Disclaimer: I own none of these characters; all belong to Shonda Rhimes. Any resemblance to the show is simply borrowed.
A/N: Sorry it took me a little longer to get this one out, guys. Been working a lot and Christmas is crazy! Ooookay enjoy(:
Chapter 13:
Arizona had a conference out of town for the next three days, but that didn't stop the pair from taking every opportunity to talk to each other.
"I just don't see why Ellis had to schedule you way out there for 3 days," Callie said bouncing one of the twins up and down on one hip and using her shoulder to hold the phone.
"I think it might be her way of saying she doesn't approve of our relationship," Arizona said with a slight chuckle as she laid down on her lonely hotel bed.
"She doesn't approve of any relationship," Callie grumbled.
Ever since Ellis found out, she made it undoubtedly clear that she wanted Callie and Arizona to maintain a professional relationship at work, which they did, give or take a few on call room interactions and stolen hallway moments.
"Well this time her disapproval has kept me away from you for 3 whole days," Arizona said in annoyance.
"I know, I hate it just as much as you do," Callie said with a sigh, "but that brings me to my next question."
"Shoot."
"How would you feel about having dinner here? Tomorrow night...with my kids," Callie asked holding her breath.
"Of course, I would love to," Arizona said with a smile, "why wouldn't I?"
"Well, I don't know. I guess because I sorta...told them about us," Callie said gently.
"Oh!" Arizona said in surprise, "Well...how did they take it?"
Callie shrugged even though Arizona couldn't see her, "The twins are little, so I don't think they really understand. Allegra was...well she just wants mommy and daddy together, so once she gets over that she's going to love you."
"She's going to hate me," Arizona grumbled.
"No, she won't!" Callie said earnestly, "She already liked you before she knew you were dating her mommy, so she'll like you again. I promise."
Arizona was silent on the other end.
Callie continued, "But I understand if you don't want to or you think it's too soon or whatever, and I know it's not exactly an ideal date."
Arizona smiled at Callie's nervousness and replied, "No, Calliope I would love to. Any time with you is better than no time at all, and it's not too soon. I should be acquainted with your children."
Callie grinned and let out a small, "Okay."
The next night, Arizona found herself standing outside of Callie's house, rubbing her palms nervously up and down her jeans. She was excited to see Callie, but also the prospect of meeting her children under these circumstances made her nervous. This was a big deal, she knew that. Getting on the kid's good side was vitally important if she wanted things to continue to progress with Callie, which she obviously did.
She barely knocked before the door was opened by Allegra, standing with her arms folded across her chest.
"Hi, Allegra!" Arizona said with a smile, "Remember me?"
"Mommy," Allegra called still staring down Arizona, "she's here."
"Well, don't be rude, Allegra," Callie called coming quickly from the kitchen, "let her in."
Allegra huffed and stomped away just as Callie entered the room.
Callie smiled and breathed out, "Hi."
Arizona's momentary disappointment was immediately replaced by a comfortable set of butterflies in her stomach. "Hi," she responded giddily.
Callie hooked a finger in Arizona's belt loop and gently pulled her in to place a soft, loving kiss on her lips.
Arizona hummed against soft lips and whispered, "I missed you."
"I missed you too," Callie murmured before pulling away. She couldn't greet Arizona fully in the way she yearned to because of the children, but just that one gentle kiss made her stomach flip and her heart soar. She gently tugged Arizona's hand as she led them to the kitchen where Allegra was sitting at the table, once again with her arms folded across her chest. The twins were babbling in their high chairs.
"Ethan and Allan, say hi to Arizona," Callie instructed.
"Hi," they babbled.
"Hey boys," Arizona said moving to take a seat.
"That's where daddy sits," Allegra spurted.
"Allegra," Callie warned.
"No, no it's fine," Arizona said moving to sit right next to Allegra, "I'll just sit right here."
Callie smirked as Allegra pouted, unhappy with this outcome. "I don't wanna eat," Allegra stated.
"Allegra, you will eat your dinner or you won't get dessert," Callie said sternly.
Allegra just pushed the plate away.
Callie sighed and Arizona looked between the two. "Well," she started, "I'll take Allegra's food if she isn't going to eat it. It looks so yummy."
As Arizona moved to take some of the food, Allegra pulled the plate back and immediately started eating.
Callie and Arizona exchanged a knowing glance as they too dug into the delicious chicken piccata.
Allegra slowly warmed up to Arizona and the conversations, and eventually Allegra was excitedly telling Arizona everything she possibly could about her life.
They chatted through dinner, laughing so hard Allegra's drink came out her nose, talking loudly...it all suddenly fell into place. Callie couldn't help but love every second of it. It felt like a real family again. Sure, Owen would always be important in her life and her children's lives, but she already could see the children loving Arizona and what it would be like to build a life with her.
After dinner Allegra excitedly showed Arizona all her toys in the playroom, and Arizona happily obliged. This little girl was the spitting image of Callie. She was thrilled Allegra quickly warmed up to her, especially since she could see how happy it made Callie.
Callie came down from putting the boys to bed and paused as she listened to Allegra and Arizona's conversation around the corner.
"Are you going to stay here from now on instead of daddy?" Allegra asked.
Arizona felt her heart break a little. "No, sweetie, I'm not always staying here, and I'm never ever going to take the place of your daddy, you understand?" Arizona asked meeting the 5 year old's gaze.
Allegra nodded and said, "But he's not coming home."
"He's finding another home for you guys," Arizona said softly, "So you get to have two homes now. Isn't that cool?"
"I guess," Allegra said shrugging, "But you and mommy are going to be together now?"
Arizona smiled slightly, "Yes, I hope your mommy and I will be together for a very long time...if that's okay with you, of course."
Allegra smiled and said, "I think that would be okay."
"Just okay?" Arizona said feigning hurt.
Allegra giggled.
Callie's heart swelled. She figured now was a good time to enter the room again. "Okay, time for bed," Callie said in a sing-song voice.
Allegra groaned.
"Come on, say goodnight to Arizona," Callie said chuckling.
"Okay," Allegra grumbled getting up. She walked over and tightly hugged Arizona's legs. "Goodnight, Arizona."
Arizona felt her eyes well up at this perfect child. She hugged her back and kissed the crown of her head, "Goodnight, sweetheart."
When Callie came back downstairs after putting Allegra to bed, Arizona was humming in the kitchen as she cleaned dishes. Callie shook her head and half smiled. She quietly came up behind her and wrapped her arms around Arizona's waist and spun her in place to kiss her fiercely. The plate fell into the sink with a clang, Arizona being startled by the sudden and very welcome set of hands on her abdomen. Callie hoisted Arizona up onto the counter so Arizona could once again wrap her legs around Callie's waist. Their tongues battled for dominance as they pulled each other unattainably closer.
Callie pulled away for a moment only to say panting, "I never gave you a proper hello," before reclaiming Arizona's lips with hers.
"This will do just fine," Arizona muttered smirking against plump lips.
Callie chuckled into their frantic kiss. She lifted Arizona's hips so she could carry her to the living room as gracefully as she could, but they managed to hit almost every wall on the way. "God, you were so good with them tonight, I've just wanted to kiss you like this for hours," Callie breathed pushing Arizona onto the couch as they both landed with a flop.
Arizona hummed against lips and replied, "That's what brought this on? I've got to start hanging out with kids more."
Callie laughed and answered, "Everything you do turns me on," before kissing her way down Arizona's neck.
Arizona whimpered at the contact as they both struggled to feel more of each other. Callie's hands had managed their way to Arizona's flannel shirt and swiftly unbuttoned the first few so that Arizona's heaving breasts were on display. Callie slowly, tortuously left wet, feather-like kisses on Arizona's collarbone getting closer and closer to her destination. "Calliope," Arizona barely breathed out.
Callie hummed against her skin.
"The kids," Arizona struggled to speak, "They could. Any minute."
"They're fast asleep," Callie whispered and captured Arizona's lips once more.
Their moans became one as Arizona writhed beneath Callie. Arizona's hands made their way down Callie's abdomen. Arizona smiled into their kiss as she felt Callie's stomach contract involuntarily under Arizona's touch, even just through her shirt. Her hands inadvertently made their way lower and lower until Arizona cupped Callie's sex through her jeans. Callie gasped at the sudden pressure in pleasure. Arizona could feel the heat through her jeans, which only served to make Arizona wetter. She moaned into Callie's welcoming mouth. Neither had ever felt such a visceral need for another person, such a connection, such an impossible want, or such an overwhelming passion behind a kiss. They couldn't get enough of each other. Their frantic kisses were growing with want and need by the second.
"Mommy!" a shrill voiced sounded from upstairs, bringing them to an abrupt halt.
They stared at each other, breathing ragged and heavy, lips swollen, cheeks flushed. "I guess not," Callie said softly, "I uh, I better go check on her." Callie rolled off Arizona, unconsciously sliding their lower halves together. They both moaned at the contact, then immediate lack there of.
Arizona sat up and fixed her hair, crossing her legs together and buttoned her shirt back up as she waited for Callie to come down.
Callie made her way downstairs a few minutes later and sat down on the couch next to Arizona with a sigh. Both said nothing as they faced forward.
"Sorry about that," Callie said softly, "she had a bad dream."
"It's okay," Arizona started, "It's probably a good thing she called when she did with the direction we were headed."
Callie shook her head and chuckled slightly.
They both turned to look at each other. Callie grabbed Arizona's hand and put it in her lap, and ran her finger up and down the fabric of the flannel shirt. "I was really loving this whole easy access shirt thing though."
Arizona laughed softly and pulled Callie by her shirt until their heads were touching. "I bet you were," she replied cheekily. After a moment she sighed and whispered, "I should go."
Callie pouted slightly and answered, "You should stay."
"But...the kids," Arizona said not very convincingly.
"Well..." Callie trailed off, "we don't have to stay in the same bed or anything, because of the kids. But I want you here when I wake up in the morning. I'm not ready to let you out of my sight."
Arizona slowly smiled and replied with a small, "Okay."
"Let me get you some clothes," Callie said.
"I already have some," Arizona said nonchalantly.
"Oh?" Callie said quirking an eyebrow, "A little presumptuous, are we?"
Arizona rolled her eyes, although she was smiling. "I was away at a conference, Calliope," Arizona said scoffing, "I had to bring clothes anyway..."
Callie kissed Arizona softly with a smile and whispered, "Always presume."
Arizona smiled into another gentle kiss. "I'll just sleep on the couch."
"Don't be ridiculous, Arizona," Callie said, "you're the guest, you can get the bed. Besides, I've slept on this couch plenty of times; I can handle it."
"Are you sure?" Arizona asked tilting her head slightly.
"Yes," Callie chuckled out, "Now get to bed before I change my mind."
Arizona smiled, left a lingering kiss on Callie's lips, and sighed, "Okay, going to bed now."
"Sleep is evil," Callie muttered, "I'd rather stay up all night kissing you."
"Hmm me too," Arizona said rubbing Callie's arms up and down, "But the more sleep we get now...the more energy we'll have for later to stay up all night and do more than just kissing." Arizona's voice dropped slightly at the end.
Callie gulped and replied, "What are we doing? Why aren't we sleeping now?"
Arizona laughed as they both leaned in and kissed each other one last time for the night.
"Goodnight, Calliope."
"Goodnight, Battleship."
Changed the rating to M for future chapters, btw. Also, I know a lot of you probably want the sexy time, but I just want it to be perfect for these two and I have a good idea of how to do it. And I'm also kinda nervous because I've never actually written a sex scene before, so I'm kind of building myself up to it as well for you guys. I can tell you that it won't be toooo much longer. I'm not telling you when though because, hey, where's the fun in that (: