"A Walk to Remember"
By: billiebeesaved
I dedicate this chapter to chibiness87 for doing the beta, cause with out her it would of never turned out.
It was the Lab's favorite time of the year, Christmas. On that special day they got to go all out and do whatever they wanted; Secret Santa, Karaoke, See how long it took for Greg to pin a kiss on one of the Lab Tech Girls under the mistletoe.
As everyone began to arrive for the CSI Christmas party, people were beginning to dance to the Christmas tunes, while others were chatting and some were devouring the all you-can-eat-buffet. Yes, even Clark County can be generous when it comes the holidays.
As other CSI's were having fun and partying, Grissom just sat at the table and watched. Drawing shapes with the mini Christmas themed sprinkles scattered across the table, as he sipped on some strong whiskey. Suddenly something caught his attention across the room; he got up walked towards it.
"Is anyone sitting here?" Grissom asked, smiling politely.
"Hey Griss, no, go ahead." Sara said, turning slightly to look at him.
"Thank You," Grissom said as he sat next to Sara.
After moment of silence, Grissom shifted his empty whiskey glass and look towards Sara.
"Hey Sara would you like anything to drink?" he asked politely and with a slight smile.
"Sure, Heineken light please," she said, smiling back.
"Be back in minute," Grissom said as he got up.
After a few minutes he returned. "Here you go," Grissom said handing Sara her drink as he sat down.
"Thanks." she replied as she reached for the glass.
As Grissom watched Sara, she turned slightly to continue watching the festivities of her friends enjoying themselves, As Sara took a sip of drink a chill ran down her spine.
When Grissom saw her shiver he thought. - I should give her my jacket, she's cold since she doesn't have any warm sleeves on her thin-shoulder strapped skirt.- "Sara here's my jacket, I see you're getting cold," he said, as stood up to take off his jacket.
"Thanks Griss, that's sweet of you." She said, as Grissom helped her put it on.
-Note to self, never wear a thin-shoulder strapped skirt in very air-conditioned building..0h. This. Jacket. Is. So. Warm. Thanks to Grissom.-
"Ladies and Gentleman, this is the last 2 songs for the night, now I ask that everyone, yes everyone, find someone to dance with."
Grissom looked at Sara quickly and seeing that she was looking away, asked, "Would you like to have this dance?" holding out his hand. With a surprised but calm look she replied, "I would love too," taking his offered hand.
As Grissom pulled Sara close to him she rested her head on his shoulder, and he slowly placed his left arm around her waist. His right hand held her left and he squeezed it lightly. After a few minutes he felt a light squeeze in return.
After the last song, everyone started to head towards the exit. Sara grabbed her purse at the table and went back to Grissom to walk out the door with him.
"Would you like a ride home?" Grissom asked as he turned his head slightly to look at Sara that was still holding his hand. Walking out into the parking lot, he remembering that Sara rode in with Catherine whom had left with Warrick earlier in the evening.
"Yes. Thanks," Sara said, as she looked up at Grissom and squeezed his hand lightly.
When they got to Grissom's vehicle, he walked Sara to passenger side and held the door open for her to get in and lightly closed the door after she was in. Grissom couldn't help but smile at Sara a few times while on his way to drop her off at home.
When they arrived at Sara's apartment, Grissom got out and went around to Sara's door, opened it and held out his hand to help her out the SUV. Still holding hands, Grissom walked up to the door and turned to face her. Sara also turned to face Grissom, both holding each others hands.
"Thanks for everything tonight. I had fun," she said with big grin on her face.
"I'm glad you did. So did I." Grissom said as he released both her hands in his grip.
"Good night," Sara said as she pulled her purse onto her shoulder.
"Good night," Grissom replied. As he leaned in slightly and gave her a kiss, worry started to sink in, but went away when Sara kissed back a little harder.
He pulled away and stepped back, so he could give her room to open the door.
"Good night," Grissom said once again.
"Good night," Sara replied as she walked inside and closed the door.
After she went inside, Grissom waited to make sure she locked her door. Once she had, he made his way back to his car, with a little spring in his step. Getting in, he looked at Sara's door, then pulled away.
Sara watched him walk back to his vehicle and saw that he looked back at her door and then proceeded to leave. She walked to the kitchen and placed her purse by the phone on the counter. She turned around quickly and cursed, "Dammit, I still have his jacket," realizing she still had it on.
-To Be Continued