I'M SORRY! I'm so sorry I've taken so long to update! I'm really sorry, I could just start writing all these reasons why I didn't update but then that really would be pathetic...dunno why. Anyway, the original name for this chpater was 'Save Me' but due to the events that occurr here, I decided to change it. I actually like this chapter a lot and I hope you guys do too. At any rate, I know it's shorter than the usual updates but I wanted to end the chapter there...so moving on. I hope you like it and Happy Valentine's Day!

Me no own CSI, just Adri for now...

Chapter 15
Falling(Literally...)
Greg

I was too busy looking at Adri to pay attention to whatever she said...but she wasn't talking so I didn't have to stress. I had the time to look at every detail that stood out for me God knows how long before I realized how much I care...her smile is one of her best features. Her hair was up as always but I didn't complain much anymore, she has her way of doing things which eeriely, make me smile no matter what the situation is. Her eyes were focused on the bowl and the measuring cup, making sure that nothing was out of place or proportion. My eyes then landed on her lips, which weren't the fullest but seemed to suit her in the oddest way. I then saw her lips move, and I snapped out of my thoughts, too late apperently since she has just stopped talking.

"What?" I asked, hoping that she wouldn't mind my getting lost in my thoughts.

"You did sweep me off my feet earlier," Adri replied as she looked up from the mixing bowl and met my gaze.

"I did?" I squeaked, louder than I originally intended. She nodded with the sweetest grin and gave me the bowl.

"You did," she said with a sure tone and headed over to pick out the plates and glasses. "You're going home tomorrow?"

"Yeah," I said while making the first pancake.

"I'll take your stuff to your place...I'm not supposed to clock in tomorrow..."

"Why?"

"I put in too much overtime..." Adri explained setting the table. "I'm going to work the lab for free since we're going to be a tech short...Jaquie's in a convention..."

"Oh..." I said as I flipped the pancake in the air and caught it effortlessly.

"Nice catch."

"Thanks..."

"Do you mind?"

"About you taking my stuff back?"

"Yeah, that."

"Not at all..."

"All right then," Adri began as I set a plate with two pancakes before her. "We'll finish planning everything tonight at dinner before work..."

"Deal," I said as I sat down accross from her. "Now eat!"

"Yes sir!" Adri replied with a mock salute, causing us to laugh. We proceeded to eat and I took the chance to every so often, steal a glace at her, smiling inside.

"So..." I began, trying to think of something to say.

"Yeah?" Adri replied, looking up and smiling.

"How's dancing?" I asked, thinking back on what happened at shift.

"I-I-I..." Adri stuttered. "I haven't been back to the studio..." she said softly.

"You should Dri..." I replied in the same tone. "You've got skill and you should put it to good use. Besides, I find it sexy that you dance..."

"You had to sneak a line in there somewhere, didn't you?"

"Yeah..." I said, realizing my mistake.

"And I know what usually follows that..."

"I'm guessing that eventhough I'm not asking, the answers no..."

"Actually...you're wrong this time..."

"What!" I cried, looking her way. She had the shyest smile on her face as she nodded. "You mean that you..."

"Yes Greg," Adri said while getting up and walking over to me. "I would love to go out with you..."

"Don't mind my asking but...why?"

"I just can't deny you the oportunity any longer..." she answered. "You really want to give it a shot and don't let me stop you anymore...besides...you're too sexy to pass up a date any longer..."

"Oh?" I inquired.

"Yes...now bed...I'm tired..."

"Aw..."

"Keep thinking about the date Greggy...nighty night..." Adri said while making her way upstairs. Once I was sure to hear the door to her room close, I let loose. I jumped, danced, to put it simply, I acted like a complete idiot. I couldn't believe what had happened, I even pinched myself to make sure I wasn't dreaming. After that, I let out a deep sigh as I headed up to my room. Things are looking up now...and I can't help but smile. I showered and went to bed with the same smile, drifting off to a peaceful slumber...or so I thought...

Adri

The door to my room opened and I quickly sat up, thinking it was him and was relieved to see Greg instead. He seemed shaken, as if he'd just woken up. I checked the clock and saw that it was half past three already, that's funny...Greg usually doesn't wake up until five...

"Yo Greggo!" I called, getting his attention. "You okay?"

"Yeah I'm fine..." he said, letting his voice trail off.

"You sure don't look it..." I said while getting out of bed. "You sure you don't want to talk about it?"

"I'm sure," he said while smiling at me adorably...he's so cute when he does that...

"Okay then?" I said while walking over to him.

"Yeah," he said while kissing the corner of my mouth. "I'm fine," he said while walking down the hall to the game room. I stared after him in surprise...did he just do that? I stood there, my hand at the very spot where his lips grazed my skin. The memory sent various emotions down my spine, they were completely different than anything I've felt before... "Yo Dri!" yelled out a voice.

"Aiee!" I shrieked as I fell to the ground, Greg's yell scaring me beyond belief. Instead of meeting the carpet, my body landed in Greg's arms and we both fell to the ground.

"You okay?" he asked, his breath tickling my ear.

"Yeah..." I said while relaxing. "You scared me...that's all..."

"This is comfortable," Greg said slyly.

"Well, I'm sorry but I'm getting up...I have a hankerin' for some chocolate," I said as I tried to get up but couldn't thanks to Greg's tight grip. "Come on Greg," I pleaded. "Please!"

"Fine," he said as he pushed me up. I turned to him and saw that he got up as well. "So...I was thinking about our date..."

"And?" I asked, wondering if he was backing out. After all his persisting, he's going to go back on his word now?

"I was thinking that we should do it on our next night off which is by the end of the week," he began. "Just something simple, dinner and a movie but not here..."

"I get ya," I said with a smile. "Sounds perfect."

"Great!" Greg exclaimed with a small smile as we headed downstairs. He quickly claimed the kitchen for dinner and I decided to feed Colin. After that was done, I decided to take a shower before work so I ran upstairs to get that done. Once it was, I made my way downstairs, various aromas invading my nasal passages, the most distinct of them all was chocolate. I ran to the kitchen, not paying attention to where I was going bumping right into Greg. Whatever he was holding started to fly and spilled all over us. I slipped and landed on Greg's lap, who had fallen before I did. One look at each other's faces was all it took to send us into fits of laughter.

"I'm so sorry Greg," I said between laughs.

"It's okay..." he said softly as our gazes met. Our laughter was dying down and I realized that we were covered in chocolate...more specifically, brownie batter. I blushed slightly at the thought of him doing such a nice thing for me and he quickly took the opportunity to smile back. I noticed a bit of batter dripping from his nose and I pressed my lips lightly to the tip of said body part, tasting what was supposed to be the brownie mix...mm...not bad at all. I tried to pull back to where I had been sitting originally but Greg's hand at the back of my neck kept me right were I was, my face near his, our lips dangerously close. My gaze shifted briefly from his eyes to his lips as he slowly leaned in. Then, he stopped and just looked at me with those brown eyes of his. Our breathing matched at one point as our staring contest neared an end. I felt his hand at the back of my neck and I was just speechless...or so I thought...

"Yummy," I said slyly with a smirk, referring to the chocolate. He quickly covered my lips with his in a fiery kiss. I couldn't think about anything except for the man of the opposite sex that was just kissing me at this time. I quickly gave back every kiss he gave, letting it all out in the open, letting my attraction towards him finally surface and loosing myself in his kiss. This feels incredible...I won't regret this one bit...

Nick

I was calling Adri and Greg to make sure they made it to the lab early since this morning, they left ahead of time. They quickly picked up the phone at the other end of the line, barely letting it ring. On their end of the line I could hear strange noises and the ocassional female giggle. They couldn't be...I mean then how did the phone get off the hook? I thought that the proper thing would be to hang up but I couldn't do it. Instead, I found myself yelling their names into the phone, hoping that they'd hear me. After a while, the noises ceased and light laughter was heard.

"Hello?" A female voice said shakily to the phone.

"Adri?" I asked, wondering if that was her.

"Hey Nick," she said with relief. "What's up?"

"PUT GREG ON THE PHONE!" I yelled.

"Uh...right..." she said softly.

"Hey Nick," Greg started.

"What the hell were you two doing?" I cried, wondering if they had done what I was thinking.

"Nothing," he answered quickly.

"Greg!" called out Adri's voice in the background. "You're a messy eater! Help me clean up the mess we made!" I could feel my eyes widen at the words and shook the perverted thoughts away.

"I'll be right there...we'll talk later Nick," he said as he hung up, not lettting me say a thing. Now I really can't help but wonder what the hell they were doing there...they couldn't have been...I mean...they aren't dating...not that I know off...but then, why would Adri call Greg a messy eater?

I just love that ending! I can just Nick going O.o and looking at thephone...I was laughing a lot...anyway,yet again, I'm sorry for the long delay, hopeyou enjoyed and if you could, I'd love a review!

Laters!

Laski