with a smirk.
"I didn't Addie said she thought the purple would look good on me, I guess she set this up." The two women stand and stare at each other, neither one making moves to touch the other just taking pleasure in being near one another.
"Alright it's been established we all look great, let's get this show on the road." Teddy yells interrupting their staring contest.
As luck would have it they get back to casa de Callie just in time to see the limo pull up. Callie was once again stuck in a horny induced haze when Arizona turns around and the brunette notices her dress is backless. It took all her will power not to send Teddy and Addie to the benefit without them and lock the shorter woman in her bedroom all night. Instead they got in the limo.
They enjoy the quite ride to the banquet hall, laughing and drinking champagne. The closer they get to the hall the more nervous Callie seems to become. She knows that seeing her mother and father isn't going to be a pleasant experience considering the last time they saw each other at her niece's 2nd birthday party three years ago didn't go to well. The only person she wants to see is her older sister Eva and her husband Michael; she's the only one she still has contact with.
Before they know it they're pulling up outside the hall, where there are cars and limo's all over letting people out. Their driver lets them out in front and lets them know to call him and he'll be there within five minutes. The four begin to walk in hand in hand with Teddy and Addie leading. Arizona can feel Callie tighten her grip on her hand; she looks at her and sees the distress written all in her face.
Sending their friends in with promises to meet at the table Arizona pulls Callie to the side. They're facing each other but the brunette is looking down at the floor. The blonde caresses the taller woman's cheek then hooks her finger under Callie's chin forcing eye contact. "Calliope," she whispers immediately noticing the tears forming.
"I just…"
Interrupting, "don't say anything just listen. You are great you have accomplished so much without them, don't let them get to you. Besides you have me and I'm not going anywhere, I'll be by your side the whole night." Arizona smiles then places a soft kiss on her nose then on her lips.
Seeing the sincerity in her eyes and hearing her words brings Callie closer to tears, "thank you." Callie whispers her voice thick with emotion.
"Are you ready?" she asks, getting a nod she takes her hand and begins to turn.
Callie squeezes her hand so she turn back to face her, "don't let go."
"Never," Arizona answers with a smile.
The couple checks in and walks into the ballroom where everyone is milling around; they soon spot Teddy and Addie at the bar. Callie has yet to let go of Arizona's hand and the blonde is in no hurry to relinquish it. Looking around the blonde is overwhelmed, there has to at least fifteen hundred people there. There are Men in tuxedos and women in gown of all shapes, sizes and colors. Callie explains how it's going to go, cocktails then the silent auction followed by a four course dinner and to close out the evening dancing and the auction results. For some reason Arizona was extremely nervous, this isn't her getting dressed up and going to social events she feels out of place like she's going to use the wrong fork with dinner or something.
They catch up with Teddy and Addie at the auction table as the red head bids on a basketball signed by the 1998 Chicago Bulls championship team for her girlfriend and some other things. Callie was looking for something special for the blonde and came across a beautiful painting by a local artist, it is a fairytale forest theme with fairies and butterflies and she thought it'll go perfectly in her store.
Arizona kisses Callie on the cheek and they proceed to walk around looking at the other items up for auction, the blonde wants to bid on something for Callie but nothing is jumping out at her. As they walk with champagne in hand the brunette is so engrossed in being with Arizona that she doesn't see a woman walking over to her with a big smile on her face.
Neither woman notice until they're face to face, Arizona is looking at Callie to judge whether or not to be happy to see this person or to rip their head off. But looking at the smile on her face and the big hug she just gave her it's safe.
Pulling out of the hug, "I didn't know you were coming."
"Yea it was a last minute thing, we actually just got back last night. Daddy would have had a fit if we didn't show up." Callie rolls her eyes.
"God forbid anyone make that man mad, where are they anyway?" Callie asks looking around.
"They're around here somewhere, you know them." She says noticing Arizona standing a little behind watching the two women interact.
Callie sees the other woman's eyes flicker from her to Arizona who's standing off to the side, "oh shit, Arizona." She pulls her to stand next to her, "this is my older a much wiser sister Eva, Eva this is Arizona my date for the evening." Callie looks at the blonde and smiles which is returned.
Arizona sticks out her hand, "it's nice to meet you." They shake hands.
"You too."
The three women are quiet for a few seconds; Arizona excuses herself and walks to Addie and Teddy to give the two women a chance to talk. She walks away with an extra sway in her step, knowing her brunette will be looking.
True to form Callie is watching her blonde goddess walk away, swaying her perfect ass back and forth her back on full display. She lets out a noise somewhere between a growl and whimper before turning to her sister who's smiling at her. "What?"
"You just growled." Eva starts laughing, soon the two women are laughing. "She's gorgeous Callie."
"I know. She's amazing." Beaming.
"Is she the same blonde that threw Aria out of your house?"
"Ugh! You heard about that. Did she give you the complete story or just the Aria version?"
"She gave me the full story but with a few embellishments here and there, true Aria style. Let's not talk about that let's talk about your newly found love life."
"Oh let's not, her and I haven't really talked about that yet. All I know is I like her a lot but I've known her for only 2 weeks and she's going back to New York in like two days. I'd rather talk about my beautiful niece who I haven't seen in a month."
They both smile, there's a topic they're both happy to talk about. The two women talk for a little while longer, Eva telling her sister about their vacation and how her daughter learned how to ski and fell for a 9 year old snowboarder. Even at 6 her niece loved the boys and it drove her aunt crazy. Callie wants to get back to Arizona so they promise to find each other later before splitting up.
Callie looks around for her friends but they seem to have walked off. She starts to walk in the direction she saw them last when she hears…
"Calliope."
She stops dead in her tracks. There are only two people that call her that, Arizona and her father and judging by the bass in the voice it most definitely isn't the blonde. She turns around and comes face to face with her parents who she hasn't seen or talked to in 4 years. "Hello," she manages to squeeze out."
Calliope, couldn't you wear a dress?" her mother Lucia asks.
Callie just rolls her eyes, "no I couldn't."
"Well at least she covered up those god awful tattoos." She says to her husband.
Callie can feel herself getting mad, "if that's all you wanted I am gonna go." Pointing her thumb over her shoulder in the direction she was talking to before they stopped her.
"Calliope don't be rude, I want to talk to you about something."
"Right now. It can't wait until tomorrow because I am sure whatever you have to say is just going to spoil my evening and I really came to have fun." Callie sees Aria walking up behind their parents and really wants to run away there is no way this is ending well.
"Where's your watch dog Cal?" Looking for Arizona.
"Someone has a little more courage now that mommy and daddy are standing by you." Aria stares at her sister but doesn't replay.
"Enough. This is not the time or place for this. Lucia why don't you and Aria walk around while I talk to Calliope." Neither woman says anything they just walk off together.
Callie looks at her father, "what do you want to talk to me about?"
"Come sit at the family table, there are some people I want you to meet."
"No thanks I have a table." Callie answers looking around for Arizona.
Noticing Callie looking for someone, "are you looking for that woman?" He asks with distain.
"Yes actually I am and her name is Arizona." Taking a deep breath, trying to calm her pounding heart. "I don't want to do this with you, not here and definitely not now."
"I didn't raise you to be this way, you are a Torres that name holds a lot of power but you chose to defy your mother and me and lie down with women. It's unnatural and a sin, no wonder your wife left you."
And there it is the emotional dagger in her heart, she felt floored. Her father has just brought up the one thing that hurt the most, she was speechless just standing there looking at him with such hatred. Callie could have walked away but part of her believed the things he was saying so she stood there and listened to him tare her down bit by bit.
Across the room Arizona, Teddy and Addie are walking around. She found something to bid on hopefully the brunette likes it. She looks around for her and sees her talking or rather listening to a man who Addie confirms is her father and looking at Callie's face it's not a friendly conversation.
She walks over to them and places her hand on the small of Callie's back to let her know she's there and turns to face Mr. Torres. With a classic sugary sweet Arizona Robbins smile she says. "Hello I don't think we've met, I'm Arizona and I'm Calliope's date for this evening." She sticks out her hand.
Refusing to take it, "if you'll excuse me I'm having a private conversation with my daughter."
"No I think your conversation is over," Arizona says still smiling.
"Calliope aren't you going to address this rude woman." Giving them both his own Torres glare. Callie still hasn't said a word since his verbal attack.
Arizona takes her hand and squeezes before looking at the man in front of them with a glare of her own. "You have no idea of the remarkable woman your daughter is. We are at this wonderful event to help children and all you can do is berate and belittle her in a room full of people. So like I said this conversation is over and until you and the people that treat her like a second class citizen because of who she loves can see what a wonderful woman she is just back off." Arizona says her voice slightly raised drawing the attention of people walking by.
Carlos Torres doesn't know what to say, he just got put in his place by this woman so instead of saying anything he walks away.
Arizona stands in front of Callie who has tears in her eyes, "come on." She drags her to the bathroom and locks the door. "I am so sorry Calliope I shouldn't have left you I was trying to give you some time with your sis..." her words are cut off by Callie crashing their lips together.
Their "convo" will be happening soon.
Hope everyone had a wonderful holiday!
Happy New Year!