Geeky Kind of Christmas 4/8
They had dinner at a small Mexican restaurant a few minutes from Sara's house. During dinner they exchanged occasional quick kisses. His hand held hers though the beginning of the meal, but once their food arrived his hand left hers allowing her to use both of hers during the meal.
Grissom was a substantially faster eater than Sara; he was finished before she was even halfway through hers. They talked about everything from cases, to their old Christmas traditions. He saw Sara become a little sad when he was talking about Christmas. He placed a hand on her thigh and began moving his thumb back and forth in a soothing gesture.
Sara was surprised at his touch and turned to meet his gaze. He placed a hand on the side of her face pulling her into a kiss. They didn't separate until the waiter coughed slightly and brought them their check. With a little protest from Sara, Grissom paid and they walked hand and hand from the restaurant heading to the car.
Neither of them realized how long they had stayed at the restaurant until Grissom started the car and Sara looked at the clock.
"11:00! We were in that restaurant for 2 and ½ hours," she said.
"Sorry I was such bad company," Grissom frowned
"No," she started taking his hand and brining it to her lips, " I didn't mean it like that Grissom. It's just that no matter how much time I spend with you, its just never long enough," she smiled leaning over to kiss him.
"Good cause the night's not over yet," he said pulling the car out of the parking lot.
"Where are we going?" she asked excitedly
"Giving you a little taste of the Christmas spirit. Have you ever been to Winterhaven?"
"No, never heard of it."
"You've lived here for how many years and you've never heard of Winterhaven? I'm disappointed."
"Well, what is it hot shot?" she said playfully shoving him.
"It's a neighborhood here in Vegas where every house is decorated in lights and covered in Christmas spirit. Its pretty amazing. If you live in this neighborhood at Christmas you are required to decorate. They actually have a minimum amount of things you have to put up."
"How cute," she said her eyes gleaming.
He laughed
"Yes you are."
To Sara's surprise, when they arrived they had a hard time finding somewhere to park. She didn't realize this this Vegas tradition had even existed. But yet here were all these people walking around. Once they found a spot they walked together inside the neighborhood. Sara read they sign at the entrance and realized that tonight was the last walk through night. They next 3 days were only cars were allowed through.
Sara was amazed at the sight before her. As far as the eye could see, twinkling lights and fake Santa's glittered the street. As they walked, Sara looked like a kid in a candy store, pointing at this house and then at that house. Grissom just chuckled at her excitement.
At one of the houses a woman and her kids were selling hot chocolate and warm sugar cookies. Grissom bought him and Sara a cup as they continued making their way down the street. Sara snuggled closer into his side as he draped an arm down around her shoulders kissing her cheek.
"You cold?" he asked
She wrapped an arm around the back of his waist and placed a kiss on his neck
"Not anymore," she smiled
"You having a good time?"
"Grissom, this is the best holiday I have ever had," she said stopping them and brining her lips up to meet his
Sara put her hands around his neck careful not to spill the hot liquid sh was holding. She felt Grissom deepen the kiss as his tongue entered her mouth. She moaned into his mouth and pulled her body closer to his.
"EWW Gross. She's got cooties dude," came a little voice at their feet causing them to break apart.
"John Michael, you apologize this instant!" came a woman's voice coming up behind Grissom.
"I'm sorry mom but he has a right to know that girls have cooties. I was just warning him. Geez," the child said before running off down the street.
"I'm so sorry," the mother said, "You make a lovely couple.," she finished before running after the boy.
Grissom laughed as he tried to kiss Sara again. She pulled away playfully.
"Don't want you to get cooties!" she said running across the street.
Grissom jogged after her as she made her way back up the street toward the entrance. They found a trash can and threw their cups away. Sara bent over to tie her shoe, when she stood up she noticed Grissom wasn't standing next to her. She was about to turn around when she felt two arms snake around her waist. Grissom began kissing her neck while he began walking them forward out of the neighborhood.
It took a little longer to get to the car but Sara didn't mind in the slightest. As they walked further along they noticed most of the cars were gone except their and one other one.
"You taste good," Grissom said still nuzzling and nibbling on her neck.
"You feel so good," she whispered rubbing his arms still attached to her waist as they reached the car.
"You don't know how many times I dreamed of being with you like this," he whispered into her ear.
"Well, my dreams went a little more like this," she said turning in his arms and crushing her lips to his.
His hands caressed his back as hers found their way into his hair. Grissom tried to gain control of the kiss but Sara had other plans. She turned him around and pinned his body to the car. She traced her hands down his chest and back up , this time under his shirt.
Grissom gasped slightly as her cold hands touch his warm skin. Grissom's hands traveled down her back to her backside and stuck his hands in her back pockets. As much as he wanted this to never end, they were in a public place so he tried pulling Sara away from his lips.
"Unt Un," she moaned in protest
Grissom did the only thing he could think to do.
"OUCH!" she said finally pulling her face away.
"Don't take this the wrong way Sara , cause Lord knows, I didn't want that to stop but we are still in public" he smiled giving her quick kiss
"But you didn't have to bite my tongue!"
"Yes I did. You wouldn't stop!"
"Sorry," she said licking her lips.
"Don't ever be sorry for kissing me. Especially like that."
"I love you," she whispered as he nuzzled her nose.
Her eyes snapped open and a horrified look came across her face.
"I mean I love being with ... " she started trying to recover
"I love you too Sara," he said placing a gentle kiss on her lips, "So much. Come on darling let's get you home."
On the way home, Sara drifted asleep. Grissom glanced at his passenger and smiled. He took Sara's hand and placed a kiss on her palm. She stirred slightly, but her eyes remained closed. She turned her head towards Grissom and smiled. She then feel back asleep.
Grissom pulled into her driveway and turned off the car. He reached over and traced the outline of her face, tucking a strand of hair behind her ear.
"Sara, honey, you're home," he whispered bring her from her slumber.
"Hmm?"
Grissom smiled as he leaned over and kissed Sara.
"Now that is the best way to wake up," she said pulling away.
"Wasn't bad for me either," he said opening his door.
They both walked to her door. She fumbled in her purse with her keys before finally opening the door. She walked inside and turned to find Grissom still standing outside.
"Aren't you coming in?" she asked.
"I think I should get going," he replied
"Why? Stay here," she said walking over to him.
She ran her hands up his chest and clasped her hands behind his neck.
" ... with me," she whispered kissing along his neck
"You are very tempting Miss Sidle. But I'm afraid that if I do that I may never get out of bed tomorrow."
"That's a bad thing?" she asked.
"It is if I have something that has to get done tomorrow."
"What do you have to do?"
"A little last minute Christmas shopping," he replied wrapping his arms around her waist.
Sara pouted but then realized she had some stuff she still wanted to pick up.
"Well, am I going to see you at all tomorrow?" she asked
"I couldn't stay away from you for that long Sara. Tomorrow night you will he wined and dined at Che' Grissom for a every special Christmas Eve Eve dinner. What do you say?"
"Wouldn't miss it for the world," she said kissing him.
When they pulled apart Grissom set his forehead to Sara's
"Its hard to say goodbye to you," he whispered.
"I know, how bout see ya later?" she said.
He released her waist and cupped her face in his hands.
"How bout I love you and I'll see you tomorrow?"
"I can live with that," she said giving him one last kiss.
He walked to his car, and when he reached the door he heard Sara yelling to him.
"I love you too!"
He smiled and waved goodbye as he drove away back to his bed alone. Which he hoped would be his last night in that bed alone.