A/N: Ok so, this is the last chapter of Animal Attraction. SO thank you for everyone's support throughout. There will definitely be a sequel once I've planned it out a bit, and bent Heather's ear about it ;) So watch this space!

Thanks to Heather for beta-ing and for making this story her baby. I dedicate this chapter to you (particularly the first bit) – couldn't have done it without you girrrlll!

TWO WEEKS LATER

Forcing her eyes open, Callie blinked heavily against the sunlight creeping into the room. It had been a heavy night; both Arizona and Callie having been called in for separate emergencies. Luckily they both had the following morning off and so were enjoying the luxury of a lie in. Callie however had been woken by the need for food. Rolling over she couldn't help but chuckle when she was met with the sight of Arizona spread out on her front; one of Callie's shirts on and positively adorable twister pants poking out from underneath. Pushing herself onto her side, Callie was able to fully appreciate the beautiful sight before her.

All thoughts of food forgotten as Callie's eyes travelled from Arizona's feet up her toned legs and landing on the wonderfully formed ass that lurked beneath ridiculously goofy pants. Smirking, Callie reached out, running her fingers along the length of Arizona's legs, along her calf and up the inside of her thigh. Doing the same with the other leg, Callie then let her hand rest on Arizona's ass.

'Calliope...'

Callie smirked at the fact that she'd been caught, 'Yeah?'

'What are you doing?' Arizona asked, still not having moved.

Giving the ass between her hand a squeeze Callie said, 'I'm playing twister.'

Arizona laughed, lifting herself up so she could turn her head towards Callie, her eyebrows raised, 'Really?'

Callie joined in the laughing, 'What?! It says right hand here! I'm just playing the game.'

Arizona rolled her eyes, 'You're such a dork, you know that right?'

'Ah but I'm not the one wearing twister pants,' Callie replied, shifting closer.

'You know you love my array of pants,' Arizona said, rolling onto her side so her and Callie had their fronts pressed against one another.

'I do,' Callie smiled, leaning in for a kiss. 'Although, I prefer them when they're on the floor.'

Arizona smirked, leaning forwards and capturing Callie's lips in a deeper kiss, 'Well we'll have to see what we can do about that...I think we need to continue with your game of twister...minus clothes...'

'Naked twister?'

'Naked twister,' Arizona confirmed, wrapping her legs around Callie and rolling them so she was on top, straddling her girlfriend beneath her. Once there she lifted her top off, throwing it to the side. Callie's eyes fell onto the perfect breasts that had been released, instantly reaching up and pulling Arizona back down for another kiss. Arizona moaned into the kiss, thinking to herself that this was definitely the best way to wake up in the morning.

As their kiss deepened, Arizona could feel her arousal growing between her legs, grinding against Callie's thigh as she tried to get some release. Moving down, Arizona kissed the exposed skin of Callie's neck, not leaving a mark until she got to Callie's shoulders, knowing that they would be covered in work. 'Fuck...' Callie groaned as Arizona bit down hard into her shoulder. Moving her hands down, she cupped Arizona's ass once more. 'You seriously need to get this pants off.'

Arizona smirked as she continued to kiss her way over Callie's neck, 'I thought we were playing twister?'

'Naked twister,' Callie corrected her girlfriend. 'That means the pants have to go.'

Smiling, Arizona sat back up, bringing Callie with her so that she could remove the Latina's shirt, 'You know, I was never a fan of morning sex...until I woke up next to you.'

Callie returned Arizona's smile, reaching forwards and capturing pink lips in another kiss, reaching behind Arizona, Callie directed the blonde's legs so that they were either side of her, pulling them back down on the bed, their eyes meeting as they kissed once more. Arizona's right hand moved down, tweaking Callie's nipple and massaging her breast before her hand moved down further, travelling beneath Callie's panties. He hand was instantly met with moisture, the amount of arousal she found, sending a wave of pleasure through Arizona. Kissing Callie more chastely, Arizona kissed her way down the wonderful curves of her girlfriend, tracing her tongue along Callie's hipbone and along the top line of her panties. Hearing a moan come from above, Arizona sat back on her heels, pulling down Callie's pants and throwing them to the side.

Grinning at the sight of Callie's arousal, Arizona peaked her tongue out, licking Callie's slit from top to bottom, Callie's hips bucking. 'Fuck...' Licking around Callie's clit, Arizona pushed a finger inside of her girlfriend, receiving an even louder moan in response as she built up a rhythm with both her finger and her tongue. With each thrust, Callie's moans grew louder as she brought her own hand up to play with her own nipples, something she knew drove Arizona wild. She wasn't wrong. In response to what she saw, Arizona sped up her actions, adding another finger inside of Callie as she felt walls tighten around her. Callie reaching down and grabbing for Arizona's hands as she let out a mixture of expletives and moans as her orgasm came crashing down on her.

Arizona slowed down her movements, moaning as she tasted Callie's orgasm on her tongue. Smiling when she felt herself being pulled upwards. Callie couldn't wait for Arizona to come to her, and so instead sat up slightly, meeting Arizona as their lips crashed together, Callie moaning again when she tasted her own arousal on Arizona. Pushing forwards so that she was kneeling, Callie pulled Arizona towards her, moaning when she felt Arizona's wetness through her panties and onto her thigh. Arizona threw her head back at the contact, her hips instantly setting up their own pace as she moved up and down Callie's thigh as Callie sucked on her neck.

Gently easing them back, Callie pushed Arizona so that she was underneath her, reaching down and feeling her soaked panties, 'I think these are a waste of time...' Callie said, smirking as she reached between them and pulled Arizona's pants off and quickly throwing them off to the side. As she looked back, Callie couldn't help but stare, 'Eres tan hermosa Arizona, eres una diosa y te quiero.'

Arizona blushed; although she couldn't understand what Callie was saying, the intensity of her girlfriends gaze was enough. Putting her weight on her hands, Callie stalked up Arizona's body, her eyes never leaving Arizona's as she reclaimed her lips once more. Arizona brought up her knees slightly, her legs spreading wider as Callie instantly moved a hand between them, sliding over Arizona's clit and into her already drenched opening. 'Fuck Arizona...you're so wet,' Callie breathed, adding her thumb onto Arizona's clit, causing another moan to come from the smaller woman. 'I love seeing you like this, so hot and sexy...you're so beautiful Arizona,' Callie said, her voice breathy at Arizona's ear. 'Venir a mí bebé, ven por mí.'

'Shit...Call...' The rest of Arizona's sentence was lost amongst moans as Arizona came, her grip tightening around her girlfriend as her body quaked; wave after wave of orgasm crashing over her. Holding onto Callie until both their breathing patterns calmed down. 'Fuck...'

'My thoughts exactly,' Callie said, smirking as she lazily kissed Arizona. 'We should have mornings off together more often.'

'Oh definitely,' Arizona replied. Rolling off of Arizona, Callie laid next to her, their hands entwined between them as they both basked in their after-sex glow.

'I think your twister pants are ruined babe,' Callie said, chuckling as she did so.

Arizona smirked, 'Best get me a new pair then cause I love those pants.'

Callie rolled her eyes, 'You're such a dork.'

'Yup,' Arizona agreed. 'But you love me.'

'I do,' Callie agreed. 'Very much.'

X

'I can practically hear your dirty thoughts from here,' Cristina Yang's voice filtered through to Callie who was currently half way through a lengthy leg break repair.

Callie rolled her eyes, 'Like I'm thinking about that when I'm in surgery Cristina.'

'You can't fool me Torres, I know you got laid this morning,' Cristina continued.

'Can't deny it Yang,' Callie said, smirking when Cristina pulled a face. 'Let's just get this done.'

'This your last one of the day?'

Callie nodded, 'This is it, and then home.' Callie smiled at the thought, wondering what her and Arizona would get up to that night. After their steamy session that morning, her girlfriend had disappeared very quickly, saying that she'd been called in by work and Callie hadn't seen her all day. In honesty Callie had been hectic herself, only having five minutes to grab something to eat in between the various array of patients she'd seen that day. In a way, that's why she loved her job' there was never a dull moment and you could never predict what was waiting for you when the next client walked through the door. As much as Callie loved the ortho stuff and loved being in surgery, she also loved the seriously mundane things that came with her job. In a way, her relationship with Arizona had only made her love her job more; not just because she got to see her girlfriend at work every day, but also because instead of being caught in a horrible relationship with someone bringing her down, she was in a loving relationship with someone who was more supportive of Callie than anyone ever had been before.

'You actually make me sick,' Cristina said, her voice bringing Callie out of her zone.

Rolling her eyes Callie replied, 'You know that you and Owen are as in love as me and Arizona, you just don't show it in the same way we do.'

'Uh huh,' Cristina replied. 'We don't skip around the practice with sunshine and rainbows coming out of our ass you mean?'

Callie rose her eyebrows at Cristina, her ability to say exactly what she thought sometimes still amazing her, 'You know I'm not into sunshine and rainbows Cristina.'

'You could've fooled me!' Cristina replied, 'Blondie is the most sunshine and rainbows I have ever seen in my life...I'm still half expecting her to come into work one day riding a unicorn.'

Callie couldn't help but laugh at that image, 'You know...I think I sometimes expect that too.' Callie smiled to herself as she returned her concentration back on the titanium rods beneath her hands.

'How stupid was this douche to just step onto his puppy?' Cristina said, referring to the 10 month old on Callie's table.

'Oh come on,' Callie replied. 'We've seen far more stupid things than this! The owner was on a ladder and didn't see him! It is a Chihuahua pup after all Cristina...not exactly the biggest of animals...the bloke that did it is devastated.'

Cristina rolled her eyes, 'I'm just saying owners are dumb sometimes.'

'I'll agree with you there,' Callie replied, manoeuvring the rods carefully so as not to cause anymore damage. 'This is like fixing a damn guinea pigs leg or something...so freaking small!' Callie spoke more to herself as she twisted the rod into place, moving the leg with her other hand to ensure that a full range of movement was still capable by the young dog. Pleased with her placement, Callie began to suture the layers of muscle, fat and finally skin together. 'Bring him round gently Cristina...give him 0.5 of metacam and see how he goes, I don't want to give him too much with him being so small.'

'You want me to splint it?' Cristina asked.

Callie shook her head, 'Just a few layers of vet-wrap should secure it in place enough.'

'I'll update the owner when I'm done,' Cristina said.

'It's ok, I'll go do it now,' Callie said.

'Um...it's fine, I got it,' Cristina said. 'You get off home.'

Callie furrowed her brow, 'Why are you being nice Cristina?'

'I'm not!' Cristina replied quickly, 'I just...I want to see the bitch baby owner tears alright?'

Callie rolled her eyes, buying Cristina's excuse, 'You are awful Cristina! But ok, I'll get off, see you tomorrow.' Pushing the door of the OR open, Callie headed to the sink. Removing her mask and gown as she grabbed the soap and began to scrub out. Sighing, she looked up, her eyes catching something bright in front of her stuck to the wall. Drying her hands, Callie reached up and grabbed the small envelope opening it to reveal a hand-written note, smiling when she saw her girlfriend's writing:

Hey beautiful, didn't want to interrupt you in surgery. Meet me in the prep room? xox

Callie's smile grew, the cuteness of her girlfriend leaving her a simple note making Callie practically skip through to the prep room. Ok, maybe Cristina was right; the sunshine and rainbows had rubbed off on her. Pushing open the prep room door, she frowned when she found the room to be empty, thinking Arizona must've got called back to the yard, she headed for the exit door. As she did, something caught her eye – another envelope. Smiling Callie plucked it off of the wall, opening it she read:

Calliope,

This is the room where we first met. Aside from being bowled over by a massive Great Dane, it was also the first time your beauty knocked me for six. I'd never seen someone so breathtaking in all my life – and I know that I never will again. The first thing that I noticed about you was your eyes. Even though I didn't know you, it was like they told a story, like when you looked at me, you really saw me, you know?

Anyway, this is also the place that I first wound you up! I know you weren't impressed when I called you Calliope, but it suits you. It's so individual, so beautiful, and know that I will call you it every day for the rest of our lives.

Meet me in the x-ray room?

Love you,

Arizona xox

Smiling at the memories, Callie headed for the x-ray room now unsure of whether Arizona would actually be waiting for her; as she figured the room was indeed empty. She smiled when she saw another envelope, intrigued to see where all this was leading. Picking the envelope off the table she read the next note:

Calliope,

In here I showed you all the scans of Morocco. Everyone seemed so defeated by the tumour immediately – but not you. You saw a challenge...eventually ;) That's something I love about you – your desire to succeed; to keep finding something else to challenge you. You're so brilliantly clever and talented in this job Calliope, and I see such amazing things in your future, I can't wait to share in all of them and see you rewarded for your immense talent.

Meet me at the bench over-looking the horse fields?

Love you

Arizona xox

Callie smiled, the pride in Arizona's writing bringing a tear to Callie's eye; no one had ever supported her like Arizona did; not any past lover and not her parents. It wasn't just the support, but the belief and faith Arizona had in her, both inside and outside of work, made Callie feel like she could do anything. Keen to see what awaited her next, Callie headed out of the main entrance, sneaking a look onto the yard; she thought about just going and finding Arizona, but her girlfriend had obviously but a lot of effort and thought into whatever this was, so Callie was going to play the game. Heading across the parking lot to the bench, Callie sat and picked up the envelope that had been taped to the bench.

Calliope,

I guess you've gathered by now that this is something of a...treasure hunt! You know how much I love those things! I promise there's a wonderful chest of gold at the end ;)

Anyway, I came to find you on this bench after I'd pissed you off in the x-ray room ;) I'm glad that I did. I'm glad that I followed you out here, because I think it was the start of something...wonderful. I know we've had our ups and downs since then, but we've come through them all stronger than ever and I know that that is going to be the case whatever we have to face in the future – because we'll always be doing it together.

It was here that I also first realised how much hurt people in your past had caused you. I'm sorry that that happened. You didn't deserve it, but more importantly; they didn't deserve you. You're one of a kind Calliope Torres, and don't you ever forget it.

Meet me in the entrance hall?

Love you

Arizona xox

By the end of this letter, the tears were gently trickling down Callie's face; Arizona's words meaning more to her than she could've expressed. Hastily wiping them away, she practically ran back over to the main building, wondering how she hadn't noticed an envelope on her way out. Rushing through the front door, Callie looked from left to right trying to find the next envelope, not wanting to miss it. As she pushed through the next door, just before the stairs, Callie saw it however, taped to the door. Smiling she pulled it off and read;

Calliope,

Here is where you literally knocked me off of my feet! I'll never forget that day. In the years to come, when people ask us how we met, it's definitely one of the moments that has to be up there at the forefront of our story. I'll never forget the first time you were on top of me...sorry mind wandering :P...anyway, you were so adorable in that moment – trying to act all cool and casual, only to freak out when you realised you'd cut my arm. You're such a dork ;) I have a lot of scars on this old body, but the story of how I got the one on my arm has to definitely be the best.

So this was the first time you literally knocked me off of my feet (and not the last time!) but your smile is something that knocks the wind out of me every day. It's something so simple, and yet it instantly makes me feel better, no matter what mood I'm in. You light up the room when you walk in, and I can't believe how lucky I am to call you mine.

Meet me in my office?

Love you

Arizona

Callie smiled as she thought of the time Arizona was referring to – literally running into Arizona had been extremely awkward but also kind of wonderful. The connection that they had shared in just one look enough to tell Callie that the woman beneath her was definitely something special. Thinking that now she would finally get to see Arizona, she headed over to the yard, pushing open the door of Arizona's office she was greeted with Harry and Dots, both eagerly bounding over.

'Hey you two!' Callie greeted them, patting both their heads. She was confused as well however, as she had left Jasper with Arizona, so she wondered where he was. Deciding that he was obviously involved in this plan of Arizona's somewhere along the line, Callie grabbed the envelope she spotted on the wall and read;

Calliope,

(I know you'll be worrying where Jasper is – don't, you'll see him soon enough!)

Anyway, in here we've had some fair few experiences. The first time being before Morocco's surgery; I was terrified being alone with you. Partly because I thought you didn't like me (!), but mainly because, frankly, I wanted to jump your bones :P. You first met my dogs here too...which I know seems totally ridiculous...but I suppose there like my children so it was a big step ;) Now they're our children. Children. That's something I honestly never considered in my future – until I met you. Suddenly the thought of mini-Calliope's running around is something that filters into my head now and then. The thought of seeing you pregnant and then as a Mother...God you'll be so amazing at it, so beautiful.

I honestly can't wait to have that future with you.

Meet me in the equine OR?

Love you

Arizona xox

Callie now was unashamedly letting the tears fall down her face, happy tears. Even though she knew it wasn't their immediate future, the thought that Arizona was still very much keen on them having children together made Callie's heart soar. She had always wanted to be a Mother and she knew that Arizona would be amazing at it too. Adding the letter to the pile now forming in her hand, Callie gave Dots and Harry another fuss before heading across the yard to the OR; she saw Alex but ignored him as she pushed the door open into the OR, knowing that Arizona wouldn't be sending her in there unless it was all clear.

She found the next envelope on the light source hanging from the ceiling;

Calliope,

Hope you're still with me?!

In here we performed her first surgery together. I was so nervous! And I'm never nervous before surgeries! I think the thought of having you next to be both alarmed and calmed me at the same time – I just didn't want to screw up! Watching and working with you was nothing short of amazing – the skill you have in the OR something that I think everyone in the practice, including myself, look up to. You're a rockstar with that scalpel and I look forward to working together in many more cases to come.

Meet me at our bench?

Arizona xox

Callie smiled as she began to realise that Arizona was obviously taking her to the places that meant the most to her; the places where the biggest 'events' in their relationship had occurred. The thought Arizona had obviously put behind it all astounded Callie; she hadn't noticed Arizona doing anything suspicious so she must have done a lot of it at work when Callie wasn't around. Strolling through the woods, Callie soon got to 'their' bench; somewhere that they both often went to escape when they were at work, somewhere peaceful to have lunch on their own; their own little world somehow. Sitting on the bench, Callie picked up the next envelope, wondering what more Arizona had to say;

Calliope,

Our bench. Our little safe haven. I love it here – even more so when I'm with you. You showed me this place first as we had our first 'heart to heart' I suppose! The first time we came out here I felt like I could tell you anything...I wanted to tell you everything – even things that I'd never told people before, and I've never stopped feeling like that (even though sometimes I know I've not been the best at showing it). I want to know everything about you; and I love finding new things out about you; even the smallest of things.

Even now I feel like there are still so many things to learn about each other, and I look forward to that every single day.

Meet me at your truck?

Love you

Arizona xox

Callie smiled, turning she headed for her truck. When she got there, she found that her truck was unlocked, keys in the ignition with her sat-nav already fitted to the window-screen. Callie instantly looked around her; it was obvious that Arizona, or someone, was keeping a close eye on what she was doing and where she was, to set up the various envelopes. Lifting the latest one off of the front seat, Callie read;

Calliope,

The sat-nav is pre-set. Press done and follow :)

Love you

Arizona xox.

Callie did as she was told, now totally enthralled by the mystery tour Arizona was sending her on, hitting done on the display, she followed the sat-navs directions; seeing that she didn't have far to travel. As she neared her destination, it soon became clear to Callie where she was heading as the yard came into view. Pulling up in the usual space, Callie got out, wondering whether the envelope would be at the stable or whether it would be with Gem in the field. She was somewhat relieved to find it taped to the stable door.

Calliope,

I couldn't do this without mentioning that first time we came up here. Even though we barely knew each other, being with you felt so natural. When I saw you on Red, even more so. I can't lie; that first day we were up here, I was very unashamedly checking you out 99% of the time. But catching you doing the same once or twice gave me the confidence to just continue doing what I was doing!

Seeing the look on your face as you let go – seeing you enjoy yourself in such a way was breathtaking. I can genuinely see is in a few years time with a fairly large house somewhere in the country; some fields out the back for Gem and for the ponies that we're obviously going to buy our mini-me's. And chickens. Don't forget you promised me chickens?

Meet me at home?

Love you

Arizona xox

Callie once more found her breath catch at the image Arizona painted out; it all making a perfect future for Callie. Climbing back into her truck, she drove the familiar roads towards their house; now expecting to find Arizona to be there. As she pulled into the drive though she saw no sign of Arizona's truck, chuckling to herself at Arizona's continued game, she clambered out and headed into the house. She found the envelope on the front door;

Calliope,

Our house. God I can't believe how much saying that still makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside! When you agreed to move in with me, it was one of the happiest moments of my life; the thought that I'd get to wake up to you every morning...even though it's usually cause you've woke me up snoring ;)

Not only is this now our house, it's also the place that we shared out first kiss. The best kiss of my life, at that point anyway, your kisses since somehow seem to have got better and better. I was so nervous that night...I'm never nervous around women...but you Calliope Torres reduced me to a useless mess! You still do and I love that.

Meet me in the en-suit?

Love you

Arizona xox

Whilst reading, Callie had entered the house, smiling at the memory of their first kiss; it hadn't been the most romantic moment in the world, but still it was most certainly the beginning of something so very special. Wandering through the house, she climbed the stairs as she headed for their en-suite, unsure as to what memory they had as a couple in there. Heading through their unusually tidy bedroom, Callie pushed open the door to the en-suite, a smile on her lips as she saw another envelope stuck to the mirror. Wondering what this one could be about, Callie sat on the toilet as she read;

Calliope,

I guess you're wondering why I sent you to the bathroom right about now?!

What happened in Jackson was one of the most terrifying things I've ever been through, coming so close to death from so many different angles and there's only one reason I survived. You. I kept fighting for you. To be with you again. I know a lot's happened since then, and we've moved on; but it was such a landmark for me. The fight and determination that I had in myself was unknown to me until I was out there faced with the prospect of not seeing you again. I'll never stop fighting to be by your side Calliope, never.

So the reason we're in the bathroom...after the first week of being back from Jackson, everything felt so alien to me, apart from you. It was like your presence and you, just being you, kept me grounded when all I wanted to do was run and hide or have a massive meltdown. You saved me when I was in Jackson. And you saved me when I got back. We were stood at this mirror about a week after I was back and you caught me just stood staring into the mirror – I couldn't not. I didn't look like me at all, and to be honest, the reflection I saw looking back at me made me feel sick. I asked you what you saw and I'll never forget the words you said to me. You were my rock in that moment. And I realised then, as I know fully now; that without you Calliope Torres I wouldn't be able to live. Maybe I'd stumble blindly through life but I wouldn't see things. You are my light.

Meet me at your old apartment block?

Love you

Arizona xox

Callie's mouth had gradually formed an 'o' shape as she had read Arizona's latest letter; tears falling from her cheek onto the paper now shaking in her hands. Jackson was something she'd never be able to fully forget, but it was something she had put in a very small box at the back of her head. It still brought tears to Callie to think how close she got to losing Arizona on multiple occasions during the time she was missing. She never wanted to experience that ever again. Grabbing some tissues, she wiped her eyes and splashed some water on her face, not wanting to look totally awful when she found her 'treasure'.

Heading out of the house and getting back into her truck, Callie chuckled to herself at just how freaking adorable her girlfriend was being. She didn't know what this was all in aid of, but she was loving it; no one had gone to this much effort for her ever before, never made her feel so loved. Callie was nostalgic and intrigued as she pulled up outside her old apartment block, climbing out she headed to the front door of the block, relieved that the envelope was outside and she wasn't going to have to buzz someone random to let her in. Picking it off, she climbed back in her truck before she read it;

Calliope,

So I know I couldn't get you back in your old apartment, but I couldn't do this without bringing you here – we shared a lot in this place, and for that reason I will always hold it close to my heart. It's the place I first met your Dad...in a very compromising position...and I know things with your family haven't exactly worked out since, I still hope that that is something I can change, or help you change. The way you stood up to your family over us, even at that early stage with your Dad, and then since then...words can't describe how much that means to me. How much I love you for it.

Your apartment is also the first place we made love. I was so nervous that first time – something which I've never felt before. I just wanted it to be special, magical; and boy was it. You're breathtakingly stunning Calliope Torres and do things to my body that I didn't know were even possible. I will spend the rest of our lives showing you just what you do to me, and just how much I love you.

Meet me back at Hunters' yard?

Love you

Arizona xox

Callie couldn't help the grin that spread across her face as she remembered that first time; it had been magical. She'd literally seen stars; Arizona knowing all the right buttons to press to get Callie's body humming. Turning the key in the ignition, Callie drove the quick journey back to Hunter's kind of hoping that she'd get to see Arizona finally. Heading onto the yard however she was greeted by a mass of black and tan bounding towards her.

'Hey Jasp,' Callie said, bending down and tickling him under his chin. 'You in on all this too? Where's she hiding huh?' It was only then that Callie realised an envelope was taped to Jasper's collar just underneath his chin. 'Ahhh I see, she roped you in...' Opening the envelope she rubbed Jasper's ear as she read;

Calliope

Hopefully this reaches you in one piece and Jasper doesn't decide to make it his new chew toy! I'm glad he's yours again now; I'll never forget Erica's face when I did it – I'm not too proud to admit I rather enjoyed seeing the look of utter disgust on her face. I just knew that I wanted to get him back to you; seeing you happy is my top goal in our lives now and I will do whatever I can to make all your dreams come true.

Meet me in your lab?

Love you

Arizona xox

Callie rose to her feet, smiling at the memory of coming onto the yard to find Arizona with Jasper by her side and a very pissed looking Erica stood next to her. Although she hadn't liked the fact that Arizona had got a set of very nasty looking bruises and a cut lip for her efforts, she couldn't love Arizona more for doing it.

'You coming then Jasp?' Callie said as she headed off to the main building, Jasper dutifully following her. Climbing the stairs, Callie was surprised to not pass anyone on her way, the thought crossing her mind that Arizona was probably behind that fact. Heading through the corridors, Callie pushed open the door to her lab, finding it empty, she looked around until she spotted the now-familiar envelope taped onto the nearest cupboard. Leaning against the counter, she read;

Calliope

You know this is one of my favourite rooms in the practice? It's so you, this room; watching you work in here is a sight to behold. This room is a reminder of all your success that you've had and all the promise of success to come. I know that if I can't ever find you that you'll be in here, your brow furrowed in that adorable way it does when you're looking through the microscope.

Also, this room holds that little special meaning for me – for us. Our first I love yous. It may not have been a big romantic gesture at the top of the Eiffel Tower, but to me, it was perfect. Honestly, I knew I loved you before that day but I'd been too scared to tell you; worried that it would be too much too soon and I'd scare you away. It kind of crept up on me, loving you. I mean, I started falling for you from the moment I met you. I suppose the full realisation hit me that weekend that my parents were here – the way you were with them and then with me...it was like something clicked in my head, and in my heart, I just knew. I loved you. I love you. And I can honestly say that I will never stop loving you.

You are my love, my heart, my soul, my everything.

Meet me back at our bench?

Love you

Arizona xox

Callie once more found herself wiping the tears off of her face. The confession of Arizona's love only mirroring what Callie herself had felt too; she had loved Arizona long before she actually told her, afraid to rush her girlfriend. Getting the feeling that she was going to see her girlfriend very soon, Callie rushed out of her lab, heading down the stairs and across the yard with Jasper, 'Jasp, you wanna go see Harry and Dots?' Callie asked, opening Arizona's office door and letting him in before she carried off around the back of the yard and along the track.

As she walked Callie could feel her heart rate increasing, having the feeling that Arizona was going to be at the bench. She tried to sort out in her head what she was going to say to her; what should she say to all of this? What could she say? Deciding that the words would come when she needed them, Callie came into the clearing, delighted to finally see Arizona waiting for her. She was dressed simply; jeans, her knee-high boots and a simple green top; but she looked as stunning as ever.

'Hey,' Callie said simply, not sure what to say exactly.

'Hey yourself,' Arizona said, a small, shy smile on her lips.

'I've been on quite the journey today,' Callie said, moving closer to her girlfriend.

'Yeah?' Arizona asked, raising an eyebrow.

Callie nodded, 'And I am totally in love with you Arizona Robbins.' Callie tried to move in for a kiss but found Arizona had stepped back slightly, pouting Callie raised her own eyebrow.

'Just...let me say something ok?' Arizona said, smiling at the adorable pout. 'So...I wanted to tell you how I felt...how much you mean to me...and sometimes, well, a lot of the time, like now, I just totally forget what I've planned to say to you; hence the envelopes. You see, you, Calliope Torres are the love of my life, you mean everything to me and I want to spend the rest of my life showing you and telling you every day just how much I love you.' Gulping Arizona reached forwards and took Callie's right hand in hers, 'Calliope Torres...' Bending down onto one knee, Arizona looked up at Callie, whose mouth was wide open. 'Will you spend the rest of your life with me and do me the honour of being my wife?' Silent tears were slowly working their way down both women's cheeks, their eyes meeting, lost in the moment, as Arizona pulled a small box out of her pocket. Opening it gently she asked, 'Will you marry me?'

'Oh my God,' Callie said, her head nodding already as she looked from the ring to Arizona and back again, positively certain she was dreaming. 'Yes, yes, yes, a thousand times yes.'

Arizona's dimples popped like never before as she slipped the ring slowly on Callie's finger, definitely loving the way that it looked on her finger. It was a simple design but absolutely beautiful; an 18ct diamond on a silver band that twisted around the stone. Callie instantly pulled Arizona to her feet, pulling her in for possibly the best kiss she had ever experienced; pulling Arizona impossibly close as their tongues danced around one another. Pulling back when the necessity to breath became too much, Callie rested her forehead on Arizona's, the smiles on their faces enough to light up the darkest of places.

'You are so amazing Arizona Robbins,' Callie said. 'I love you.'

'I love you too,' Arizona replied. Looking down she caught sight of the ring on Callie's finger and added, 'Fiancée of mine.'