(A/N) Hi! Here is a weekly gift…the next chapter! Please review, I'm prepared to grovel! Ha-ha, no. Okay, thanks for reading…and without much further ado (heehee, I really love saying that, without much further ado…it sounds like a dude! Oh yeah, sorry back to the story) HERE IS CHAPTER SIX!
Disclaimer: I don't own "A moment like this" recorded by Kelly Clarkson. Nor do I own CSI.
Chapter Six: Unexpected
Author: CSIindiegurl
Their relationship blossomed. They were both very happy, sneaking around after work, grabbing a bite, maybe even just have a midnight picnic…just holding each other. Sara was beginning to smile more, and Nick, well, happiness just radiated from him.
One day, Nick rang Sara's doorbell. Sara, who was asleep, groaned and checked her clock as the doorbell buzzed. Probably just some UPS delivery man, she thought as she drifted off back to sleep. Buzz! She finally got up, out of bed and walked to her door.
Nick stood outside Sara's door for a while, constantly pushing on the doorbell. Some time later, he heard shuffling inside as she opened the door.
"Nick!" she exclaimed, opening the door.
"Hi Sara!" He smiled sheepishly as he pulled out a long box, "This is for you." Sara took the box from his hands and opened it slowly, almost teasingly, for Nick who stood with his arms crossed. Finally, she ripped the wrapper off of the box and proceeded to open it. When she did, she looked inside and found two tickets for LA.
"I don't know what to say…"
"You don't have to say anything," he replied, hugging her.
"I just took a vacation," she stated.
"I took care of it."
"I knew you would." They kissed, and then Nick helped Sara pack.
They went on to the plane without any problems, and then they sat down in their seats. "Hmm…" Sara began, "First Class, very nice, but how can we afford this?"
"I'll tell you later," he replied. Once they were airborne, Nick started reading a magazine and Sara fell asleep on his shoulder.
"Please turn off all laptops, DVD players, and any electronic devices as we begin our descent into LAX. It is three o'clock in LA right now; the temperature is eighty degrees with a wind speed of five miles per hour. The weather is sunny, with a few scattered clouds. We will be landing in terminal four, concourse B. Once more, please turn off all electronic devices and fasten your seatbelts. Thank you for flying American Airlines, we hope to see you again," the flight attendant announced monotonously. Nick woke Sara.
"Hmmm?" she sleepily asked.
"We're landing." Sara put her seatback up and they both fastened their seatbelts. Soon the pilot's voice came up.
After they got their baggage, they took a shuttle to the car rental agency. "Wait here," Nick said, "I'll get the car." Sara nodded, and stood outside, waiting for Nick. He came outside with car keys ten minutes later.
"Follow me," He said, beckoning to her. They walked over to a…
"Red convertible?" Sara asked, pleasantly surprised. Nick opened the door for her.
"Milady," He grinned. Sara laughed as she stepped into the car. After throwing the luggage into the trunk, Nick sat down at the driver's seat, and started the ignition, and they drove off towards the hotel. Nick turned out towards the Disneyland exit, and he parked in front of the Marriott. Sara was already in awe from everything else, but this surprised her.
"Are we lost?" she asked.
"Nah, we're here," Nick replied, coming out of the car. Sara opened the door, and walked out looking at the size of the lobby.
"This is wonderful, Nick, thank you!" She ran into his arms, and Nick held her tightly. After checking in, they went upstairs.
"Room 1225," Nick said, putting some bags down and opening the door. The room was fairly big; it had a large window, and a balcony overlooking some houses. Sara took some bags inside while Nick followed. She turned around looking star struck.
"Nick, thanks..." she said. He smiled at her putting his hand through her brown hair. She closed her eyes and leaned into his arm and put her head silently on his chest. Nick felt something wet on his shirt, and he looked down. Sara was crying.
"Shhhh," he quietly whispered while patting her back. He looked at the clock. It read: 5:00. It was time. "Sara." He let go of her, "I've got something that will turn that frown upside down." Sara smiled, wiping her tears.
"What is it?" she shakily asked. He held three boxes out to her. One was long and lightly skinny, the other was long and deep, and the last one was smaller than the other two. "Another gift? Nick, this really is too much," Sara protested.
"Just open them," Nick told her gently. She tore the wrapper on the smallest one. When she got to the end, she saw the prettiest black earrings. There was a simple black necklace, and a beautiful bracelet, the box also contained make up. She opened the second box; it contained a pair of shoes. They shimmered in the light. Last of all, she opened the largest box. When she finally opened the box, she found a spaghetti strapped black dress.
"Nick, it's gorgeous."
"Wear it; we're going out to dinner soon anyway. Our reservations are in a couple hours." He grinned; she quickly grabbed the dress and accessories and headed towards the bathroom to change. Nick was happy that Sara was happy. He hoped that the rest of the night ran smoothly. He pulled out a suit and changed quickly.
Sara looked at herself in the mirror. Her dress hung perfectly on her body, accentuating her slender figure. The dress came up to her knees, and the makeup that she had been given matched perfectly. She pulled her hair up in an elegant French twist, and then she looked at her reflection. It should do, she thought.
Nick straightened his tie, and he then looked at himself in the mirror. He felt stiff and nervous. He didn't know if he could do this. Breathe Nick, he told himself. Just breathe. She finally came out, and Nick almost stopped breathing. Her hair was up out of her face, for once, and the dress looked so perfect on her, it seemed to be made for her.
"Sara, you look wonderful," he said. She smiled.
"Thank you, you don't look too bad yourself," she replied.
"Come on, let's go to the car. We have reservations." He opened the door for Sara as she went outside. After getting into the car, Nick drove off to Santa Monica bay. About an hour later, they arrived at the restaurant. The name of the restaurant was La Palacia. There was a fountain out front, and the valet took their car as they went in.
"Wow, Nick, this is great," she told him sweetly. He squeezed her hand as they walked in.
"Reservation for two; Stokes," Nick said putting his arm around Sara.
"Right this way," the waitress guided them. They sat down on a balcony facing the ocean. They could hear the waves crashing on the rocks. While they ate, they discussed people at the lab, and they laughed. It was great, not thinking about cadavers for once. Finally Nick leaned over to Sara.
"Sara," he began, holding her hand.
"Yes?"
"Are you finished?"
"Yeah," Sara answered somewhat disappointed.
"Let's go," Nick paid the check, and they left the restaurant. After getting out of the restaurant, Nick went towards the beach. Sara didn't question him; at least they could look at the moon over the water. When they got there, they took off their shoes, and walked along the beach, hand in hand.
"It's so peaceful," she commented looking at the darkened waves crashing on the sea, "When I was younger, Mom and Dad promised me many things. They promised that they would stop fighting; they promised they would take me and my brother to Disneyland. They never kept their promises, they thought I would forget…I never have," she admitted. They stopped walking and watched the birds fly over the sea, and the waves crashing on the beach. They listened to the carnival music playing in the pier in the background. Nick finally made his move.
What if I told you it was all meant to be?
Would you believe me, would you agree?
It's almost that feeling that we've met before,
So tell me that you don't think I'm crazy,
When I tell you love has come here and now.
"Sara, the last month has been hectic for me. I almost lost you once, I won't ever lose you again." She looked at him, bewilderment etched across her face. "Sara, I love you." He held both of her hands with one of his.
A Moment like this,
Some people wait a lifetime for a moment like this.
Some people search forever for that one special kiss.
I can't believe its happening to me.
Some people wait a lifetime for a moment like this.
"What do you mean?" she asked. Nick dropped to one knee, and he pulled out a velvet box.
Everything changes, but beauty remains.
Something so tender I can't explain.
Well I may be dreaming but till I awake,
Can we make the dream last forever?
And I'll cherish all the love we share for
A moment like this
"Will you do me the honor of becoming Sara Stokes?" Sara held her breath as he opened the box. There was a ring inside, it was a single diamond set in a platinum band "Will you marry me?" Thoughts jumbled through Sara's mind. It was so unexpected.
Some people wait a lifetime for a moment like this.
Some people search forever for that one special kiss.
I can't believe its happening to me.
Some people wait a lifetime for a moment like this.
"I…um…I," was all she could think to say. Nick stood up, and he turned around and walked to the car understanding if she didn't want to. Suddenly, the full weight of what he asked her hit Sara.
The speed of waiting love of all
I want to know that you will catch me when I fall.
So let me tell you this.
Some people wait a lifetime for a moment like this...
"Yes!" she yelled. Nick turned around, and he held out his arms. She ran towards him, dropping her shoes to jump into his arms. He laughed, and pulled her up, circling her around, and then finally bringing her down to kiss her.
Some people search a lifetime for a moment like this.
Some people search forever for that one special kiss.
I can't believe its happening to me.
Some people wait a lifetime for a moment like this.
The ending was a little cliché, I'm sorry.I'm bad at romance, tell me if it was okay or not! crosses fingers remember, I update faster if I get good reviews! See the little "go" box on the bottom? Well, click it, and then you will get a page with a text box, well tell me if you liked or hated the story! Thanks!