"Meredith!" Derek Shepherd shouted, running after Meredith down the hospital staircase. "Meredith!"

"What?" She hissed, spinning suddenly. "What could you possibly have to say to me?"

"I… I'm so sorry. It just happened." Derek defended.

"No Derek, it didn't just happen. I confided in you as a friend, what we both agreed to be, and you took advantage of that. We are not a couple anymore, you are married and I'm with Finn." Meredith steamed. She continued storming down the stairs. After Finn and Meredith had had a fight last night and all previous friends were comforting George at that time, the only friend she could turn to was Derek. Big mistake – of course, she had only realised that after he kissed her. She didn't resist at first, but Meredith realised that doing that then would have only screwed up her screwed up life even further.

"Meredith! Hey, wait a second!" He grabbed her elbow, twisting her around to face him. "That's not entirely fair! I didn't see you pushing me away right away, it was just a temporary lapse, it won't happen again."

"No, it won't. I was right in the first place. We can't be friends, this is just a ridiculous situation." She paused. "We can't… I think we just need to not talk to each other for anything other than professional reasons."

"Meredith…" Derek sighed; he'd been here before.

"No, Derek, I mean it this time. I think that it would just be easier for both of us if we just didn't see each other any –" Derek kissed her. They held it each briefly, slowing breaking off, but staying close. "-more." She finished. Taking a breath, she moved back. "And that would be why."

"Meredith, I'm leaving Addison." Derek whispered, stepping closer to her and placing his hand on her waist softly. Meredith pushed it away.

"Why, so we can resurrect this screwed up relationship? Derek, if you're doing this for me, don't. I'm with Finn now, and I'm happy." She ran her fingers through her hair.

"If you're so happy, then why do you keep kissing me?" He smiled devilishly. Meredith rolled her eyes. "All I'm asking is for a chance. A while ago, I made a huge mistake that I will regret for the rest of my life. Please, don't do the same." Derek caressed her face gently. Meredith held onto his hand for a moment and then let them drop. "I'm with Finn. Goodnight Dr. Shepherd." Then she walked out, into the rain.