Ok here's a different idea, this story is mostly going to be a series of song-fics that pop into my head as they come to me. A lot will be country music because I live in Georgia so it comes with the territory. Some will be related, others will stand on their own but they will all be snickers, because they are just so damn cute. So please tell me what you think. This one can be a continuance of The Start. Enjoy!

Just a Kiss-Lady Antebellum

It was a warm night as Nick rode through the streets of Las Vegas with his window down, humming a soft country song; nothing could bring him down not even the sad melody playing from the car's speakers. Tonight he was taking his colleague of twelve years out on their first date. He pulled up to the apartment building at promptly 7:25 and let out a calming breath before opening the car door and stampeding up the stairs to her third story apartment. When he reached her door he took one more deep inhale and let it out before bringing his knuckles up to the piece of solid wood.

Inside Sara was standing at her hallway mirror swiping on a touch of berry colored lip gloss and checking her clutch to make sure she had all the necessary items. A sudden knock interrupted her thoughts and butterflies took flight in her stomach at the thought of who was standing on the other side of the door. With a shuttering breath she closed her eyes and ran a hand through her auburn hair.

When the door opened Nick was met with the enchanting sight of Sara Sidle in a plain black dress with only small diamond earrings to accessorize her ensemble, on anyone else it would have been boring but on her it was memorizing. "Y-you look amazing," he stuttered.

Sara gave a dazzling smile revealing the little gap between her teeth that Nick found absolutely endearing. "Thanks you don't look too shabby yourself."

Lyin' here with you so close to me
It's hard to fight these feelings when it feels so hard to breathe
Caught up in this moment
Caught up in your smile

Sara glowed with her softly curled hair, blush cheeks, and plumped lips. He was so captured by her radiance he didn't hear her teasing comment.

"Hello… Nick you in there?" she laughed waving a hand in front of his face.

"Yeah sorry," he snapped out of his daze. "You ready?"

"Yeah let's go," Sara replied grabbing her clutch off the hall table and turned around to lock the door. Nick's gaze was instantly drawn to the creamy flesh that was exposed by the backless number he once thought to be so simple. "Ok, all set," she announced turning back around.

The couple drove through the bright lights of the city to a quaint little Italian restaurant Nick's friend had recommended for the next time he had a date he really wanted to empress and he knew if there was ever a time to use that suggestion it was now. Moretti's was a small, intimate place lit with flickering candles and soft jazz playing in the background. Once they were seated and given menus Nick looked up and noticed how Sara's brow was scrunched together in concentration and he couldn't help but smile at the adorable look. "What?" she asked noticing Nick's gaze had yet to shift from her.

"Nothing," he said without tearing his eyes away from her face, "you are just so beautiful."

Sara nervously pushed her hair behind her ears and tried to will the blush, which was now undoubtedly making itself apparent, down. "Do you know what you are getting?" she asked trying to put the attention anywhere but on herself.

Nick chuckled at her modestly before picking up the menu again, "yeah I think I am going to get the veal marsala. What about you?"

"I am leaning toward the sun-dried tomato and walnut penne," she replied looking up from her own menu.

Once the waiter too their orders Nick caught sight of an elderly couple making their way onto the dance floor and remembered the band playing in the corner. Pushing back his chair he walked around the table and held out his hand to Sara, "Miss. Sidle would you do me the honor of dancing with me," he bowed.

With a small giggle Sara placed her hand into his and they walked to the clearing of tables. She couldn't help but notice how warm his hand felt against her own, it was much larger then hers and rough with calluses from years of work but it was the perfect sensation. "So how did you hear about this place?" she asked leaning her head against his shoulder.

Pulling her closer Nick turned his face toward her hair and inhaled the heavenly scent, "a friend told me about it after he brought his wife, said it was the perfect date restaurant; romantic, intimate," he asnwered as his finger drew shapes on the smooth skin his hands had been itching to caress since he picked her up.

"I bet you bring all of your dates here," she whispered afraid if she was too loud it would break their close positions.

"Just the ones that I see in my future," he replied.

I've never opened up to anyone
So hard to hold back when I'm holding you in my arms
We don't need to rush this
Let's just take it slow

Nick had never been so open with a woman before but it was honest statement; he could easily see Sara in his life for years coming. After a delicious meal and friendly conversation the pair took a short walk through Sunset Park.

"I haven't decided if I love or hate the weather here," Sara said leaning into Nick's side.

"Why do you say that?"

"Well I mean it's always hot. So on the bright side we don't have to worry about snow but it's only tolerable in the winter and suffocating in the summer," she sighed, "in San Francisco it was always sunny but cool."

"What do you miss most about Fisco?" Nick questioned, smiling at the memory of her informing him that only poeple who were trying to sound cool called it 'Frisco'.

"The water," she said without hesitation, "it was beautiful. I used to sit in Golden Gate Park for hours and just watch the water and read. What about you? What do you miss most about Texas?"

"My family."

"Were you all close?" Sara quipped.

"Very," Nick sighed in reminiscence. "We were all within twelve years of each other which with seven kids is somewhat remarkable."

"What about your nieces and nephews?"

Another smile graced Nick's features, "I have five nephews and eight nieces all ranging from fifteen to eighteen months."

"That sounds exciting," Sara sighed pleasantly, she didn't have any brothers or sisters and therefore no nieces or nephews and she could admit that she was a little jealous of Nick.

Nick and Sara continued to walk in a content silence back to the Denali and drove back to Sara's place. When they arrived Nick quickly unbuckled his seatbelt and raced around the car to open Sara's door for her, she gave him a small smile and took his hand and slid out of the seat. Walking to the front door both reflected on the night's events with fondness. Sara turned to face Nick once she reached her door, "I had a great time tonight," she smiled.

"Me too," Nick grinned back at her. Slowly he leaned in and brushed his lips against hers. Sara eagerly returned the kiss wrapping her arms around Nick's neck and his arms circled her waist lovingly; both could feel the sparks igniting in the pit of their stomachs, hearts, and souls.

Just a kiss on your lips in the moonlight
Just a touch of the fire burning so bright
No I don't want to mess this thing up
I don't want to push too far
Just a shot in the dark that you just might
Be the one I've been waiting for my whole life
So baby I'm alright, with just a kiss goodnight

"Do you want to come in," Sara asked in heavy breaths once the two broke apart.

Nick shook his head and quickly explained himself, "Sara I meant what I said back at the restaurant; I can see this leading to something amazing and I don't want to mess that up by jumping into things too fast."

Sara gave an understanding nod and realized that Nick was right, he was the one she had been waiting her whole life for and she wanted their relationship to last and that meant not rushing things.

"Goodnight Sara," he smiled dipping his head back down to hers once more before watching her walk inside and heading back to his own home all while dreaming about her.

No I don't want to say goodnight
I know it's time to leave, but you'll be in my dreams tonight

A/N Please Review!