A/N: Thanks for the reviews :) Sorry about the lack of updates, I've had lots of drama of my own, getting kicked out my house and all, lol. All is well though and now I give you...the next chapter.

Chapter Three

I'm acting like a teenager,

I've been parked outside Catherines house for the past fifteen minutes, but I can't bring myself to get up and ring the doorbell.
I hate to admit it, but I'm scared.
I don't know what to say, as I don't even know how I feel.My one comfort is that at least she seems as confused about all this as I am.
Before, it was just a physical attraction to her, but now I have all these different emotions whirling around inside me, and I don't know how to deal with them.
I've always had trouble talking about my feelings anyway, but when I did, it was a hell of a lot easier because I at least knew how I was feeling.

Screw this. Maybe talking to her will give me some perspective.
I get up and walk to her front door. I'm about to knock when Catherine pulls open the front door.
I take a step back, startled, then begin to laugh.
God knows why, I think it's the nerves.Catherine starts to laugh too, putting me more at ease. She steps aside and I walk inside and make my way to the couch, where Catherine joins me.

"So you're psychic now?"
"Huh?"
Now is definately not the time to notice how cute she looks when she's confused. Hell, I'm confused!
"You answered the door before I even had the chance to knock."
A blush spreads across her face and she looks away. God, she looks even more adorable than before. Dammit Sara, focus!
"I, uh, was...watching out the window for your car."
Now its my turn to blush. She must think I'm a complete idiot. Wait, since when do I care what Catherine thinks of me?
"So, you um, you saw me just sat in my car?"
She smiles.
"Yeah, I thought it was kind of cute actually."
"So why didn't you come out and get me?"
"Watching you is easier than talking to you, as I learnt a very long time ago."
"You...watch me?"
"Yes, no, I don't know. It was always in an innocent way, I just admire how intense you are when you're working, and I love watching you try to figure things out."
"And the rest of the time you hate me?"
"Don't be stupid."
"So now I'm stupid?"
"Sara."

She reaches over and grabs my hand. I try to pull it away, but she won't let go, so I turn my head and look out the window at the street.
"Sara, look at me."
When I ignore her, she leans foward and cups my chin, gently turning my face so she can meet my eyes.
"Sidle, do you really think I'd kiss a stupid person."
With that, we both begin to laugh again.
When I've got control of myself, I look up at her.
"And I'm sorry for doubting your intelligence by thinking you'd kiss a stupid person."
"Only a stupid person would call you stupid."
We both fight the urge to laugh again, and her expression turns serious.
"As entertaining as this is, maybe we should start being more serious."

I nod. As much as I'm enjoying this, we need to talk, but at least this broke the ice a bit.
She leans back into the couch.
"God, this is difficult."
"Uhuh."
"Wanna make out? It might be easier."
"Cath, we're being serious, remember?"
"I am being serious."

I look away again. If I keep looking her, I might just take her up on that offer.
"That sounds great, but that won't help us figure out what's going on, and you said we should start being more serious, so I assume that means there's something you want to say."
"There is something I want to say, I just haven't figured out what is yet."
"My thoughts exactly."
We both lapse into silence.

I look up when I notice Catherine scooting closer to me.
"Sara?"
"Yeah?"
My concentration is failing, she's sat way too close to me."Maybe...maybe we should see where this goes. Would you like to go out with me?"
"As in a date?"
"Yes."

A date...I haven't even thought that far ahead yet, but that seems the most sensible thing either of us have come up with so far.
Plus, I'm being asked out by the most attractive woman I know. Not that I've ever dated a woman, but there's a first for everything right? And I'd be lying if I said I wasn't attracted to her."I'd love to go out with you."
Her smile is radiant, and I immediately know I've made the right decision.

"So, tomorrow after shift? I'll pick you up from your apartment so you have time to get ready and everything."
"That sounds great."
"Any preferences as to where we go?"
"Anywhere you choose is fine."
She starts to laugh again.

"God Sidle, I've never seen you being so agreeable."
"Well you've never asked me on a date before."
"Well, you've never kissed me before."
"Speaking of kissing.."
The words have barely left my mouth before her lips brush against mine. It's a short kiss, similar to the one she gave me earlier, but it's enough to set my pesky hormones off again. I push her back against the sofa and capture her lips again. I nip her bottom lip and she allows my tongue to enter her mouth. Her hands tangle in my hair, pulling me even closer to her, and she moans as I slip my hands under her top. God, if we don't stop now, I'm not going to be able to.

I lift myself up slightly, but almost collapse back down again when she begins kissing my neck, nipping and kissing my pulse point.
"Cath.."
"Mmm?"
"If you don't stop that, I won't be able to control myself."

She stops and nuzzles her head in the crook of my neck.

"So don't control yourself. I'm not complaining."
"Right now, I can't think of anything better than hearing you scream my name, but I want to do this properly.
She kisses my neck softly and I feel her smile as I breathe in sharply.
"That's a bit presumptious isn't it? I think you'll find it'll be you screaming my name."
"I'd prove you wrong, but as I said, I want to do this properly, so we'll have to wait."
I sit up to try and gain my composure, but she sits up and pulls me into a hug, burying her head in my shoulder.

"How long do I have to wait?" She husks.
I pull away and stand up.
"If you keep this up, not too long."
She stands up and wraps her arms round my neck, pressing her lips against mine, but pulling away before I have the chance to respond.
"Maybe I should keep doing this then."
"It'll be better if we wait."
"I've waited since the amazing kiss you gave me at the lab. Isn't that long enough?"
"Cath..."
I have to get out of here now, because every second seems to long to wait.

Luckily, she takes a step back.
"I know, but now we've started, I don't want to stop."
I reach out and caress her cheek."Neither do I, but I don't feel like this is just about sex. It feels like something more."
"I know."
She gives me a quick kiss then pushes me lightly towards the door."Now go, before I push you onto the couch and-"
"Don't finish that sentence, or I'll end up taking you up on that offer."
I walk to the front door and I'm halfway out when she grabs my shoulder, pulls me round and kisses me again.Then she gives me another push.

"See you at work."

Her smile is smug, and I'm tempted to just go back inside, but I really do want to do this properly, and I need sleep.
I get into my car, lean back in the drivers seat and close my eyes for a second, my senses still full of Catherine.When I open my eyes, I see her watching me from the window.She blows me a kiss and I smile back, before driving away.I still don't know where this thing between us is actually going, but I do know that I want it.
I want her.

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