The Rock Lounge was packed and Nick and Sara had managed to grab a small booth before the concert started. He'd managed to get them backstage and meet the band earlier and Sara had even had their latest CD autographed. Now though, they were settled in a cozy booth with a great view of the stage while other concert goers either found a seat or made their way to the dance floor.
As the concert progressed Sara found herself leaning into Nick, enjoying the feel of his arm surrounding her. The mixture of the music, the atmosphere of the Rock Lounge and just how close Nick was caused her to think about how attractive she found him; how attractive she'd always found him. In spite of the fact that she was still struggling with her feelings for another man, she didn't want to be anywhere else but right there. She angled her face so that her lips almost brushed against his ear. "Thank you for bringing me tonight; I'm having a really good time." Nick seemed to pull her a little closer in response.
Nick's voice had an almost husky quality to it as he brushed his own lips against her cheek before speaking. "I'm glad." He couldn't resist and he pulled back a little so he could give her a long soft kiss. The atmosphere in the club just seemed to charge the air with electricity and he couldn't help but hope that Sara was feeling it too. He was sure that he would never get tired of getting to kiss her and it seemed that each time, he felt compelled to memorize how soft her lips felt against his.
As they broke off the kiss, Sara leaned in for another, smiling as she finally pulled away and rested her head against Nick's shoulder as the band began another song. She watched as couples moved to the music on the dance floor and she wondered whether Nick would want to go out there too, but sitting here with him like this was nice. Maybe another night she might be inclined to join those who were out dancing, but for now she was content to sit in a cozy booth with Nick and allow the darkness of the club to envelope them as they enjoyed the nearness of each others bodies. The thought occurred to her that maybe tonight their timing would be right and there wouldn't be a phone to interrupt or some other foible conspiring against the two of them finally being together. She had to admit that if his mind numbing kiss was any indication, then she was more than curious about what it would be like being in bed with Nick.
Nick's fingers trailed up and down Sara's arm, her skin whisper soft under his touch. He hadn't recalled seeing her in this particular outfit before, but the low slung slacks and the camisole styled top accentuated her figure in ways he'd only dreamed about, and it offered him a rather lovely view of the soft curve of her breast; something he was rather appreciative of. He wondered to himself how she would feel if she knew he'd taken the liberty of reserving them a room in the hotel. He had to remind himself that he was just thinking ahead; being prepared. Rooms here were not cheap and with a concert like this, any available rooms were probably snatched up early on, he just wanted to ensure a good room rate for a special night. Sara was certainly worth spending a hell of a lot more on a room, but being a CSI was definitely not a bank roll job, something he was sure Sara would understand if she could get past the fact that he'd been presumptuous enough to reserve a room.
As much as Sara was enjoying listening to Dave Matthews, she was very conscious of Nick's breathing as she leaned against him and how good his fingers felt against her arm. She wondered what he would think of her if she suggested that maybe they should get a room; she didn't want him thinking that she moved this fast normally. She just reasoned that she'd known him for a long time and this was just a natural progression, especially given that they'd already come very close to crossing over that line. She was afraid that if they didn't get a room and left here and went back to her place that the mood would be broken; something that had happened several times too many already and she certainly didn't want to happen again. She wondered if there was a way to get him to suggest the idea, but then she reasoned that Nick was a gentleman; she knew he definitely wanted to sleep with her, but he wasn't going to be a presumptuous prick about it. She was going to have to find a way to let him know that she didn't want the evening to end with the concert.
It seemed to Nick that the concert was nearly over and he hadn't found a way to bring up the idea of getting a room; in fact he wasn't sure if she did think it was a good idea how in the world it wasn't going to be obvious that he'd reserved it ahead of time; that in and of itself could be a mood killer.
The band began to play one of Sara's favorite songs and she softly began to sing along. This seemed like the perfect evening; the dinner, the concert, and just being here with Nick; now if only she could let him know that she didn't want to just go home.
Nick could hear Sara softly singing along and he couldn't help but lean over and kiss her cheek. He smiled as he felt her hand coming to rest on his thigh, her fingers slowly playing at the fabric of his trousers. She looked like she was having a great time and he was so glad that he'd bought those tickets when he'd first heard about the concert a couple of months ago; that little leap of faith had led to that impulsive first kiss and he knew that if he'd found out that she was seeing Grissom before he'd kissed her that he never would have tried to in the first place and he probably would have just given her the tickets rather than take her to the concert like he'd planned. How wondrous it was that things had turned out this way. There was definitely something to be said for that impulsive first kiss. He leaned in and nuzzled her ear with his lips. "I love your voice."
Sara felt herself blushing and was glad that the club was darkened; Nick moved his lips to her neck and she felt her eyes flutter shut at the delicious sensation. Yes, she definitely wanted Nick Stokes in the worst way and she began to slide her hand up his thigh in slow circles hoping that he would understand what she was telling him.
Nick felt emboldened by Sara's response as he continued kissing her neck; as he finally pulled away she looked up at him, and he leaned back in and captured her lips in a slow sensuous kiss.
Sara let herself get carried away by the kiss; eagerly deepening it and letting out a soft moan as she felt Nick's hand come to rest on her hip; his fingers splaying out just above the waist of her slacks, slipping under the hem of her blouse and softly caressing her skin. It was a good few minutes before they broke off the kiss, both of them breathing heavily and just as they were about ready to lean in for another kiss it seemed that the concert was over. Sara stared at Nick; his eyes just as dark with desire as hers. The words were out before she could stop them. "Maybe we should get a room."
Nick couldn't help but grin at her and reached over to trail his fingers down her cheek before leaning in and mumbling against her lips. "You read my mind, darlin'." Yes, this was going to be a very good night.