DISCLAIMER: hmm I still don't own them :(

Woo so yes I've been slack and haven't updated. I've either been lacking serious writer's block or I've been too busy. I just haven't updated, I'm ashamed grins but here you go I'll let you start reading!

"Come on he's a really great guy you'll have an excellent time!" Sara made sure that the locker room was empty before her next statement.

"Nick why are you trying to set me up with someone after we just kissed well the intent was there to kiss?" Nick grinned.

"I was just testing the waters." He chuckled.

"Yeah well I wouldn't test it too much or it'll get remarkably tepid." She warned trying to keep her lips from turning upwards.

"Oh really? For your information I would have set you up with me." Nick winked at her grabbing his things from his locker. "Come on, we need to go see Cath." Sara grinned before picking up her things and following his handsome form out of the locker room.

Shift was excruciating for both of them. They'd agreed on the way to Sara's apartment to meet back at Nick's after shift so they could discuss what was going on between them. Both secretly wanted simply to share the kiss that had been promised. As Nick entered the locker room he found Sara chatting to Warrick as she put stuff away in her locker.

"Hey Nick man. You want to go hit some golf balls?"

"No can do War, I've got plans."

"Oh yeah who's the lucky lady? Anyone I know?"

"Maybe so." Nick replied simply taking his jacket out of his locker.

"I'm intrigued Nick you've got to tell me who you're ditching me for!" Warrick continued. Sara stood watching the exchange with interest.

"No can do man, I'll see you next shift." He grinned at Warrick. "See you Sara." Nick added before leaving the locker room.

"Do you know who it is?" Warrick said turning to Sara. She looked at him questioningly.

"Why would I know?"

"I don't know. I just want to find out. Listen Sar I'm really sorry about the whole Hank thing."

"Me too." She smiled weakly at Warrick. "What's done is done. See you at shift." She waved leaving Warrick alone to wonder who it was that Nick was going out with.

Nick sat on his couch waiting for Sara. He was beginning to get impatient and the show he was watching was doing nothing to keep his focus from thinking about what he and Sara were going to talk about. Sara had just gotten out of a relationship, a bad one at that and he didn't want to push her into anything she wouldn't feel comfortable. Finally giving up on the show he decided to make some breakfast for himself and Sara. She'd told him that she was going to go home first and take a shower but then she'd be over as soon as she could. After inspecting the contents of his fridge – or lack there of he decided that omelettes would be the safest thing seeing as he didn't trust half the contents of his fridge. He had just flipped one when the doorbell rang. Nick couldn't stop the smile that formed on his lips as he made his way to greet the person on the other side. It wasn't however whom he thought it would be.

"War, hey!"

"Don't sound so excited to see me." He grinned.

"Sorry I just wasn't expecting you."

"Oh yes the mystery girl. Going to tell me about her yet?"

"Nope." Nick smirked. "Not to be rude but why are you here?"

"You, rude? Never Nick." Warrick chuckled. "I won't invade you any longer. I just came to give you your cell phone. You left it in the locker room on the bench."

"Thanks War, would have hated to feel Gris's wrath for not being able to be contacted." Nick said as he took the cell phone from Warrick and shoved it the pocket of his pants.

"Well then you're lucky you have a friend like me." He grinned. "If you want to repay me you can tell me about your girl."

"How 'bout breakfast? Thanks for bringing this round but if you don't mind I'm cooking."

"Ok Mr. Domestic I'll see you at shift and we'll discuss my breakfast."

"Can't wait." Nick laughed.

"Later bro." Warrick replied as he walked off waving goodbye. Nick waved goodbye his eyes flicking around the street hoping that Sara wasn't going to arrive and be greeted by Warrick. When he was satisfied that there was no sign of her he shut the door and sprinted into the kitchen hoping that his omelette wasn't burning. Ask he flipped it onto the plate his doorbell rang again. Not bothering to put the plate down he went to the door.

"Warrick man, I'm not going to tell you who she is!" He stated as he opened the door to find an amused Sara.

"I've got a pretty good idea about who she is Mr Stokes." She grinned.

"Hey." He grinned back. "I thought you were Warrick, he dropped my cell off and was trying to find out about my plans."

"Ok. Is that for me?" Sara asked eyeing the omelette in Nick's hand.

"Why yes it is." He grinned.

"Talk about service!" She replied walking inside making her way to the counter. Nick shut the door before turning and admiring her retreating form. He shook his head trying to clear his thoughts and made his way into the kitchen to make himself some breakfast.

"Mm this is so good Nick."

"Good to hear." He winked at her over his shoulder as he poured his mixture onto the fry pan. Both were silent as Nick finished making his omelette and Sara at hers with gusto. By the time Nick sat down to eat his Sara had finished hers and sat watching Nick. He caught her staring and raised an eyebrow at her as he took a mouthful of his food. She let out an audible sigh before se began talking.

"Before you say what I know you're going to, I'm not trying to use to get over Hank. I just got out of one relationship and I...I don't think I'm quite ready to jump into another." Nick's heart sank a little and he tried not to show it but Sara caught it. He didn't dare look at her; rather he found his plate incredibly interesting. "Nick, I really like you. I really, really like you. I just don't want to rush things and risk ruining our chances. God I'm not doing well explaining this am I?"

Nick finally looked up at her and saw her panicky expression.

"Sar I understand. We both don't seem to have much luck with relationships and you just got out of one with the prick Hank. You want to take things slow so nothing gets ruined" He was relieved when she looked a little more relaxed. "For the record I really, really like you too Sar." He grinned. Sara let out the breath she had been subconsciously holding and grinned back at him. She stood up and walked to where Nick was standing at the counter, his plate in front. As she got closer he looked at her questioningly.

"Just because I want to take things slow doesn't mean we can't have the promised kiss I've had my mind on all shift." She smirked. She captured his lips with hers before Nick had a chance to reply. They broke apart breathless with grins etched on their faces. Nick was first to find his voice.

"Wow. I think we can definitely make this work."

Well I hope you enjoyed my long overdue chapter :oP I promise to try and update faster with the next chapter :) hope you enjoyed and thanks for all the fun, nice reviews grins