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So I heard from the residents that it was my girlfriend's birthday next week and they were organising her a party. They loved her as their mentor though the attendings didn't quite like her. It was her first birthday since we officially became girlfriends. But birthdays were just normal days to me, I didn't celebrate them especially after Wallace's death. I just hated birthdays even more. My own birthday reminded me of him and how I lost him on the table. It was like yesterday and I still remembered clearly that I could do nothing but let his heart stop beating. Over the years, Callie had always known I didn't like celebrating birthdays so we had lived them just like typical days. No cakes, no gifts, no parties. I assumed Eliza wouldn't do either. She was such a successful, independent and mature woman. I wouldn't assume she was the type who loved gifts, birthday cakes and balloons like teenage girls did. I swore she wouldn't like the idea of surprise birthday party that the residents were planning for her.

'Dr Robbins, are you coming to Dr Minnick's party tomorrow? You two are friends right?' Edwards asked me when we were waiting in the scan room. Obviously no one knew about us yet. Everybody just thought we were friends.

'No, I have a 6-hour surgery tomorrow so I don't think I can make it. Besides, Dr Minnick and I are not friends. I am just being nice to her because I am a nice person and she is my colleague.' I meant, we were still new and I didn't want anyone to think that I betrayed Webber. It wasn't anything like that so I decided to keep our relationship between us, at least for a while.

E: Hey pretty lady, what are you doing? I miss you 3

A: I'm just prepping for a long surgery tomorrow in my office. Miss you too xxx

E: Oh, I better not disturb you then, bye x

A: No! Come here? Please? xx

E: On my way!

I always loved how cute and considerate Eliza was. She was not the clingy type and I liked that about her. We were both busy and had our work to do all the time. I still preferred some private space after being alone for such a long time but sometimes I did like her company. Having someone by my side felt good.

'Come in!' I heard a knock on the door.

'Hey Dr Robbins!'

'Dr Minnick!' I smirked. 'How's your day been?' I stood up from my chair and pulled my girlfriend into my arms with a soft kiss on her lips.

'Not too bad, just can't stop thinking about you.' She returned the favour on my lips with a tighter grip on my waist. All I could do was give her a moan.

'Oh really? I'm sorry, I've been busy all day so I haven't got any time to check in on you.'

'Don't be! I like a hardworking Dr Robbins. That's who I adore! I was going to take you to dinner but I guess you need to continue prepping for your big surgery tomorrow so you wouldn't be up for it.' She gave me a sad smile and she knew me really well.

'That sounds lovely but you're right. I think I need to stay here for a longer while and head home for an early night. I'm so sorry.'

'No worries, what about tomorrow? To celebrate your successful surgery?' Her eyes were full of excitement and expectation from me. I was so thrilled that she was so confident in me but I wasn't sure if I would be able to keep my eyes open after a 6-hour surgery on a tiny baby.

'What if it doesn't go well? I seriously don't know. It's a very complex surgery and I haven't performed it since I did it with Herman a long time ago. And its success rate throughout the past 10 years hasn't been very nice… I really don't know…' I narrowed my eyebrows as I stroked Eliza's back.

'It won't because you're awesome. Arizona, you're the most capable, fantastic and smart surgeon in this entire hospital. No one could have ever done it if the well-known Dr Robbins couldn't do it! Trust me everything will be fine. So tomorrow we'll celebrate… your hard work. Does that sound good?' She gave me the biggest grin of hers and she was so sweet but I seriously couldn't tell if I would be up for that tomorrow.

'I'll…um…let you know after I finish it tomorrow okay?' I grabbed her hips and tightened my grip on them as I put my lips on her mouth again. I hadn't felt so confident in front of someone for very long. Eliza's words were so courageous. I knew I was capable as a surgeon but sometimes a bit of complement wouldn't hurt, especially from my beautiful girlfriend. My hands roamed on her perfect body as my tongue begged for entrance on her lips. She was a little hesitant but eventually she granted me permission. Our heartbeat against each other's just connected us immediately in addition to our tangled tongues. I wanted to feel her in my arms more than anything. I wanted her presence. Hearing her breath and being able to hold her in my arms were things that I had longed for. She kept me company when I needed someone. She gave me reassurance when I lacked of confidence. She was all I needed. I put my hand on the hem of her scrubs and slightly pulled it. She took it in hers and pull away her lips from me. Hearts were beating very fast and our bodies heated up each other.

'I think you need to go back to your books and prepare for your victory tomorrow Dr Robbins.' She smiled.

'Oh no please! I don't care about my stupid surgery now.' I pouted as Eliza released her grip on my waist.

'You do! Oh look at you!' She giggled as she cleaned my mouth which was messed up by her lipstick with the tip her fingers. 'You are the best, okay babe? Goodnight.' She gave me a kiss on my cheek and left my office. How was I gonna concentrate on my surgery now? I needed to go home and have a freezing shower! I hated what my girlfriend just did. I hated that she walked out of my office after coming here for an intense catch up but I also loved how adorable and thoughtful she was.


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