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Chapter 15 : "A Little Shocked…"
Callie's POV
"So you don't think it's a good idea to do something elaborate?" It seems desperate times have called for the most desperate of measures. I am currently discussing my plans for a big six month anniversary surprise, for Arizona, with Cristina Yang. What the hell is wrong with me?
"McPerky is gonna squeal and be super annoying the whole next day, which may be what you are into, but I have the unfortunate pleasure of working with her at the crack of dawn tomorrow. Just wait until we are on break in a few weeks." Yep I am regretting this conversation already, but in my defense everyone else is already at the table read.
"Cristina seriously, I just need some perspective! Arizona is, well, she is perfect and I want to show her how amazing these past six months have been." I wave at a few crew members as we walk down the hall towards the room that we have our table reads.
"Fine, get her something shiny; confess all your inner hopes and dreams crap, and then do whatever it is you two do. Happy made up anniversary." Cristina makes a gagging motion with her hand and then throws the door open.
"Thanks Yang!" I yell over my shoulder as we go to our seats. Everyone is chatting and eating lunch I look across from me and see the person ive been waiting to see all day. Arizona is always gorgeous but today she looks radiant, there's just some sort of glow about her. Maybe its just because I got home late last night and she left super early this morning.
Her hair is down and wavy, and she is wearing the light pink scarf I got her last week paired with a very tailored jacket. I assume she has some sort of tight jeans on that make it impossible for my eyes to look anywhere else, but the table is blocking my view.
Our schedules have been very hectic lately, Shonda told us there would be some curve balls coming up soon and our characters haven't had many scenes together as of late. Im not too worried after this long, im used to the writers shaking things up.
The past few episodes have had our characters in a pretty bad place because Arizona's character doesn't want kids. I keep telling Arizona that stuff like this happens all the time to keep the viewers interested, but I can tell she has been stressed about it. That is part of the reason I want to do something special for her.
I cant help but to think back to last month when my family visited. Arizona was great I knew she would be, I was just really surprised at how well my family handled everything. My parents adore her and my sister actually left her phone in her purse the whole evening so I know she approves. My parents visiting brought up the conversation of Arizona's parents. We haven't really talked about them too much and I could sense it was a bit of a touchy subject so I haven't pressed it much.
I realize I have been in a daze staring at Arizona when she gives me a knowing smirk and I feel my phone vibrate.
Some people consider staring to be rude Calliope.
Yep. Busted.
Are you some people?
I love our flirty relationship I thought it might die down some after living together but its only made everything better.
Oh no! I find it super sexy when a hot Latina is staring me down. ( ;
This woman is playing with fire right now.
I'd rather be going down.
I can see Arizona's face flush and I see her shift in her seat. Mission accomplished.
Behave Calliope, you don't want to start something you cant finish.
I know I have her right where I want her now.
Oh, but I intend on finishing, and then repeating.
I watch as Arizona licks her lips, she is typing furiously and then puts her phone down and looks at me with a smirk, and her arms folded across her chest. Apparently she thinks she has won our little text war.
After this go to my trailer. Be Naked. Wait for me. And Calliope if you start without me there WILL be a price to pay.
I swallow the lump in my throat. I start to type back when I hear Shonda tell everyone we are about to begin. Yeah, she won.
1 hour later:
The table read was going in a direction I hadn't really seen coming. Our characters were clearly not on the mend like I had hoped. Arizona was shifting nervously in her seat. I looked down to see the scene that was probably the cause of my girlfriend's nervousness. I suddenly was very aware of how this was going to play out. I could feel the tension in the air as we started the en of the scene.
"I love you, everything about you but there's this one thing that I need. I cant change it and I cant ask you to change, I don't want you to change…." Im getting a little choked up at this point.
"I cant be the one that keeps you from having a baby…I love you too, and we can keep going but…." Arizona trails off.
"I don't know where were going!" I say a little louder than intended but it works.
The director cuts in and says this is where we will kiss.
"God what are we gonna do?" I say in almost a whisper.
"Well im gonna get my stuff together…."
"And what we'll just?..."
"We'll see each other at work." Arizona's voice is full of emotion.
"Im so sorry, I love you." I can already sense ill be crying on set this day.
"Me too, me too." Arizona reads her last line and Meredith finishes her last narration. I see a few people wiping their eyes while everyone is clapping. I look up and give Arizona a small smile, I know this is something she was worried about. Our characters were a huge hit and splitting us up may mean one our characters could be leaving…..
Arizona's POV
Callie is trying to look like everything is ok but I know her. This was a shock to her as well, I cant say im floored but I definitely thought our characters would be going in a different direction. Shonda asked me and Callie to hang back which rarely happens so im a little nervous. Callie placed her hand on my lower back and instantly feel better. She just has the ability to calm me down. Its like her super power or something.
"Okay don't kill me! I know that was kind of out of left field." Shonda seems to be in a pretty good mood so im hoping she's not about to crush all my dreams, and say she's killing my character in a fiery plane crash or something.
"Yeah I was a little shocked but that's what a good drama does right?" Callie is good, I need to take pointers at this sucking up thing.
"No need for sucking up Callie, I like you im not doing anything crazy!" Shonda laughs and continues picking up her papers from the table. "And I like you too." Shonda gives me a quick smile before gathering all of her things up. "We don't want to just give your characters a quick happy ending, then there is no more story to tell. I like your characters together very much, but I also need them to have depth. Im sure im gonna get death threats and God only knows what else when this airs but im confident its for the best for Sara and Jess's journey." I feel Callie let out a breath beside me and I let one out as well.
"That being said, I have an idea of what I want to happen and I just thought id let you guys know before the next table read. I want Sara to go through all the ranges of emotion, so we will kinda start with her being sad, but eventually she is going to be just out right pissed at Jess. She had this whole future made up for them in her mind and she's going to feel like Jess just kind of dismissed her dreams." Callie is staring intently at Shonda I can tell she is in full on actor mode, and as inappropriate as it is im kind of getting turned on.
"On the other hand I want Jess to feel like she has done the right thing. I want her to feel like she did what was necessary for Sara to be happy, so she is going to be in a happier place. Im hoping that is where the magic will be, Sara is gonna be extremely mad at the world, and here comes Jess bouncing happily through the hospital. It should make for some great scenes from you two." I cant help the smile that im giving im excited that our characters are growing and it seems that this break up will be for the best right now.
"Well I have to say I was not expecting this when I got here today but im excited, I love any chance to grow as an actor!" Callie is too cute when she gets invested in her work.
"I completely agree! We should have a lot of good scenes coming up." I didn't think I would leave this little conversation feeling better about my job security but its looking that way.
"Alright good, well im glad you two are on board, makes my life much easier!" Shonda starts to walk towards the door and then suddenly turns around. "Oh, and I usually don't make it a point to get involved in my actors love life, but I just thought Id let you know the writers have decided to give Jess a little, shall we say distraction, while her and Sara are apart. Ah, you two are professionals I don't know why im even worrying about this." With that Shonda walked out the door leaving me standing wide eyed beside Callie.
Distraction?
Ok, I can handle this, its what I do. Callie understands, for Gods sake its our job, she has to be ok with this right? I chance a glance towards Callie and see that she has already left the room. Seriously? I grab my purse and see the jewelry box I have tucked away inside.
Well Happy Freakin Anniversary.
I throw open the door to my trailer and throw my purse down on the couch. Talking to myself may seem crazy but it is calming me down. "I mean we are professionals, its not like im going to enjoy kissing this girl, who even knows if ill have to kiss her…..and you know what she could have at least said bye, or ill see you at home. I swear if she thinks im going to take this lying down…." I stop my rambling when I enter the back room of my trailer rose pedals are covering every inch of the bed. Two wine glasses are on the table and my girlfriend is lying on the bed in the sexiest black and purple lingerie I have ever seen.
"I really hope you DO take it lying down, because I have plans for you." My mouth is hanging open and it takes a minute for me to gain my senses back. "Calliope.." She gets up from the bed making my mouth water even more at the sight of her long tan legs. "Shh, I have a lot of work to do if I want to make sure some 'Distraction' doesn't run off with my girlfriend."
Callie pushes me on to the bed and slowly kisses up my body until she reaches my lips. She slowly presses her lips to mine and I feel my whole body tingle. "Happy Anniversary Arizona." I grab Callie's neck and skillfully flip us over so that im straddling her. "Mmm, I believe I was extremely clear when I said you were to be naked. Tisk Tisk Callipoe, you've been very bad…"
*A/N: Okay a little hint next chapter is titled: "Green-Eyed Monster…" Hmmmm….( : Also there are things that will get answered soon...Arizona's parents...the Jewerly box...The Distraction...you know just a few things, if you guys are interested? Lol ( ;