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It had been five days since Derek and Meredith had shared their lunch (and the incredible kiss) at the bench. It had also been five days since they had talked for more than thirty seconds. It was an unsually busy week for Seattle Grace. Between work and the last minute details of the wedding, Meredith hadn't had a second to herself. Dress fittings, patients, seating arrangements and bachelorette party had kept her very occupied. Derek had also been very busy. With his duties at the hospital and shopping for a (perfect) suit for the wedding, he hadn't had the time to slow down.

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Derek took off his seatbelt and got out of his car. Before crossing the street to get inside the church, he carefully looked at both sides. Meredith's habit had indeed rubbed off on him. He walked inside and spotted Addison and Mark. He walked up to the third row, where his friends were steated. The church full as the wedding was about to start.

"Derek! Where were you?", Mark asked.

"I thought you weren't coming for a second.", added Addison.

"I had an emergency at the hospital.", he replied as he sat down between Mark and the aisle. His friends continued to chat but Derek was no longer listening. He was looking around, trying to see if he could catch a glimpse of Meredith. He had barely seen her all week and was very anxious to lay his eyes on her. Suddenly, the music started playing and the doors opened. The bridesmaids began walking down the ailse. Derek recognized Izzie, Callie and Arizona, reaching the front one by one. Last but not least was Meredith.

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"Hey guys! I need some help here.", yelled Cristina, struggling with the back of her strapless curve hugging white wedding dress. Meredith, Izzie, Callie and Arizona came back inside the room to help the bride. All four women were wearing the same sapphire strapless dress with an empire waist that hit just above the knee. While Callie fixed the zipper, Izzie was retouching Cristina's makeup and Arizona was adjusting her black curls. Meredith was sitting on a chair in the corner, watching the scene.

"You're getting married, Cristina. You're getting married today.", she emphasized with a beaming smile, almost not believing it.

"Yeah, I'm getting married today.", Cristina stated. They both shared a look that had a meaning that no one but them knew.

"Have you seen Derek?", Izzie asked Meredith while sweeping a brush along the bride's cheekbone.

Meredith appeared calm on the outside but was impatient on the inside. She needed to get lost in his blue eyes and the sooner the better.

"Not yet.", she replied with a small smile. "He's probably already seated right now."

"Oh right!", asked Callie. "The hot neurosurgeon. Is he your date?"

"Yes, he is. We're going to the reception together."

"You're dating the hot neurosurgeon? All the scub nurses must hate you, Grey!", added Arizona.

"I'm sure they do. He's a wonderful man.", Mereidith chuckled.

Callie looked up to Cristina and shared a look. The same thing happened between Izzie and Arizona. Soon enough, all four of them were eyeing each other and Meredith with an amused expression.

What the hell?

"What?", she asked quizically.

"Mer, it's so obvious. You're falling for this guy!", Izzie gushed.

"Yup, your eyes lit up when we mentionned him.", Arizona stated.

"Am I?"

"Yes!", the women collectively answered.

Meredith blushed and looked down. There was no point in denying it. She was falling for Derek Sheperd and fast at that.

Izzie, Arizona and Callie stepped back to contemplate the final result.

"You look.....amazing", Izzie breathed out with watery eyes.

"Beautiful! We'll have to pick up Owen's jaw off of the floor when he sees you.", Arizona said.

"Yeah, Yang, you look great. Way better than the first wedding you had.", Callie added.

"Callie Torres!", scolded Izzie. "No Burke talk today!"

"It's fine, I don't even care anymore and I do look way hotter than last time."

Hearing this made Meredith' smile widen.

My person's all grown up. She's getting married to a wonderful man and she's not so dark and twisty anymore.

"Are you ready?", Meredith asked.

"Yeah, let's get this party started.", Cristina replied, straightening her posture. They all walked out of the changing room and into the hall. Callie knocked on the door, signaling that they were ready to go. Seconds later, music was heard throughout the whole church and the doors opened. Izzie stepped forward and walked down the aisle first, followed by Callie and Arizona. It was now Meredith's turn. She gave a reassuring look and a wink to her best friend who looked extremely nervous.

"Rock it out.", Meredith said. She walked up to the doors and took a deep breath.

God, don't let me trip!

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Of course, they were all wearing the same dress but something about her was unique.

God, she's so beautiful.

He wasn't sure if it was the was her skin was glowing under the sunlight beaming through the windows or the fact that he had never seen her in a dress. She was just amazing.

Meredith was putting on foot in front of the other, trying not to fall and trying to ignore the fact that everyone was looking at her.

She passed by Dr. Webber and his wife, and her family and-

Oh, that's Derek!

He was dressed in a black suit with a sky blue tie which his eyes pop.

The way he was staring at her with hunger and passion in his look made her blush and attempt to look away but she couldn't. At that exact moment, she felt lik they were the only people in the room, even though there were almost a hundred people in the church. She wanted to run to him and kiss him until they were out of breath but, of course, she was not going to do that.

Meredith, focus! Ignore the dreamy eyes and get to the alter.

She turned her head towards the alter where Owen, the priest and the bridsmaid were waiting.

Finally, the bride's turn came. The music changed to the traditonnal «Here comes the bride».

The guests rose from their seats and watched as Cristina joined her soon-to-be husband. After the ceremony, the married couple and all the guests got to their car to go to the reception. Meredtih walked outside and found Derek waiting for her in front of the church. He looked up when he saw her approach.

"Hey", she said as she stood in front of him.

"Hey. You look beautiful.", he said in a low tone that sent shivers through her spine.

"Thank you. You're pretty handsome too."

"Thanks", he smiled. "Are you ready to go?"

"Yeah, you have the address?"

"Yes."

"Then let's go."

He put his hand to the small of her back and and lead her to the street. There, he abruptly stopped and put a protective hand over her forearm. To her disbelieving stare, he looked at both sides of the street before taking her hand and crossing it.

Did he really just do that? He remembered!

"I can't believe you remember that, Derek!", she said with a bright smile. He opened the door to the passenger side and she got in the car. He ran over to the driver's side and installed himself on the seat.

"I do it all the time now.", he replied. "Besides, I remember everything about you. I mean, how could I not? You're amazing."

Meredith, without thinking about it for a second, grabbed his face between her hands and crashed his lips onto hers. Derek did not seem to mind her moment of spontaneity because he moved his lips from her mouth to the base of her neck while she was giggling uncontrollably.

"Derek, we have to get to the reception!", she exclaimed, trying to keep her tone serious.

"Really?"

"Yes, really.", she laughed. He relunctantly pulled away and put the key in the ignition.

"Fine but you owe me a kiss.", he said, pouting in a way that Meredith found absolutely adorable. He turned the steering wheel and got out of the parking spot.

"Alright, you'll be getting a kiss by the end of the night."

"Only one?"

She giggled and gave him a light tap on the arm.

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Dere and Meredith arrived at the reception a few moments later. They spent a couple of minutes talking at their table to friends and collegues from Seattle Grace. Aftr a while, couples moved from the tables to the dancefloor.

"Do you want to dance or take a walk outside?", Derek asked.

"I choose the walk.", she replied.

They both got up and made their way outside.

Derek noticed the goosebumps on her skin so he took of his suit jacket and gently placed it around her shoulders. She looked up to him and smiled.

"Thanks."

"You're welcome."

They were walking along a little path that lead to a small bench illuminated by a streetlight.

Should I ask him? Maybe it's too personal. Oh, screw it!

"Can I ask you something?"

"Sure, ask away."

"How did end up with someone like Rose?"

She couldn't help the slight disgust in her tone while saying her name.

Derel chuckled and scratched the back of his neck.

"I wonder the same thing myself. Before Rose, I was with another woman, Katie."

Meredith felt a little pang to her heart hearing about someone he had been with. She tried not to let it show.

"Katie was independent, very independent. It's not that I don't like indepedent women, far from it. It's just that I felt like she didn't need me the way I needed her. We were together but it's as though we were leading separate lives. There's also the fact that she cheated on me with her assistant. "

Meredith put her hand in his and squeezed it.

"That must've been hard."

He looked at her and smiled.

"Yeah, it was for awhile and then I met Rose at th hospital. I wanted someone who was the complete opposite of Katie. I never even loved her. Rose was very needy and she wanted someone to take care of her. That's what I did. . Then I met you."

"Then you met me.", she smiled.

They both stopped walking and faced each other.

"You saved from making the biggest mistake of my life.", he said, passing a hand through her hair."Now, I'm having a hard time imagining my life without you, Meredith Grey."

"Well, you saved me from pretty much getting killed because that's probably what would've ended up happening. So life without you is not really an option at this point, Derek Sheperd."

He opened his arms and pulled her into a tight hug. She held on tighly to his body and breathed in his cologne.

"Maybe we should get back. Cristina and Owen are leaving for their honeymoon and I want to have time to say goodbye."

"Okay."

They walked back in direction of the building hand in hand. When they arrived, the married couple was saying their goodbyes and people were starting to leave.

"Mer! There you are.", Alex exclaimed. "Yang's about to leave."

"I'll be right back.", she said to Derek. She left him with her brother while she went up to her best friend who was standing near the entrance, already in her street clothes while Owen was loading the gifts in the car.

"So, how are things with my sister."

"They're good, very good. ". Derek replied as his eyes were fixated on Meredith and Cristina talking in an animated manner. This didn't go unnoticed by Alex.

"That's great. She's been very in a very good mood lately. You're good for her, man."

"Thanks, I really appreciate that."

Soon, Meredith came back to Derek's side.

"We're leaving now. Good night.", Alex said.

"Good night", Meredith replied.

Alex took Izzie's hand who was sitting on a chair half asleep and they left the room.

"You ready to go?", Derek asked.

"Yep, let's go because my feet are killing me.", she said. She sat on a nearby chair and took off her shoes.

"You can't walk barefoot outside. You're gonna get hurt.", Derek crouching down in front of her. "Come on, I'll carry you on my back."

"Seriously?", she giggled

"Yeah, seriously. Go ahead."

Meredith shook her head and laughed.

"Alright."

She hopped on his back, one hand holding her shoes and an arm secured across his chest.

Derek stood up and was surprised by how light she was.

They made their way to the car, laughing the whole way.