Note: I really didn't feel like writing an age difference between Heather and Grissom in this story, so he's 17 and she's 16. They're in high school together and things will get very interesting. :)

The first time he saw her was in science class. The third period of the school day, and Gil Grissom's favorite. At seventeen years old, he loved science more than anything else in the world. He understood each aspect of the class, something that surprised even the aged teacher.

He glanced her way and did a double take. He hadn't noticed this beautiful young woman before, and was shocked by that fact. The young man allowed himself a moment of discreet observing to take in her beauty.

Her brownish-red hair was flipped over her shoulders, her head bent slightly downward to focus upon the assignment. That was another stunning thing; She was actually doing the school work. The other girls in the class were chatting quietly about God only knew what. But not this particular girl. She was jotting down answers faster than Gil had ever seen anyone write.

Just as he was about to continue watching the girl, the bell rang, signaling it was time for the next class. Adding more dismal to Gil's plan, the teacher stopped in front of him. He leaned to the side, hoping to catch a glimpse of the young woman again, but the teacher wouldn't allow it.

"Gil, please give me your paper."

He obediently handed the older woman his sheet of paper, scooped up his belongings and bolted from the class. The girl he had been watching was no where to be seen in the semi-crowded hall.

Gil had trouble concentrating throughout his next classes. His mind kept wandering to that girl. She looked younger, maybe by a year or two, but he wasn't sure.

By lunch time, he was hell bent on finding the young lady. He didn't bother getting in the line in the cafeteria, knowing it would only waste time that he didn't have.

His eyes searched every table, every possible seat in the room for the girl. He didn't even know her name yet he felt as though he was madly in love with her.

His cafeteria search was a fruitless effort. He shoved his hands deep inside the pockets of his jeans and strode out to the courtyard. It was the same old scene; A few jocks throwing a football around, girls seated on the cement watching in awe. It happened every day. But then, out of the corner of his eye, her saw her.

She was sitting in the far corner of the lot, seated upon a large cement half wall. Her long legs draping over the edge, feet teasing the grass just on the other side. And she was reading a book. As Gil neared her, he saw the title. To Kill A Mockingbird. It was one of his favorites.

"Hi," He greeted with a smile.

The girl didn't look right away. She very slowly turned her head to look at Gil, as if she wasn't sure if he was really talking to her.

Her electric green eyes caused his jaw to slightly drop. They were the most intense shade of green he had ever seen. It took him a moment to regain his ability to think, but after doing so, he flashed her another smile.

"I've read that book," He pointed to the cover, "So many times I've lost count. How about you?"

The girl grinned back. Just as she opened her mouth to answer, the bell rang and lunch period was over. Meaning they had to get back to class. She swung her legs over the half wall and walked hurriedly past him.

"Wait!" Gil called. "Meet me out here after school?"

"Okay!" She called over her shoulder with a smile, then disappeared in the crowd.

Gil grinned triumphantly to himself before returning to his classes, awaiting the final bell of the day.