Taking charge

i know short but i thought the angst part was good... i just wanted to write it because it's all coming to an end soon.

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Chapter sixteen

Greg didn't move from the bed after Sara tucked Lotte into the bed in the next room, she left the connecting door ajar and hesitated a moment looking at Greg who stared at the inactive TV, he hadn't spoken one word to her since they left the lab… he couldn't think of anything to say to her, he convinced himself by then that the embrace he had witnessed between Sara and Grissom wasn't as innocent as it first seemed.

Sara may have settled for Greg but that didn't mean she still hoped for Grissom to come to his senses and apparently he had.

"I'm going to grab a shower" Sara informed him as Greg nodded but didn't glance at her, he heard her sigh before she climbed onto the bed and knelt beside him. Greg swallowed hard before he looked at her and she lent in close and pressed a gentle kiss to his lips, she pulled back and studied him when he didn't return the kiss.

Running a hand through his hair she traced his lips with her finger tip running her finger tip along his jaw down his neck and arm before resting her hands back in her lap "Greg… are you ok" she questioned as Greg clenched his jaw and looked away "I'm fine, I'm tired… and worried that's all" he bit off causing Sara to frown and wonder what exactly was wrong with him.

"Greg you know you can talk to me… about anything" she declared before Greg looked at her and narrowed his eyes "can I?" he questioned and Sara's eyebrows shot up she was about to question him but Greg sat up "you better grab that shower, I want to have one before I get some sleep" Greg ordered in a tone that meant he was didn't want to talk anymore.

Sara stared in disbelief before she got of the bed and stalked towards the bathroom, not slamming it as Greg thought she might but instead leaving it slightly open. Greg sighed and racked a hand through his hair once more. He heard Sara moving around before the shower started, Greg stared at the TV but he was really seeing all the moments Sara and Grissom had been close. Doubt was wearing away his will as he thought about all the times Sara declared her love for him… did she mean Grissom.

It had only taken five minutes for Greg to finally jump to his feet and pace, at first he was resigned to the fate that Sara still wanted Grissom but the look, the look of love and happiness she gave him… the demands she made before telling him she wanted this relationship to last… Greg looked towards the bathroom door when the shower stopped and he was resolved. It was his name she called when they made love, his name she moaned and his touches she yearned for.

Greg knew he made Sara jump when he stormed into the bathroom but he didn't care "do you love him" Greg demanded causing Sara to frown at him, the towel she was using for her hair hung loosely in her hands "what" she questioned narrowing her eyes. Greg didn't move any more instead he stared at her.

"Grissom… are you still in love with him" Greg demanded causing Sara to gape at him then her mouth pursed forward and she glared at him "I care about him Greg… but I'm not in love with him… I'm in love with you" Sara exclaimed but Greg shook his head "I saw you two hugging… I know how you felt about him and those feelings don't go away" Greg almost yelled at her, noticing her fists clenched.

"of course they don't Greg… yes I love him, but I can't be in love with him anymore our relationship has moved past that… and the fact that I love you makes it hard to think about any other man" Sara spat at him making him edge forward "but you wanted him… you gave him chances" "yeah chances that he didn't take because he didn't want me that way… I moved on Greg" Sara snapped as Greg shook his head "yeah well from what I saw… it looked like Grissom was going to take one of those chances" Greg sniped folding his arms tightly so he didn't hit the wall.

Sara turned and gripped the sink for support, her knuckles turning white "well even if he did want to take one of those chances… now… he would be out of luck" Sara declared in a low tone, she closed her eyes and took deep breaths "come off of it Sara… if I wanted someone that much and gave them that many chances… you wouldn't be tempted" Greg demanded causing Sara to spin round and glare at him "no because I want you… dammnit Greg I've given you everything, I've loved you… I want you and I… I stopped running for you… what do you want me to do to prove that I don't want Grissom… that I want you" Sara demanded and Greg spoke with out thinking.

"marry me" he winced inwardly but Sara stood shocked staring at him "if you want me that much… love me that much then you won't hesitate in saying yes to marrying me… if you have no doubts" Greg ordered unfolding his arms. Sara ran a hand through her wet hair and darted her eyes around the bathroom finally she looked back to him and swallowed hard.

"are you serious" Sara asked as Greg nodded then sighed "you can't do it can you… can't say yes" Greg questioned but Sara tilted her head and sighed "yes" she said lightly causing Greg to lower his eyes "yes Greg I can say it" and with that Sara crossed the bathroom quickly wrapping her arms around his shoulders and kissing him firmly. She poured all her feelings out in that one kiss and after a moment when she pulled back with a tinkle to her eyes she watched him. Greg seemed dazed then he snapped back and stared into her eyes "you mean it… you want to marry me" Greg squeaked as Sara nodded and Greg grinned before capturing her lips once more and wrapping his arms tightly around her waist.

He quickly moved her towards the toilet and sat her down; Greg pulled the ring box out from his pocket and bent down on one knee. He opened the box and offered it up to Sara "Sara Sidle Marry me" Greg asked as Sara smiled gently at him and nodded taking the engagement ring from it's place and Greg took it from her and placed it on her finger.

"I want to be Mrs Sara Sanders for the rest of my life" Sara declared as Greg beamed and kissed her "I love you so much Sara, so much that it hurts" Greg declared as Sara took his face in her hands and pressed her lips to his cheek "how about now" she asked as Greg shook his head "it's a little better" Greg stated as Sara kissed his other cheek "better" he chirped before Sara kissed his nose, eyelids, forehead nibbling on each ear lope gaining 'better' from each kiss. She bent forward and pressed a kiss to his lips sucking lightly on the bottom lip "we'll have a lifetime to make it all better Sara" Greg offered before Sara shook her head then rested her arms on his shoulders "what about Lucas" Sara asked as Greg sighed and playing with the belt of the robe Sara had wrapped around her "we'll get him Sara… we'll make him pay for what he did" Greg promised as Sara sighed and stared at him "I hope so" Sara declared before Greg pulled her onto the floor with him and held her tightly, pressing a kiss to the top of her head "I promise Sara… I'll make him pay no matter what" Greg told her seriously, he thoughts darting back to the gun tucked in his bag. He would make Lucas pay… even if he had to do it outside the justice system.

I know it probably seems a little out of character for the pair but this is how i saw the whole asking to marry thing so enjoy and review i can make adjustments.