Title: Getting to Know You
Author: Megan
Pairing: N/S, W/C, G/LH and Gr/OC are implied.
Rating: PG 13 for some language, and some slight sexual content.
Summary: The night shift has a slow night and decides to play a "Getting to Know You" game to pass the time.
Author's Notes: This challenge was posted to the Nick-Sara Shippers group a while ago. Sorry it took me so long to get around to doing it. And I know part of the challenge was for it to take place in season 3, but this takes places during season 4. Oh yeah, this may be totally off-character, but I don't care. It's my fiction, so if you don't like it, then don't read it.
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"When should we tell them?" She asked breaking the comfortable silence that had settled upon them after their latest love-making session.
He rolled onto his side to look at her, and leaned in to kiss her neck. "Do we have to?"
She smiled and reached for his hand, intertwining their fingers. She brought his hand to her lips and began planting light kisses on each finger. "Do you think they've noticed yet?"
"No. I think they're too wrapped up in their own relationships to notice ours." He let his fingers linger on her lips, and traced the outlines of her soft face.
"Do you want them to know?" She asked, leaning in to kiss him.
Dancin' in the dark
Middle of the night
Takin' your heart
And holdin' it tight
He deepened the kiss, licking her lips before she opened her mouth to allow him full access. He let his hand travel down to her stomach, caressing her bare skin. She wrapped her arms around his strong back, bringing him closer – if that was even possible.
"I love you," he whispered against her lips.
She responded by lifting her head off the pillow to meet his lips in another passionate kiss. She pulled away slowly and looked up into his sparkling green eyes. Smiling she said, "I love you too"
Emotional touch
Touchin' my skin
And askin' you to do
What you've been doin' all over again
"Cath –"
"Shh.. Don't talk." She silenced him with another heated kiss.
"We – Have – To – Go – To – Work –" He said between kisses.
"No." She brought her hands to cup his face, and continued kissing him.
He let out a low chuckle, and slowly got out of bed, just as the alarm started to beep, letting them know that it was indeed time to get up. "I'm gonna go take a shower."
She quickly got out of bed, and followed him. "I'll join you."
"What about Lindsey?" He asked, picking some clothes out of the duffel bag he had brought with him earlier that day.
She ran her fingers up and down his muscular back, sending shivers down his spine all the way to his toes. Then she leaned down and whispered in his ear. "She went home with her friend, Jacki."
Oh, it's a beautiful thing
Don't think I can keep it all in
I just gotta let you know
What it is that won't let me go
He stood up straight, then leaned down to kiss her lips. "After you." He held out his arm, allowing her to walk into the master bathroom ahead of him, wearing nothing but skin.
It's your love
It just does somethin' to me
It sends a shock right through me
I can't get enough
And if you wonder
About the spell I'm under
It's your love
Sara stepped out of the shower and wrapped a towel around her body. She walked down the hall to her bedroom, shutting the door behind her. She quickly dressed: black, low rise, boot cut jeans, and a long-sleeved, red, fitted sweater. She threw the towel on her bed, and sat down to put on a bit of make-up: black mascara, cover-up, and a soft rose colored lip gloss.
Fifteen minutes later, she was seated at the kitchen table with a cup of coffee and the newspaper when she felt two strong hands holding onto her shoulders. "What do you want with me?" She asked in a small voice.
Better than I was
More than I am
And all of this happened
By takin' your hand
The intruder didn't say anything. He only leaned down and placed scorching kisses on Sara's neck. "You used all the hot water," he whispered in her ear, sending a tingle down her spine.
Sara smiled. "Well, I'm sorry, Nick. You could've always gone back to your house after work this morning."
And who I am now
Is who I wanted to be
And now that we're together
I'm stronger than ever
I'm happy and free
Nick walked over to the coffee pot, and poured himself a cup then turned back to a smiling Sara. "And miss out on waking up next to you? I don't think so. Sara, I'd trade all the hot showers in the world just to wake up next to you every day."
The smile from her face faded. She got up from the table and went back into her room. When Nick joined her, she was sitting at her vanity, putting in a pair of simple stud earrings. She didn't look up when he walked in or when he sat down on the edge of her queen-sized bed.
"Sara, I'm sorry."
"No you're not."
Nick thought about it for a minute. "Well, you're right. I'm not sorry for what I said, but I'm sorry if it upset you. I didn't mean for it to."
"We should go. Shift starts in an hour, and you know how I like to be there early." Sara got up and headed for the door, grabbing her keys on the way.
"Why don't you let me drive you? I do have my Tahoe here," he asked meeting her at the door, keys and jacket in hand.
"Fine." Sara shoved her keys back in her pocket, and walked out of the apartment and down the hall, leaving Nick behind her.
Oh, it's a beautiful thing
Don't think I can keep it all in, no
And if you asked me why I changed
All I gotta do is say your sweet name
When Nick got down to the parking lot, Sara was leaning against the passenger side of the Tahoe. He stood in front of her, and she dropped her gaze down to her feet.
"Sara. Sweetie, what's wrong?" Nick asked, placing a finger underneath her chin, and lifting her face to meet his gaze. He noticed the unshed tears in her eyes, and pulled her into a hug. "Why are you crying?" He whispered in her ear, as he ran his fingers through her hair. He felt her arms tighten around his waist.
"I'm fine," she whispered as she pulled away slightly.
Nick gave her a look that said 'Don't lie to me'.
"I am. Really."
"Sara, tell me, please. Why won't you let me in? I know we've only been together – like this – for two months, but we've been friends for over three years." He leaned in and kissed her forehead.
It's your love
It just does somethin' to me
It sends a shock right through me
I can't get enough
And if you wonder
About the spell I'm under
It's your love
Oh, baby
"Nick, I'm sorry. You didn't do anything wrong." Her voice was barely above a whisper.
"Then why –"
"You did everything right." She continued as if he never said anything. "It just scares me sometimes. After Hank, and all that…. I just find it hard to trust, you know? I knew him for a little less than two years, and I never even know… I mean I had no clue he was using me. My job is to be observant, and I was totally oblivious to the facts." When she was done speaking, she looked up into his eyes, asking him, pleading for him to understand.
Nick leaned in, and kissed her again, this time on the lips. "I'll never hurt you, Sara. I promise. I love you."
Oh, it's a beautiful thing
Don't think I can keep it all in
I just gotta let you know
What it is that won't let me go
Sara wrapped her arms around Nick's neck, pulling him closer to her, and rested her head on his shoulder. "I love you, too."
It's your love
It just does somethin' to me
It sends a shock right through me
I can't get enough
And if you wonder
About the spell I'm under
It's your love
It's your love
It's your love
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TBC
Woo… all that sappy love stuff! Hee hee!
Okay, I was going to try and write this whole story as just a simple one-chapter thing, but I decided against that idea. LoL Hey, it's my story! :)
The song, which was part of the challenge, is "It's Your Love" by Faith Hill and Tim Mcgraw. I've never actually heard the song before. I just went off of what the lyrics were. Sorry, if I used them totally out of context.
All right. Please review, and let me know what you think. And before anyone even asks, no, I'm not going to abandon ANY of my other three stories. I just like to have a few going at once… You know, to keep my options open. :)