My Tourniquet

PG-13 for romance/ language/ violence

Genre:: Drama/Angst/Romance

Italics Thoughts

"Regular text" Dialogue

Bold Italics Dreams

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What just happened? This can't be happening........I was set free?

Sara's mind was in turmoil. She didn't know what to think. She wasn't going to jail. She stood up quickly and made for the door. Walking out the room, she made a mental note to go to the CSI headquarters and tell everyone. But first, she had other personal business to take care of. She promised herself that if she was sent free, she would tell Grissom her true feelings about him.

Why did I make that promise? Did I think I wouldn't go free? I feel stupid now!

Sighing, she got in her car and headed for Grissom's house. She knew that he would be there since she knew that there was no big case going on.

Getting there in about 15 minutes, Sara walked up the drive thinking of what she was going to say to him.

Grissom, I just got through my hearing and they said I was innocent. So I can come back to work on Wednesday. The real reason I'm here is because ever since I've known you, I've had feelings for you. I've seen us together right from the beginning. So what I'm trying to say is that I love you...... God, that sounds stupid! I'll just wing it.

Approaching his front door, she knocked and waited for the answering footsteps and confusion.

"Sara? What are you doing here?" Grissom asked as he opened the door, surprised to see her there.

"Well, I just got done with my hearing and I wanted to tell you that they found me innocent." Sara said, butterflies filling her stomach as she tried to look Grissom in the eye.

"That's great. But I'm guessing there's another reason why you're here." Grissom said a smile spreading across his face.

"Yes, there is. I just wanted to let you know that I love you." Sara said, her eyes no longer able to hold his gaze as she told him her inner soul.

There was silence unlike anything Sara had ever been through. She thought she could sense his surprise and confusion.

"Did you just say what I think you said?" Grissom finally asked, his mind boggled by her sudden outburst.

"If you think that I said I love you, then yes. I've loved you ever since I set eyes on you. I've always imagined us together. I know I sound stupid but, I can't deny what my heart and soul are telling me. I love you, Griss." Sara said, walking up to Grissom.

"Sara, do you know how long I've waited for you to say that?" Grissom asked, pulling her closer to him.

"Why don't you show me?" Sara asked, pulling Grissom down as their lips touched softly together.

Grissom, caught unaware, kissed her back, softly. Taking her into his house, Grissom shut the door and locked it. Moving her to the bedroom, Grissom thought about what everyone else would say. But he didn't care. He loved Sara and he now knew that she loved him. Shutting the door, Grissom and Sara had only the moon and the stars looking down on them as they made love.

Sara woke up the next morning, dreary and happy. She remembered what happened that night as she smiled slightly. She looked next to her to see Grissom sleeping silently. Not wanting to wake him, she got up slowly, getting changed and looking for a piece of paper and a pen. Leaving him a note was the best thing to do. She had other things to do and she didn't want to wake him up.

Grissom,

Thank you for the lovely night, it was fun. I had to go to a seminar today and I will think of you. I'll see you later today at work. Can't wait.

Love,

Sara

Leaving the note on his bedside table, she gave him a swift kiss and left the house while the sleeping Grissom took no notice of her departure.

Grissom woke up and saw the note on his bedside table. Opening it with trembling hands, he read quickly as a smirk spread across his face. Folding it up, he quickly got dressed, and left for the lab. Feeling elated, he floated all day as he thought of Sara and the letter.

Will this feeling persist? I feel so.....happy. I can't really describe it. Oh well......

Grissom pushed the thought to the back of his mind as Sara walked into the room, her lab coat on and ready to process the evidence of the newest case.

"Welcome back, Sara." Grissom said, another smirk crossing his face.

"Glad to be back." Sara said, smiling an I-have-a-secret smile, as she and Grissom went to work together, just like Sara wanted.

Yayness! I finally finished my story and now I'm finished for at least a week. Trying to figure out what my next plot is.......hmmmmmmmmmm........anyway, please R&R this last chappie and I will be happy. Everyone likes it when Mel is happy. When she's not happy, who knows what havoc can come. I told ya'll that I'd make it a happy ending. Teehee! Sara and Grissom end up together forever. I'm thinking about making a sequel. If ya'll want a sequel to this story, please say so IN YOUR REVIEW. Hint hint! Thanks everyone!