Sparks In Scrubs | Arizona Robbins X Reader

Bridging the distance

**Y/N's Perspective**

It's been a few hours since the surgery, and the weight of the day presses heavily on me. The tension from earlier still lingers, and despite the patient’s stable condition, I can’t shake the feeling that I need to address things with Arizona. As I monitor the patient in the PICU, I catch sight of Arizona through the glass. She’s moving quickly down the corridor, her expression a mix of determination and concern.

When she spots me, her face softens, and I can see the resolve in her eyes. I finish my observations and step out of the room, locking the door behind me. I start to walk away, not ready to face her just yet.

"Y/N," Arizona’s voice calls out, shaking me from my thoughts. I pause, turning back to face her. Her eyes, usually so full of confidence, now hold a vulnerability that makes my heart ache.

She takes a deep breath and steps closer. "I need to apologize for what happened in the OR earlier," she begins, her voice trembling slightly. "I let my personal feelings interfere with my professional judgment, and that's not acceptable. You were right to call me out. I was out of line, and I jeopardized the care of our patient because I let my emotions get the better of me."

I stand silently, watching her, and she continues. "The truth is, I was jealous and angry. When Owen joked about you being on a date, it hit me hard. I couldn't stand the thought of you being with someone else, especially after what you said to me. It hurt because... because I have feelings for you too. Strong feelings. But I've been so scared."

Arizona takes a deep breath, her voice steadying. "The last time I let myself fall in love, I got married and then went through a painful divorce. It left me terrified of opening up again, of letting someone in, only to lose them. And when you told me how you felt, I panicked. I pushed you away because I was afraid of getting hurt again."

Her tears start to fall, and it tugs at my heart. "Seeing you with Nurse Holly, I thought I had lost you for good. I was hurt and angry, but that didn't excuse my behaviour. I was unprofessional, and I regretted it deeply. I should have never taken my personal issues out on you, especially not in the OR."

Arizona steps closer, her voice softening. "I'm sorry, Y/N. I'm truly sorry. I care about you so much, and I want to be with you. But I need you to know that my actions today don't reflect how I feel about you. They were a reflection of my own fears and insecurities."

As she finishes speaking, I see genuine remorse and affection in her eyes. "I love you, Y/N," she whispers, barely audible. "But I know I need to earn your trust back. I just hope you'll give me that chance."

I can’t help but feel a flicker of hope. I put down my charts and walk closer to her, my hand reaching up to gently brush away a tear from her cheek. "Arizona, I care about you too," I say softly. "And I want to be with you. But we need to work through this together. No more pushing each other away."

Arizona nods, a small, relieved smile forming on her lips. "Together," she echoes, her voice filled with a mix of relief and joy.

I let out a soft laugh, shaking my head slightly. "You really thought I was on a date with Nurse Holly?" I ask, amusement creeping into my voice.

Arizona looks confused. "Wasn't that it?"

I chuckle, the tension easing. "No, Arizona. Holly recently got engaged to my brother. I’ve been helping her with transportation, and tonight we were at a family dinner to celebrate their engagement ."

Seeing the realization dawn on her face, I can’t help but feel a pang of affection for her. "Oh," Arizona says, clearly embarrassed.

"Arizona," I say gently, "I want to be with you. I care about you so much. It pains me to see you like this, so I'm afraid and in pain. I’m not leaving. I’m not ever going to leave you because I love you so much. So please, stop pushing me away and let me love you and care about you because you are the world to me."

Tears continue to stream down Arizona’s face, but she smiles through them. "I love you too, Y/N. I want to be with you."

I pull her into a tight embrace, holding her close. "I want to be with you too," I whisper. "I can’t stand being separated from you."

We pull back slightly, and I lean in, capturing her lips in a kiss that deepens with passion. The world around us fades, and all I feel is the warmth of her.

After a moment, I pull back with a playful glint in my eye. "You know, we’re in a room full of babies. We should probably take this somewhere else."

Arizona laughs softly, her eyes twinkling. "Let’s go home."

"Let’s go home," I echo, and together, we leave the hospital, ready to face whatever comes next.

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A/N: 23 chapters later..... FINALLY TOGETHER!!