Chapter 1

"That will be $4.12," Arizona said to the redhead who had just bought a coffee and a blueberry muffin.

The woman passed over $10 and tapped her finger nervously on the counter, waiting for her change. Her hand lingered under the blonde's as Arizona handed the woman her money back. "I was wondering if you had any plans this weekend, Arizona?" she grinned flirtatiously, trying to make eye contact with the blonde. "I'm free and was wanting to take you-"

"I'm busy, Kate," the blonde cut her off quickly. She had been here before. "There's a huge event this weekend, so the shop's going to be pretty crazy," she told her, smiling back politely.

"I just thought maybe-"

"Busy, Kate," Arizona repeated, her pink lips turned up slightly in a fake smile, trying to get the woman to go, and focusing on the customer behind her. She didn't want to be rude, but Kate seemed to be beyond persistent. Arizona was kicking herself for ever going home with her. Technically they had never slept together. Thank God. Since Arizona's ex fiasco, she just couldn't go there. Arizona froze when Kate had tried unzipping her pants and quickly fled the woman's apartment. She closed her eyes and took in a deep breath, leaning over the counter. "I'm sorry. It's just going to be really busy this weekend." She kept her blue eyes closed, hoping the woman would get the hint.

April and Lexie, two employees of The Robbin's Nest, stood behind the counter in their aprons making breakfast sandwiches for the customers. They swapped knowing glances as they heard the exchange between the women.

Kate chewed on her bottom lip, and nodded sadly at the blonde, trying to hide the hurt she felt at Arizona's terse reply. She pocketed her money, grabbed her drink and muffin and left the store quickly. She wasn't about to give up, though. She really liked Arizona, and yes their first encounter wasn't what she had imagined, but she had waited weeks just to talk to the blue-eyed beauty at the bar. Ever since the first time she saw her there, giving all the other women the brush off. She was the one that had left the bar that night with Arizona and she could wait her out if she needed more time.

Arizona sighed and rubbed her temple as she watched the redhead retreat. She felt bad for being so short with Kate, but she just had no interest in dating her…or anyone else for that matter. She had met Kate at Joe's bar a couple of months ago while she was out with Teddy, and in a drunken haze had gone home with the redhead. Ever since then, Kate would come into the coffee shop occasionally asking if Arizona wanted to get together.

Arizona shook her head and focused on the next customer. She felt an elbow in her side as she was making the customer's latte. "Is that the same redhead from that night at the bar? She doesn't give up does she?", Teddy snickered. She had noticed the woman there at least once or twice a week.

Arizona blew out a puff of air to get the bangs out of her face. "It's not funny, Teddy. She's nice enough…a little clingy maybe. I feel like a total bitch right now because I can't get over my own crap," the blonde whispered to her friend as she took the customer's money.

"You're doing the best you can, Zona. Hey, at least you're trying," Teddy whispered back.

Arizona groaned at her friend's response. Ever since her last relationship Arizona had refused to get serious with anyone else. Her body shuddered just thinking about her ex girlfriend. She felt like her ex had taken everything from her. She couldn't give herself to another woman like that. No matter how hard she tried, she just couldn't get out of her own head.

"Tim and I are thinking of heading to the bar tonight. You should come," Teddy said.

Teddy had gone to high school with both Tim and Arizona. She had actually dated Tim for a bit during his senior year, but when he graduated a year before them and left for college it had ended. Now she was just best friends with the two and worked with them at their coffee shop.

"What's going on tonight?" Tim asked, coming down the narrow stairs that led to the office on the second floor.

"We're going out, and Zona is coming with us," Teddy told him, hooking her arm though Arizona's so she couldn't turn away.

Tim grinned at his little sister. "Is that so?" he said, playfully punching his sister's arm.

"No, I'm going home," Arizona grumbled, trying to shake off Teddy's arm.

Tim opened his mouth and put his hand to his chest, acting offended. "Don't make me cry, baby sis. Please please come out with us!" he childishly pleaded, putting his hands together. "I'll even buy you a drink!" he winked at her and smiled over at Teddy.

Arizona stared him down, annoyed that her brother was stooping to this. She really wasn't in the mood to go out. "Fine," she grumbled. She never could say no to Tim. "But if you try to force me towards any women I will leave, Tim. I swear. I'm just not…ready."

"It's been two years-"

"I said I'm not ready!" the blonde yelled, attracting attention from the customers sitting in the coffee shop and pulling her arm free from Teddy.

Tim put his hands up in surrender. "Okay. Okay, Zona. I won't do anything. We'll just go out for drinks. That's it."

The blonde closed her eyes and took in a few deep breaths. She loved her brother, and Teddy for that matter, and she knew they were only looking out for her. But she couldn't help that she wasn't ready. Yes, it had been two years since she had technically been with anyone, and Teddy and Tim knew the story, but they thought she would have put herself out there by now. It wasn't from a lack of trying on her part, she just…couldn't.

"It'll give us a chance to have a night out before this weekend. There's going to be a ton of people coming in from out of town because of the race," Teddy said, wiping down the counter and directing Lexie and April to some tables that needed to be bussed.

Tim grinned at Teddy excitedly. "I would kill to have tickets to this race! It's supposed to be a huge showdown between two of the teams. Kind of like a rivalry that's been going on and there's already huge money put down on it!"

Arizona rolled her eyes at her brother as she poured a cup of black coffee for a customer. She was never a big fan of sports, but Tim loved them, especially racing.

"Oh come on, Zona! One of the biggest races of the year is happening here in Seattle and you have zero interest in it?"

"You mean interest in overweight men, chugging their beer and watching cars go around in a circle? Yes, Tim it fascinates me," she mocked, shaking her head at her brother's enthusiasm.

"Whatever, Zone. You don't know what you're missing."

"I think I'll survive."

"You two are ridiculous. Who cares about the race? What about tonight?" Teddy asked, trying to steer the conversation back to more important matters.

"We'll go to Joe's. I am not dressing up. You can if you want Teddy, and I'd be happy to help you get laid if it comes down to it. I am an excellent wingman," she said winking at her dirty blonde best friend. "But don't even think about setting me up," she threatened, pointing her finger in Teddy's face. She faintly recalled Teddy nudging her towards a certain redhead that night.

Teddy smirked, unable to take Arizona seriously. "Please. Like I need your help."

"I know you do, Teddy. Don't play stupid. I helped you the last two times to get phone numbers, not counting the 'men' you find online. Which, I will never understand."

Teddy rolled her eyes and poured herself a cup of coffee. "It's just a backup. Sometimes the online men are nice."

"It's desperate, Teds."

Teddy scoffed at Arizona's comment. "Whatever, Zona. But fine, if we see anyone tonight you can be my wingman."

Arizona grinned at her friend. Just because she was currently in a long, self-imposed, dry spell didn't mean everyone else had to be. "Deal," she said shaking Teddy's hand.

It was pouring down rain when the three walked into the bar. Joe's was unusually busy for a weeknight, but Tim was able to snag three seats at the bar when a group left.

"Can we get three beers, Joe?" Tim asked the bartender as the three of them got settled in their seats.

"Sure thing, Tim."

Teddy turned in her seat next to Arizona to scope out the bar. There were a lot of men in the bar tonight, most of them playing pool, but nothing stood out to her. She turned her attention to the blonde next to her who was sipping her beer. She had noticed a few women stare at Arizona as she walked in.

"Are you sure you don't want to at least get a phone number? You seem popular."

Arizona rolled her eyes at her friend as she sat down her beer. "Positive, Teds." Arizona had noticed the women as well, hell she had even gone on a date with a couple of them and they had gone nowhere. The old Arizona would have already gotten the hottest woman in the bars number, but she wasn't the old Arizona anymore. She had baggage hidden from everyone else's eyes. Tonight she just wanted to have a nice quiet drink and not stress over trying to be normal and date. She couldn't. No matter how hard Arizona tried to get back to normal, her insecurities came out at the least inopportune time. Years later and her ex seemed to still have control over her. "Why don't you find Tim a lady?" she asked, trying to get the heat off of her.

Teddy laughed, looking over at Tim who was absorbed watching the news anchor who was talking about this weekend's race. Neither Tim nor Arizona needed help picking up women. Both were extremely attractive with their blonde hair, dimples and beautiful blue eyes and women practically flocked to them. It annoyed Teddy to no end how easy it was for them. Many times they were mistaken for twins because they looked so much alike. "Please. Until race season is over I'm not subjecting any woman to your brother's obsession."

Arizona laughed. Teddy did have a point. Tim did love his racing. She glanced up at the TV, but all she saw was a taping of a past race and a commentator talking about Saturday's big event. Tim is crazy if he finds this entertaining.

"Hey what about that guy?" Teddy asked, tapping Arizona on the shoulder and pointing to a corner.

Arizona looked in that direction and saw a very handsome man staring back at her friend. She turned back towards Teddy with a raised eyebrow. "I think you don't need me tonight," she said, still sipping at her beer with one hand, and pushing Teddy out of her chair with the other.

"Hey! What the heck?!" Teddy yelled, catching herself on the bar before falling to the floor. She scooped her hair out of her eyes and squinted at the blonde.

Arizona just shrugged. "Go Teddy. Lover boy's waiting," she grinned wickedly at her friend and wiggled her eyebrows. "With the way he was staring you down, Teds, you should have no trouble."

Teddy straightened her shirt and looked back at the corner. The man was still staring at her, his mouth turned up in a slightly crooked grin. Teddy grinned back, patted Arizona's shoulder and left her friend at the bar with her brother.

Arizona just chuckled. At least if Teddy had a man she would leave her alone.

Teddy ended up leaving with the cute guy about an hour later, while Arizona sat next to Tim who continued to watch the TV. A few women had tried to get his attention, but he was way too absorbed in the race news. "Timmy, I swear if you keep answering me with one worded answers I'm going to dump my beer on you."

"Huh?" Tim asked, finally dragging his attention away from the television.

"Seriously? Anything I've said to you you just nod your head and mumble a word. I think you're turning into dad."

Tim laughed, nudging his sister with his elbow. "Well have I missed anything? Anything interesting going on in Joe's tonight?"

The blonde just shrugged her shoulders. "Teddy got lucky. She left about an hour ago with a hottie."

Tim raised his eyebrows in question. "Really?"

Arizona nodded, turning her attention to the TV.

Tim nodded to himself and stared at his sister. "How are you doing, Zone?"

Arizona raised her beer glass to her pink lips and took a big swig. "Super," she said as she slammed the bottle down, wiping her mouth with the back of her hand and smiling at her brother. The smile didn't quite reach her eyes.

Tim sighed, "Look, Zone, I'm not going to be Teddy and try and force you to get out there. When you're ready, you're ready," he said, putting his hand on her shoulder. "There is no pressure, but if someone does cross your path that makes you excited again, please don't run or try to hide yourself away. You deserve to be happy, and I know that person is out there for you."

Arizona smiled. Her brother knew her well. He was there for her during her lowest time and knew that since then her first instinct was to run when things got tough or she was scared. Her last few "dates", if you really wanted to call them that, had all been horrible with her making up an excuse and leaving halfway through. "Thanks, Timmy," she said, grabbing his hand and squeezing it.

He put his arm around her shoulders and pulled her close. "I love you, Zone."

Arizona hugged her brother back. "I love you, too," Arizona whispered, her voice shaky with emotion.

"So," she said, clearing her throat and letting go of her brother after a minute. "I figured Lexie would be here tonight," she said, poking Tim in the side.

Tim looked over at her, shocked at her words. "How..did..when?" he stuttered.

Arizona laughed, glad to be talking about less depressing matters. "I'm not blind, Timmy. I've noticed the subtle glances and flirting you guys do. You're not very good at hiding it." Over the last week she had noticed the flirty touches and the looks the two would give each other. She was happy for them, but it made her gag at the same time.

Tim scratched his neck and blushed. He thought they had been pretty good at being subtle. "It's new, Zone. I would have told you-"

"It's fine, Tim." She was happy for her brother. Slightly jealous, yes, but she would always be happy if her big brother was happy. "But remember, she's an employee and a close friend, so don't fuck it up, we need her at the shop. She's too good," she threatened playfully, pointing her finger in her brother's face and glaring at him.

Tim chuckled and swatted her hand away. "Geez sis, calm down. Like I said, it's new. Like we've only gone on one date new. If it gets serious then you can give me a lecture."

"Why didn't you ask her to come tonight?"

"I was trying to be subtle…and she's having a girls night with April. Plus, I wanted to hang out with my baby sis," he shrugged, taking a sip of his beer.

"Uh huh, sure," she mumbled, grinning at him as she watched Tim focus back on the TV. "You're great company, Timbo."

"What?" he asked, unable to tear his gaze away from a commercial as his sister continued to stare at him.

Arizona heard someone setting their glass down at the bar next to her. She turned and saw a tall woman with dirty blonde hair staring up at the same TV Tim was watching. The woman sneered at the television as it showed some soft drink commercial. "Unbelievable," the woman muttered, shaking her head and trying to get Joe's attention. The taller blonde glanced to her left and saw Tim and Arizona glancing her way curiously. She turned her body, eyeing both the blondes, and held out her hand. "Hi. I'm Erica," she said, smiling at the two.

**This is a Calzona fic, so no worries! There will be no cheating, because I'm over stories dealing with that. I honestly don't know much about racecar driving, but Callie as a driver just seemed awesome. This is supposed to be a fun adventure, some drama thrown in obviously, and I hope you guys will take it with me. I hope you like it! Let me know what you think!