Terrified To Love You

Chapter Twelve

Eliza's pov
After a few weeks in the hospital due to a minor complication, Arizona is going home. I head to her room and find her still asleep. I smile at my sleeping girlfriend and creep over to her quietly. I kiss her head gently. She stirs and opens her blue eyes. "Morning love." I say quietly. "Five more minutes." She groans, making puppy dog eyes at me. She knows I can't resist her puppy dog eyes. I sigh and climb into bed with her. She yawns and rests her head against my chest. I smile at her and wrap her carefully in my arms. She grins at me, dimples showing. God I love her so much.
Arizona's pov
I cuddle up to Eliza and she holds me securely in her arms. She kisses my head with her soft warm lips. "Take me home." I request. She smiles at me and pages an intern to bring the discharge papers. I sign them and she picks me up and carries me to the bathroom. "Eliza I can walk!" I laugh.
Eliza's pov
"I know, but I like carrying you." I grin. She rolls her eyes and I kiss her head before setting her gently down on the toilet seat. I run a warm bath. She undresses herself and I help her slip into the bath. "Join me." She requests, reaching for my hand. "Ok." I agree, locking the door before stripping and climbing into the warm water. Arizona smiles before taking me into her arms. I tense up, not wanting to hurt her incision. "Eliza, relax, babe. I'm healed." Arizona soothes. She rubs my back to make me relax.
Arizona's pov
Eliza relaxes into my arms. I hold her and kiss her head. I've missed holding her. I haven't been able to for weeks and I missed it.  "I love you." I whisper softly into her ear. "I love you too." Eliza murmurs. After we get clean and dress, we head home. The house is quiet with Sofia gone. Eliza and I relax on the couch.
Eliza's pov
"Thanks for taking care of me." She murmurs. "Of course love." I say, kissing her head. "I love you." She whispers. "I love you too. You hungry?" I ask. She nods. "Do you want to order some Chinese or something?" I ask. She nods. "Chinese sound good." She yawns. I wrap an arm around her and dial the Chinese place with the other. I order Arizona's favorite dumplings and some soup. I hang up and wrap both arms around her. "The woman said 30 minutes." I shrug. "Eliza?" She asks me. "Yeah, love?"
Arizona's pov
"My stomach hurts. Can you grab me some of the pain killers?" I ask. "Of course. I'll be right back." She says, getting up. She grabs some pills and some water and sits back down. I take the pain killers and wash them down with water. "Thanks." I murmur as I set the empty glass on the table. "Of course." Eliza says, holding me gently in her arms. "I love you." I murmur, resting my head on her chest. "I love you too." She says, absentmindedly stroking my blond hair out of my eyes. "Kiss me." She requests. I smile at her and turn carefully so I can kiss her perfect lips. They are as soft as silk. She cups my face gently as I run my hands through her long dark locks. We break apart when the door rings. I groan as she gently slides me off her so she can answer the door. She pays and thanks the delivery boy and brings the food. "Thank god. I'm starving." I laugh. She grins at me, her grey-blue eyes sparkling.
Eliza's pov
We chow down on dumplings and warm soup. When we finish, I throw away the empty containers and take Arizona carefully into my arms. She throws her head back laughing like a little kid. I grin at her and carry her to the bathroom. "Let's get you clean." I say as I gently set her on the toilet. She takes her prothesis off and leans it against the cabinet. I run a warm bath and put some sweet smelling bubble bath in it. We strip and I help her into the tub. She leans against an end and I lean against the other. "That feel better?" I ask. "Much. I love you." She says happily. "I love you too." I respond, taking her warm soft hand in mine. I stare into her ocean blue eyes. They sparkle brighter than the stars. She yawns, her nose crinkling adorably. "Tired?" I ask. She nods. The surgeries took a lot out of her. "Let's get you dry and in bed." I soothe as I get out of the tub, dry off, and throw on some pjs I keep under the sink. I pick her up and wrap her in a fluffy white towel before carrying her bridal style to our room. I shut the door with my foot and lay her on the bed. "Eliza, I can dress myself." She protests, sitting up. She winces and lies back down. "Relax. You are still sore." I soothe, grabbing her favorite sky blue pajamas from a drawer and gently dressing her in them. She wraps her arms around my neck and pulls me gently into bed with her. I kiss her soft lips gently. Her lips taste like honey. She smiles against my lips and pulls me into her strong arms. I rest my head on her lap and she strokes my hair out of my blue-grey eyes."Sleep. You look exhausted." She says. I fall asleep, resting my head on her lap.
Arizona's pov
I gaze down lovingly at my perfect girlfriend. She's been so good to me while I was sick, taking care of me and making sure I had the right doses of medicine. When I did convince her to rest, she would sleep on a old hospital cot that creaked whenever she moved in her sleep. She's the best girlfriend in the world. She deserves better than me but for some reason she chose me. I'll take care of her. Forever. "I love you, Eliza." I whisper. I fall asleep soon after with her in my arms.