Gil smiled as he held her hand just a little longer then necessary. "Well hello Miss Sidle, it's good to meet you." Sara smiled, "You too, Mr. Grissom, and it is Sara."
"Gil," he said, finally letting go, "How about that cup of coffee?" Sara nodded and led the way to a booth.
"Would you like a sandwich and fries to go with it?", Gil asked. Sara nodded and ordered a fish sandwich and fries to go with her coffee.
"Where are you staying?" Gil asked. "For now I have a room at the Palms," Sara told him, "I only brought a few things with me from Frisco. I figured once I got a place I could go get the rest of my stuff. A friend of mine is holding on to it for me."
"Maybe I can help you find a place," Gil said, "I know a few people that own rentals." "That would be nice," Sara said.
While they were waiting for their food Gil called a friend of his that owned a garage and asked him to tow Sara's car and take a look at it. After they ate Gil drove Sara to her hotel room.
"I'll pick you up tomorrow and bring you to the lab," Gil said, after he had walked her to her room. Sara smiled and whispered a soft thank you, "Gil." He turned to her. "Good night," she said. Gil gently caressed her face, "Good night."
All that night Sara was all he could think of, her smile and she soft brown eyes. How he wished he had kissed her good night, but he did not want to be to forward.
Lying on the bed Sara had the same thought, she could still see those piercing blue eyes and that soft smile that she was sure he didn't show to a lot of people.
Sara had googled Grissom before she agreed to take the job, everything about him impressed her. She had remarked how handsome he was when she had seen his picture, but now that she had seen him in person - well she decided that HANDSOME just did not describe him. He was more then physically good looking, she could tell he was warm and caring. Some how she felt, just like his smile, that side of him was not shown to often.
"I bet he is the kind that has to act like he is always in control, in charge," she said, to no one but herself. Sara closed her eyes and drifted off to sleep.
A knocking on her door woke her, she rubbed her eyes as she unlocked and opened the door. "You should never open a door without finding out who is on the other side," Gil said, with a giggle in his voice, "It could be some kind of pervert."
Sara smiled and took the coffee he handed her, "Some how I don't think you are a pervert." "Let me throw some clothing on and I'll be right with you," Sara said heading for the bathroom.
Gil mumbled something and took a seat on her bed. He let his hand go where her body had been, it was still warm. He picked up her pillow and deeply inhaled, taking in her scent. Gil felt himself starting to become aroused, "Maybe I AM some kind of pervert."
Hearing the doorknob turn Gil quickly set the pillow down.
"Ready," Sara called coming from the bathroom. Standing in front of him Sara did a complete turn around, "Look ok?"
"Beautiful," Gil said, just above a whisper. Sara blushed, "Thank you." "I'm sorry," Gil said, blushing too. "Don't think anything about it," Sara told him walking to the door. Gil took her hand, "I mean it." Sara turned to face him, "Thank you," she whispered softly.
It was then that Gil decided he was not going to make the same mistake twice, softly he cupped her face in his hands and tenderly he kissed her, "Your welcome."
Sara looked at him, smiled and returned the kiss, equally as tender.
Gil opened the door, "I guess we should get going." Sara started to say something but thought better of it when she noticed the bulge starting to form in his trousers.
When they arrived at the lab Gil gave Sara a tour that ended in his office. "The rest of the team will be in the break room," he told Sara pointing out where it was, "If you want I can make the introductions." "I think I would like that," Sara said, waiting for him to grab a stack of papers off his desk.
"Ah, Miss Sidle," Conrad said, walking up to them, "I see you have meant Mr. Grissom already." "Yes", Sara said, as she told Conrad of their meeting the night before. "I guess it was a good thing he came along," Conrad said, "You could have called me."
"I did not want to bother you sir," Sara told him. Conrad stopped and touched her shoulder, "Conrad, please." Sara appeared to be uncomfortable, "This way to the break room," Gil told her.
As they walked away from Ecklie Gil said, "You ok?" "Yes," Sara said, "He just kind of creeps me out. Nothing I can put my hand on, just gives me the creeps, it was like that when I was his driver in Frisco." Gil laughed, "Maybe he has the hots for you." "Please, don't even play like that," Sara said, shivering.
In the break room Gil introduced Sara to the others and passed out the work assignments for the evening. Although nothing was said it was clear by the way they looked at each other that Gil and Sara had feelings for each other. What those feelings my be was yet to be explored but Gil defiantly had a HANDS OFF look on his face when he introduced Sara to Nick and Warrick.
"Sara," Gil said, "Pete called. It was just a dead battery. I told him to replace it and bring the car here, it should be in the parking lot at end of shift." Sara thanked him and left with Catherine for their 419.
"I have never seen Grissom like this," Catherine said, "I think he really likes you." Sara blushed. "Oh my goodness, " Catherine said, "You like him."
"I would like to get to know him MUCH better," Sara said, admitting out loud what she had already convinced herself was true.
"Go for it," Catherine said, "Grissom really needs someone in his life." Sara giggled, she would have never thought she would be discussing a possible relationship on her way to a drive by shooting. Pulling up at their scene Catherine said, "Tell you what, meet me at Over Easy after shift. We'll grab a bite to eat and talk about Gilbert Grissom."
Later, over eggs and fruit, Catherine filled Sara in on all she knew about her boss. She ended by saying, "Sara, he disen't play games. With him it is all or nothing, no one night stands - no casual sex, if he says he loves you, he means it. So if that is all you are looking for, back off and end it now before he gets hurt."
Sara looked at Catherine, "You know this how?"
Catherine smiled, "We went out one time a while ago, I suggested we have a night cap at my place and waffles in the morning. Grissom very politely told me that, even though I was a very attractive lady, he did not have those feeling for me. I made the mistake of saying you did not have to have a life long commitment to have sex, it was them that he - very politely of course - told me just what I told you."
"He kissed me," Sara said, "It was the softest most gentle most beautiful kiss I have ever had."
"He likes you Sara," Catherine said, "Think it over before you act." Sara smiled, "I will."
Sara's cell went off, "Oh no, not him!" "Who?" Catherine asked. "Ecklie," Sara said.
Answering her phone she said, "Sidle. …… No sir, I don't think that would be a good idea. ….. Yes, thank you anyway, Good by."
"What was that all about?" Catherine asked.
"Ecklie wants to take me to dinner," Sara said.
Catherine laughed, "He does that with all the new girls. Now if casual sex is all your looking for…….."
"Please," Sara said, shivering.
Once more Sara's phone went off, answering it she said, "Sara …… Hi …… Would love to, see you in an hour, bye."
"Grissom?" Catherine asked. "How did you know?" Sara asked. "I think the way your eyes lit up," Catherine said, "Dinner?"
"Yes," Sara said, standing to go. "Sara," Catherine said, "Remember what I told you." Sara looked at Catherine and smiled, "I would never do anything to hurt Gil. He stole my heart the minute I looked into his deep blue eyes."
Did not want them to jump into bed right away but watch out for chapter 3. Not sure I can keep them apart much longer. lol