Terrified To Love You

Chapter Thirteen

Arizona's pov
A few weeks later I'm finally healed completely and off my medicine. Eliza suggested we have a party since things have been crazy and we haven't been able to hang out with our friends lately. Once they got to know her, they loved her, just like I knew they would. I am putting some tiny gold earrings in when I feel Eliza wrap her arms around me and kiss my neck. "You look gorgeous, Eliza," I say, turning in her arms to face her. She is wearing a red dress and some heels. Her hair is flowing in curls down her back. I peck her lips gently. "Not too bad yourself," Eliza smirks, holding me at arm's length. The doorbell rings. "C'mon. Let's go throw a party!" Eliza says, taking my hand in hers and leading me downstairs.

Eliza's pov
I lead Arizona downstairs. She looks so gorgeous. She is wearing a blue dress and flats. Her hair is cascading down her back beautifully. We open the door. Meredith is standing there, holding some wine. "Hey, come in," I say, ushering her in. We sit on the couch making small talk as we wait for everyone to arrive. Once everyone arrives, we eat some pizza. "Who wants to play truth or dare?" I smirk. "My eight-year-old plays that," Meredith smirks. "Ah, but this truth or dare has a twist," I grin, pulling out a 6 pack of beer and some disposable, multi-colored shot glasses, "You can refuse a truth or dare, but if you do, you have to take a shot." Everyone nods and agrees to play. Arizona smiles at me and takes my hand. "I'll go first! Karev, truth or dare?" Arizona asks Alex. "Truth." Alex smirks. "What is your most embarrassing moment?" Arizona asks, her ocean blue eyes sparkling. I smile at my gorgeous girlfriend. I take it she already knows. "I accidentally spilt a little blood all over the ER and slipped on it. I fell right on my butt in front of everyone." Alex mumbles, his face turning tomato red. "More like a lot of blood." Arizona laughs. Everyone joins in as Alex blushes even harder. "My turn. Minnick, truth or dare?" He asks.

Arizona's pov
"Dare," Eliza smirks confidently. "Play 7 minutes in heaven with Arizona." Alex grins. Eliza turns beat red. I can feel myself turning bright red. "You ok with this? I can just take a shot if you aren't. It's not big deal." Eliza asks. She's so thoughtful. I nod my head. Of course, I am. I love Eliza and even 7 little minutes alone together is heaven. "C'mon." Eliza murmurs, helping me stand. We go into the closet in the kitchen we use for storage and close the door. "Arizona.." Eliza starts, staring deep into my eyes. I interrupt her with a kiss. Her lips are soft and warm and taste faintly of the white wine she was drinking. She moans as I slip my tongue into her mouth. Our tongues fight for dominance, mine winning. She runs her hands through my hair just as the door opens. Everyone is standing there. We break apart, blushing madly as Alex snaps a photo. "You are so dead Karev," I growl. We all head back to the living room. "Meredith, truth or dare?" Eliza asks.

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Eliza's pov

We continue playing truth or dare until it gets really late and everyone leaves, those who took no shots driving those who took shots home. Arizona has taken many shots of vodka and is really drunk. "Come here so I can kiss you." She says, stumbling towards me. "OK missy. Let's get you a bath and then to bed." I say, picking Arizona up and carrying her upstairs. "But Elliiizzaaaa... I wanna kiss you." She complains as I set her down on the toilet seat. I run her a warm bath and add some bubbles for good measure before undressing her and removing her prothesis. I help her slide into the bath. She reaches for the shampoo, but knocks it over in her drunken state. "I'll do it. Just rest." I say as I grab the shampoo and start to wash her damp hair as she washes her body with sweet smelling soap. It smells like pomegranates. "You're so good to me." She murmurs groggily. "And you are to me. C'mon. Let's go to bed." I say, washing the shampoo from her hair. I grab a fresh towel and help her exit the bath, wrapping the towel around her. I scoop her up and she sighs contentedly, burying her head in my chest. I smile at my girlfriend and carry her to our bedroom. I set her down on the king sized bed and quickly retrieve her prothesis from the bathroom, leaning it against the nightstand on her side of the bed. She smiles at me, her eyes tired. I grab some of her pjs and leave her to change, grabbing a pair of pjs for me before heading to the bathroom to shower. When I finish, I change quickly, apply some vanilla lotion, and brush my teeth with my favorite tooth paste before heading back to the bedroom. I find Arizona asleep. I smile and crawl in next to her, wrapping an arm around her waist. She stirs and opens her eyes. "Hey baby. I didn't mean to wake you. Go back to sleep." I say soothingly. She turns in my arms and pulls me to her chest. I lay my head against her chest and listen to her steady heart beat. She runs her fingers through my long dark locks. "I love you." She softly murmurs into my ear. "I love you too." I whisper. She places a gentle kiss on my forehead before falling into a deep, dreamless sleep. "Goodnight. I love you." I whisper before falling asleep as well, knowing I am safe and sound in her strong, warm arms.