Royal Desire – Chapter 3

Pairing: Callie/Arizona

Summary: Arizona has a BIG secret and because of that she has to stay in the closet, but what happens when she meets a certain Latina?

Disclaimer: None of the characters are mine. No infringement intended.

Callie's Pov:

I had spent the last three days going back and forth between the hospital and the practice. I have had back to back surgeries and consults which gave me little to no time to go back to the hotel. I slept in my office but because I was afraid to bump into Arizona I did not mind. I made a complete fool of myself and I was not even sure why I did what I did. Arizona did not show any sign of being gay and even if she were that is not the way to behave. I had been cursing myself ever since it happened and I wish I could get it undone. I was unprofessional and I had prayed to God that she was gone as I was in desperate need of getting back to my suite for some clean clothes. Especially since Addie is throwing me a "welcome to the practice" party at her place tonight, I did not intend to show up wearing scrubs.

Ever since I arrived to Los Angeles Addison had been nothing but supportive, it was after all her that convinced me to come here. My life in Seattle was great, on paper. I was the attending that made cartilage out of nothing and that made limbs and joints out of titanium. I had glowing recommendations and was well respected both in my field and among my coworkers. But my personal life was a mess and everybody knew it. I had gone to one failed relationship to another but one day I found the guy I thought I would have it all with. After he broke my heart and embarrassed me in front of everyone I was more than happy to move and start fresh. Addison's timing could not have been better.

I entered the lobby and went up to my floor, there was no sign of Arizona and I felt beyond relieved. I took my sweet time showering and pick the outfit for tonight since I did not need to be back at the practice for yet another hour. I decided on a short and tight purple dress with a pair of black high heels. I wanted to impress my new coworkers and bond with them hoping they could turn into good friends in time. Addison spoke well of all of them, and I could not wait to meet Addison's new boyfriend. She had kept him from everyone since it was still new, which I fully understood but I had insisted she should invite him to tonight's party and she eventually agreed.

I made myself some breakfast and prepared the last things for tonight and made my way towards the office.

Arizona's Pov:

The last few days I had spent doing some paperwork, only went outside to get something to eat. Teddy would not be back here for another week and I could not wait. I also had spent my time thinking about Callie, I was still unsure what to think of it. I liked the kiss and it did not mind me at all but I hate not knowing what it is. It was probably nothing but the little time Callie and I have spent together, we did connect and things felt very easy with her. My life is complicated as it is, I did not need a scandal or any drama. I decided to talk to her the next time we would bump into each other. I was hoping to get to know her better; she interested me in more than one way.

I looked at the clock and realized it was breakfast time and since I had gotten tired of the room service I decided to go out and get something on my own.

Callie's pov:

I entered the elevator and started to go through the morning patients in my head, the scheduled ones that is. I had a couple of consults and two rather basic surgeries. At Grey Sloan Memorial you were always busy and constantly pushing yourself to the limit and I loved every second of it. But it was nice with the sudden change and not having interns following you around all the time. It also gave me more time for my research.

My thoughts were interrupted by the ringtone and I looked at the display "Good morning Addie"

"Hey could you pick me up? My car decided to mess with my morning routine, again" my friend said and sighed heavily.

I grinned "You have got to buy yourself a new car, an automatic that you can actually handle" I knew my friend was not a fan of the stick shift but I did know that she loved that car of hers. And to be honest she looked good in it.

"I can handle it just fine thank you. Can you pick me up or not? I am already super later I was supposed to pick up bagels and coffee for the meeting" she pleaded. I could tell she was stressed.

My grin faded as the elevator door opened and saw the blonde I had been trying to escape. Arizona. Crap.

She flashed her dimples and entered the elevator. I was unsure what to do and the following seconds felt like minutes. I did not know how to start the apology. I was both embarrassed and mesmerized at the same time. There was something about her that intrigued me and I wish I could have gone back in time and change that goodbye. The last I need is a lawsuit on my hands.

Addie's voice startled me "Hello? Callie, are you still there?"

I had already forgotten that she was still on the line "Sorry! Yes I will pick you up don't worry I'll be there soon" I hung up and put my phone in my purse.

I could feel her eyes on me "Callie I just want to say…"

I raised my hand and turned to face her "No let me go first. I want to apologize for my behavior it was totally unprofessional and out of line"

"Relax it is okay it's forgotten and forgiven, you have already apologized" she looked into my eyes eyes "we are good" she said reassuringly. Her words sounded sincere. Only now I noticed that she was wearing gym clothes. A grey top with black running pants. She had her hair in a cute ponytail.

I smiled back at her "Okay thank you. It won't happen again"

We reached the floor where the gym was located and she stepped out of the elevator and looked over her shoulder "What a shame" she winked as the doors behind her closed.

"What?" I whispered to myself being more confused than ever.

30 minutes later

I pulled up at Addie's driveway and hit the horn and she was outside within seconds. She sat down in the seat next to me and let out a deep breath "What a morning! Thank you for doing this"

"No problem. Do you know what is wrong with the car?" I asked as I reversed and steered towards the office.

"Nope but Kevin said he would take a look at it later today"

"Wooho you scored a cop that can fix cars? Please tell me he can't cook and that his house is a mess" I pleaded jokingly.

"His house is the cleanest I have ever seen, he might be having a little OCD. And his Nasi Goreng is to die for"

"I hate you" I said giving her a serious look that broke into a wide smile "I am also very happy for you. I can't wait to meet him"

We stopped at a traffic light, it was a terrible jam. I always used to be early so I had not experienced bad jams yet.

I looked over at my friend that was putting on lip gloss "Can I ask you something? I could really use some advice"

"Sure go for it" she replied and returned her focus on me.

I told her the whole story about how I met Arizona; how we bonded in that short time we were stuck in the elevator. I told her shortly about the organization and how I had invited her for lunch and ended up kissing her. Addie stopped me "You kissed her?!"

I did not respond to her reaction but continued to tell her about earlier this morning.

"Now I don't know if she was just teasing me or if she was actually flirting. I hate being unsure" I said as we parked in front of the office.

Addie was silent for a few seconds "well do you want her to flirt with you? Do you like her?" she asked.

"I don't know, maybe. It's still early to tell. How will I know what she wants?"

"Well I only see one solution. Invite her to the party tonight and say it's a way for you to make it up to her by introducing her to more doctors. You will then have an excuse to see her again without seeming clingy" she said and stepped out of the car.

"You know what? That is an awesome idea thank you" I smiled and grabbed the form out of my purse.

"I know it is. I'll meet you upstairs okay I gotta go get the coffee and bagels" she said rushing ahead of me across the street.

I stared at my phone as I dialed the number I had found at the bottom of the paper she had given me.

I took a deep breath hoping she could not hear how nervous I was "Hey Arizona? This is Callie"

A/N: Sorry this update took awhile. Hope you liked it?