Sorry it took me so long to get this chapter out. Life has been busier than I thought so again I am sorry. I know I was doing Arizona and Callie POV's, but I decided to end that this chapter becuse it wasn't really fitting. I hope you guys like it! I'll try to get the next one done ASAP. Please let me know what you think...I love reviews :)
Arizona can't believe she's in a cab on the way to have dinner with Calliope and she is of course nervous. I know I shouldn't be nervous or I don't need to be nervous, but I can't help it. I have been in love with Calliope for years, something I have to continue to keep hidden and I think that's what is making me nervous. I don't want to make her uncomfortable by fawning over her, Arizona thinks to herself.
She checks her phone and sees that she has a text from Teddy.
Good luck tonight! Just go for it! Love you!
Thanks Teddy, but I will not be going for anything I'll call you tomorrow. Love you too!
Knowing that Arizona was going to dinner with Callie, Teddy helped her pick out an outfit that she insisted she looked hot in. They settled on a royal blue, strapless dress with black heels. And if Arizona did say so herself, she looked pretty fucking hot.
As she gets out of the cab and walks towards the entrance she takes a deep breath and tells herself that this is going to be great. Arizona walks in and spots Calliope instantly…how can she not? She is wearing a beautiful red dress that hugs in all the right places. She had forgotten how truly beautiful she was and it takes her breath away. Tonight is going to be harder than I thought, Arizona thinks to herself as she and Callie make eye contact.
Meanwhile…
As Callie is waiting for Arizona to arrive her nerves are getting worse and worse. I mean there is no reason for her to be this nervous. What if I've changed too much for her and she doesn't like me?, Callie asks herself. But she realizes how ridiculous she is being and tries to let it go.
Callie had thought for sure she was going to be late since she literally tried on her entire closet, wanting to look perfect for Arizona. Even though in her mind she denied that was the real reasoning. Callie decided on a red dress that showed off her curves because she thought it represented her…fiery and hot.
Callie looks up from the table when she hears the door open and there she is…Arizona, looking more stunning than what she remembered. She is wearing a sexy blue dress that brings out the cobalt of her eyes. As Callie looks her up and down they finally make eye contact and she can feel her soul melt. Arizona smiles back at Callie and she sees those dimples she always thought were so damn cute.
What am I thinking here? It's Arizona…your long lost best friend. You are straight. Why is this even coming up? Callie thinks to herself, wishing these thoughts about Arizona would just go away.
As Arizona makes her way towards Callie she can't seem to rein in her thoughts that she do desperately needs to go away. She can't think of Callie as anything more than her friend…her very hot and sexy friend, she thinks to herself. As she's walking she realizes that neither have lost eye contact with one another and that Callie's smile could light up the room. Arizona realizes that she herself has a very similar one plastered on her face.
Callie just stays seated, knowing that if she stood up at this moment, her knees might give out on her. The butterflies in her stomach were getting worse and she didn't know what was going on with herself. All she knew was that she couldn't take her eyes off of the stunning woman walking her way. As Arizona made it to the table, Callie knew she had to stand up and prayed that she didn't embarrass herself.
"Hi Calliope…you look beautiful," Arizona says as she embraces her friend.
"Hey Arizona. I'm so glad you're here…and so do you."
The two stayed in the hug for what felt like hours, but was really only seconds. Arizona wanted nothing more than to stay that way, but she knew better and reluctantly broke away.
As the two women sat down the waiter brought Arizona a glass of white wine.
"Calliope you remembered that I like white wine?"
"Well of course! I hope you don't mind that I went ahead and ordered it."
"Of course not…I'm flattered you remembered."
Arizona offered Callie another one of her amazing smiles, which of course made Callie's nerves worse. Things seemed awkward and Callie didn't know what to do. Usually things were never awkward between them, but for some reason tonight they were.
"So Calliope…how have you been? I haven't talked to you in so long."
"Things have been really good. I'm an Ortho attending now and I'm loving it. There's nothing quite like breaking bones."
Arizona let out a laugh…"You always had to be a badass didn't you?"
"Of course!"
As the two ate their dinner and drank more wine (a lot more wine), things started to feel like old times. They talked about being doctors, told funny stories from growing up, and where their families were now.
"Tim is in Iraq, but is almost done with army life, which I couldn't be more thrilled about. I mean I'm glad he feels so much pride in our country, but I worry about him constantly."
"I could imagine…I worry about Aria and she's only a two hour plane ride away," Callie said with a laugh. She debated asking the next question, not really sure if she wanted to know the answer or why she was hesitant to do so.
"So Arizona are you seeing anyone?" Callie asked quickly.
"No…I mean I've dated, but I haven't found that special someone."
Callie felt almost relieved by the answer…she almost thought she would be jealous if Arizona had said yes.
Since Arizona was a lightweight and was feeling more courageous than usual, she decided to share something with Callie she never thought she would.
"You know Calliope…you were the first woman I was ever attracted to. It was when we went to the music festival and we were on our way home and the moonlight hit your face so beautifully. That was the first time I ever looked at a woman in that way."
Callie just sat there speechless, not really sure what to say. How could she not have known?
"I'm sorry Callie…I didn't mean to make you uncomfortable. But that was years ago! I'm definitely not attracted to you anymore. I mean not that you're not beautiful, but…"
"Arizona, it's okay. I'm flattered I was the first woman you were attracted to," Callie said with a smile. "And it seems like things haven't changed when you start rambling when you're nervous."
They both started laughing, hoping to clear the air.
As they looked around the restaurant they realized that they were one of only a few tables left.
"How long have we been here? I feel like we just got here."
"I know…I forgot how easy it is to just be with you and talk," Callie admitted.
"I guess we should call it a night. I have the convention in the morning and I'm sure you have work."
"I do, but luckily it's a light load."
"Shall we?" Arizona asked.
"But we need to pay the bill."
"Already taken care of," Arizona said with a smile.
"Arizona! I would have paid for it!"
"It is my treat…I felt like doing something nice for."
As the two left the restaurant they both didn't want the night to end.
"Well I guess I should get a cab," Arizona said as she flagged one down.
"Hey, why don't you come to my place for dinner tomorrow night? It's the least I could do since you paid for dinner," Callie said with hope in her eyes, wanting to spend as much time with Arizona as possible.
"I'd like that!" Arizona said almost giddy. She craved to be around Callie more.
The cab pulled up and Arizona opened the door. She turned around and hugged Callie sending waves of electricity through both women.
"I had a lot of fun Calliope."
"Me too Arizona."
As they pulled from the embrace, Arizona still had her arms around Callie's waist. They lips were inches apart, both willing the other to kiss them.
"Hey lady, are you getting in or what?" the cab driver asked, definitely ruining the moment.
"I guess I better go."
"I'll text you the address and time. See you tomorrow Arizona."
"Good night Calliope."
And with that the blonde haired, blue-eyed woman was gone, leaving Callie alone with her thoughts.
