CSI prompts -
Chapter 1
Prompt 11. Motorbike
Nick looked at the, THING, parked in front of him, he peered at it, at Greg, back to the thing, back to Greg, as if trying to make the world fit back into the box it had been in. Or very much like a confused dog trying to work out a new command.
"It's a bike G." He said finally.
"Yeah, Ducati 996, I've always wanted one and now I have the money to actually own it." Greg said patting the gleaming red machine.
"You have a licence for this thing?" Nick asked.
"Yeah, got it years back, I love motorbikes. Just never had chance to actually have one. It's not like it's good for carrying my kit to a crime scene." he pointed out picking up his custom helmet and sliding it on.
"Not really no. But Greg these things are dangerous, there is a reason they are called donor cycles you know." Nick said startled when Greg handed him a helmet.
"Let me show you the ropes, maybe you'll like having so much horse power between your legs." Greg said the teasing tone evident.
"I'm not sure G." Nick said trying to find an escape route.
"Come on Nicky, please, promise I'll mostly keep to the limit." Greg said and Nick could tell he was pouting behind the visor.
He sighed heavily, wincing as he put the helmet on and Greg whooped for joy.
"One ride, you do nothing to kill us, got it." Nick said as he straddled the bike behind Greg.
"Promise." Greg said as he tore off down the street, Nick had to slip his arms tightly round Gregs waist to keep from falling off. He let out a yelp as they tore through Vegas rush hour traffic and out into the desert.
Nick daren't open his eyes till he felt Greg slow down and stop. Putting the stand down and trying to get Nick's arms to release him.
Nick pulled back and looked out, Vegas spread out before them like a glittering beacon and the world seemed to stand still, just the two of them and this machine.
"You know, I think I could get to like the bike." Nick said quietly pulling off his helmet as Greg did the same. The Texan pulled Greg to him by the collar of his leather jacket and kissed him deeply.
"I hope so." Greg said just as quietly as they turned back to watch the world spread out before them in a silent joy and enjoying each others company.