Sorry for the wait guys, I got a lil lazy.
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Chapter 4-
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-Sara's POV
I took a sip of my coffee before smiling across the table at Gil. That morning, for our breakfast date we decided to go the tiny pancake house near the lab.
He smiled back nervously at me and took a bite of his pancakes.
"The food is delicious."
I nodded. "Best pancakes in town." I popped a syrupy morsel from my own plate into my mouth to emphasize my point.
Even after we had both cleared our plates we stayed at our small table in the corner drinking coffee discussing everything from our latest case to the article he was writing about African hissing cockroaches. Can't say that that was exactly my favorite conversation but you should've seen the way his eyes lit up from behind his glasses when he was explaining it all to me.
When Gil dropped me off at my apartment he walked me to my front door.
"Thanks for breakfast Gil, I had a really great time."
It looked like he was about to start blushing. "Me too Sara, I'm glad you agreed to join me."
I raised an eyebrow. "You make it sound like it's pretty unbelievable that I'd go out with you."
He looked at his feet and adjusted his glasses. "Well…it in a way kind of is. I mean, you're beautiful and perfect and I'm well…" He held out his hands as to prove his point. "I'm me. I'm Grissom-- with my pet spider and fetal pig in formaldehyde."
"Ok…" I chuckle. "I'll admit, I'm not too fond of the baby pig…or the spider…or the rest of your bugs. But in a way, those are some of the things I love about you. They make you- you."
He starting blushing when I mentioned the word 'love'. He's kinda cute when he's nervous. Er, anyway…
"I…uh…" He stuttered.
I leaned over and kissed him on the cheek. "Night Gil, see you tonight."
He smiled. "Night Sara."
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-Catherine's POV
That night I walked into the lab and after setting my things in my locker I headed to the break room to grab a much-needed cup of coffee. But as soon as I stepped into the doorway I knew that I was going to need something much stronger than coffee. My heart instantly sank when I saw Grissom and Sara sitting at the table laughing over some joke that Sara had made. I've never seen Grissom laugh before, and I gotta admit; the sound of it sent chills up and down my body. Remembering that they had a date this morning didn't help matters much either. I don't remember clearing my throat, but I must have because both of them stopped and turned in my direction.
"Evening Catherine," Grissom was the first to speak out of the three of us which was a relief because I didn't think that I could've trusted my voice.
Sara was looking at me like a little girl who had just been caught with her hand in the cookie jar. I pretended not to notice and nodded then walked over to the coffeepot and poured myself a mug. I had no reason to be jealous. Sara wasn't my property. She wasn't my girlfriend. Hell, we haven't even been out on a date yet! We've just slept together…I seriously doubt her and Grissom have done that. I shudder at the thought. Grissom touching her like that was one image I didn't need floating around in my head.
I turn around and notice that they've already gone back to their little conversation. I roll my eyes and walk out and head straight to my office. Gil wouldn't be handing out assignment for another 10 minutes, so I figure that I'll just leave the two love birds alone.
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-Sara's POV
I heard someone clear their throat and Grissom looked up so I turned around only to see Catherine standing in the door way with a blank expression on her face. I feel like someone just kicked the air right out of my lungs. I know I shouldn't feel guilty about being with Grissom right now, but I do. It doesn't make any sense. Catherine and I aren't serious. I mean, we're not even going out on our first date until Saturday!
Grissom says something like 'Evening Catherine,' and she just nods her head and goes over to the counter. By now Grissom has started talking again but I'm barely listening. I'm watching her out of the corner of my eye but when she turns back around I quickly turn my gaze back to Gil and nod at whatever it was he was saying.
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Back in Catherine's office she was banging her head on her desk over and over. Not hard enough to any damage though. She was just frustrated.
She stopped and propped her head up with one hand.
"Dammit Willows, get a hold of yourself. Sara's a big girl, she's allowed to date other people."
"But I don't want her to date other people." She argued with herself making her think that she hit her head too hard on her desk.
"Well then just tell her that!"
"But I can't! What if she doesn't feel the same way just yet? Then I risk scaring her off."
Just then Catherine's door and Sara stuck her head in.
"Talking to yourself, are we?"
Catherine straightened up. "Uh, hi Sara! I-I was just…talking to myself." She blushed.
Sara chuckled.
"So, any particular reason for your visit or did you just come to watch me embarrass myself?" The blonde folded her hands out in front of her.
"I think it's kind of cute when you're embarrassed." She flashed her famous gapped tooth grin before she felt herself blushing when Catherine smiled right back. "Umm, actually, Grissom handed out the assignments. Me and you have a DB over on 5th."
"Speaking of which," Catherine started as she stood up. "How was your date this morning?"
Sara found it odd that Catherine wanted to know about her date but decided to tell her none the less.
"It was good, yea, we're actually going out again."
"Oh," Catherine sounded less than pleased.
Sara picked up on this immediately. "You're not jealous, are you Cath?"
"Me? No. Never." The older CSI avoided her gaze.
The brunette looked down at her feet briefly. "So are we still on for Saturday?"
Catherine hooked a finger under Sara's chin and lifted it so they were looking at each other.
"Definitely," She replied before leaning in and kissing the taller woman.
When they both pulled away Sara had a goofy smirk plastered on her face.
"Right then…we should, uh, get going then."
Catherine opened her office door. "After you."
TBC……--…--…
Sorry that was a lil dull. I'm tired, but, next chapter will have some of the angst you guys wanted!
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