Never To Late 12/12
Grissom beamed with pride because of the beautiful woman at his side. The two couples made their way through the doors of the ballroom. Once inside the décor reminded Sara of her prom. It had everything her high school had, DJ, dance floor and a new added attraction…the bar.
As the two couples chatted a waiter came around offering pink champagne.
"It's pink," Sara said
"I don't get it. They can afford this fancy ballroom, first class tickets for everyone, huge suites in the hotels, but they can't go the extra mile and get REAL champagne?" Mark said
"Listen to you Mr. No Name Brand allowed!" Cindy said smacking his arm
"Well, what shall we drink to?" Grissom asked
"True Love" Sara replied
"To true love," they said in unison drinking their respective glasses.
"Okay, lets all go get registered for the dance contest!" Cindy said excitedly.
"Oh no, um I don't dance." Grissom replied
"Come on it will be fun!" Cindy persisted
"No, I don't think so." Grissom stated
Sara rubbed his arm.
"You can step on my feet all you want. Please Grissom, I want to dance with you."
"I can never say no to you," he replied kissing her as Cindy dragged her off to the registration table.
A few moments later the girls returned with their numbers. They pinned them on the boys backs and made their way to the dance floor. The contest was just about to begin as they reached the wood floor.
"Sara you don't understand. I really can't dance. Slow stuff no problem, but I don't think …"
She put her arms around his neck and whispered in his ear.
"You think I care about this stupid dance contest. The only reason we are out here is I want to let every woman in this room know that you are mine," she said licking his earlobe.
"Sara," he said placing his forehead to hers
"Dance with me Grissom," she replied as the music started
Grissom and Sara made it through two songs before the judges lead them off the floor. Mark and Cindy however were quite the pair. They ended up being one of the last 3 couples. Grissom and Sara cheered them on from the sidelines at a table. The waiter came along and offered them some more pink champagne.
"Mark has a point about this champagne ya know." Grissom stated.
Sara just rolled her eyes and giggled as she leaned over and kissed him. Their kiss became more and more intense as Grissom's hand pulled her face towards him. His tongue entered her mouth as Sara's hand slid up Grissom's thigh.
"Damn, did you all see that!" Mark's voice interrupted them.
"Honey, do you think they saw that?" Cindy asked looking at them
Both Grissom and Sara blushed.
"Hey you guys won!" Sara exclaimed eyeing their trophy.
"Yeah we did. Why wouldn't we? Especially since my partner was the most beautiful woman in the room."
"Second most beautiful." Grissom replied immediately
"One of the two most beautiful women. How's that Griss?" Mark offered.
"That will do."
"Oh Mark, were missing the song. I love this song come on!" she said dragging him back onto the floor.
Grissom stood from his chair extending a hand to Sara
"May I have this dance?"
"You said you couldn't dance."
"I have no rhythm with the fast stuff. Slow songs though, I'm your man."
"Yes you are," she replied taking his hand and walking to the floor.
The song was halfway over but they didn't care. Grissom placed an arm around her waist and the other took her hand in his and held their hands over his heart. She extended her other arm up under his shoulder gripping it from behind as she lay her cheek to his. Closing her eyes she let herself flow to the music in Grissom's arms.
Sometimes the very thing you're looking for
Is the one thing you can't see
But now we're standing face-to-face
Isn't this world a crazy place?
Just when I thought our chance had passed
You go and save the best for last
la da da da - da da -
Sometimes the very thing you're looking for
Is the one thing you can't see
Sometimes the snow comes down in June
Sometimes the sun goes round the moon
She pulled her cheek from his, nuzzling his nose with hers as she whispered the words of the song.
Just when I thought our chance had passed
You go and save the best for last
You went and saved the best for last
As the song ended he gently kissed her pulling her closer to him. When next song started, he placed his forehead to her and continued moving on the floor.
Look into my eyes you will see
What you mean to me
Search your heart, search your soul
When you find me there you'll search no more
Don't tell me it's not worth trying for
You can't tell me it's not worth dying for
You know it's true
Everything I do, I do it for you
Look into your heart you will find
There's nothing there to hide
Grissom took the hand holding hers and lifted her chin up and looked in her eyes whispering the words back to her
Take me as I am, take my life
I would give it all, I would sacrifice
Don't tell me it's not worth fighting for
I can't help it, there's nothing I want more
You know it's true
Everything I do, I do it for you
Tears started in her eyes and Grissom kissed her. He left a trail of kisses from her mouth to her ear.
"Sara I know we said we were going to ... "
"Take me upstairs," she finished for him.
Without another word they left the ballroom and were headed to the elevators. Reaching their floor as the doors opened, he scooped Sara up into his arms and carried her down the hall. He placed her down in front of their room.
She began to kiss him as he searched for the key card. Just as he found it, her hands were trying to remove his jacket off his shoulders. He opened the door and they moved inside never breaking their contact.
His tux jacket dropped to the floor as she worked on the buttons of his shirt. His hands moved from her waist up her back to find the zipper of her dress. She kicked her shoes off as she removed his bow tie and shirt. He broke the kiss as he watched her dress fall to the floor.
"Why Miss Sidle, you had nothing underneath that dress."
"Short notice. I couldn't find the right bra for it and well, if I didn't have underwear to match, what was the point, so here I am."
"Yes you are," he smiled as he kissed her again moving them to the bed.
Sara worked at his pants as they moved. Once they dropped to his ankles he stepped out of them just as they reached the bed. Sara moved onto the bed as Grissom removed the remainder of his clothing and climbed on top of her.
He began to kiss her again as his hand traced her skin. His fingers grazing over her breasts with the lightest of touches. He traced his fingers over her body as she wrapped her legs around his waist pulling him to her. He moved his mouth down and began kissing her breasts.
"Mmmmm Griss," she moaned tangling her fingers in his hair.
"I want you so much Sara," he said brining his lips back to hers.
"What are you waiting for then?" she breathed moving her hips against his.
Gently he entered inside her. With their first contact she moaned in pleasure and urged him deeper inside her. The moved together as the sweat became apparent on their bodies. Both welcomed the cool breeze of the night air as Grissom moved faster inside her.
"So good Gil," she said almost breathless.
They were both ready for the release they had both been denied for so long. Grissom reached a hand up and traced her cheek
"I love you so much Sara."
"I love you to baby. Always"
Both gave in breathlessly to that needed release. Grissom collapsed on top of her and moved both of them on their sides. Once they caught their breathes, still joined together, Sara moved and laid on top of him. He placed a kiss on her head and she lay listening to his beating heart.
"You are amazing Angel," Grissom whispered
"You are not to bad yourself blue boy."
2 WEEKS LATER
Every spare moment Grissom and Sara had was spent together, She was almost living with him at this point. His hand had returned back to it's normal color, but not before the crew saw it. Grissom was standing in the Las Vegas sun smiling and laughing remembering the last couple of weeks.
"What's so funny?" Sara asked holding his hand
"Nothing honey," he replied kissing her.
"Are you sure Ecklie's not here?" Catherine asked standing on the edge of the pool.
"I promise Cath. He has got a ton of paperwork," Nick replied "Besides, I think his wife is even taking him out to lunch."
"I can't believe I am doing this," Warrick said.
"Alright guys. I suppose I can let you take your swimsuits off once you get in the water. Save ya'll a little embarrassment I guess." Nick said
"That a lot Nick!" Sara said sarcastically.
"YE HAW!" screamed a voice.
They all looked to the side and saw a butt naked Greg Sanders doing a flip into the pool. They all laughed and jumped in as well. Nick stood at the edge as everyone placed their suits on the edge.
"Okay, now. You all have to swim two laps the length of the pool and then we can leave." Nick said
"Bring it on! 5 bucks says I kick your ass Warrick," Greg challenged
"Your on Lab Boy!" he replied
"Ready……..Set……..GO!" Nick yelled
They all took off and Greg was indeed leading Warrick by the end of the first lap. As they took off for their second lap, Judy appeared from around the house.
"Nick, honey the car is pulling into the driveway!"
"You're kidding right?" he asked his new girlfriend.
"I swear! Get them out of there!" Judy said panicked
Nick scooped up their suits
"Here take these!" he replied handing the suits to Judy.
"No way Nick!"
"Just run Judy. I'll tell them please, go start the car!"
Judy took off as they all reached the end of the pool.
"Told ya fool! You owe me 5 bucks Sanders!" Warrick said.
"Ecklie's home you guys have to get out of the pool!" Nick said trying not to laugh.
"ARE YOU SERIOUS!" Catherine said.
"GET OUT!" Nick yelled
"WHAT Where are the ... " Sara started
"Judy's got them. Sara just RUN!" Nick said laughing his way to the car.
"OH MY GOD!" exclaimed Sara getting out of the pool.
Greg, Catherine, Warrick and Grissom followed. Grissom was almost around the corner when he heard a knock at the sliding glass door. He turned to see a smiling Mrs. Ecklie.
"It was such a good idea to come home for lunch. I was getting sick of the office," Ecklie said.
He pulled the sandwiches out of the bag digging for the complimentary pickles that came with their sandwiches. He pulled both out of the bag and was surprised at the shear size of one of them.
"Damn! This pickle is huge! What do you think it is honey…. A Vlassic pickle maybe?"
Her eyes never left Grissom as he took a bow. She just smiled watching him run off.
"Oh honey….Vlassic has nothing on that thing."
The End
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