Emily
Disclaimer: nope, not mine. They all belong to very smart, rich people, none of which I am.
Mistress. Selma had mentioned a ball in the dressing room. When it was mentioned around Alanna, the Knight grimaced. "Don't remind me," she pouted.
"Well, what's the deal with it? Will we be able to go?" Olivia asked the question they had all been wondering.
"Yeah, I think so." Daine Answered. Then she laughed. "Sara, your face looks just like Alanna's right now." Sara just rolled her eyes. Meanwhile, the men had a different reaction when Numair told them.
"Awesome, I think." Scotty said.
"So, are there many single babes? OWCH!" Greg yelled the last part after Warrick smacked him in the head. Numair just shook his head. He wondered if all people from the future were crazy.
As the Americans talked about the ball and hurried around to find makeup to wear, for it was tomorrow, the Tortallians were sitting in a large study along with King Jonathan and Queen Thayet, discussing the newcomers. "Do you think they are dangerous?" Jonathan was at once concerned about his palaces safety.
"I don't. The girls are actually quite nice." Daine defended the new people.
"Well the men are crazy." Numair snapped back.
"So are you!" Daine smirked at Numair, who blushed.
"Alright children stop bickering!" Thayet broke into the couples quarrel. "Alanna, you have anything to add?"
"I agree with Daine." Alanna's voice was stiff, as she shot a downright cruel look at Jonathan. If looks could kill, well, Jonathan would have died more than Roger at the rate Alanna was shooting looks. Jon sighed.
"They stay and can go to the ball. But, Numair, try to get them back soon."
"I will try."
"You are all dismissed."
The Next Day: Right before the ball
It was finally about time for the ball. The day had been hectic, to say the least. The woman had been fighting all day over the small amount of makeup that they had managed to obtain. Catherine had forced Sara down and had managed to do her hair. Calleigh and Lilly had gotten into a fight over a dress, until Yelina walked up and took her dress, calling over her shoulder "yours is over there." Olivia had some trouble figuring out how the hell she was supposed to get into the maze of a dress. Finally, they looked good, the rooms on the other hand, well, lets just say it looked like a tornado had tore through it and had no mercy. It was a mess. A knock on the door told them it was time. The men had agreed to escort the woman down to the ball. They were dressed in nice breeches and shirts and had even managed to drag Grissom out of his room. The door opened to reveal six women. Nick gasped as he caught a look at Sara who wore a stunning lavender gown. Greg's eyes just about popped out of his head as Calleigh emerged in a soft light pink gown, then out came Olivia who made Warrick take a double look in a emerald green gown, followed by Lilly in a peach gown which caused Speed to come over to escort her. Yelina took Horatio's breath away in a deep scarlet gown. Catherine was last and looked wonderful in a royal blue dress. They then headed down to the ball.
The ballroom was breath taking. The Americans had never seen any thing like it. Well, they had, but it had a dead person in it. And when you have to work at a scene, well, you just don't pay much attention to the beauty of it. They noticed Daine in the corner, her arms linked with Numair, who wore a long black robe. Daine herself wore a pale blue dress, with her nifty brown curls tumbling down her back. (A/N: I know that made no sense. I was just tired of seeing the phrase "smoky curls" and I like the word nifty. Lol.) Warrick and Olivia were the first of the small group to go on the dance floor. They were soon followed by Lilly and Speed. Greg weaseled his way up to Calleigh.
"You look beautiful. Wanna dance?"
Calleigh laughed. She knew what he was up to, but decided to play along anyways. "Ok." Sara and Nick were watching from the side.
"Looks like Greg got the girl."
"Nah, I think she's going to make him suffer some later on." Sara replied.
An hour later, Sara, Nick, Yelina, and Horatio were getting bored. Scotty and Elliot had left earlier, on account of they both had a girlfriend of wife and didn't particularly care for dancing. Eric had found several single Tortallian women and was having an awesome time dancing. "Common, lets go outside" Nick whispered. Sara agreed and followed him to the out doors patio. It was a pretty big area with many places where one could be alone. The two CSI's found a nice quiet area and stared at the sky.
"It's so nice here." Sara's voice was soft.
"Yeah, I don't mind being here that much, though I would like my own clothes." Nick looked at his garments in disgust.
Sara laughed. "Aww, you look cute in them!"
"Yah, well, you look pretty good yourself."
She laughed. "Do you say that to all of the ladies?"
"No-only the few I really like." Nick didn't mean to say the last part, it had just come out. But he was, in a way, glad he had finally blurted it out.
"ar-are you saying you like me?" Sara's voice was barely a whisper.
"Yeah, I have for a while. But, I shouldn't have said anything. I'm sor," Sara's lips pressing against his own cut him off. She pulled back. "So, is that your way of saying you like me back?" Sara just let out a small laugh and kissed him again, this time for a longer more passionate kiss.
Yet somewhere else on the same patio place, another corny moment was taking place! Yelina and Horatio just stood enjoying the silence for a while. Horatio was the first to break the silence. "So, are you still going out with that-that guy?
"Yeah, but it's nothing serious. I'm only dating him because the person I really like hasn't made his move." She blushed as she said the last part. Horatio turned to her and stepped closer.
"Oh really. Well, do I know him?"
She smirked. "I think you know him pretty well." The two were very close now.
"I like you a lot Yelina. I've just been afraid to ask you out."
"Here's your chance."
"Will you go out with me?"
Her reply was a soft kiss that left Horatio stunned. "Of course." And with that, they were pulled into another long awaited kiss.
Now back to corny scene number one...lol
Sara and Nick finally broke their kiss for breath. She smiled. "That was nice." Nick nodded.
"We should probably get back. They might wonder where we are."
"Ok, you go ahead. I just want to stay out here a little while longer." She kissed him once more. "Go on, I'll meet you in there." Nick was so happy going in that he didn't see Grissom coming from the ballroom.
"Hello Sara." Sara whirled around to see her boss. He walked next to her. She quickly tried to wipe the happy grin off her face left by Nick.
"Hey Gris."
"You look very beautiful tonight."
"Um, thanks." Sara was starting to feel a little uncomfortable. Why was Grissom acting so weird? She soon got her answer.
"Listen Sara, I like you a lot. Would you like to go out sometime." And without waiting for an answer, he kissed her.
-SLAP- at lightening speed Sara slapped the older man as hard as she could across the face. "Fuck you." That was all she said before storming off. If she hadn't been so pissed off, she might have noticed Catherine come out.
Catherine walked up to find Grissom holding the side of his very red face in shock. "What the hell happened."? He looked at her.
"I made a bad mistake. I tried to kiss Sara." Catherine just shook her head.
"I didn't know you liked her back."
"I didn't know either." Suddenly Grissom relised how gorgeous Catherine looked. He was overcome with a new feeling. On a whim, he leaned down and kissed Catherine.
-SLAP-
"Ouch!" Catherine smirked.
"Maybe I'll let you later, but not 'til I say." And with that, Catherine walked off laughing, leaving a confused Grissom.
"Damn. Not again." He mumbled, rubbing his face, which by now was on fire. "Those ladies sure can hit hard."
A/N: okokok, I know, I had some scarily corny parts. -Blushes- well, I try! Lol. Well, I had some fun hurting Grissom. I will have more pairings and romance, but the two couples I set up tonight are the two pairings I think completely and totally belong together. And I actually might be nice to Grissom one day and let him be with Catherine, but only if you review. Lol. Well, please tell me what you think by REVIEWING. Remember, it's Fourth of July and reviews would make my day! So, review.
NOTE: the part with the Tortallians, if you don't understand, just ignore. You have to read the Song Of The Lioness quartet by Tamora Pierce to understand a lot of that.
Emily