Waiting

Summary: Sometimes all you need is a little push or a spark and things can get out of control. WarrickSara.

A.N.: Be warned, this story is heavy on spoilers for Lady Heather's Box (3x15) and Crash and Burn (3x17): more so the later. Enjoy!

Chapter 2

(WARRICK throws SARA a glance.)

WARRICK: Wow, you're fast. 3.75, huh? (WARRICK glances behind him.) Then the sun was behind the trees at the time of the accident, so it was not a factor.

SARA: Great, and our investigation is still in the dark.

(SARA turns to look at WARRICK.)

Crash and Burn (3x17)

This chapter starts right after this scene and continues through to the end of the episode - parts of conversations from the episode may be involved in this chapter.

"Warrick, I hope what happened between us the other week isn't going to affect our friendship."

"No, girl, it won't," Warrick replies, slipping his arm around her shoulder and leading her to their Denali.

The drive back to the Lab is slow and tense, making Sara thankful for when they pull up in front of the lab. As she's about to get out, Warrick puts his hand on her arm and she turns to face him.

"Just so you know, though, I will wait for you," Warrick says to her, kissing her cheek and exiting the vehicle.

Sara sighs and follows.

HANK PEDDIGREW: I called the lab. They said you were here. (swallows) I heard you met Elaine.

SARA: Yeah, she's really something. (pause) I didn't tell her about us, if that's what you're wondering.

HANK PEDDIGREW: I'm really sorry, Sara.

SARA: (nods) Yeah, me, too.

HANK PEDDIGREW: I don't know what else to say.

SARA: I'll see you around.

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CATHERINE: (quietly) You got plans?

SARA: Nope.

CATHERINE: You want to get a beer?

(SARA turns to look at CATHERINE. CATHERINE smiles. She's been there. SARA turns and looks straight ahead. She smiles a bit.)

SARA: Drive.

(CATHERINE starts the engine and they leave.)

Crash and Burn (3x17)

"Warrick, I really think you should get here," Cath tells him over the phone as she watches Sara down another beer on the other side of the room.

"Why? Is everything okay?" Warrick replies; worry evident in his voice.

"Everything's fine, but Sara could use the company. She broke up with Hank." Cath hears Warrick sigh and the clinking of keys is heard.

"Okay, I'll be there in a few."

-.-

Just as promised, Warrick is there in less than five minutes. He nods to Cath who is slyly sitting a few seats away from Sara and she smiles in return. As he gets closer to Sara, he hears her sobbing.

"Hey honey," he greets as he takes a seat next to her. Sara turns to him and smiles.

"Hey. How'd you know I was here?" she leans into him and he kisses her forehead.

"Cath called me. Do you want to talk about it?" Sara shakes her head. "Okay, okay, come on. Let me get you home." He stands up and takes Sara's hand. Cath smiles as they walk past her.

-.-

"Now, go put on that dress I know you own, and I'll pick you up in half-an-hour."

"You're not going to let this go, are you?"

"Hell no."

Sara rolls over in her sleep, accidentally bumping into Warrick who's lying next to her.

"Yeah, Sara, you look…you look amazing. So beautiful."

Warrick sits up on the bed and looks over at Sara as she screws up her face.

"Kiss me."

"What? No!"

"Sara, please. I'll take your next decomp case. Please!"

"Oh, fine. But you owe me."

Sara abruptly sits up and gasps when Warrick puts his hand on her arm.

"Hey, hey, it's only me!" Warrick comforts, rubbing her shoulder lightly.

"Hmmm…what happened?" she curls into his side as he puts his arm around her shoulder and brushes the hair away from her face.

"Well, Cath called me from the bar, asking me to come and keep you company, and we came back here. I was about to leave when you said you didn't want to be alone, so here I am."

"Urgh, my head is killing me," Sara complains, putting her arm across her eyes and groaning, burying her head into Warrick's chest. Warrick laughs wholeheartedly causing Sara to wince at the noise. "Stop it. It's not funny and do you have to laugh so loud?"

Warrick laughs some more. "Where's your medicine cabinet?" He kisses the side of her head as she points vaguely towards the bathroom. He gets up carefully, helping Sara lie back down and trudges into the bathroom, locating the cabinet behind the door.

Even before he's out of the door, Sara is stumbling into the room and heading for the toilet. He keeps his back to her until he hears her calm down. Warrick runs a cloth under the tap and turns to her, handing her the cloth and settling down into a kneeling position at her side. He rubs her back and she pants in exhaustion and flushes in embarrassment.

"Sorry," she mumbles coarsely, attempting to stand up in a steady position before falling back down into Warrick's arms.

One more chapter. Enjoy!