Short stories of Merhayes

Coming Back to You

Meredith is back from Minnesota after accepting the offer of Dr. Hamilton. Even though she has to let go of the role of residency director, she's happy that she's giving it back to Richard. She was excited on this new journey she was doing whether it be flying back and fourth from Seattle to Minnesota, she knew that this was right. However, she didn't count on bumping into Nick, her former patient, but with this encounter she figured out that when it came to her having feelings for him, they were gone.

They had a conversation about what was happening in their life and she mentioned Hayes. She said that they have been dating for a while, but had to break things off because of his son Austin, but she was hoping that when he's adjusted to the idea that his dad is able to date, that she's be his first option, just like he was for her.

Flashback:

Nick: "So you're holding on to something that you may not know may work out?"

Meredith: "Yeah, he's the one that helped me when I was in the coma. He told me to fight for my kids."

"I see now, so there isn't really a chance for me then, I suppose?"

"I'm sorry, but we connect on a level that I haven't felt in a while. It's like we both know the pain we've been through, and my kids like him. And every time I'm with him it's like my world is that much better."

End of Flashback

As she's walking down the hallways, she hears that heavy Irish accent that just makes her stomach burst into butterflies. She already talked to him about Minnesota, but she failed to mention that she went on a "date" with Nick. She was planning on telling him today and that it was nothing more than that. That she saw that he was her endgame.

As she's walking towards his way, she notices him talking to a red head, Megan Hunt. They were laughing, and it made her jealous, however; she had to push back her feelings since they weren't together. She wasn't expecting it, but Hayes is a really attractive man, so she should expect every girl at the hospital to jump at him.

Meredith: "Hello"

Hayes didn't expect her to be back so soon from her trip from Minnesota, but he was happy about it, he was thrilled. Being able to just see and smell her scent was every thing he needed to make his day.

"Grey, I didn't expect you to be here so soon"

"Well, here I am. Hey, Megan"

"Hey, Meredith. Hayes and I were just talking about my abdominal wall transplant, and how I think it's my own idea that won you your Harper Avery. Well anyways I'll see you guys around, I have to go talk to Owen". As she left, she patted Hayes's shoulder which made Meredith a bit more jealous, hoping her poker face would hide her actually true feelings.

However, Hayes, knew something was up since he knew that she didn't say anything after. Plus he saw her face once Megan touched his shoulder. He chuckled at her.

"What's so funny Hayes?"

"If I didn't know any better, I'd say your jealous Grey."

"Me, jealous? Never. Plus you'd guys would make a cute couple."

"Oh really, well I was planning to ask her out for a drink. What do you think, Grey?"

As he said that, her face turned red. She didn't know what was coming over her. All she knew was that she didn't like the idea that Hayes would go on a date with someone else .

"Can we talk somewhere privately, Mac."

Once he noticed that she used his first name, he knew something was up. It was like his stomach dropped, hoping that it wasn't bad news. He was still grappling with the idea that he was going to see her less after she told him that she accepted the offer and that she was going to fly back and fourth every week.

"Let's go to my office." He said as he motioned her to follow him. It was dead silence as they were walking towards the elevator heading towards the Peds Floor where his office was at. He was thinking about the things she could tell him. Whether it be she met another man over there, or if she's done waiting for him.

As they head towards the office he finally asks:

"Grey, is it something I should be worried about"

"Yes and no, well I don't know. Just hear me out and you can decide for yourself."

As he opens the door of his office to let her in, she's starting to get more nervous and she's now thinking if this was the right way to go. She was so close into not telling him anything, but he already shut the door, so there was not going back.

"You seem anxious Grey. Do you want a drink?" As he was pulling out his half empty bottle of Irish whiskey he had in his drawer. Maybe this would help ease the nerves and the tension all built inside of her.

"Yes, I'd like that." As he pours the drinks into the foam coffee cups he usually steals from the attending lounge, she's just taking in his presence. Even though she's staring at him, she's in awe of the man he is.

"So, what's the thing you needed to talk to me about?" He finally asks while handling her the drink.

"Well....the thing is" she states before taking a big sip from the cup he just gave her.

As she's finishing her story about Nick and her response to saying how she's wouldn't be with him because there was someone else, that someone being him, was a big relief to Hayes. He understood that no matter what, he made an impact on her , as much as she did to him. He understood what happened and just had a big smile on his face.

"So that's that. I hope you're not mad at me Mac."

"Why would I be mad, Meredith. You just told me that I am the person you want and turned down a guy who is plain simply also in awe of you."

As he's saying that, he's moving a bit closer to Meredith, trying to close the gap in between them, since they were talking standing up. She noticed the small gesture and she did the same .

"Look Mer, i know it's hard not being together cause of my son Austin, and it's that much painful for me than it is for you, but once I get this situation sorted through, I hope you say yes to me giving you a proper dinner date."

"I would love that, Cormac."

As they are both looking at each other eye to eye, with the gap closed. He took his chance to seal the deal. He cupped her face with his hands and gave her a kiss, something that he wanted to do forever. Stunned by the kiss, she melted into his arms. As the kiss started to take its turn into being a more passionate one, his hands on her waist, and her hands around his neck, he pulled away, knowing that if he would've let it keep on going for a bit longer , things would've heated up and they'd be on the couch of his office fully naked. She also realized that and just sighed.