Author's Note – Okay, so this is my first story. I love constructive feedback so if you have any to offer, please do. It would be highly appreciated.
This is a Flack/OC but also have some DL, Adam/OC, and probably other pairings later on.
And I currently don't have a beta so any mistakes are mine and I do apologize. I did my best :D.
Disclaimer – I own nothing associated with CSI NY, unfortunately.
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Adriana James walked out of the Manhattan District Attorney's Office Building with a small grin threatening to take over her face. Stopping at the top of the large set of stairs outside of the building, she stared out at the city she now called home.
New York City. The Big Apple, as some people referred to it. It's the place where people went to make it happen. What it is, no on really knows. What is known however is that to get it; you have to know how to work for it. If Adriana knew nothing else in the world, she knew how to work hard for what she wanted.
She worked hard all throughout high school to get the best grades she could. She worked hard throughout her days at Arizona State to come out with a law degree. She worked hard with the Phoenix District Attorney to earn the experience. And now, in the Big Apple, all of her hard work finally paid off.
She just acquired the title of Assistant District Attorney Adriana James; the title she had been waiting for her entire life. Thinking back, she couldn't remember a time when she didn't want to be a prosecutor. It was her thing. She loved every part of it. Plus it didn't hurt that she was a damn good one at that.
Watching with her olive green eyes as the people walked along the crowded sidewalks and the taxi cabs drove through the congested traffic, she knew that this was where she was meant to be. She ran a hand over her head, smoothing her shoulder-length honey brown hair that was pulled up into a neat bun. She was blessed with smooth skin that never seemed too pale or too tan. Standing at 5'5'', Adriana was proud of her appearance, but would always think back to the work it took. When she was in seventh grade she got braces for two years. Her hair took an hour every morning to straighten, due to the natural wavy texture.
She descended down the stairs, and began walking, becoming apart of the crowd. Her next destination was only three blocks from where she was, so she was fine with walking.
Her new boss, District Attorney Martin Anderson told her that she didn't have to start until next Monday, seeing as how it was Friday evening. But, being the workaholic she was, she figured that she would at least meet the lead detectives on the first case she would be working on.
So, after the short walk, Adriana found herself standing outside of the New York City Crime Lab. One of the best in the country and one of the main reasons that Adriana decided to come to New York.
Stepping inside of the modern glass skyscraper, she walked over to the reception desk to get a visitor pass. The directory on the wall next to the desk indicated that she needed to go to the 34th floor. She looked over at the elevator, just to see it almost closed.
"Hold the elevator!" she called out, doubting that the sole occupant heard her.
She was proved wrong when a hand came out and stopped the doors from closing.
Adriana quickly made her way into the elevator and stepped inside.
"Thanks," she spoke politely to the woman. She was an attractive brunette woman who was slightly taller than Adriana and had a head full of curls.
"No problem. What floor?" she asked Adriana.
"Thirty-fourth please," she answered.
"Oh, me too. Crime lab right?" The woman asked after she pushed the button and the elevator began to ascend.
"Yeah, I'm supposed to meet with a Detective Taylor."
"Well, I can show you since I'm headed there too. I'm Detective Stella Bonasera by the way," she said, extending her hand.
Adriana returned the gesture. "A.D.A. Adriana James. Nice to meet you." She told her; secretly proud of the fact that it was the first time she could address herself that way.
Stella gave her a kind smile. "Likewise."
The ding of the elevator signaled that they had reached their destination.
"Here, I'll show you to Mac's office," Stella said.
Adriana nodded and followed Stella through the hallways. The majority of the walls were glass, creating a rather impressive and modern lab. There were men and women in lab coats all walking in various directions with their faces buried in the files they carried around.
Stella led her to an office not far from where they had disembarked from the elevator. The office, like the rest of the lab, had glass walls. As the two women made their way inside, Adriana took in the neatness of the office.
A few pictures hung on the walls and shelves along with various awards and plaques. The occupant of the office was busy on the phone when they walked in, allowing Adriana time to look him over.
She didn't know who he was talking to, but the way he spoke was stern, almost demanding respect. Something about the way he talked and his posture screamed military to Adriana.
After noticing the two women, Detective Taylor ended his conversation.
"Hey Stella," he started before turning to Adriana. "And who might you be?"
Adriana moved forward, extending her hand. "I'm Adriana James, the new A.D.A. assigned to the Susan Mayer case."
"I was told you weren't going to be coming until Monday," he stated, returning her handshake.
"Yeah, well, I couldn't wait that long," she told him with a sheepish grin.
"I take it you're a workaholic." Mac stated, a small smile taking over his features.
"I've been told," she answered with a shrug.
Stella chuckled before the sound of her phone beeping got her attention. She looked down at the screen before looking back at Mac. "I got a DB over in Brooklyn," she told Mac.
Mac nodded as Stella moved to leave the office. "It was nice meeting you," she told Adriana.
"You too," Adriana replied before the older woman left the office.
She turned back to Mac who was handing her a file from his desk. "This is all of the information from the case. If you have any questions feel free to stop by anytime."
"Will do," she replied with a nod. "I'll probably come back on Monday to go over any details before the preliminary trial."
Mac offered her a small smile. "Here, let me show you back towards the elevators."
Adriana accepted his offer and followed him out of the office.
"Mac," someone called out.
They both turned around to find a young looking man with short, shaggy brown hair in a lab coat walking towards them with a file in his hands.
"Hey Mac, I got the results from…" he started but trailed off when he noticed that Mac wasn't alone. "Adriana?"
"Adam," she exclaimed with a large grin. She moved to give him a big hug which he eagerly returned. "What are you doing here?" she asked.
"I work here," he told her.
"Seriously? That's great. I guess those all of those A's in chemistry finally paid off."
"Yeah, I guess so. But what about you? I didn't know you moved to New York."
"I just did. I got a job in the D.A.'s office," she explained.
"Wow, that's great! So I guess all of those mock trials paid off."
"And I guess that you two somehow know each other," Mac said, his presence almost forgotten.
"Oh, sorry Mac. Adriana and I grew up together. Same schools and everything."
"Really?"
"Yup. We met in the third grade. How long has it been since I've seen you last, Adam?" she asked.
"I guess about five years. You know, you don't look any different."
"Is that a good thing or a bad thing?" she asked with a smirk.
Adam was about to respond but was interrupted by the sound of a phone ringing. All three glanced down to see if it was them.
"I've got a scene to head to," Mac informed them, his phone being the one that had rang. "Adam can you show Ms. James the way out."
"Sure thing boss," Adam answered. "But what about the results?"
"Tell Danny or Flack. They've got the lead on that one." Mac told him before heading off towards the elevators.
Adam nodded before turning back to Adriana. "Well, I guess I'll show you to the elevators."
"So, look at you, Mr. Lab Tech. Do you like it here?" she asked as they began to walk back towards the elevators.
"Yeah, it makes me feel like I'm apart of something bigger, you know,"
Adriana nodded in understanding. "I know what you mean," she said in agreement. "Since when did you become all deep and serious?"
Adam laughed nervously, fidgeting with the file in his hand. "I don't know…I don't think I am, maybe."
Adriana laughed at her old friend. "There's the Adam I remember."
"Ha, ha, very funny," he countered. "So look, my shift is almost over. Maybe we could grab a late dinner or something. You know, catch up."
Adriana nodded in agreement. "Sure. You've got to tell me some ex-girlfriend stories or something."
Adam chuckled before noticing a figure up ahead. "Hey Flack," he called out.
At the mention of his name, the tall, dark haired man turned around and walked towards the pair.
Adriana took in the neat suit he wore, and as he got closer, the bright blue eyes that darted between her and Adam.
"Mac told me to give you these. The fingerprint from the gun isn't a match to your suspect." Adam informed the man.
Flack nodded. "Thanks Adam," he said before turning to Adriana. "Hi,"
"Hi," she greeted in return. They stood in silence, waiting for Adam to make the introductions. Flack glanced at Adriana, mentally taking note of the fact that she was rather attractive.
The lab tech didn't notice until he looked up to see them both staring at him. "Oh, sorry. Um, Flack this is Adriana. Adriana this is Flack."
"Detective, I presume," Adriana asked, rolling her eyes at Adam's lack of detail.
Flack offered a small smile. "Yeah. Are you a detective?"
"Oh, no. I'm the new A.D.A," she told him.
Just then, Adam burst out laughing, his reasons unknown to Flack and Adriana.
"Uh, Adam? Do you want to share with the group?" Adriana asked.
"Oh, it's just like you're the prosecutor, and you're the detective," he said pointing between them.
"And?" Flack questioned.
"It's kind of like, Law, meet Order. You know, like the show," he said, using his hands as puppets, as if they were speaking to one another.
Adriana and Flack chuckled at his antics.
"Well, it's nice to meet you Law," he said with a smirk.
"It's nice to meet you too, Order."
"See, it is funny," Adam said, proud of his own joke.
Adriana rolled her eyes. This is definitely going to be interesting, she thought to herself.