Sadly, I do not own CSI: Miami or any of it's characters. As you may figure every single chapter of my story is inspired by songs, which I also do not own. Let me know what you think! ;D
Chapter 1; Infection starts.
She took a deep breath before walking over to the reception. ''Hello, may I help you?'' A kind lady behind the counter asked. ''I'm here for Horatio Caine?'' She spoke unsure. This entire building made her nervous. ''Ah, Miss. Sweeney.'' A red-haired man with a kind smile came towards her. ''My name is Horatio Caine and I came to understanding that you are in search of a job, Sylvain.'' Sylvain didn't have most experience like other CSI's for she had just turned twenty-three, but Horatio was famous in his own way. Every single person in the academy wished to even get a chance to work along with his team. ''Fortunately, we have one.'' Horatio smiled and looked over at a young man who was heading into they're direction. The man was not that much older than her, he still wore fashion jeans and a green t-shirt under his white jacket. ''Mr. Wolfe, this will be your new colleague from now on. You'll teach her the basics around here and what she further needs to know.'' Ryan nodded with a smile. Of course, Sylvain knew Ryan Wolfe. All the girls in her class were crazy about him. Ha, and she was working with him. Horatio had put on his sunglasses and leaned towards Ryan. ''You let me know?'' Ryan simply nodded once more and Horatio left. Ryan pointed to one of the offices around and closed the door once they were inside. ''Sylvain- can I call you Sylvain?''
''I prefer that, yes.'' Ryan flashed a smile as he put his hands on the table. ''You understand that we can't put you on a crime case just yet?''
'Hmmm.'' Sylvain mumbled. ''I hate to do that to you but it's policy''
''I completely understand'' Ryan hesitated, not feeling comfortable with this himself. He hadn't forgotten his first years in this department. Especially when he was the replacement of a deceased colleague, Tim Speedle. ''I'm so sorry'' He chuckled. ''I completely forgot to introduce myself. Hi, I'm Ryan Wolfe, CSI.'' He reached out his hand and she took it. ''My name is Sylvain Sweeney, hoping to be one.'' They shook hands. At that moment, Ryan's cell phone went off. ''Hello? Yeah, okay. I'll be there in ten minutes.'' He closed his phone as he stood up. ''I'll leave you with some paperwork to do while I'm headed to a crime scene. I'll introduce you to some colleagues when I'm back'' Ryan hesitated once more before he left with a wink towards Sylvain.
After have been waiting for a while, the same kind lady from the reception entered the office with a handful of paperwork. ''It seems that you are going to be here for a while. If you need anything, I'll be right there'' She waved towards her desk where she spends the most of her working days. Sylvain nodded kindly to her before she got back to her paperwork. Twenty minutes later, Sylvain dropped her ballpoint. For the last half hour, she has written every possible answer to their questions. Sylvain pushed against her back, it gave a crack. Hopefully, she thought, she was done with paperwork for the rest of her career, if she even made one. She sprawled out her arms in front of her on the table and laid her head to rest for just a second. ''Hello?'' Sylvain shook up from a sudden man's voice near her. ''Have you seen Ryan?'' She turned her head and saw a dark haired man with deep brown eyes looking directly at her. Sylvain gasped, but managed to get herself back together again quickly. As she answered him, she took the privilege of taking in the rest of this man. He wore a simple black t-shirt that wrapped tightly around his arm muscles, ripped acid washed jeans and a pair of black boots underneath. ''Shit. I needed him to run this.'' Irritated, he looked around. ''What did he need to run?'' He showed her a glass square with a drop of blood in it. ''I can run this for you?'' Hell, she knew the technique. ''I don't know.''
''C'mon. I've been sitting here all day doing nothing but paperwork. I can do it.'' Normally, Sylvain wasn't the type of person asking anyone for anything but her brain was fried from writing all day that she really needed to do something active. ''Oh.'' He said suddenly. ''You're the new rookie!'' He chuckled. ''Fine, then I won't help you out.''
''No, no wait. Look, I'm sorry. It's just there hasn't been a rookie around since Ryan. Just expect a lot of laughter.'' He stepped closer and held out his hand. ''Hi, my name is Jake Berkeley.'' She took his hand and shook it. ''I'm Sylvain Sweeney.'' A hint of a smile flashed across his face. ''Well, I'll be back in five minutes?'' He raised his eyebrows and handed her the blood sample. Jake gave a warm smile as Sylvain left the office. She was something interesting, he had to admit that. Jake shook his head at the thought. He was in enough dislike as it is and sharing the bed with the youngest CSI around wasn't something they would respect him for. But, still he couldn't stop thinking about those beautiful blue eyes that would smile along with her mouth.
She has done precisely five minutes about the outcome of the blood sample that Jake gave her. She turned around the corner and as promised he sat there. Sylvain was and always has been shy around new people but with Jake it was a total different story that she couldn't quite get her finger on. Maybe it was the environment she was in. ''Please, tell me only good news. Is it Melissa?'' Sylvain handed over the DNA paper. ''Yes, it's her.'' She smiled brightly. Jake made a little jump. Now, it was Sylvain's time to chuckle. ''Yes! We've got her! Thank you.'' He gave her a hug until he realised it was inappropriate. ''I'm eh, sorry about that.'' Sylvain blushed a light shade of red. ''Don't be. I was just happy to help.'' He stared at her a little too long. ''Well, I've got to go. Have to catch a murderer. See you around, Syl.'' He smiled once more before he turned towards the door. Sylvain watched him leave. She caught her breath back when the elevator doors opened and Ryan stepped out. She saw Jake grabbing his arm and saying something to him in which Ryan's turn looked at her. He didn't look all too happy. Shit. As the elevator doors closed, Ryan walked over to the office. ''I hear you helped out Jake?''
''Yes.'' She said. ''He needed help with a blood sample. I hope it's okay I used your lab?'' Ryan lost his tense and smiled warmly. Sylvain let out a small sigh of relief. ''No, that's okay. But, you must know something about Jake.'' He began. ''He doesn't have a good reputation around here.''
''Why's that?'' Sylvain asked curiously. ''He's a former ATF agent before he became a CSI. He had some trouble.'' Sylvain guessed that's all what Ryan wanted to say about Jake because he quickly changed the subject. ''Do you want to meet your colleagues?'' Ryan held the door open for her and followed after her. ''Ryan?''
''Yeah?''
''I'm going to be a rookie a long time, ain't I?'' Ryan felt for a moment quiet behind her. ''Probably, yes.'' He said honest. A blonde woman behind the glass shot a smile at them. Ryan opened the door and they walked in a lab. Sylvain took a quick look around and saw the blonde woman standing in front of a huge white board full of evidence photos with a dark tanned man. As Sylvain and Ryan entered, they spun around. ''Sylvain, this is Calleigh Duquesne and Eric Delko.'' Sylvain took a step forward and shook their hands. ''Hi, I'm Sylvain Sweeney.''
''Oh, you're the new girl.'' Calleigh spoke with a kind smile. ''It's nice to see another girl here for a change.'' Both of the men in the room snorted. ''Has Horatio assigned you to a case yet?'' Eric asked. Sylvain shook her head. ''He's put me under the supervision of Ryan'' Calleigh and Eric looked at Ryan. ''That's a first. Why?'' Ryan looked uncomfortable. ''I'll explain later.'' She saw the quick movement of his eyes towards her. Was he hiding something? Wasn't this policy? ''Well, if you need any help or whatsoever. My lab is right here.'' Calleigh winked at Sylvain and both she and Eric moved back towards the board of photos. Ryan and Sylvain stood in the hallway. He wanted to say something when he suddenly stopped, looking at a woman who walked by. ''Natalia.'' The tanned brown haired woman turned around. ''I want you to meet, Sylvain Sweeney.'' Sylvain shook her hand. ''I'm so sorry but I have to leave. It was nice meeting you. I'll see you around.'' She said before she smiled once more and left for the opening elevator. ''That's Natalia.'' Ryan said, rolling his eyes. They walked further down the hallway. This part of the building floor was fewer crowded and quiet. ''Ryan, did you want to say something before we met Natalia in the hallway?'' Ryan immediately looked up and nodded carefully. ''Yeah, I think I have to now since you're shift is over.'' Sylvain cocked her head a little to the right. She didn't understand why Ryan was suddenly so nervous. ''Well, what is it?'' She asked after a short pause in which Ryan said nothing. ''Sylvain, do you want to go out to dinner with me?'' Ryan blurted out. Sylvain stood speechless but most of all, shock. She wanted to say yes, he was nice and kind but he was her supervisor. ''Ryan, you're my supervisor.'' Ryan's hope flew from his face as Sylvain said the words. ''I understand.'' He said, still with a smile. ''But, I want to go on out on a date with you.'' Sylvain smiled brightly at Ryan, whose hope was suddenly back. ''Friday sounds good to you?''
''Yes.''
''Great, pick you up at eight then.'' Ryan said. Sylvain and Ryan stared at each other for a moment, smiling. ''See you tomorrow, .'' Sylvain said before she walked back down the hallway. She waved as she past Calleigh and Eric. She grabbed her purse from the office and pushed on the elevator button. The doors opened after a few seconds and Horatio stepped out. ''Hi, Mr. Caine.'' Sylvain said politely. As she stepped in, Horatio held the door open. ''Welcome to our team, Miss Sweeney.'' Horatio tossed a keychain and a mobile phone. ''Your Hummer is parked on spot seven.'' Horatio pulled his hand back and the elevator doors closed. Sylvain looked at the mobile phone. It had all the numbers of her colleagues in it, even some police officers. The doors opened one last time and she saw her Hummer parked outside through the glass building. It was a green one. She loved it. She almost ran out of the building towards her car. Sylvain stroked the hood of the Hummer alongside her door. She stuck the key into it's place and opened it. As she sat behind the wheel, she felt for once good in her life. Things were going great, she thought by herself. A tap against her car door. ''Nice car, Syl.'' Sylvain tossed her head towards her left and saw the man who came with that voice, Jake. ''Thank you, Berkeley. Need a ride?'' She asked. Desperately to test her new huge green car. Jake looked around. ''Sure, why not?'' Jake walked over to the passenger's door and sat beside her. ''Where you heading?'' She asked, sticking the key into it's rightful place. ''Want to get a drink?'' He asked, raising an eyebrow to her. ''Sure, why not?'' She roared the car to life and backed out of the parking spot. ''Jake?''
''Yeah?'' He said, looking out of his window. ''Do you know why I'm the only CSI with her own personal supervisor?'' He shifted his look from the window to her. ''I'm not supposed to tell.'' He laid his hand in his neck, uncomfortable. ''Berkeley, tell me.'' Jake broke. ''Because someone's after you.''
Song that came with this chapter; Bon Jovi – Social Disease.