The Starting Line (Reupload)

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When Eleanora woke up, she has Alex's arm around her waist and she curled up into him. She smiled at his bare chest, giving him a small kiss as she sat up. He made a choked sound, but turned sideways away from her.

She pulled her legs out of bed, looking for something to wear. She didn't really have time to check and see if he had any big windows anywhere last night, and she honestly didn't want to walk around naked.

She saw one of Alex's long-sleeved shirts on his dresser and got up to put it on. It fell to the middle of her thighs and she slipped out of his room. She saw her purse tossed carelessly on the counter. She jumped up, rummaging through it to grab her phone.

She saw that she had about an hour and a half to get to the hospital and quickly answered a few text messages she had received during the night.

[From: Meredith]

I guess you went home with Alex, but izzie kept texting me worried and motherly, so maybe you'll just text her when you get this.

[To: Meredith]

I will do that, thank you!

[From: Izzie]

Where are you?

[From: Izzie]

I know you left with Alex, but you usually let us know when you're not home.

[From: Izzie]

Hello??

[From: Izzie]

Mer told me to relax, so I am. Just text me when you get these so I know you're not dead!!

[To: Izzie]

Sorry for worrying! I went home with Alex and ended up falling asleep. I'm fine and I'll see you at work :)

[From: mom]

Hello Piccolina! Just checking to make sure we're still okay to come visit you next week! Enzo said that Jenna won't be able to get off work, so it'll just be me, your father, and your brothers and sister

[To: Mom]

Of course! we don't have room in the house for all of you to sleep there, but Meredith said you guys could come over for dinner the first night you come to visit! I'm going to try to switch shifts with someone so we can sightsee, but I don't know if it will work. Tell everyone I'm excited! I love you!!

Eleanora heard Alex's alarm go off and him groaning loudly. She laughed when she heard him curse as he got out of bed.

She turned her attention back to her phone and finished the conversation with her mother. Alex appeared at the door, with his sweatpants on. He let out a big yawn, looking at her. His eyes darkened slightly, and he walked over to her, placing his hands on her hips.

"Where did you find that?" He asked, his voice still hoarse from sleep. He rested his head in the crook of her neck and she sighed happily, putting down her phone and hugging his back with her arms.

"It was on your dressed. I didn't want to go around naked, so I put it on. I change if you want?"

He shook his head, nibbling on her neck playfully before walking away and going to his refrigerator. "No, keep it on. Hell, I want you to wear it to work."

She rolled her eyes and shook her head, but her face was full of joy. "Do you have to go early?"

He nodded, taking a swig of his orange juice. "Yes, I was planning to go out in twenty. Are you coming?"

Her nose wrinkled in disgust at his action, but she didn't speak about it. He lived alone and bought his own orange juice, he could drink it however he wanted. Still, it didn't make it any less gross. "Yes, I just have to find my shirt and put on my own clothes, then I should be ready to go. I can finish getting ready in the locker room."