An Innocent Love
A/N: I wrote this chapter yesterday, but the computer fairy was workin against me and wouldn't let me upload it. mutters mutinously I am hoping to update again tonight and that's it for two weeks because I'm going on vacation. Some of it will be boring, and during those lulls I plan to write. So I'll have a few chapters when I get back. Here it is.
That night, Sara and Grissom walked into the lab exactly five minutes apart, both with smiles on their faces. Catherine was first to notice the change in her female colleague. She wanted, so badly, to ask why Sara was acting like a kid on her birthday, but figured it was none of her business. It didn't make any difference what, or who, the cause of this good mood was, and it was certainly a change for the better.
Everyone noticed Grissom's sudden great mood. It had been so long since they had seen their boss smile that they figured he had forgotten how. His good mood became the topic of interest in the break room that evening.
The entire graveyard shift was sitting in the break room, waiting for assignments and discussing this change in character. Greg's theory was that he had finally gone and gotten all of the stress beaten out of him at Lady Heather's. Everyone else knew him well enough to know that that chapter in his life was long over. Nick and Warrick began to joke about how the boss-man had finally given up on his life of chastity and gotten himself laid. It seemed that only Catherine noticed that Sara was also in an unusually good mood. She decided that it was best to be tactful in this situation and not mention anything.
Grissom finally came in to give out assignments. It was an incredibly slow night. Nick and Greg got a DB at the Monaco Hotel. Catherine and Warrick got a missing person out in some hick-town west of the city. After they had all left, Sara inquired as to why they had not gotten any assignments.
"There were no other calls that came in tonight, so, you and I are on deck if anything comes in. Why don't we talk? You've bared your soul, now it's my turn."
They walked to his office, but instead of sitting on opposite sides of the desk, he pulled his chair around to the other side. Sara sat down next to him and looked at him curiously, wondering what he was going to tell her.
"Sara, I told you that I love you. I do. But there are things you need to know about me before we officially…er…well, I'm not the easiest person to live with, I get frustrated with cases and I forget plans…."He trailed off.
"See, Griss, the thing is, I don't care about any of that. I'm not exactly Miss Perfect and I never remember anything. I'm always late and I get emotional. The thing is, we can get through it. Think about how long we've known each other, okay? Now, think about how many times we have ever complained about any of these things. Never. That's my point. All of those quirks, they were all things that I fell in love with, when I fell in love with you."
Sara was one of only two people who could give him faith. She never ceased to amaze him, and that was one of the many reasons that he loved her. She always strived for his happiness.
He reached across to touch her cheek. Of course, luck was never on his side, so he missed and got her nose. She laughed and kissed his hand. He was so cute when he got flustered. He leaned across to kiss her, and luckily, this time had perfect aim. It was slow and sweet and perfect for the moment. The ringing of his office phone of course broke the moment.
"Come on, we got a 419 at the Desert Palm."
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The sun was just coming up, and Sara was just walking into her apartment. This was the first chance in the last two days that she had time to process all that had gone on between her and Gil. He seems to be really prepared to give us a real chance. I hope he's as ready now that he's having a chance to slow down and think.
She could never remember caring about someone this deeply. For the first time in her life, she wasn't worried about the person she loved walking away and tearing her apart. He would never do that to her. Not when they had waited this long to be together. He'd told her he loved her. She knew that Gil Grissom was not a man who threw the word 'love' around when he wasn't completely serious. She truly believed that the odds were in their favor.
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Gil Grissom walked into his apartment, his head spinning from the recent turn of events. He was still worried that all the things she saw as 'cute little quirks' would eventually morph into huge personality defects. It would never change the way he felt about her, but he was insecure about his shortcomings. For example, at fist, forgetting a date and accidentally working through it would be considered amazing dedication. Later on, missing a date would be viewed as him not caring about her.
He then realized something; if I don't believe in this relationship 100 from the beginning, it will never work. He decided right then and there to give his all to this relationship. Sara deserved his best and that would be what he would give her. And, come hell or high water, he would do anything to keep her happy.
A/N: I guess technically, this isn't 2 in 2 days because it's 2 am, but oh well. I couldn't sleep until I'd written another chapter. I need some reviews to show some appreciation for my sleep deprivation. Good night y'all!