Okay, I am a masochist. Seriously, I am. Because it's not like I have time to write when I'm at uni. And yet… here is another fic. The idea didn't want to leave me though.
Also it started out as a one shot, but it's not anymore. Sigh. The story of my life.
Oh and it's set in I Am A Tree, where Derek goes to Addie's hotel room and Mark comes out of the shower. Only it's not Mark
I clearly own nothing.
I hope you enjoy, don't be ashamed to review. Thanks.
Addison swiftly opens the door, the smile freezing on her face when she sees Derek.
"I thought you were roomservice."
"I… can I come in?"
She looks back at the empty room over her shoulder, biting down on her lower lip.
"Why?"
"Because… we need to talk, Addie."
"Oh really? What do we need to talk about?"
"About… what happened between us… about everything."
She tries to block the door without success, but he pushes past her, frowning when he notices the glass of champagne on the bedside table.
"Not what I thought you'd be drinking tonight."
She lifts a brow before sitting down on the bed, lifting the glass to her lips, exposing a great deal of her long slender leg. Derek watches her intently, unable to be comprehend how he could have stopped loving her. She tilts her head, looking at him coldly.
"What did you want to say to me? Because I don't really have anything to say to you."
"I just… I'm sorry Addison. About everything."
"No, Derek. You're not sorry."
"I am."
"You're not."
"Addison…"
He sighs, slowly nodding.
"I guess… I don't know, I… Our marriage is over, isn't it?"
"Yeah… yeah, it is."
"I… I am sorry, Addison. About… about the panties and… you deserved better than that. I'm sorry for doing that to you."
"You should go, Derek."
"Addie, I…"
He sighs again, shaking his head.
"This is just… incredibly sad. Eleven years of marriage… almost twelve and…"
The bathroom door suddenly opens and Derek looks up in shock.
"Karev?"
Alex ignores Derek, looking at Addison quizzically.
"What's he doing here?"
Addison closes her eyes, sighing.
"Alex… he's just…"
"What, making you feel even worse about yourself?"
"Excuse me?"
Derek stands up, looking at Alex angrily.
"Where the hell do you get off saying things that…"
"Where the hell do you get off pitching up at Addison's hotel room at this hour? After everything you've done to her?"
"How dare you…"
"No. Just… shut the hell up and get out of here."
"Alex!"
Addison's voice causes him to turn his head and keeps him from seeing Derek's fist flying towards his face. He turns back when Derek's fist connects with his face, hitting him back with the force of a professional wrestler.
"Alex, stop it…"
Addison rushes forward, trying to pull the two men away from each other without any success.
"Alex! Derek!"
They finally respond to the sound of her voice and she looks at them angrily.
"Derek just… get out."
"Addie…"
"Don't. Don't call me Addie. Don't talk to me. Don't even look at me. Just… get out."
He sighs, finally leaving, his shoulders slumped and Addison turns to Alex, frowning.
"Karev! What the hell was that all about?"
He looks back at her fiercely.
"If you're expecting an apology… well I hate to disappoint you, but… you're not getting one. Because I'm not sorry."
"I just… why did you do that?"
"Because…"
"Yeah?"
He sighs, quickly touching her face before drawing back
"Because I saw the look on your face when I stepped into the room and… and I knew he was responsible for it."
Addison hesitates for a moment before capturing his lips in a soft kiss.
"Thank you. That was really thoughtful of you, Alex."
He grins against her lips, wrapping his arms around her waist.
"I try my best."
She laughs, grinning as well.
"Alex?"
"Hmm?"
"I'm really glad you're the one I ran into at Joe's."
He runs his fingers through her hair, looking at her earnestly.
"So am I."
FLASHBACK:
"Hey Alex. Bad day?"
Alex looks at Joe irritably, shaking his head.
"I am going to murder my boss."
"Your boss? The chief?"
"No. Dr Montgomery."
"Addison?"
Alex nods and Joe looks at him curiously.
"Why?"
"She's just… it's like her hobby in life is to ruin mine! She won't let me out of Gynie and she won't let me go near the O.R… She's a horrible bitch."
Joe frowns slightly, shaking his head.
"Cut her some slack, Alex… she's going through a rough time."
"What are you talking about?"
Joe looks at him with a slight frown.
"Have you been living under a rock?"
Alex shrugs, not willing to admit the truth… yes, he knows there had been rumours circulating the Seattle Grace halls. But he had been too obsessed, too worried about Izzie. A lot of great that did him, since she turned him down…
"No, I've just… Joe, just tell me what you're talking about."
Joe leans closer to Alex, lifting a brow.
"You didn't hear it from me… but apparently, Addison found a pair of panties in Derek's tux the night at the prom."
"Meredith?"
"Who else?"
Alex shakes his head, frowning slightly.
"Wow… surely she… no one deserves that. She didn't deserve that…"
Alex and Joe turn their heads as the door opens and Addison stumbles in, clearly wasted. She falls down in the chair next to Alex, looking at Joe pleadingly.
"Anything, Joe. As long as it's strong."
"Addison…"
Alex puts a hand on her upper arm, frowning slightly.
"Dr Montgomery…"
"Karev!"
She looks at him, grinning drunkenly.
"You look hot."
"You're drunk…"
She leans closer to him, her lips almost touching his. Alex looks at her, his heart instantly beating faster.
Okay, so he hates her.
Still… she's hot.
Very hot.
And the more he thinks about the fact that he hates her, the more he realises that maybe he doesn't. Because if he did… the fact that her lips were now centimetres from his wouldn't matter.
If he hated her, he wouldn't want to kiss her more than anything…
But…
She's drunk.
And it would be taking advantage of a hurt, drunk woman.
Who happens to be his amazingly hot boss.
"Hey, how about I get you a cup of coffee?"
He looks at her sincerely and she laughs bitterly.
"Now you see, that would make me remember how painfully pitiful my life is and I'd like keeping those thoughts away, Karev."
"Come on, your life is not that bad."
She laughs again, tears welling up in her eyes.
"You know what? Sadly… it is."
He stands up, taking her hand.
"I think you've had enough for one day. Let me take you home."
Xxxx
"Alex?"
Addison's voice is suddenly very small and insecure, and he looks at her softly.
"Yeah?"
She moves a bit closer to him, resting her head on his bare chest.
"Not that I really mind, because tonight was… great, I just… why? Why were you so… nice to me?"
He laughs suddenly, rubbing her back with his right hand while the left tangles itself in her hair.
"Do you want the truth?"
She nods against his chest and he smiles.
"Okay… I guess that… tonight at Joe's… I kind of fell sorry for you. This drunk woman who is hurting… and who happens to be my boss. But later on… after spending time here, after talking to you I just… I realised you were human. A woman. One who… was charming and fun and… gorgeous."
She laughs, shaking her head.
"I was sobbing with mascara streaks all over my face! I must have looked horrible!"
He looks at her seriously, shaking his head.
"No. You looked beautiful. You always do."
She lifts her head up to brush her lips against his.
"Thanks. Who knew you could be such a romantic?"
FLASHBACK:
Alex unlocks the door carefully, balancing a stumbling Addison on the other arm. They finally make it into the room, Addison immediately crashing down on the bed and closing her eyes.
"I should go…"
Alex looks at her nervously and she simply shrugs. He sighs, frowning slightly.
"Look… I'm going to make you a cup of coffee, okay?"
"Do whatever you want to, Karev."
He sighs before moving into the kitchen, lifting a brow.
"So you live in a hotel suite? It must cost a fortune."
"Yeah. It does."
He finally returns to her, holding two cups of coffee, sitting down next to her carefully.
"It's hot."
She nods before taking a sip, immediately pulling a face.
"Damn it, Karev! Have you ever made coffee before? This is horrible!"
He laughs, shrugging slightly.
"I'm sorry but… you need it strong."
She sighs, taking another sip.
"I guess… I just… I deserved to drink this much today, Karev. Just today."
"Yeah… I guess you did."
She shakes her head, tears finally making their way down her cheeks.
"I guess this is what I deserve…"
"No! Addison, no one deserves this."
She smirks sadly, shrugging.
"I did sleep with his best friend."
"Oh. And did you leave his panties in your suit for Derek to find?"
She laughs, impulsively resting her hand against Alex's cheek.
"You… are one of a kind, you realise that right?"
"Oh?"
"You act like you're so tough, but deep down… you're a decent guy, Alex."
He has to fight the sudden urge to kiss her and opts for laughter.
"Just don't tell anyone, okay?"
She leans forward slightly, brushing her lips against his.
"Don't worry. I won't."