What are we?

Chapter 5

Derek Shepherd

Meredith is going to meet up with Anthony soon so I am hiding under the bleachers and Meredith is standing there waiting for him. I am also watching to see if any people are coming because, I mean this would be a little creepy if someone saw me watching Meredith like a stalker.

I watch as Anthony starts walking Meredith's way. "Hey" I hear her say. I can hear them it's just a little faint.

"Hey" he says.

"So you wanted to talk?" She asks.

"Yes, you know that picture, she got into my phone and sent it to you" he says.

"That doesn't make it any better Anthony" she says.

"I know it doesn't, but it was one night" he sighs wiping the sweat off his face with his shirt, he had gym last period.

I watch Meredith look at his abdomen and I see her fighting the urge to bite her lip. I am very observant, mainly when it comes to Meredith's body language. I know she wants to stay away from him but I know she can't, I'm not an idiot, well maybe I am because I actually thought she liked me.

"That's what everyone says, and it's not like we were or are together" she says.

"Meredith" he says, he's acting, I know he is acting, he looked just like Noah when he played Meredith, except Noah got physical too. I'm only letting this okay out for a little longer before I walk over there.

"Anthony" she says and right now they are staring into each other's eyes. God damn it.

I look over because I hear like leaves crunching or something. It's just a squirrel, or a chipmunk, wait no definitely a squirrel. I look back at Meredith and Anthony and lord save me they're in a lip lock, and he is groping her ass, I will kill him so help me.

I want to look away from them again but I watch as they pull away and he goes to whisper something in her ear and her jaw drops. He steps away from her and walks back into the school. I sigh and walk over to her as she stands there in shock. Her eyes are watering and her mouth is shut tight as she stands there.

"Derek, I'm sorry, for being such an idiot" she cries as I hold her.

"Come on Meredith" I say but she doesn't move she just holds onto me.

I sigh and pick her up. "Am I unable to be loved?" She asks into my neck.

"No, you're not" I answer.

"Then why have I been used for stupid dates, Noah dates me and has sex with me before he literally beats me for a dare, then Anthony just needed to kiss me then to make it worse he called me a pathetic, worthless, piece of shit" she cries

"I don't think you're any of those things" I say unlocking my car so I can put her in as if I'm putting a child in the car.

"You have to say that" she says as I buckle her in..

"Do I?" I ask closing the door before showing up on the driver side.

"Yes" she nods still breathing very raggedy and hard as she continues to cry.

"No I don't" I say starting the car.

"Yeah because you're my best friend so you have to say something nice" she says.

"So if I wasn't your best friend then what ever I say, I could mean it?" I ask.

"Mhm" she hums nodding, god she is one ugly crier but she isn't she's beautiful.

"Meredith" I say softly.

"What?" She asks.

"I don't want to be your best friend" I say.

"Oh come on" she sobs not really paying attention to anything that has been said before.

"You aren't worthless, or pathetic, and definitely not a piece of shit" I say.

"You have to-" she starts.

"No I don't, because I'm not your best friend" I say.

She just sighs.

"Meredith?" I ask.

"What?" She asks.

"Wanna be my best friend?" I ask.

"Yeah" she nods starting to cry again.

"Okay, I'm driving now" I say pulling out of the parking lot and heading back to her dad's place. I know we had a deal to go back to my house but she needs this.

Once we get to her dad's I see she cried her self to sleep. I get out and grab her out of the car. I carry her up to the door and knock. Thatcher opens the door. "Can I bring her to her room?" I ask.

"Oh yeah, you know where it is" he says with a confused look but he lets me in.

"Thanks" I say walking in. I go to her room downstairs and lay her in bed. I take off her shoes and I know she'll be mad when she realized that she slept in jeans and an uncomfortable sweater so I took them off of her and tucked her into bed.

"You are very love able Meredith Grey" I say kissing her forehead before leaving her room making sure to shut the door behind me.

I go upstairs to see Thatcher and Susan in the living room with worried faces. "She was exhausted today, fell asleep on the drive home" I say.

"Did she eat anything?" Thatcher asks.

"Made her have a gronla bar and the last donut from this morning before she fell asleep" I say.

"Thats something" he chuckles softly.

"Yeah, just don't be surprised if she wakes up with the birds in the morning" I say.

"Yeah, five ten isn't the ideal bed time" Thatcher says.

"Definitely not, anyways, I better go home" I say.

"Drive safe Derek" Susan smiles.

"Thank you have a good rest of your evening" I smile leaving, I get in my car and go home.

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So, uhm there might be some tension between Derek, Meredith, and a little Anthony...not the good kind.

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