She called to Grissom before coming out to make sure he was decent. "All set" he said. "I have my stuff so as soon as you are out I can get in." As soon as the words came out of his mouth he bit his tongue since he knew all he wanted to do was to get into bed with her and show her how much she meant to him... all night long. She giggled at him and then the door opened and she sauntered out into the room.
His eyes saw first her feet and slowly moved up her legs then realizing that all she had on was a towel (a short one at that) his eyes continued straight up to her eyes. Which were watching him intently. She continued into the room lifted her hand up to his face and gently closed his mouth for him and caressed her thumb against his lips and said, "drool." She smiled her smile that he knew was only for him and she walked towards her suitcase and bent over to pick out some clothes for this evening. He blushed from her comment then had to go straight into the bathroom before she noticed the bulge in his pants that formed from seeing her in a towel bent over.
As he closed the bathroom door he let out a sigh and looked at himself in the mirror. "What could she see in me?" he thought. With that there was a knock on the door, "Grissom, are you decent?" she asked. "One minute" he said smiling as he took off his clothes and wrapped a towel around his waist. Two could play this game he thought as he opened the door. She was still in her towel hoping to influence him more as she realized he only had a towel on around his waist and said, "Uh... Griss... uhm... left my brush on the sink." He smiled and handed her the brush and asked, "Is there anything else Sara?" He wanted to say my Love but he stopped because he didn't want to push to fast. Their hands touched briefly but they could feel the heat emanating from their bodies. Grissom slowly pulled away and said, "I better hurry up before they leave without us." And with that the bathroom door was closed and the towel removed and it showed how much he wanted her. His member was thick and hard standing at attention waiting for someday to explore Sara. He decided he should take a cold shower to help relieve some pressure.
Sara went through her outfits and decided she would wear a deep blue tank top and some black jeans with a light see thru black sweater. She was all set but not ready to go deal with everyone yet. She decided she would lie on the bed and read one of the forensic journals.
In the bathroom, the water shut off and Gil climbed out and dried off. He brought his clothes in with him and got dressed in the bathroom. He decided not to shave while he was on vacation unless a specific woman asked him too. As he finished he knocked and called out, "Sara are you decent?" No answer he thought maybe she went out into the living room already. As he opened the door he noticed she was lying on the bed holding a magazine (probably forensic he thought) but her eyes were closed. He watched her sleep and thought how beautiful she looked. He walked slowly over to the bed and sat down on the edge. He put his hands gently on her cheek and gently caressed it while saying, "Sara sweetheart! Time to wake-up my love." He stopped and thought about what he just said. She slowly opened her eyes and just stared at him. As he watched her he finally realized he should say something, "Sara you must have fallen asleep while I was in the shower. Are you tired? Do you want to stay here and we can order out?"
As she still felt his hand on her cheek she slowly raised her hand and placed it on top of his and replied, "No I am ok. The nap did me good. I have got my second wind but Thank-you for your concern. I really do appreciate it." Then slowly slid his hand to her mouth and kissed it as softly, gently and as caressingly as she could. She heard him quietly moan then they both heard a gentle knock on the door. "Sara, Gil are you both ready?" Catherine asked. "Almost, we are just getting are shoes on now" they both replied as they both stood up to get there shoes.
When everyone finally met in the living room Catherine gave Warrick a nod and he started to talk, "Ok, Catherine and I decided I would be the designated driver tonight and at least for the drive there she will be my co-pilot." No one complained, it was very nice that Warrick was doing it on the first night. Knowing that everyone wanted to drink and celebrate our first night here.
Ok, now that was settled lets grab our keys and go. They all headed out to the car and Greg and Nick jumped in the back so Grissom wouldn't have to. And they know that if one of them divided up Sara and Grissom that Catherine would have killed them.
Grissom's hand was on the small of Sara's back as he guided her to the car and helped her into it as she slid over so he could just climb in next to her. They sat close enough so that their shoulders were barely touched. This drove them both crazy but it was all they were willing to do in public right now. They wanted to touch... longed to touch but they were both afraid. Not wanting to hurt the other by going to fast they just both sat still and watched out the window until they reached the Karaoke bar.
Everyone climbed out of the truck and headed towards the bar. They went in and found it to be a little busy. They found a table to fit the six of the, and Nick and Greg went to go buy the first round of drinks. They were both flirting at the bar while they were waiting for the drinks to be made. While they were gone Warrick sat very close to Catherine while Sara and Grissom chairs were not as close as they would want them to be.
Sara decided to go check out the song list and see if there was anything that she liked. Grissom grabbed her wrist gently and mouthed, "where are you going?" She leaned down by his ear and said, "to check out the song list. I will be right back." As she walked away she swayed her hips a little more than usual for his benefit. As she turned her heard to check if he enjoyed it she saw his mouth opened a little and his tongue was licking his lips.
She picked up a copy of the list and brought it back to the table. She slid her chair a little closer to Grissom and sat back down. By then Nick and Greg walked back smiling with everyone's drink in their hand. When Sara found her song she wanted to sing she made sure she remembered song M15 and passed the list down the table.
There are a few references to song's which are not mine either... Aerosmith's, Love in an Elevator... Music for Elevators, Talk to you... and Garth Brooks, She's Every Woman.
Sara looked at Grissom and took a large swig of her beer than looked at Catherine and smiled. They were all having fun together and it wasn't over a dead body. Greg looked at the two women and saw the glint in their eyes. "Ok ladies what song are you going to sing?" Greg asked with a smile. Sara and Catherine looked at each other and said, "you first Greg then we will afterwards."
"Ok, no problem let me see the list." He found the one he wanted and went to the guy running the Karaoke booth. He chose P64. The music came on and Greg starting singing to Aerosmith's, Love in an Elevator. They all started laughing while realizing Greg has a pretty decent voice. When the song finished everyone clapped and cheered for Greg. With that Sara got up and told Catherine that she's got this one but pick out one for both of them to sing later if she wanted. "Ok, perfect because I wasn't ready yet, Thanks," replied Catherine.
As Sara got up she smiled at Grissom as she brushed past him and got up on stage. She leaned over and told the guy running the karaoke she would like, "Song M15 please." When she started singing Grissom recognized it as something her has heard her hum before but never heard the words. He decided that she would have it utmost attention so he can find out the words to the song that has been stuck in her head for quite some time. Before the song began she made sure to look at Grissom and said, "This is dedicated to all those lovers that are afraid to do anything about it." With that she began singing...
Talk to You, Music for Elevators
It lasts for a heartbeat
But it's such a feeling of being one
When we talk on the phone
You make me complete
You make me feel connected
To the earth beneath my feet
You make me laugh and
You've helped me to cry
You've shared all of yourself with me
You've shown me life
You've taught me, you let me see
What's real
Whatever would I be without you in my life
Without the warmth of you in my heart?
Wherever would I be without the light you give me
Without the thought of you in my arms?
And all I can do
Is wait until the next time
That I hear your sweet voice on the line
And I'll feel whole again
You bring me home again
All that I am is for you
As Sara sang the song she looked around the room but never directly at Gil. She was afraid that if she looked at him that she would not be able to finish the song. The song continued as Sara felt Grissom's eyes burning a hole thru her. Maybe this would give him the strength to say something to her. As the song ended everyone got up and applauded. It was not only a beautiful song that everyone enjoyed, they also enjoyed a beautiful woman singing it.
She slowly walked back to the table while watching his eyes to see if they will give her a hint of how he feels. All he could do was smile at her. As she arrived at the table everyone gave her hugs and told her that was a beautiful song and that she has a wonderful voice. When she sat down next to Grissom he leaned over and put a hand on her shoulder as he softly said, "That was beautiful. I am sure that whoever you sung it for loved it very much." Between that hand on her shoulder and the hot breath on her neck she couldn't swallow the lump that formed in her throat.
All she could get out of her mouth as a whisper was, "Umm... thanks!" She started to blush but he still didn't remove his hand. He held it there for a few moments then pulled it away and got up. She thought he was leaving and embarrassed for keeping his hand to long on her shoulder. Before he walked away he leaned down and said, "I will be right back please save my seat." He walked over to the Karaoke mike and asked the gentleman if they could play C15 for him and got on stage. He was very nervous and shy but thought if Sara could do it then maybe he could to.
As he got on stage and ready the bar quieted down. Sara was the first to notice him onstage. "Oh my God!!! Is that Grissom?" she said as Catherine, Nick, Greg and Warrick all sat up and watched the stage in wonderment. They couldn't say or do anything. Was this the same man that steered clear of crowds and let everyone else handle photo ops and pres releases.
Grissom on the other hand, well he was nervous but all he could do was only look at Sara. He needed to draw her strength to help him get thru the song. The song started and Sara realized that it was a country song by Garth Brooks. They all watched as Grissom and Sara locked eyes and blocked everyone out. To Gil and Sara no one else was in the room while he was on stage singing to his Sara. To Gil's surprise he saw Sara's beautiful smile as he began to sing Garth Brooks She's every Woman.
She's Every Woman, Garth Brooks
She's sun and rain, she's fire and ice
A little crazy but it's nice
And when she gets mad, you best leave her alone
'Cause she'll rage just like a river
Then she'll beg you to forgive her
She's every woman that I've ever known
She's so New York and then L.A.
And every town along the way
She's every place that I've never been
She's makin love on rainy nights
She's a stroll through Christmas lights
And she's everything I want to do again
It needs no explanation
'Cause it all makes perfect sense
For when it comes down to temptation
She's on both sides of the fence
No it needs no explanation
'Cause it all makes perfect sense
When it comes down to temptation
She's on both sides of the fence
She's anything but typical
She's so unpredictable
Oh but even at her worst it ain't that bad
She's as real as real can be
And she's every fantasy
Lord she's every lover that I've ever had
And she's every lover that I've never had
As he finished singing the song he smiled and walked back to the table. Everyone got to their feet and applauded. Sara was still sitting there in shock but the rest of the table was applauding and congratulated Grissom and told him he had a good voice. He finally sat down next to her and leaned towards her and whispered into her left ear "in case you didn't know that song was for you." She first was a little shocked and didn't know what to do then slowly turned around to face him and realized they were only inches apart. She slowly smiled her beautiful smile and said, "Thank-you, that was a beautiful song." Then whispered, "Did you know you have a sexy voice?" All he could do was smile at her. Sara slowly turned back to the rest of their friends at the table and everyone was busy talking to each other and pretending not to know what was going on with them. Even though they all were thinking... "Finally, maybe this vacation will do the both of them some good."
Grissom leaned forwards into Sara just grazing his chin and her shoulder and said, "Sara, I am going to go for a walk, would you care to join me?" She turned her heard just slightly so now her cheek and his lips slowly caressed and whispered, "That would be lovely. I would like to get some fresh air... with you." Grissom got up and walked over to Catherine and said that they were going for a walk and not to wait for them to return. "We will either walk home or call a cab." Catherine smiled and said, "Sure Gil, no problem we will be fine. Go enjoy your walk and get some fresh air and we will see you to later or tomorrow." "Thanks Catherine" and he walked over to Sara and but his hand on the small of her back and said, "Let's go take a walk sweetheart."
Sara slowly stood up and gave Catherine a smile and mouthed Thank-you! She smiled and slowly walked out of the bar with the only man she has ever wanted. Grissom continued to follow and keeping his hand on the small of her back until they made it outside the bar. As the cool night air met them as they walked out the door he turned towards her and asked, "May I hold your hand Sara?" She looked at him, smiled and said, "It would be my pleasure." They slowly headed for the beach to enjoy the moon over the ocean. They barely said a word to each other as they walked on the beach. As their eyes met they stopped and decided to sit in the sand and enjoy the warm salty air blow off the ocean onto them. Gil sat first and leaned back a little to let Sara sit in front of him and he pulled her back into him so she could lay back and relax.
"Gil, you have a wonderful voice. Did you mean all the words that were in the song?" She said very sensually. "Yes, I meant every word. I don't know why I have been so horrible to you. I think it is because I was afraid, afraid to take a chance, to risk everything. I didn't think that you could be in love with me. After the surgery I saw life differently. I realized so much was missing from my life, that I should take more chances and risks in regards to my personal life and love. I've loved only one woman in my life, and I have been so worried about keeping my job that I forgot how to do my job or taking care of the people that I care about... you Sara."
"So Gil" as their faces slowly got closer "what do you want to do about it?" Grissom's eyes showed a little fear at first and then quickly as it came it left and all that was left was love. When Sara looked deeply into his eyes and finally saw what she has wanted to see all these years.
As she slowly leaned back into him their lips got closer and closer until they were only an inch apart while their hot breath slowly blowing on each other's lips. Her tongue slowly snaked out and licked her dry lips only to realize that his eyes went from her eyes to her lips as soon as he saw her tongue a lump got caught in his throat. "I wonder what her lips taste like" he thought as he slowly licked his bottom lip.
"Sara... may I kiss you?" He asked afraid to move as he was looking into her eyes. She leaned forward to close the gap as she whispered, "yes!" He leaned into her and kissed gently on the lips. As they slowly began to pull away he put his hand on her cheek and said, "That was perfect! I always wondered what you would taste like."
"So Griss... what do I taste like?" she questioned with a smile. As a smile grew on his lips he leaned towards her and whispered, "like the rain on a warm summers day..." he paused and leaned in to kiss her again and as he slowly pulled away replied, "and apples."
She giggled as he started to smile. This time she learned into him and turned over so she was now lying her breasts gently on his chest as she reached up and reached her hands around his neck and ran her fingers thru the curls in his hair and kissed him a little more passionately then before and started to tease his lips with her tongue. She was begging his mouth entry and he could never say no to her, not anymore. He felt a nervous feeling in his stomach. Things will never be the same again he thought.
(To Be Continued)