Behind These Hazel Eyes

Written by Brianna and Missy

Disclaimer: We own nothing, nada, zip, zilch. Please don't try to sue.

AN: Thanks to all who reviewed chapter one (Forensicsfan (yes we ate bad fries at Disneyland, he he), Kirsten, Anushka, Agent1332, Saraluver, Jen, EquestrianBabe & Kelly). Thanks to all who reviewed but I haven't received them yet.

I have to say that Missy and I are of course die hard N/S shippers but we are really conflicted on how we want this story to go. We definitely appreciate all the reviews and feedback. We just ask that you try to keep an open mind with this story because we definitely are.

Finally, I must plug (and I'm sure Missy would approve) this AWESOME fiction we just recently read. It is called "The Death of Conrad Ecklie" it was written by Annie Gap From Hell and it is amazing. Okay first it is a G/S fiction BUT it is a PARODY and it is HYSTERICAL! Missy and I were laughing so hard we were in tears. We HIGHLY recommend this story because it is just AMAZING!

Here I am, once again
I'm torn into pieces
Can't deny it, can't pretend
Just thought you were the one
Broken up, deep inside
But you won't get to see the tears I cry
Behind these hazel eyes

Behind These Hazel Eyes by Kelly Clarkson; Breakaway

Sara was bored.

Here she was ten days into her forced "vacation". She had cleaned her apartment, top to bottom, THREE times; went grocery shopping (for the first time in three months); knitted scarves (one for every member of the team) and read fan fiction from the internet based on her favorite show, Las Vegas. She was running out of things to keep her occupied.

Now here she was dancing around her apartment listening to 80's music. She was wearing sweats and a baggy Harvard t-shirt. Her hair was pulled into a messy ponytail. She was so preoccupied sing Love is a Battlefield that she didn't hear the knocking at the door or a couple of minutes later the door opening.

Hank stood there with a bemused expression on his face, clearly enjoying the humanity that was radiating from Sara at that very moment. Suddenly Sara turned and let out a girly scream.

"AHHHHH!"

Hank instantly threw out his hands in surrender, "waving the white flag! I give up!"

"What the hell are you doing here? You scared the crap out of me."

"I knocked, you didn't answer and I got concerned." Hank replied.

Sara gave him a soft smile, shrugged her shoulders and said "sorry".

"Now that that's settled, go get changed we're going somewhere."

"Excuse me"

"Go get changed. I'm taking you someplace, but it's a surprise."

Sara was about to protest but the stern and determined look from Hank's face changed her mind.

"Fine" she replied with a smile. She turned and headed toward her room. She stops, turns her head and said, "I thought you had to work today?"

"No, I got the day off."

Sara nods and continues toward her room. She quickly changes into jeans and a white tank top. Deciding she doesn't want to deal with her hair she puts on a baseball cap and walks back into the living room.

"Is this appropriate? Since you won't tell me where we are going."

Hank shrugged his shoulders. "You look fine but I'm still not telling you where we're going."

Sara grabs her keys and followed Hank out the door. She makes sure her apartment door is locked and they made their way to Hank's car. Being ever the gentleman, Hank opened the door for Sara. She smiles and gets in. Hank makes sure she's in okay and then shuts the door.

Hank walks over to the driver's side and gets in. He starts the car and backs out of Sara's apartment complex. Once on the road he turns to Sara, "I was going to make you wear a blindfold but I didn't want to get pulled over."

"How very kind of you" Sara replies with a smirk in her voice and a smile on her face.

After about a fifteen minute drive Sara saw they were heading into Botanical Park. Although not sure what they were doing Sara kept her mouth closed.

Hank pulls the car into an empty spot and states "we're here". Hank pops the trunk and exits the car, Sara following suit. He goes to the trunk and pulls out the basket and says to Sara, "can you grab the blanket?"

"You're taking me on a picnic?"

Hank closes the trunk and says "why yes Miss Sidle I am."

"Well thank you Mr. Pedigrew."

Hank puts him around Sara's shoulder and they walk into the park looking for the perfect spot for their picnic.

Meanwhile also in the park were Catherine and Lindsey. Lindsey was driving Catherine crazy with her non-stop chatter of boys, clothes and T.V. shows.

"Oh mom this boy Aaron in my class is sooo cute." Lindsey takes a second pause "he has the prettiest green eyes and amazing hair and there goes Sara and Hank, and he's tall and that's why you gotta buy me that outfit."

"Whoa, whoa, whoa go back" Catherine says

"To his pretty eyes?"

"No after that."

"To buying me an outfit?"

"Before that."

"Sara and Hank?"

"That would be it." Catherine states

"Oh, why didn't you say so" Lindsey states "their right over there having a picnic" she say's pointing to the left.

Catherine looks over to where Lindsey was pointing. She shrugged, disinterest written on her face. "They must have remained friends" she thought to herself.

Suddenly Lindsey jumped up and said "let's go say hi"

"I thought you wanted to go shopping" Catherine quickly states to avoid "visiting" Sara.

Lindsey's face brightens up "okay let's go".

Lindsey grabs Catherine's hand and about pulls her arm out, dragging her to the car.

"So there I was sitting in my Denali seeing the flashing lights behind me and the first thing I thought was "do I even have my license?"

Hank burst out laughing and Sara playfully hit him on the arm saying "It's not funny."

"Yes it is"

"And why is it so funny?"

"Let's face it Sara, you were out drinking then driving. Instead of thinking "oh shit I've lost my job" you thought "do I have my license?"

"Can we just drop this please?"

"You're so cute when you're upset." Hank replies teasingly

"So what happened between you and Elaine?" Sara suddenly asks in an attempt to change the subject.

"Oh you don't wanna hear that."

"Oh yes I do" Sara replies putting on her stubborn face. Hank sees he is defeated and sighs.

"Fine, after the last time we spoke I sat in my car and thought about what I had done. To you. To Elaine. And I decided I needed to be honest with Elaine."

"What happened?"

"The short version, eventually she left me."

"Eventually?"

Hank sighs, "We tried to work on the relationship. We went to couples therapy and I started seeing a counselor. We realized that we weren't really meant to be with each other."

"I'm sorry Hank"

"Don't be. I'm glad that it happened this way. My counselor helped me to realize things about myself and I needed that."

They sat in silence for a moment when Sara asked, "So you're doing better now?"

Hank smiles at her and replies "it would appear that way wouldn't it"

Sara smiles back and the two continue on with lunch and friendly conversation.

AN: So Missy and I have already decided how we want this story to run, but we would still love your input because we can definitely change it. We have only written up to chapter four.