I made a revision to this story. I realized a whole chapter was missing. If you don't want to read the whole thing, the chapter that was missing was 'Making Love'.
Today was Valentine's Day...and Miranda hated this day. It was another reminder that she was divorced and single. Along with the fact that her and Tucker constantly argued because she never made herself available on the holiday.
Miranda was jerked out of her thoughts by Callie and Arizona following behind her with their giddiness and excitement about the holiday. They showed off the gifts they exchanged and Miranda just rolled her eyes. "Just special, magically SQUEALS of joy," she said.
Just as the couple were lightly scolding her for not liking the holiday, she was shaken by a strong, deep voice calling her name. "Dr. Bailey!" Miranda turned and looked nervously out of the corner of her eye to see the tall and handsome Dr. Ben Warren had called her name.
Dr.Warren joined her by her side as she walked down the hallway. "I say that our surgery was pushed. I was really looking forward to that. Maybe we can have dinner tomorrow," he suggested. Miranda began to heavy stumble over her words as she rejected his offer for dinner. "Well maybe I'll just see you in the O.R," he responded.
Dr. Warren made her super nervous and she didn't understand why he had such an affect on her. "I am Dr. Miranda Bailey. How is it that he makes me nervous instead of it being the opposite way around," she thought to herself as the original trio stepped onto the elevator. She thought about him as she walked to the O.R to prepare for surgery. The reason they're surgery together was pushed was because one of the most popular restaurants in Seattle, Grandinetti's roof clasped calling for emergency surgery's and non emergent surgeries to be pushed.
She did enjoy being in his presence once she was able to control the butterflies and nervous feelings that he gave her. Just as she walked into the O.R Miranda saw Dr. Warren talking the patient through anesthesia procedures. As she scrubbed she just watched him smile and reassure the patient. She groaned to herself seeing how his arm muscles flexed without much force.
Arizona came into the surgery insisting that she wanted to watch the cool surgery that Miranda was about to perform. She rolled her eyes and agreed to let her watch. As they were progressing through the surgery, Arizona chatted between Dr. Bailey and Dr.Warren giving subliminal hints about going on a date.
As they exited the O.R after a success surgery Dr. Warren walked up to Dr.Bailey has she erased the O.R board to congratulate her. "I can't talk to you," she blurted out. You make me nervous and I can't speak...I like you. And I- I will show up to dinner and try to talk.
Ben smiled widely and suggested that they go to dinner that weekend. Miranda agreed, "I might have surgery," she said. "Well I might join you then," Ben agreed.
Miranda walked though the hospital hall away smiling and thinking about her first two dates with Ben Warren. They had planned to go to dinner but just like Miranda figured, she was called into surgery. So Ben joined as her anesthesiologist and they asked each other fun and interesting questions that Miranda found on Pinterest to get to know each other. Halfway through she realized they didn't need questions, their conversation came organically.
To celebrate the success of the surgery they agreed to have breakfast before they had to go into work the next morning. Ben order pancakes and Miranda waffles and they rode to work together.
Miranda was jerked out of her thoughts by Dr. Warren calling her. "Have dinner with me tonight." He said smiling. Miranda continued walking, " I can't...the fascias vegan next door gave me a yoga class for Christmas because she thinks it will make me a better person," she said rolling her eyes. "My back hurts but the breathing... I've never breathed like that before in my life."
Miranda turned and looked at Ben confused, "Huh?" "Thats what people say after their first time doing yoga. Just tell her that and come have dinner with me, Ben smiled that gorgeous smile that just made Miranda's normal tough exterior melt. "Okay," she said mimicking a smile back. "Alright. dinner tonight at 7pm, my place.
Miranda was so excited that she was glowing all day. But she was also nervous. It had been such a long time since she had felt sparks and excitement about a man and she wasn't sure what to do. Since her day wasn't busy she visited with her friend Callie while she was trying to make cartilage.
"Bailey your glowing...is-is it the guy? IT'S THE GUY!" Miranda smiled and blushed, "he is making me dinner tonight," she said swaying side to side. "Oh this is the third date, are you ready?" Torres said with a low seductive voice and her eyebrow raised.
Miranda looked blankly at her, "ready for food, it's just food." "Noooo, for third date sex!" Callie exclaimed. Miranda screwed her face, "Oh Torres! I think it's possible to have an evening without losing your pants."
Miranda was nervous as she stood in the mirror checking her outfit. She wore a blue blouse and black pants that hugged her booty, honestly all her clothes hugged her curvy, full figured shaped. Why did Callie think that her and Ben would have sex tonight? Although Ben's voice alone made her tingle in places, she had only had sex with her soon to be ex-husband. The thought of having sex with Ben excited her, but she wasn't sure she was ready.
Miranda arrived at Ben's place and she clinched her fist before knocking softly on the door. Ben opened the door looking handsome as ever with that gorgeous smile spread across his face. Miranda couldn't help but give a smile and she noticed that Benjamin was looking her up and down. "Come in," he said moving to the side. Miranda was instantly impressed by the view and how well kept his apartment was. "You have a beautiful apartment," Miranda exclaimed. "Thank you," Ben replied handing her a glass of wine.
Ben was so excited that Miranda had agreed to come and let him cook for her. He had a crush on her for awhile and was glad when she admitted she liked him too. He watched her hips sway as she walked around his apartment living room. She was so beautiful and he loved how confident she carried herself and how soft and kind she could be when she let her guard down.
They made conversation and Miranda continued to look out the window at the view of the city. She turned around and interrupted Ben as he was talking about cooking. "Listen I don't believe in doing things on the third date. Because if you were thinking that we were going to have sex tonight- Are you lecturing me?" Ben asked. No I was just- No you're lecturing because that's what you do and people don't stop you because they're scared of you...but I'm not scared of you. So we're going to have a conversation. You ask me a question and I'll answer." Miranda was shocked but at the same time turned on by the way that Ben was willing to set her straight, she squinted her eyes and smirked. "Do you think we're going to have sex tonight?" She said. Ben looked at her as he stirred the food, "No, he said taking a sip of his wine. I felt that the third date was a little early. Maybe somewhere between the 8th and 12th date." Miranda walked around the counter she had been standing behind. "You don't think that we'll end up just friends? Ben stepped towards her, "Is that what you're looking for?" "No!" Miranda said matter of factly. Ben look another sip of his wine, " Me neither, I don't want to be your friend... I have enough friends.
Ben leaned forward and Miranda met him locking their lips together softly. Ben grabbed her waist pulling her closer to deepen their kiss. Miranda placed her hand on his chest and backed up a little to catch her breath. Ben looked down at her biting his lower lip. Miranda pulled him down towards her and Ben grabbed her plump bottom lip kissing her passionately.
Ben stopped kissing her and leaned his against hers. "Maybe we should stop before we go back on that sex on the third date rule." They laughed together and Ben continued cooking dinner.
After eating dinner Miranda helped him wash dishes and then he took her hand and led her over to the couch. "Sit right here and I will be back," Ben said with a grin on his face. Miranda smiled feeling giddy inside as she waited for Ben to return to the living room. When he came back he had a bowl or ice cream with strawberries and chocolate drizzled on top. Ben sat down facing Miranda with a slight smile on his face. He took some of the dessert onto the spoon and offered it to Miranda. A moan involuntarily escaped her as she tasted the dessert. "Is that French vanilla?" Miranda asked. "Mm hmm," replied with a sexy smirk on his face as he continued to feed her. "I remembered that you said it was one of your favorites when we were asking each other questions. Miranda smiled as she looked in his eyes and received some more dessert.
"Oh let me get that," Ben said as he leaned forward and licked the ice cream off the side of Miranda's lip. "Sorry, I hope that wasn't to forward or inappropriate," Ben asked with a concerned tone. Miranda blushed and smiled, "No it's fine".
Ben couldn't believe he had just done that. Here they were talking about it being too early for sex but everything about Miranda Bailey aroused him. But he wanted to show her that he wanted more than just her body. He wanted all of her.
Just as Ben snapped out of his train of thought Luther Van dross "Always and Forever" started to play softly from the stereo. "Have this dance with me?" Ben asked Miranda as he stood up and held out his hand. Miranda blushed and smiled as she reached for his hand. Ben touched the small of her back and felt her shiver as he pulled her in close and she leaned against his chest and sighed closing her eyes. As they continued to dance Miranda looked up at Ben. Miranda was still thinking about the way Ben licked the ice cream from the side of her lips and it was making her feel bold. As she looked up at Ben, she kissed his chin and then kissed all over his neck. The soft kisses that she placed on his neck made him moan deeply. Ben looked down at Miranda and began kissing her. He kissed her nose, chin and then returned to her lips kissing them passionately and deeply. Ben held her waist tightly letting his hand slide down, laying just on top of her booty. Miranda hands roamed all over his torso. First his arms, chest, back and then his hips. As they kissed Miranda felt a huge wave of sensations coursing through her body ending with her panties feeling like they were going to be drenched in wetness if they didn't stop kissing. Miranda separated her lips from Ben's and stepped back.
"Ben I think that it's time for me to head home j-just so we don't- make love to each other passionately," Ben said abruptly. Miranda nodded and grabbed her purse off of the rack as Ben opened his front door. They stood staring at each other for a moment before Ben kissed her on the forehead. "Call me when you
make it home Miranda," Ben said strongly. Miranda nodded and kissed his chin before walking out of his apartment.
