Title: My Best Friend.

Spoiler: Some from 'Unfriendly Skies'

Pairing: Nick/Sara.

Okay, on with the story....

Chapter 1

Tonight's the night. He's gonna ask her out. Well, he said that every night but today he felt a little more confident. He had been waiting for this moment for years already. He didn't know how this girl do it but he felt like he was the most special man around her. No girl had ever made Nick Stokes fell head over heels.

"Hey Nick," said Sara.

"Hey," said Nick getting out of his thoughts.

It was a slow night. Everybody was doing anything to pas the time until shift ends. Catherine was engrossed by the latest Victoria's Secrets magazine, Warrick and Greg were playing video games and were in their own virtual world. Sara was the only one who had a case cause she insisted to take it.

"Wrapped your case already?," asked Nick.

"Yeah, it was an open shut case," answered Sara.

"Um....Sara, can I ask you something?,"

"Yeah, sure,"

Nick pulled Sara to the corner of the room, away from their colleagues.

"Nick, what is it?," asked Sara.

"I uh... was wondering...," Nick was about to pop the question when he saw a tall, handsome man at the doorway. The guy slowly walked over to Sara. She didn't saw him because her back was facing him. The guy put his finger on his lips asking Nick to keep quiet.

"Nick, Nick," called Sara. She saw Nick was looking over her shoulder, so she turned and suddenly were lifted by the guy.

"Oh my god, Ken!," squealed Sara excitedly who was lifted in the air.

"Hey hottie,"

Sara hugged the guy tightly.

"When did you arrive?," asked Sara.

"Just now, I went straight here,"

They were so caught with each other they forgot all about the people around them until they head someone clearing their throat.

"Um...Sara would you like to introduce us to your friend?," said Grissom.

"Ken, put me down," whispered Sara.

"What if I don't want to?,"

"Ken, I'm serious, that's my boss,"

"Oh, sorry," Ken quickly put Sara down.

"Yeah, sorry, everybody, this is my best friend, Ken Fuller," said Sara.

"Ken Fuller?, the guy you told me you did it on the aeroplane with?," asked Grissom smiling.

"Grissom!," exclaimed Sara. Her cheeks were getting red.

Ken just smiled remembering that memory. Nick who had been quiet just looked at the guy. Sara did it with this guy? Is this Sara's boyfriend? But why would Sara said he's her best friend. There were a lot of questions running through his mind.

"And this is Catherine Willows, Warrick Brown, Greg Sanders and Nick Stokes," said Sara.

"Wow, Sara you never told us you have such a fine friend," said Catherine shaking hands with Ken.

"You never told them about me?, I'm hurt, hottie," said Ken.

"It never came up and stop calling me 'hottie' in front of people," said Sara whispering the last part.

"But that's your nickname," said Sara.

"Not here, Ken."

Greg stepped up and shook Ken's hand.

"Greg Sanders, lab tech and I can see why hottie's her nickname," said Greg smiling.

"Greg..," said Sara in a warning tone.

"Warrick Brown, nice to meet you,"

Lastly Nick stepped up.

"Nick Stokes," said Nick giving a fake smile.

When all the introduction was over Sara and Ken walked out of the break room and talked a little.

"Where are you staying?," asked Sara.

"Sphere,"

"Ok, what are you doing after this?,"

"I don't know, I think I'll just go sight-seeing until your shift ends," said Ken.

"Maybe I could ask Grissom to go home early so I could spend time early with you," said Sara.

"Great,"

They walked to Grissom's office and knocked softly.

"Come in,"

"Hey Grissom," said Sara trying to get Grissom's attention.

"Oh Sara, sit,"

Ken and Sara walked in and sat on the chairs.

"Um...Griss, can I go home early, I wanna spend time with Ken, and it's a slow night,"

"Sure, no problem, and if something comes up I'll call you,"

"Thanks Grissom," said Sara.

"Thanks Mr Grissom," said Ken.

They walked out of Grissom's room and went straight to Sara's Denali.

After Ken and Sara left, Grissom went into the break room to give them new assignment.

"Ok, this one just came in, Warrick, Cath, you're on it," said Grissom.

"Me?," asked Nick.

"You get the time off until something comes up,"

"Where's Sara?," asked Catherine.

"She asked to go home early, wanted to spend time with Ken,"

"Sara Sidle, going home early, I guess Ken Fuller is a bigger deal than just a best friend,' said Warrick.

Nick heard what Warrick said and was crestfallen. Now he'll never get a chance to date Sara. 'There goes your girl, Stokes,' thought Nick.

"Ken, how bout you just stay at my apartment, it'll be easier and cheaper," suggested Sara.

"I'd love too,"

"Great, we'll go to your hotel and pick up your stuff," said Sara.

"Um...Sara, do you think we could continue our relationship, you know, like before?,"

"Ken, we talked about this, it won't work, you live in San Francisco, I'm here,"

"But I love you Sara, when you left I realized how much you meant to me, we can make it work," said Ken meaningfully.

"I'm sorry, Ken, but I have a new life now, I've moved on,"

"I understand, I guess we're just not meant to be, but you still gonna be my friend right?,"

"Always,"

Sara and Ken arrived at Sara's apartment after packing up Ken's stuff and checked out. Ken settled down in Sara's guest room.

"So, what do you wanna do now?," asked Sara.

"I don't know, I am kinda tired, maybe we could just watch a movie and have dinner tonight," said Ken.

"Ken, you know I have work tonight."

"But I've made reservations, please, please, please," begged Ken showing his cute face.

"I hate it when you use that face,' said Sara.

"I know,"

"Alright, but if I get fired it's your fault,"

"Fine with me, it's not my job,"

"Very funny Ken,"

"Okay, why don't you make some popcorn and I choose the movie, okay?," asked Ken.

"Yeah, sure but no scary movies, okay?,"

"Promise, now go," said Ken.

Sara went into the kitchen and brought out the popcorn and put it in the microwave. She set it for 10 minutes and waited for it while leaning on the counter.

"Mmm...you have a really great view Sara," said Ken.

"What?," asked Sara turning around and saw Ken was looking at her butt.

"Ha ha funny, stop it Ken," said Sara sarcastically.

"Like I've never seen the real thing before," said Ken smiling.

"Well, you have but you can't see anymore,"

"Bummer," said Ken.

"So, what did you pick?," asked Sara.

"50 First Date, alright?,"

"Great,"

"Is the popcorn ready, yet?,"

"Yeah, want butter with it?"

"Yes,"

Sara brought the popcorn to the living room and put it on the coffee table. Ken was about to start the movie when Sara stopped him.

"Ken, wait up I wanna change first,"

"Want help with that?,"

"In your dreams,"

Few minutes later Sara came out with a tank top and a pajama bottom. She sat on the couch next to Ken and he started the movie. Ken put his arm around Sara's shoulder and she leaned her head on his shoulder. They were enjoying the movie and laughed at Drew Barrymore and Adam Sandler's jokes.

Nick was in his car on his way to Sara's apartment. He didn't know why he was going there, but he just thought it was the thing to do. Maybe he could ask Sara to breakfast. He must get Sara one way or another.

Nick arrived at Sara's apartment and was in front of her door. He was hesitant to knock or just use the hidden key under the rug. He decided to use the hidden key in case Sara was asleep. But what if Ken's in there? Nah, he stayed in Sphere, he can't be in there. So Nick took the key and opened the door.

Sara was so startled when someone opened the door. She turned in Ken's arm and saw Nick standing at the doorway.

"Nick, what are you doing here?," asked Sara a little embarrassed Nick saw her Ken like this.

"Um...I'm sorry, I just thought we could have breakfast, but you have company, so maybe next time," said Nick.

"It's fine, Nick,"

"Sorry I disturbed you guys and I'm sorry I used the key, that was supposed to be for emergency only, so sorry,"

"You didn't interrupt anything nick and stop saying sorry," said Sara.

"Bye Sara,"

"Hey Nick, can you do me a big favor?,"

"Yeah, what is it?,"

"Can you tell Grissom I'm not coming in tonight and if he needs me he can call me on my cell," said Sara.

"Sure,"

"Thanks Nick,"

Nick closed the door and placed the key under the rug back. He walked to his car and sat in there for a few minutes, thinking. "Ken was in there, holding Sara, he's her boyfriend," thought Nick. He was so disappointed he hit the steering wheel until his hand bruised.

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