Author: Joyce
Title: The truth behind the music
Disclaimer: I kinda forgot this one in chapter one, but I guess everybody understands that these characters aren't mine.
Spoilers: A little from 3.9 Bloodlust, but nothing after that. It's AU after Bloodlust.
Note: Thank you all for the kind reviews and the offer of brownies! It inspired me to write this second chapter so much faster. I hope you guys like it.
Chapter twoWarrick didn't sleep much that day. Still haunted by the words Sara had spoken to him.
"You have become quite the friend, Warrick Brown." It was weird, hearing her say that made him happy and sad at the same time. He wanted to be her friend, it was an honor that she considered him to be a friend. But he wanted so much more from her. He wanted her to look at him like she would look at Grissom when she thought no one was watching her. He wanted her to love him like her loved her. It was as simple as that.
Getting out of bed he took a shower, made something to eat and fed Rocky. The usual routine, but lately he felt so lonely in his own home. It was a relief when the time came to go to work Because she would be there. Suddenly the day seemed so much brighter.
Sara didn't sleep much that day. The music Warrick had played for her floated in her head. Every time she closed her eyes she heard the melody, saw him sitting behind that piano. And she just wished she was with him again. Watching him play. Not understanding why she felt like this Sara had a restless night. She was glad when the time came to get out of bed. She took a shower and made something to eat. She left quickly, she was always the first one from her shift to get to the lab. Somehow, knowing that Warrick would be there made her day a little better.
When she entered the locker room she was surprised to see that Warrick was already there. He was sitting in the middle of the room, looking tired.
"Are you ok?"she asked.
He looked up at her, a smile on his face.
"Yeah, I'm fine. Didn't sleep all that well. But hey, it's a new day. And if I'm lucky no one will drag me across the break room today."
She waggled her eyebrows.
"Don't be so sure, buddy."
He loved the way she could tease him. Her face would lit up and he found her so beautiful then.
"Is that a promise?"
Standing up he walked over to where she was standing. Effectively trapping her between her locker and himself. She looked at him like a deer caught in headlights and he found her adorable.
"Warrick, what are you doing?"
His hand reached up to touch her lips.
"You got a little something on your lip there," he said, wiping it away. He grinned. "God Sidle, you can be such a sloppy eater."
Turning away from her he left the locker room, but not before turning back to her one last time. His voice a little husky.
"I guess I'll see you in the break room later today. You can drag me anywhere you want Sara. Really, I wouldn't mind."
Walking away from her he couldn't stop grinning. Maybe there was hope after all, because he knew he saw desire in her eyes. Even if it was only for a second.
Meanwhile Sara was left speechless. She wasn't used to Warrick flirting with her like this. That was Nicky's style. And usually the flirting between her and Nicky was fun and innocent. This had been sexy and damn it, he had been hot. Warrick was not someone she found hot. Sure, she knew that most of the females in the lab wouldn't agree. She had heard some of the things they were saying about him in the ladies room. He was a popular guy but to her he was Warrick. Her friend and yeah, he was attractive. She wasn't blind but above all he was her friend. So why was it that she couldn't stop thinking about dragging him to her bedroom and ravishing him? Groaning, Sara sat down. What the hell was happening to her? And why couldn't she stop hearing that damn melody in her head?
Ten minutes later Sara had composed herself. The rational side of her had taken over. She was tired and this would all blow over. Feeling much more confident she left the locker room. Heading over to Grissom's office, ready for a new assignment. He didn't look up when she entered his office. Something he seemed to do a lot lately. Something was wrong with him but she couldn't figure out what. And this being Grissom, he would never tell her. She finally got his attention when she spoke his name for the second time, a little louder this time.
"Oh, Sara. You're working a homicide today. Body dumped in the dessert. Warrick is already waiting outside for you."
She blinked.
"Warrick?"
He nodded.
"Yes, you're working with Warrick today."
"Warrick," she said again, feeling rather stupid.
Grissom was getting impatient.
"Yes, Warrick. You know the one. Tall, dark and, according to a lot of women, handsome. Why? Are you two having problems?"
She quickly denied it.
"No, there're no problems. We're fine."
She laughed and it sounded nervous, Grissom however had already lost interest. Looking at the computer screen in front of him. She said goodbye to him as she left the office, something he didn't seem to hear.
When she got outside she saw Warrick leaning against his car, wearing sunglasses. She took a moment to take in the view. Had he always looked this good? Again rational Sara took over, telling her to stop it.
"Hey Warrick."
Warrick smiled, loving his luck today. He always enjoyed working cases with Sara. They worked well together. And next to that is was always nice spending a little time with her.
"Hey partner," he said. "You driving today?"
She seemed a little preoccupied.
"No, it's ok. You can drive."
She was letting him drive? Without a fight?
"You ok?"
She finally looked at him. And for a minute he saw confusion there. Then it was gone, replaced by a look of determination. Work Sara had come out to play.
"I'm fine. Now get in that car. We have a crime scene to get to."
He got in the car, driving towards there destination. She was silent, even more so then usual and he didn't really know what to do about it. He was surprised when he heard her humming. Even more surprised when he recognized the melody.
"That's my song."
She looked at him like he was crazy.
"What?"
"My song, you're humming my song."
She blushed, not knowing what to say.
"Yeah, well. It got kinda stuck in my head."
He smiled, proudly and she couldn't help but smile back.
"That's cool," he just said.
Somehow the short interaction broke the tension. The rest of the trip was spend in comfortable silence. When they reached the dessert Sara was the first one to get out of the car. Already walking towards the victim. But not without looking back at him.
"Let's crack this case," she said. "Partner."
Ten hours later a exhausted Warrick and Sara entered the locker room again.
"Well, we did it," she said.
He sighed.
"Yeah."
Sara shook her head.
"Can you believe the victim actually paid the shooter to kill him. He must have been so desperate."
Warrick thought about the shooter. A gambling addict who had reached the point where he would do anything for money.
"I think they both were."
Sara just nodded, still lost in the case. He hesitated, not sure if he should ask her this.
"If you want, we could grab breakfast at my place again. I still got some of grams bread left."
The mention of her favorite bread caused her to smile and he was grateful to see that. It was always hard getting Sara to leave her work behind her and any smile that she would give him was a present.
"That's sweet, but I'm so tired. I just wanna go home and sleep. Say hi to Rocky for me though."
He started to take off his shirt, having a clean one in his locker.
"Will do," he said.
He noticed her looking away and couldn't help but grin. Time for some fun.
"Is anything wrong?"
"Why?" she said. Still not looking at him.
"Does it bother you that I'm changing right in front of you?"
"No." She still wasn't looking at him though.
"Then look at me."
She heard the challenge in his voice and cursed him for it. He knew she could never back away from a challenge. Slowly turning around she told herself to concentrate on his face only. She failed miserably. Therefore missing the amused expression on his face.
"You're staring."
She blushed, trying to deny it.
"No, I'm not. Get over yourself."
He gave her a flirtatious smile before he put on his shirt, leaving the locker room. But not before he gave her one last wink.
"It was nice working with you, Sara."
He left her there alone, feeling quite flushed.
"I'm so gonna get you for this, Warrick Brown," she mumbled.
When she got home she took a shower and made some breakfast for herself. Wondering why here place felt so empty all of a sudden. It was never a home for her, just a place where she would go to eat and sleep. But usually she would feel comfortable here. Right now she was feeling...like something was missing. And she couldn't figure out what. Sighing she decided to go sleep. She was probably just tired and imagining things. She slept well, feeling better already when she woke up. An evil smile on her face.
"Payback time," she whispered.
When she got to work she was disappointed to see that Warrick was nowhere to be found. He was already gone, working a case with Catherine. Ignoring the pang of jealousy she felt she went to go find Nick. Her partner for the night. She had a pleasant shift, investigating a robbery. While the case was boring, working with Nicky was always fun. After her shift she ran into Catherine.
"Hey Cath," she said. "So, how was your case?"
The older woman frowned, not used to Sara showing so much interest in her work.
"Fine, nothing special."
"Where's Warrick?" Sara asked casual. A little too casual.
"In the locker room."
Sara grinned, an evil spark in her eyes.
"Excellent." She made her way to the locker room. Leaving a confused Catherine behind.
When she entered the locker room she indeed found him there.
"Hey Warrick," she said cheerfully.
He turned around, greeting her back. While looking at her suspiciously. Why was she so happy? She was planning something. He could see it in her eyes.
"Haven't see you all day, Sidle."
"Why, did you miss me?"
The question was accompanied with a dazzling smile. Was she flirting with him?
"Well, eh, I wouldn't say miss. I just like having you around me."
Inwardly he groaned. Great comeback Brown, he thought. Her smile got even wider.
"That's sweet, Warrick."
Her voice sounded like honey, only adding to his confusion. When he saw her take off her shirt he blinked.
"Wh-what are you doing?"
She turned around, an innocent expression on her face.
"Changing, why? Is it bothering you?"
He tried to give an answer but had trouble speaking at this point. Taking in the black lace bra, and the smooth white skin she revealed. She was perfect. He was so caught up in her that he completely missed the triumphant smile on her face. Her voice got him out of his trance.
"You're staring."
He got some of his composure back.
"Damn straight I am," he said. Looking in her eyes.
She blushed a little but didn't back down. She just smiled and he was lost again. Turning around she grabbed her clean shirt, putting it on. She loved the expression on his face and the feelings he had caused in her. Watching him watching her made her feel loved. Desired even. She couldn't remember the last time she felt this way. She left the locker room, turning back one last time to wink at him.
"It was great seeing you, Warrick."
Walking through the halls of the lab she run into Catherine. Cheerfully saying hello. Catherine was left to stare after her yet again, wondering what could have caused the huge smile on Sara's face.
Meanwhile in the break room, it was Warrick's turn to stay behind speechless.
Tbc...