Sara

I never thought I would be excited to go to a seminar on a Saturday night. The seminar didn't start until seven but I started getting ready at five so, I had my hair done, outfit on, and make-up applied by five thirty. All I could do was sit and wait for half an hour. I tried to pick up my textbook and study for a test I had on Monday, but my mind kept either wandering to him or wondering if I looked alright. I think I checked my hair, make-up, and outfit, at least five times in that half an hour. I thought I looked nice in my pumpkin coloured V-neck sweater and somewhat tight denim jeans. I had my hair up in a messy bun and applied some light pink lip gloss and light green eye shadow. The make-up wasn't that noticeable because I hate make-up, but I do use it on special occasions. Although, most people wouldn't consider a seminar about bugs a special occasion, but it was to me.

At six I called the cab and was at the auditorium by six thirty. I was surprised when I entered because there were fewer people tonight. One person surprised me in particular. Sitting on the stage looking at me was Grissom. Last night he didn't arrive until ten minutes before seven. Tonight he was early. He didn't look that much different than last night. He had a light blue polo shirt and dark navy dress pants on tonight. He kept eye contact as I walked down the aisle. I wasn't sure if I should go find a seat or go up and talk to him. Thankfully, I didn't have to make that decision on my own. As I got about half way down the aisle he got up from his seat on the stage and started to walk toward me. We met at around the first row. We stood there in silence for a second just looking at each other.

"It's nice to see you again Sara."

"Yes, it's nice to see you too, but you knew I was coming."

"Well, I can never be too sure. Last night the place was packed, tonight it will only be three quarters full and tomorrow night only half full."

"Why is that?"

"The first night a few students find that entomology is just not for them so they do not bother coming back. Then there are those who are not sure if they like entomology. Tonight, since we go in more depth, some will find they hate it and not come back for the third part. I also have a theory that my seminars are boring."

"I don't think they're boring. I think it just takes a certain type of person to be interested in entomology and not everyone can fit that mold."

"I think your right. You and I are of the same mold. Well, I better go prepare, but meet me by the stage at the end so we can go to the café, I have a craving for a cappuccino."

And with that he left me, smiling like an idiot. I liked to think we were made from the same mold. After a second or so I went and sat in the same row I did last night. The seminar went about the same as it did last night. We kept eye contact throughout most of it and I really had to focus to understand him.

When the seminar finished I headed towards the stage to meet him. I only had to wait a couple of minutes because there were fewer questions tonight. Our coffee date went about the same as well. We started on entomology which led to crime scene investigation and my schooling. We had breaks of silence but they weren't awkward. I think we both enjoyed each other's company. The time went by too quickly though because we were kicked out of the café at closing, but we made the same plans for the next night.

I don't know what I'll do after tomorrow night. I've come accustomed to sitting and talking with Grissom. I'll really miss him.

Grissom

I know the seminar didn't start until seven but I wanted to make sure I was there early tonight, so I started to get ready around five thirty. I decided to keep the same attire but picking a blue polo shirt and navy dress pants instead of green and beige. I drove over at six so I would be there by six thirty and have a chance to become comfortable with my surroundings, at least that's what I was telling myself. I knew I wanted to be early so I could talk to her.

I sat on the stage and stared at the door. I had no clue what time she would come so I just sat still and waited patiently. After five minutes of waiting she entered. She made eye contact with me instantly as she walked down the aisle. She didn't look much different from last night. Her hair was up instead of down and her face glowed more. It was nice. As she came closer I got up to meet her halfway. I knew I would only have a couple of minutes to talk to her but a few minutes were better than none. I told her about my theory of my seminars. She said she liked my seminar which made me smile. I reminded her to come up to the stage at the end so we could head over to the café.

The seminar went better than what it did last night. For one, there were fewer people, making me more comfortable. Second, I didn't have as many questions floating in my head about her since I now knew her. I was shocked that only two suck ups had questions for me at the end and as usual they were easy. I was glad to see that Sara was ready to head out. I wanted to talk to her about being CSI and how to deal with different situations that might come up.

"Sara, why do you want to become a CSI?"

"Well, I want to help people and this was the best occupation I could come up with that centered my strengths."

"What are your strengths?"

"I am good at my maths and sciences, physics in particular."

We talked about her love of physics and the ties of entomology and crime scene investigation. I really enjoyed her company. It was nice to have a discussion with an intelligent woman who wasn't looking to "jump me."

I'm not sure what I'm going to do after tomorrow night. I want to continue talking to her because she intrigues me. I do not want to lose her.