Short stories of Merhayes

Fighting for You: Pt.2

As they both went into the on-call room, making sure no one as around, so no one would gossip or assume anything "sexual" was gonna happen with them, they just stood there looking at each other. Both eyes locked into each other in a way two star crossed lovers would. They didn't want to break eye contact but one of them had to start talking before things escalated.

"Hey" Meredith said as she just stared into his eyes that made her feel safe. "Hey, you" Hayes said purposely lowering his tone which made his Irish accent that much more deeper. Ashamed and disappointed in herself she looked down, "I just wanted to say that I am sorry for leading you on, when I was in Minnesota. It was unfair for you because i knew how you felt about me, it's just I didn't have the courage to tell you at first, but when I did tell you, it was too late and I am sorry for that. You should've been the first to know just like how I told you why they wanted me in Minnesota. I feel guilty, ashamed, and disappointed in myself because I tend to just either self destruct or just overthink to the point of ruining things, and I'm sorry about it." She had tears running down her face, because for once she was able to acknowledge that she was the problem and not run away like she was so used to doing.

"Look, Grey. I'm not gonna pretend that it didn't hurt, because it did hurt a lot. But I also understand where you are coming from. I understand because of everything you've been though, and all the stories I've been told about you and the ones you've told me as well, there's a reason why you react the way you do"

As he stopped and realized that she was crying, he approached her and caressed her face while using his thumb to rub her tears of her pale face. "I'm happy that you were able to admit and apologize to me, that's all I ever wanted from you."

"I know, I know. I am sorry that it took me too long to realize that. I just, I guess I wanted to take the safest and easiest route, but I just couldn't. It didn't feel right and it didn't feel like I was meant to be with this person. I ended things with him back in Minnesota. It was right of me to keep on going with a relationship where I pictured myself kissing someone else while kissing him." She said locking into his eyes again one more time.

There was sincerity in her eyes that made him realize that she was telling the truth and she felt bad about the way she did things.

"Grey, you better not tell me it's someone else, cause I swear to god" he said jokingly trying to make the air less uptight that it was at the moment.

"Mac.... Its you. It's always been you. I didn't think I was going to be able to love someone after Derek. Deluca, was different. I was in love, but not in love with him. I couldn't see myself with him. But with you, it's different. You understand me to a level no one has. I know I've done things that were questionable, but I'm going to do whatever I can in order to show you that I am worth it." She said not noticing that her arms were around his neck and his arms were wrapped around her waist.

"Oh, Grey. You could've just made it easier and just asked me out to dinner or even a drink." He said earning a slap on the back of his head as he laughed. "Grey, I've been waiting for an apology, but you got to understand that my trust for you has diminished, but if you're willing to fix what you broke, then I can get on board with it." He said letting go of her waist and rubbing the back of his bald head.

"Sorry about that, but I understand. I'll prove to you that you're the one I want Hayes. You made me feel something, something that Derek made me feel, and I have to hold on to that until the day I die." She said getting closer to him.

There heads so close together, but the gap in between made it so much harder for them to keep their distance. Hayes decided to scoot a bit closer and now they could each other's warm breath. He looked into her eyes and all he could see was the lust and the unspoken love she had for him. He knew then and there that she was being honest and truthful about her feelings towards him.

Their lips grazing one another. "Hayes" she said barely in a whisper. She bit her lip knowing that she couldn't control the urge to kiss him. He was her kryptonite and she was his. As they both made the movement to close the gap between their lips, her pager went off.

"Dammit" she said. She didn't want this moment to be ruined, but it was an emergency, so she had to leave. Hayes on the other hand wanted to make fun of the situation.

"Dammit, Grey. Here I thought you wanted to kiss me, I guess not. You owe me dinner now." He said chuckling, knowing that it was going to annoy her.

With an eye roll all she said was, "Fine then, Cormac Hayes. Friday at 7pm then?" "I don't know Grey, I have a busy schedule ahead of me. I have to check my calendar, and make sure the lads are okay." He said in a joking tone.

"Hayes!" She said. "Fine. Just text me what time and day is good for you, I'll pay." As she was heading to exit the room, Hayes pulled her back and planted one of the softest kisses she ever witnessed. As he pulled back, in a more seductive tone, "This is just a tease Grey. You're not going to get anything more until the third date. That's if I'm still interested." He said.

"I hate you, I really do." She said as she ran out the door.

All Cormac could think about was the way her lips felt on his. It was like a dream come true. Even though he did forget to apologize to her about the story he failed to mention to her, he was certain that story could've been told on their date. He was excited that for once, she was the one fighting for him.