Lost love

Chapter 18

Today was Meredith's birthday and her birthday celebrations were planned and in motion, not that she knew, Meredith had barely set foot out of her room for the past week because she had been studying and it was Cristina's job to get her out tonight which so far she was having trouble with.

"Cristina no. I have to study." Meredith argued back as Cristina stood at her door trying to get her to get ready for their 'night out'.

"Mer, you've studied everyday for the past two weeks non-stop, one night off isn't going to make you fail." She sighed with frustration.

"I have an exam in 4 days!" Meredith raised her voice slightly.

"So do I but I'm still making time to see my friends. All you do is see Derek and study! Do you remember the last time you went out with us?"

Meredith looked at her sadly, she knew that Cristina was right and she felt bad that she hadn't spent the time with her friends that she used to, but she had to focus on her studies at the same time.

"Mer please. Even if you just stay for an hour, just show your face, please." She sighed.

Meredith watched her closely. Cristina wasn't one to get upset or frustrated but it was clear to Meredith that she was so she decided to give in. She could have a break from studying for a couple of hours, maybe a break would help her concentrate better when she comes back to it.

"Fine. But I'm not staying out all night Cristina, I have way too much to do."

Cristina jumped on the spot a little and clapped her hands as Meredith closed her books, marking the pages she was using. She couldn't wait for Meredith to realise what was happening, she was so glad she had managed to persuade her friend. It was nearly 8pm, and the party plans were for 10pm, although they needed 30 minutes to get there so that left them with an hour and a half to get Meredith ready. Cristina started going through her friends' wardrobe whilst she was in the shower, picking her out an outfit that was perfect for the occasion, she didn't want to go too dressy but definitely not casual so she picked out a golden pair of jeans that were slightly metallic and an off the shoulder black top, pairing with a black heel and bag.

Meredith did her own makeup and curled her blonde hair, looking in the mirror she smiled at herself, she had forgotten how good it felt to get and be ready properly, she had been living in sweats with her hair tied up in a messy bun at the top of her head for the last few weeks. As soon as she was ready, it was time for them to leave, she sprayed her favourite perfume and applied some lipgloss, putting it in her bag once she'd used it. They called a cab and were on their way.

"So where are we even going?" Meredith asked turning to Cristina.

"There's a new bar downtown, it's super cute."

"Why? We never go off campus?" She frowned.

"It's just a change of scenery I guess, we found it a few weeks ago and thought it would be a good place to help take your mind off things. God knows you need it Mer. You're like a zombie these days." Her eyes rolling.

Meredith opened her mouth to argue but decided against it just wanting to enjoy their night. Picking up her phone from her bag she went to her messages which were empty, normally Derek would message her of a morning but it hadn't messaged her all day. She began typing but deleted it quickly and locked her phone with a sigh.

"What's wrong?" She heard Cristina ask.

"Nothing. I'm fine." She lied, she was concerned and annoyed.

"Now I know that something's wrong so what is it?"

She stayed silent for a few minutes, "have you spoke to Derek?" Meredith blurted out.