See that? Two updates in one night. I hope Jellicos updates soon, I'd hate to leave you with a cliffhanger for too long lol.

Part Four

Heading to work the next day I remember I didn't tell Sara about the bet yesterday, but then I was a little distracted, so I can forgive myself.

I get to work a little late tonight, traffic was a bitch. I'm still working the same case as yesterday so I know I'll be with Sara again tonight. I can't decide if I'm happy about that or not. The sane part of me is telling me to take a sick day or something, anything to keep me away from her, to go away and sort my head out.

Of course the crazy part of me that seems to like complications and just loves to watch me mess up is telling me I really want to see her. That I secretly enjoy the butterflies and confusion I know I'll get.

I've been so lost in thought while making my way to the break room I failed to notice Warrick until I turn around with the coffee I've just poured myself.

"Oh, hey Warrick, sorry I didn't notice you there."

"I figured." He smiles at me. "So any interesting dreams?" He asks grinning.

"Let's not go there, let's talk about anything at all but that."

"Okay, this is really getting to you isn't it?" See, this qualifies as talking about it.

I just nod in response.

"Well, you know I'm here if you need to talk."

"Thanks."

We sit in comfortable silence for a few minutes until Sara walks in, capturing both our attention.

"Hey you two."

"Hey." Warrick replies, his eyes moving to me, waiting for my reaction.

I just offer her a smile; the butterflies are back in full force.

"I just came to grab a coffee, I know we got stuff to process, so I've made a start, just come find me when you're ready Cat, no rush though." She offers me a smile and she's gone. I watch her till she's out of sight.

"God she's got a great ass." I look around at a mildly amused Warrick.

"I said that out loud didn't I?"

"Mm hmm."

What is happening to me, in just over a week I've gone from my normal in control self to a confused, gibbering idiot who can't even control what comes out of her mouth; fantastic.

"God I wish I'd never made this stupid, utterly ridiculous bet. If I hadn't I would never have even thought of spending time with her, my opinion of her would never have changed and I wouldn't be in this predicament." Okay so I was actually going to tell Greg to sod off when all this started but that's not the point, I need someone to blame right now and he'll do nicely.

"If I kill Greg, you'll help me cover it up right?"

He laughs at me before standing to leave. "I gotta go, I'll catch you later, and don't worry too much, it'll be okay."

Easy for him to say

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I sit in the break room sipping my coffee, I should get to work, and I will in a second.

Come on Cath, get it together, you've always been the confident one, so enough with this shit, so you're attracted to Sara, so what? Deal with it, stop acting like an idiot. Okay, now I'll go to work.

I find Sara in a small room behind Greg's lab, diligently inspecting the pants our vic was found in.

"Hey, how's it going?"

"Hey Cat, not much to report, strange green sticky substance around one ankle, I've already sent it to trace; that's about it. I left the shirt for you, figured you'd want a look at the blood spatter on it."

"Thanks, I'll get to it then."

"You wanna grab breakfast after shift?"

"Count me in, where do you fancy going today, anywhere in particular?" I don't know why I agree, I should be staying away from her but the opportunity to spend time with her is too good to pass up.

"Nope, figured we'd just decide later."

"Okay."

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I look at my watch and realise shift is almost over.

Sara and I are still processing the evidence from yesterday, it seems to be taking longer than usual, but then I don't usually feel the need to ogle Sara every five minutes.

I found her hands particularly distracting tonight. I've always loved women's hands and hers are no exception. Strong and soft at the same time, watching them move as she carefully examined the evidence mesmerised me. I couldn't help but wonder when they would feel like on my skin. Would they be just as confident as they are now? Or would they tremble as they swept across my body? Would they hold the same passion and intensity they do when she's working? Needless to say, I didn't get half as much work done as I normally do.

"So you ready to go?" I'm broken from my thoughts of Sara by the woman herself.

"Sure, just let me finish up here; I'll meet you outside in ten."

"Okay." She offers and once again I'm left alone with my thoughts.

Not for long though as Greg walks in just after she leaves.

"Ah Catherine, just the woman I was looking for." I really don't need this right now.

"So, the two weeks almost up and I hear no talk of a date."

"Well it ain't over yet Greg." I have to tell Sara at breakfast today, then I won't have to worry about her getting the wrong impression from Greg.

"True, but you know you don't stand a chance, so why not give up now."

"Well, that wouldn't be very much like me now wouldn't it Greg? I'll see you tomorrow." I say on my way out. Sara's waiting for me and I know which of those two I'd rather spend my time with.

I find Sara standing by my car.

"Hey, so where do you fancy going today?"

"You decide. I'm happy with anything."

She looks at me strangely for a second. "You okay? You've seemed distracted all night."

It's you; you've been driving me to distraction all night, with your mere presence. That's what I want to say, but I actually say. "Yeah, I'm just a little tired; maybe I'm coming down with something."

She steps forward, invading my personal space, bringing her hand up to my forehead.

"You do feel a little hot. Come on, let's get you home, I'll cook you something then you can get some sleep."

I can't believe the sweetness of this, she's taking care of me, I almost wish I did feel sick, then I wouldn't feel bad about making that up.

She ushers me into my car, taking the keys from me.

Within minutes of arriving at my house I have a cup of tea and am standing in my kitchen watching her make me breakfast.

I move and sit on the counter top next to her; watching her work, that and I really just wanted to be close to her.

"You don't have to do this."

"Nonsense, you'd do it for me, besides, the quicker you eat the quicker you can get some sleep, hopefully you'll feel better then."

Truth is I'm not even tired, although I can think of one or two ways she could help me out with that. Okay, bad thoughts, especially when she's standing a few inches away from me.

"Thank you anyway." She looks at me and smiles.

Me sitting on the counter and her standing makes us pretty much the same height, I like that. I can look right into her gorgeous brown eyes without having to look up.

If she was standing in front of me I would be able to wrap my legs around her waist, pulling her close to me, burying my hands in her hair so I could pull that delicious mouth to mine. AAGGHH for Christ's sake Catherine get your head out of the gutter.

I return from my little mind trip to find her standing in front of me looking worried.

"Are you okay? You zoned out for a minute."

Okay, time to put some distance between myself and temptation. I slide off the counter putting myself squarely in her personal space. I try to move to the side away but her hand comes up to my hip, stopping me.

"Hey, you're worrying me now, you look flushed, maybe I should just take you to bed."

Oh lord, images of her taking me to bed, flash through my mind, or more accurately images of Sara taking me on the bed. Those coupled with her nearness is truly driving me crazy.

I turn my head to look up at her, and all I can focus on is her mouth. Before I even realise what I'm doing I feel myself leaning in to kiss her, it feels like I'm watching someone else lean in, that is until my lips finally make contact with hers.

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