Disclaimer: I don't own anything Shonda does; I am merely borrowing them for some fun.

This story will be completely AU. As for a little back story: Meredith is an advice columnist in Manhattan and has had bad luck with relationships. Derek is an architecturer in Manhattan who isn't necessarily looking for love – or so he thinks.

As for characters; Ellis and Thatcher with both be in this and will have great relationship with Meredith and so will Lexie – whose parents are also Ellis and Thatcher; but she's not the Lexie we know on the show, she's a little tougher. Cristina and Alex will also be in this and that's all I'm going to say for now.

ENJOY!

New York was an exciting city. There was so much to do; people from all the world came to visit. Between the museums, the architecture, parks and shopping there was a lot of places to visit and sights to see. It was one of the things that made New York so popular with people, you could never be bored and always find something new to do or some new places to visit and explore.

It was one of the things she loved about it. Meredith Grey was 35 and was one of the most popular advice columnists in Manhattan. Men and Women (although mostly women) from all over wrote to her about their love lives. And she loved it all; helping people get over relationships, start relationships, through them; everything. Even though she had a few crazy ones asking her weird, annoying or ridiculous questions; she didn't mind because she was freaking amazing at her job.

She loved New York. Being born and raised in there made it more than home and she wouldn't change it for anything. Her mother was Ellis Grey who was one of the most famous female surgeons – well ever; and was now retired. Her father Thatcher Grey was a power attorney – who was also retired. Her younger sister Lexie Grey was a therapist and although she didn't always like to admit it; she was very good at her job. Meredith loved her family, she really did. Although parents weren't exactly thrilled when she had told them that she was not doing to follow in neither her mother's nor her father's footstep but rather be a 'relationship consultant' they were proud of her success. She and Lexie were close, even though she did love to 'physco analyze her' a lot.

Though she loved her family she was very grateful for her friends. Cristina who her best friend and 'person' was the one person who she could always count on. She told Meredith the truth about everything and vice versa. They had a very strange yet strong relationship every since they were in high school and became close and fast friends. Cristina was a very strong willed personality and spoke her mind. She didn't care what people thought about her and she loved her job. Surprisingly enough Cristina worked for the fashion department and was very good at her job.

Then there was Alex who wrote the sports column. He and Meredith had been friends since they were little kids. Growing up together Alex and her spent a lot of time together. With his parent's always traveling for business, Alex quickly became a regular in the Grey house hold; coming over for dinner, after school, he was always welcomed in.

So here was Meredith on her way to work. She love fashion; it was a huge part of who she was. She was wearing a black and white tweed shift dress with a cream coat over top and on her feet were a pair of black stilettos. She way on her way to buy herself some coffee when...

"Oh my god, I'm so sorry!" She said after walking into someone. She looks up to see who she bumped into only to be looking into a pair of deep blue eyes, the kind of eyes you can get lost into.

"It's ok" They said

"No it's not ok. Ugh look I got coffee all over your shirt" Saying as she looked down to see the front of their shirt covered in coffee.

"It's ok, it happens"

"Still your shirt it all ruined, you know what let me give you my card and you can bill me for the dry cleaning." She says as she starts to put her and in her coat pocket...

"You know what, let me buy you a coffee instead" They say

She looks at them in confusion "I spill coffee all over you and you want to buy me a coffee?"

"Yes I do; what are you having?" They ask

"Ummm, ok. I'm having a Venti Non-fat Carmel Macchiato with extra foam "Meredith says

"Alright" They say. They both walk up to the counter as they order "Hi, can a please get one Venti Americano and one Non-fat Carmel Macchiato with extra foam"

The barista nods her head and begins to get their drinks ready as they walk over the other side of the corner and gives them their drinks.

"Well thank you, you really didn't have to" Says Meredith looking at the nameless mystery person

"Well I wanted to"

"Well than thank you, ummm..."

"Derek" He says as they shake hands

"Derek" she says once again looking into his eyes and smiles as she then introduces herself "Meredith"

"Meredith" He says looking into her eyes; which are a beautiful emerald green then "Nice to meet you Meredith"

"It's nice to meet you Derek" she says then "I should get going or I'm going to be late for work, but thank you again for the coffee"

"You're welcome" He says as she walks away with a small smile on her fact as he does the same. Both not knowing that this won't be the last time they cross paths with one another.

I know it's short but I promise it will get better and comments are greatly appreciated and will help me as the story progresses.