Chapter 75: Valentine's Day

It was February 14th, Valentine's Day. It's been four months since Alejandro or better known as "Mitch" had been arrested. Everything with Derek and Meredith was perfect. They were closer than ever. The couple even spent the holidays between both of their families. However, today was their day, a day just to spend some romantic time together.

"Derek, wake up." Meredith whispered in his ear.

"What, Mer? Are you ok?" He mumbled, not even opening his eyes.

"Yeah, I'm fine. Wake up."

"Mer, I had a late surgery last night. I want to sleep." He told her.

Yes, Meredith, Derek, and Owen still work at the practice. However, additionally, Derek agreed to do consults through Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center. Derek occasionally asked for Meredith's opinion on consults before choosing a surgical route, but he knows that her heart will forever be in Rachel with the practice, and Derek is perfectly fine with that.

"You'd rather sleep than have hot morning sex with your girlfriend on Valentine's Day?"

"Hmmm…no. I want sex." He mumbled before opening his eyes and rolling over.

"Good, we both have the day off." Meredith giggled

"Happy Valentine's Day." He told her with a warm smile before removing his shirt from her body and placing soft kisses along her chest and collarbone.

She let out a giggle from the scratchy feeling caused by his prickly facial hair that had grown the previous two days since he'd been too busy to shave. "Happy Valentine's Day, Der. I love you."

"I love you too, so much." Derek told her before making love to her.

Two hours later, the couple were wrapped up in each other's arms, naked and full of bliss.

Christmas had been amazing in the Shepherd household with the kids getting everything they asked Santa for. Meredith got Derek more fishing gear he had briefly hinted to her about, and some secret, sexy lingerie for herself, but was more for him. Derek had gotten Meredith a new charm for her bracelet, and some new scrub caps. They had the best holiday season and brought the New Year in with a small night spent with their family. It was perfect.

Now, it was Valentine's Day, and the couple were ready to spend the day being Meredith and Derek instead of Dr. Grey and Dr. Shepherd.

"What are we doing for Valentine's Day?" Meredith asked with a sigh as she rested her head over Derek's heart.

"Have I ever told you our plans when going on a date?" Derek asked her.

"No, but I thought it'd be worth a shot." She giggled as he chuckled.

"You'll love it, Mer. I've got everything set up like always. I love you, and this Valentine's Day is going to be great."

"Sex?"

"Of course."

"Are you still tired or upset that I woke you up? I know you had a late surgery."

"No, I'm happy you woke me up. I like spending alone time with you early in the morning before our day starts."

"Good. I love you, Derek."

"I love you, too." Derek leaned down to kiss her passionately.

"Derek?" Meredith called out to him.

"Where are we going?" Meredith whined

"Nowhere…" Derek sang.

"I want to knowwwww!" Meredith whined, loudly this time.

"Not a chance my love. Today is my day to treat you like a queen." Derek smiled.

"Fine, but I know you're up to something." Meredith giggled.

"I don't know what you're talking about, Meredith. All I know is that you are going to love it." Derek sang.

"Okay, whatever." Meredith rolled her eyes.

"You aren't getting anymore Valentine hints."

"Fine, Derek, whatever." Meredith said, smiling.

After they finished the day of running errands, it was time to spend some quality time together. Just the two of them.

"Now what?" Meredith giggled excitedly.

"Now, we're going to go share a bath and get dressed." Derek told her.

"Get dressed?"

"Yes, sex doesn't come until later. We're going to dinner."

Derek held her hand and walked up the stairs to their bedroom and then entered their bathroom. He started to draw the bath and placed lavender bubble soap into it, then lit some candles.

"I'm so glad we got a big tub." Meredith said, before she started to strip out of her clothing.

"It does come in handy." He said with a wink. He stripped then sat across from her in the tub. He grabbed one of her feet and started massaging it.

"That feels good. So far, this is a good Valentine's Day." She told him.

"Yes, it's perfect. And the morning sex."

"Of course."

"Much better than last year, so far." She said.

"I know, we were both alone, but now we have each other."

"Yes, we do. Forever!"

"Forever!" Derek said, smiling before he switched to her other foot.

"So, are you going to tell me where we're going to dinner?" She asked.

"Nope."

"Do I have to wear a dress?"

"You'd look amazing in a dress, but I guess you don't have to. I'm keeping it simple this year." He told her.

"Hmmm…okay." Meredith gave up and rested her head against the cool tiled wall and closed her eyes. This was perfect. Just spending time with her boyfriend in a quiet bath.

"You look hot, we should've stayed home." Derek said as he opened the restaurant door for his girlfriend.

Derek decided to keep it simple this year. He wanted to take Meredith to the Italian restaurant that he took her to after Alejandro was arrested. They had a local restaurant of the same name in Las Vegas. It was a favorite of theirs. Now, they had a stable, loving, relationship, and he wanted to celebrate with her.

"Hey, you're the one who said no sex until later." Meredith giggled.

They enjoyed their relaxing bath. Then, Derek surprised her with a gift. He had bought her an indigo dress that was strapless and fell at her knees. It was beautiful. She looked beautiful in it.

"I have no idea what I was thinking." He said before going up to the hostess.

He told her their names, and they were shortly seated at their usual table.

"This is nice, Der. We haven't been here in a long time. I thought you would've taken me to an expensive, fancy restaurant."

"Do you want to go somewhere else?" he asked.

"No, not at all. This is perfect."

"Okay, good. I knew you loved this place, and I do too, so I thought this would be better than somewhere else."

"It is, it's perfect."

They spent the rest of dinner talking about anything other than work, while sharing loving looks and smiles. Anyone in the room could see that these two were deeply in love and shared a passionate connection.

They returned home and spent the rest of the night cuddled up just watching movies, and spending time together.

"I love you, Derek. Thank you for an amazing Valentine's Day." Meredith said as she looked up at him. They were cuddled together on the couch, and she was resting her head on his chest.

"You're welcome. I'm glad you had a good time. I just wanted to keep it simple. We're so busy with work that I just wanted to spend a quiet night with you. I love you so much, and I never want you to question that." He kissed her passionately and held her tightly.

"I never have questioned that. You tell me every day. I love you too, so much. Happy Valentine's Day."

"Happy Valentine's Day, Mer. Can we go upstairs now?" he asked with a grin.

"Yes, it's sex time." Meredith said.

Meredith let out a giggle as Derek picked her up and carried her upstairs. They were in love, and that would never go away. They'd always have that strong connection and love that people dream of having. They were soulmates, and they belonged together.