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In this story Meredith Grey and Derek Shepherd are best friends. They are currently 25 years old and have known each other since they were ten years old. The way I'm writing this is going to be in the form of flashbacks. Chapter one will start with the two meeting when they were ten years old and each chapter will be the next year. Chapter one = Ten years old, Chapter 2: 11 years old, and so on. So the first 15 chapters most likely will be flashbacks and will lead up to their current age.

This story may sound pretty lame, but I'll try to make it as appealing as possible. This is also my first Grey's Anatomy story. I typically write stories based off of Vampire Diaries so if you like Vampire Diaries I would appreciate if you checked out my other stories and let me know what you think! I eventually plan on finishing those as well!

I appreciate your feedback and I'm open to any suggestions! So let me know what you think. Please review and enjoy :)

Meredith Grey sat at the end of the long driveway and frowned. She crossed her arms across her small body as she stared at the large white house before her. Her father, Thatcher Grey, apparently decided Meredith and her mother Ellis Grey, weren't good enough for him. That's what her mother told her, at least. Meredith may only be ten, but she isn't stupid. She knew damn well that her parents didn't love each other anymore, and they haven't for a long time. Ellis Grey was too busy tending to her patients at the hospital and Thatcher didn't think it was fair that he got stuck with Meredith all the time.

Meredith was okay with all of this though. She didn't really like her dad all that much anyways. Lately, he was becoming really aggressive towards her, and he was drinking alcohol more than usual. Ellis told her when they moved into their new house that she was still going to be spending a lot of time in the hospital and Meredith would be spending a lot of time alone. Meredith would be lying if she said she wasn't scared. She's only been home alone a few times while her dad ran to the store, but that was maybe for 15 minutes at a time.

Meredith was pulled out of her thoughts when she heard her name being called. She quickly made her way up the lengthy driveway and through the front door. "Yes, Mom" She called out.

Ellis Grey emerged through the kitchen door towards her daughter. "Honey, I know we just moved in and this is our first day here, but there's an emergency at the hospital."

Meredith let out a sigh and nodded. "I understand, Mom. I'll be fine, really."

Ellis smiled, and rubbed the small girls head. "That's my tough little girl. I'll come home as soon as I can." She hugged her daughter tightly, and planted a kiss on her forehead.

Meredith followed her mother out the front door and watched as she pulled out of the driveway. A small tear left the little girls eye. She quickly wiped it away and sat on the front steps.

"It's not fair!" Meredith cried out, stomping her feet. It hasn't even been one day and her mother has already left her alone.

Meredith's head quickly snapped up when she heard a crackling noise. "Hello?" Meredith asked. "Is anyone there?" More crackling could be heard in the distance. She quickly covered her eyes, whimpering. "Please go away, please go away." She quietly whispered to herself.

"It's okay. I won't hurt you."

Meredith looked up at the sound of a soft voice. In front of her stood a boy that couldn't be any older than her. He was slightly tall and lanky, with curly raven colored hair.

"Who are you? Why are you here?" Meredith questioned, rubbing her eyes and hugging her legs to her chest.

"My name is Derek Shepherd, I live next door to you. I saw you earlier standing near the road and I thought you looked kind of lonely and sad."

Meredith nodded, staring at the boy intently, his blue eyes staring into her green ones. "Can I sit down?" Derek asked. Meredith nodded once more, brushing her golden hair away from her face. Derek sat down, keeping his distance from the mysterious girl.

"So, what's your name?"

"Meredith. My name is Meredith Grey."

Derek tilted his head and looked at the girl curiously. He smiled lightly, and nodded. "Meredith. That's a nice name. I don't know anyone with that name."

Meredith shrugged. "Well, now you do. Now, is there something you want?"

The boy shrugged as well and shook his head. He didn't know what it was about this girl, but he liked her already. "I just wanted to see if you will alright."

"I'm not. My mom left me alone and my daddy hates me."

"Where did your mom go? And why does your dad hate you?"

Meredith stared at Derek, contemplating if she should talk to him. She's never really talked to other kids before. He seemed pretty harmless and so far he was nice. "My mom went to the hospital. That's where her job is. She leaves a lot because she needs to help people and save lives. She use to leave me with my dad, but he didn't get along with mom and he was tired of being stuck with me all the time so he left us. That's why me and my mom moved into this house. She wanted to get far away from him."

Derek looked at Meredith and frowned. "I'm sorry that your parents are like that. I don't have a dad anymore either. He died a few years ago. Some mean guys tried to rob the store he was at and shot him."

Meredith stared at Derek as he wiped his eyes. She put a hand on his shoulder and shook her head. "I'm sorry, Derek." Derek nodded, grabbing Meredith's hand. "Me too. I miss him so much. Now it's just me, my mom, and my four sisters."

Meredith couldn't imagine what Derek has been through. Even though her dad doesn't want to be around her anymore she would never want him to die. "I'm so sorry, Derek."

Derek smiled. "It's okay. It's not your fault he was shot. I'm really sorry for you though. I don't know what I would do if my parents were never around."

Meredith frowned and looked at the ground, wrapping her arms around her small body. "Yeah..."

Derek stood up, adjusting his blue sweatshirt and pulling up his cargo shorts. "I'm kind of hungry, I'm gonna go home and eat dinner."

Meredith nodded and stood up too. She smoothed out the wrinkles on her green sun dress. "It was nice to meet you. Maybe I'll see you some other time." Meredith turned to her front door.

"Actually, I was gonna ask if you wanted to come with. My mom won't care if you eat over." Derek said, kicking the dirt beneath his feet. "Only if you want to. You don't have to."

Meredith smiled and turned around. "Sure, I would like that."

Derek grinned, and waved his hand, signaling for Meredith to follow him to his house. Meredith smiled to herself as she followed her new friend. She was hoping he would want to be her friend. She never really had friends before and Derek seemed really nice. She never met anyone that didn't have both of their parents before and she was glad that she wasn't the only one.

Derek opened the front door to his house, allowing Meredith to enter before him."I'm home, Mom." The boy called throughout the house. "I'm in the kitchen, Derek!" A woman called back.

"Come on, follow me." Derek ordered as he led the way to his kitchen. Meredith quickly followed, not wanting to be left alone in the big house.

Derek entered the kitchen, wrapping his arms around a tall, slender woman. "Hey Mom."

"Hey, honey. Did you have fun at Marks?" The woman asked, setting down a plate at the table.

"Always." Replied Derek, pulling away from his mother and walking towards Meredith. "Mom, this is my new friend, Meredith Grey."

Meredith smiled as Derek introduced her as his friend. She watched as the tall woman made her way over and lowered herself, holding her hand out. "Well, hello Meredith. My name is Carolyn Shepherd." Meredith shyly nodded and shook the woman's hand.

"Meredith just moved in across the street and is home alone. Is it okay if she eats with me?" Derek asked, eagerly.

Carolyn frowned at the thought of a little girl being left home alone. She would never leave her son home alone. "Of course she can, Derek. Why don't you guys go get yourselves seated and I'll make you some sandwiches."

"Sweet! Thanks, Mom." Derek replied, taking Meredith's hand in his and leading her to the table.

Carolyn Shepherd smiled as she watched her son interact with his new friend. She didn't know a whole lot about this girl, but she knew that this girl wasn't leaving anytime soon.

I know it's pretty short, but I promise it will get better. I'll introduce more characters as the chapters go on. Please review :)