Sara turned around to the voice that had called her name and it was Greg. He looked like he had just gotten back from his date with his shirt untucked and a few buttons undone. His hair was back to how it usually looked and he looked a little confused to see her on his doorstep.
Sara: You just get back?
Greg: Yeah (takes out his keys and starts walking up the steps) might I ask what you are doing here?
Sara: I wanted to talk to you.
Greg: Don't worry about it, I'm tired anyway.
Sara: No it's not what you think…I miss you.
Greg stops and looks at her, she looks serious.
Greg: You do realize what time it is.
Sara: I don't sleep.
Greg: With me you would (smiles
She leans in and kisses him softly and she wraps her arms around his neck pulling him into her. His hands move around her body and pull her even closer into him. Even in the cooling weather his body is so warm against hers and this may be the first time in her life she's ever wanted anyone so desperately. His soft lips entwined with hers and she couldn't get enough.
Then a voice of someone behind them "excuse me." It was one of Greg's neighbors trying to get into the building after walking his dog. He seemed a bit horrified of what he witnessed and rushed inside. Once he got inside Greg and Sara started laughed hysterically.
Greg: So what does this mean?
Sara: What does what mean?
Greg: Are we dating or something now?
Sara: (contemplating) Sure (big smile) but we have to keep this out of the office ok?
Greg: I'll do my best (smirks)
He pulls her in again and kisses her gently but then steps away from her.
Greg: I'd like to take you on a real date.
Sara: Ummm…ok but haven't we kinda gone past that point so far?
Greg: I don't think either of us are conventional.
He walked her to her car and she drove home that night. They both wanted to take things inside but decided to wait a little longer. Afterall, they are taking a big step since office romances are frowned upon so they had to tread carefully. Greg knew the office would find out eventually but hopefully they could keep it at bay until they were in a good place together. He walked inside his apartment…he could still smell Sara.
Greg strolled into work the next morning with a big grin on his face and listening to his MP3 player as he sang along "Baaaaaby I'm hot just like an oven!" Grissom gave him his usual curious look (he gives that look to Greg everyday) and went back to his work. Catherine stopped short as she saw Greg singing his way into work. Greg walked up to Catherine, took her in his arms and started dancing her around the hallway singing "When I get that feeling I want sexual healing." Catherine laughed and danced along awkwardly. As Brass walked by he stopped and motioned for Greg to take his headphones off.
Brass: Someone have a good night last night?
Greg: You have no idea (glowing)
Later on Greg is working in the lab as usual and this time he's not so frustrated he was put to work in the lab again. He's still singing Marvin Gaye to himself again when Sara walks into the room with a smile.
Greg: Yes? (in a flirtatious tone)
Sara: Cut it out (laughs) people are starting to wonder.
Greg: Let them wonder.
Sara: They think you are on drugs.
Greg: Really?
Sara: Yeah.
Greg: Romance is MY only drug.
Sara: Oh geez, what have I gotten myself into?
Greg: Whatever it is you're stuck now.
Sara: Can you just try to tone it down a little?
Greg: Sure (he puts on a serious face) I have a lot of work to do anyway.
Sara: Ok (she turns to leave).
Greg: (leans over on his desk) You look cute today.
Sara: (shy smile) Why cute? Why not beautiful or sexy?
Greg: Today is a "cute" day (he looks into her eyes and then goes back to work)
Nick has just sat down for lunch.
Greg: Hey, can I join you?
Nick: Pull up a seat buddy.
Greg sits down and takes out a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.
Greg: So you've dated a lot of women right?
Nick: I've been around (laughs).
Greg: Ok, well see I've started a sort of relationship type thing with a girl I really like and I'm going to take her on her first date. Any ideas?
Nick: The best I can tell you is be a gentleman. Oh and don't take her to the movies, you can't talk. Think of something different that really suits both of you.
Greg: Wow, you've done this a few times huh?
Nick: Yeah and now it's finally getting some good use (he laughed)
Greg: I hope so.
Nick: So who's the hot date?
Greg: Maybe I'll tell you if it goes well.
Nick: When is it?
Greg: Friday night.
Friday night finally rolls around and Greg is anxious to finally take Sara out properly. He's setup the whole night from top to bottom. Greg told Sara he'd pick her up at 7:00 Friday night and to dress nice. Of course when he used the words "dress nice" he got a response of "what do you mean nice? Are you saying I don't normally look nice?" He stopped her and just explained to not dress like they do for work, which was all he meant.
Greg showed up at Sara's door a few minutes early and rang the intercom "I'll be right down Greg!" she yelled and he waited. The night was perfect, it wasn't too cool and not too warm. They could walk around without jackets and the air was inviting for Las Vegas.
Sara then walked out of the door and Greg could hardly believe how amazing she looked. She was wearing a light green skirt that flowed around just above her knees. She had on a similar color low heals and a while tanktop like blouse. The best part, for some reason, was she had her hair up and even had earrings in. He didn't think she could look more beautiful but she could.
Greg: Wow.
Sara: Do I look stupid? I knew it!
Greg: No, you look amazing, I can't even believe it.
Sara: Cath helped me out but I'm not sure if it suits me.
Greg: It does, don't worry.
Sara: I'm not going to dress like this all the time you know.
Greg: Neither am I (with a wry smile)
Sara: You look great too Greg, really.
Greg: Well, it come naturally (he took her hand and they headed down the street)
Sara: So what are the plans?
Greg: You'll have to wait to see.
They walked for a bit not saying much and just enjoying the moment. They could both feel all the tension rising between them and their hearts were beating faster than they even knew they could.
Just then Sara's beeper went off. They both stopped suddenly, neither of them had contemplated this for some reason.
Sara took her beeper out of her pocketbook and saw it was Grissom. She looked up at Greg and he looked really disappointed. Just as she was about to apologize and have to leave Greg's beeper went off as well.
Sara: I guess the date is over huh?
Greg: For now (he squeezed her hand)
Sara: I wish I could change (starts looking for a taxi)
Greg: Not enough time.
They both jump in a taxi and Sara finds out where they area heading. Greg puts his hand on her knee and looks at her. It was taking a long time to get anywhere but they had all the time in the world.
