Title: Into Your Loving Arms.

Pairing: SNICKER!

Summary: As Nick watched over his sleeping angel, he recollects back the events that led to this perfect moment.

Chapter 1

Nick Stokes was a happy man, and not just the 'I'm-so-happy-today' kind of happy. He was ecstatic. The happiness he was feeling was indescribable. As he laid down next to the reason of him being happy, he could not help but be amazed by her beauty. With her chestnut brown hair all over the pillow and the steady rhythm of her breathing, he could not help but ran his fingers across her cheek, making her twitch a little but she still did not wake up. It was understandable after all she went through.

(Flashbacks)

Two years ago:

"What's wrong?" asked Sara, sitting next to a stressed-faced Nick Stokes.

"Who says anything s wrong?" asked Nick. He did not want to tell her anything about what happened.

"Your face," replied Sara.

"It's nothing," said Nick.

"Right," said Sara, sarcastically.

For a few seconds, they just sat in silence next to each other. Sara knew Nick too well. In just a few more seconds, he will break and spill everything to her.

"Fine, I'll tell," said Nick.

"I knew something was wrong, what is it?"

"It's Ally."

"Your girlfriend?"

"Well, ex-girlfriend now," said Nick, solemnly.

"What happened?"

"She said it wasn't working out," said Nick.

"Oh," said Sara. She really did not know what to say. She was not exactly the best person to give advice on the love life department. A guy after another dumped her and even her own boss did not want to be with her. Sara turned to Nick and looked at his solemn face and dropped shoulders and thought of something.

"You wanna go to the Body Farm today? I might need some company."

"You want me to look at rotten and decomposing bodies while I'm sad?" asked Nick.

"Yeah…I guess," said Sara, hesitantly.

"Uh…okay," said Nick. He really did not have anything to do and sitting at home feeling sorry for himself was not that appealing to him. At least, he could get some company.

(End of flashbacks)

And that was how it began, a simple invitation to the Body Farm turned into something Nick could never imagine. Their trip to the Body Farm was amazing. It was not a date but they had the time of their lives. Before that, he never knew Sara could be so excited looking at a dead body. She was always so composed and in control while at work. It was fun knowing the away from work Sara. He slowly started to see her in a new light. Soon, they started spending more time with each other and did not even realize they were falling for each other.

When Nick ran her fingers across her bottom lip, she let out an annoyed groan.

"Okay, sorry, go back to sleep," said Nick, placing a small kiss on her lips. Soon, she was once again asleep in his arms. He could still remember vividly every detail when those lips first touched his.

(Flashbacks)

"How do you know this place?" asked Sara as they laid on the grass under the most amazing star constellations. She was lying on her back with both her hands under her head while Nick laid with a hand on his head, looking down at Sara.

It was two months after he got dumped and Sara asked him to the Body Farm. Since then, they have been spending a lot of time together. Both with the reason that they were just trying to help out each other as friends, but they both they knew it was more than that.

"I just drove around few years back to clear my head and I found this place, kinda cool, huh?"

"Yeah, beautiful," said Sara, looking into the stars.

"Very beautiful," said Nick. But he was not looking at the stars, he was looking down at the amazing woman in front of him, When Sara felt Nick's eyes on her, her gave went to his and for a moment their gazes locked.

"So, you're not gonna date anyone after Ally?" asked Sara, breaking off their gaze.

"Well, I kind of like this girl but I'm not sure how to tell her," said Nick.

"Oh."

Sara did not know why but her heart sank knowing Nick had someone else in his mind.

"What do you think I should do?" asked Nick.

"I guess you should just tell her, do something that makes her clear of your feelings," said Sara.

"I'd have to think about that."

"Yeah."

After few more minutes of talking, they decided to get going as they had work.

"Help me up," said Sara, reaching for Nick's hands. Nick took her hands in his and pulled her up. He held on to her waist to keep her from falling.

"I think I just broke my back," said Nick.

"I'm not that heavy," said Sara, pushing him away from her.

"No, you're perfect," said Nick. Sara could not help but blush a little. Nick always knew how to make her smile.

"Okay, smartass, take me home or Grissom's gonna have my ass for being late to work."

Soon they were in front of Sara's doorstep. Nick quickly got out of his side of the car and opened the door for Sara. It was a little weird because he only did that when they were out with each other because he wanted to look professional at work. She figured he was just a Texan being chivalrous.

"Thanks," said Sara as she got out of the car. They walked to her door.

"Thanks Nick, that was fun."

"You're welcome, I had fun too."

Sara was just about to say her goodbyes when Nick stopped her.

"What?" asked Sara, puzzled by Nick sudden hold on her arm.

"I think I want to tell that someone I like how I feel right now."

"You mean right this second?" asked Sara.

"Yeah."

"Nick, I don't think calling her is the right…,"

Before Sara could finish her sentence, Nick's lips descended on hers. Sara was so shocked; it took her a few seconds to respond to his kiss. They traded slow kisses, it was not hurry or forced, just sweet and passionate. Soon, they broke away. Sara looked dazed but she had a smile on her face. She looked up when Nick leaned into her ear.

"Was that clear enough for you?"

"I'll see you at work," said Sara, giving Nick a quick kiss on the lips. She opened the door and went into her house, leaving a smiling Nick Stokes at the doorstep.

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