The week was spent working, they met a few times for coffee, their common friendship with Burke was making their conversations easier. Saturday morning Addison had spent the night at the hospital, so she went to the cafeteria, that's where she saw Preston sitting alone and decided to join him.
-Preston, Good morning!
-Addie, good morning to you, so how's Seattle treating you?
-I can't complain. I was wondering how your night went with the lady from the bar?
-Well let's say that I can't complain either, he said that with a big grin on his face making Addison laugh.
-And you, did Derek tried to seduce you?
-I think he tried yes. That's this moment Bailey choose to join their table.
-Shepard is trying to seduce you? I can torture him if you want, make his life hell, until he leaves you alone!
-I don't think Addison minds being seduce by Shep! Preston said, looking at Addison with a little smile playing on his lips, making her blush. I think I'm gonna let you girls talk, I have patients to get to. With that he left the two women talk about Derek.
-So Addison you interested in our silly neurosurgeon?
-I don't know, I think I kind of like him.. But if you want to torture him, I don't mind, it seems like fun!
-You have no idea, he's so easy to torment! Almost like my interns, who by the way dispareared again. I'm sorry but I have to leave you alone before trouble comes. Addison was left smiling at the idea of torturing Derek, but not exactly the way Bailey intended it...Sadly her thougts were interrupted by her her pager.
Later that day, Addison saw Derek, he was standing in the hallway, too absorbed in his chart to notice the beautiful red-head looking over his shoulder, until she spoke up:
-She's pregnant. Startled by her voice, he looked at her curiously.
-What?
-Your patient, she's pregnant, that's why she's not responding to the treatment. She said that with a tender smile, that melt his heart.
-You know, I would have figure it out at some point.
-So you really are a surgeon! She said laughing softly.
-Well, I wouldn't laugh if I were you, I'm very creative when it comes to revenge..
-I bet you are. As she spoke, she gave him her flirty smile.
-So, Addison, are we still on for tonight?
-We are, I was wondering if I should change to discover Seattle?
-No you're perfect, it's gonna be a casual evening.
-I'm glad, I'll see you at eight then.
-See you later.
He looked at her entering the NICU, she was talking to a baby, the way she smiled with the baby in her arms was soft and caring. Derek thought that she was his chance, he couldn't let it slip away.
At eight, Addison was waiting for him in the lobby, he arrived ten minutes later with an apologizing smile on his face:
-I'm so sorry, but I had to check on a patient who just woke up from surgery.
-It's fine, don't worry, I'm used to it. So where are you taking me?
-You'll see soon enough.
He took her hands in his, leading her towards the parking lot. The night was fresh but dry, no rain, his plan was safe. They stopped in front of a beautiful old car and Derek opened the passenger door for her:
-Don't tell me you have an Austin Healey Seabring sprite? He was surprise that she identified the car.
-You know about cars?
-Not much, but my grand-father used to take me with him in his old cars, I loved it! She looked like a kid at Christmas. They both climbed into the car and he drove her around the whole city. Seattle was beautiful with all the lights shining in the night. Addison was leaning at the window, enjoying the fresh air. After some time Derek stopped in front of an Italian restaurant.
-I think it's time to feed you don't you agree?
-I have to admit I'm kind of starving.
They entered the restaurant, choose their table and sat in front of each other.
-I want to thank you for the ride, it was beautiful, I felt like I was a child again.
-It's my pleasure, we can do as many rides as you wish, I have to admit I never met a woman who really enjoyed it.
-I love it. Their eyes where locked and he was thinking about kissing her but the waitress interrupted the silence to take their orders, when she left the spell was already broke.
-So, Addison tell me about that grand-father of yours, he seems like a man with taste.
-Yeah he was, in fact he was probably the only person who took care of me when I was a child. I always had a complicated relationship with my parents, and since he died I haven't contact them. And again, I'm sorry for telling you those things about me.
-Don't be, he took her hand on the table, I want to know. I'm sorry about your grand-father. Those words mixed with his loving eyes were just enough to make Addison lean over the table and brush her lips against his. At first he was surprised but quick to react and as she was about to pull away, he took her face in his hands to kiss her more firmly. Reality came back with the caugh of the waitress waiting to give them the plates. When she left, they were both looking awkwardly at the plates, Derek was the first to break the silence:
-I liked it... I mean, I like you, since I met you in the elevator. I don't date a lot, and I know that we just met, but I like you...
-I think..No I know I like you too, but maybe we should take our time. Last time I rushed a relationship, it ended in divorce and now I'm scared. But if you can't wait I understand.
-You worth the wait Addison, he squeezed her hand and they starded to eat. The discussion was light, they learned things about each other, laughed until the restaurant closed.
Derek drove her back to her hotel, in the car she gently kissed him goodbye and left him to enter the building. In the elevator leading to her room, she felt like a schoolgirl coming home after her first kiss, she never thought she'll met someone so soon.
I know it's fluffy but trouble will come at some point. Thank you for the reviews! :D, And I'll try to update sooner because I'm leaving at the end of next week for Cannes, and I don't want to disappoint you!