A/N Most of this chapter is m15+ stuff, (well an attempt at it anyway) Enjoy

Sara walked through the courtyard to the main hall, as she walked all she could think about was the way Grissom had been looking at her in his office. She felt slightly flustered but she couldn't help but like it. She strolled across the grounds slowly, debating whether or not she should bother going, she didn't admit it to Grissom but she also hated large social events, she felt awkward enough in her own skin and being in large crowds didn't help much. As she reached the front of the hall she saw Trent waiting for her, she couldn't help think how hansom he looked in tux and her thoughts of Grissom were pushed from her mind for awhile.

Grissom spent the best part of the night reading over Sara's paper, as he suspected it was next to perfect aside from a few grammatical errors. He tried to occupy himself with other work he had to do but he's thoughts, as always, drifted back to Sara. He couldn't stop picturing her in the pretty dress she had on to tonight. Somewhere around midnight he gave up all attempts to get work done and pack up his stuff and headed back to his room.
He took the long way home this time, which took him straight past the hall. He had hopped he might catch one last glimpse of Sara in that dress. As he crossed the court yard he heard shouting coming from the other side of the hall. He's heart sank as he instantly recognized Sara's voice, the boys voice however, he did not.
Grissom stopped in his tracks listening to the conversation, so he could decide if it was worth interrupting or not. He listened intently to Sara's angry shouts.

'No, just leave me alone please' Sara yelled

'Sara, just stop, what's gotten into you? I thought you wanted me?' a male voice echoed through the court yard

'What made you think that Trent?, I thought we were ok being just friends!'

Sara's voice was getting louder Grissom decided that it would be a good idea to investigate, better he knew Sara was ok then if he left and she was in trouble.
As Grissom headed towards the voices more shouting began

'Come on Sara, as if you don't want me, I know you do' Trent yelled,

'Don't you walk away from me Sara'

Grissom heard Trent shouting, and what he heard next made him quicken his pace
'Trent, let me go your hurting me'Grissom was close now and Sara's voice was full of fear.
Before Grissom rounded the corner he heard a loud slap followed by Sara's loud agonizing cry
'Trent please let me go, don't, don't touch me' Sara's voice was breathy and as Grissom turned the corner he saw why.
Trent had Sara pinned hard against the brick wall and was pushing his hand up he dress. Grissom stopped and yelled out

'Hey, Trent get your hands off her'

Trent looked up in surprise at Grissom's voice, he looked at Grissom before turning and pushing Sara to floor, and running away.
Grissom ran over to where Sara laid huddled on the floor, sobbing hysterically. Grissom knelt down to her and pulled her in to his arms

'Shhh Sara' he whispered to her, 'It's ok he's gone and I'm here now' Grissom rubbed her bare back as she sobbed into his chest.

He could feel her digging her nails into his back, he tried to sooth her. After a few minutes Sara's crying became calm, Grissom pulled her face into his hand and ran his free hand along her cheek

'I think you should put some ice on this Sara, it looks nasty'

Sara nodded bringing her hand up to her face to feel the spot where Trent had hit her.

'Come lets get you out of here'

Grissom stood and helped Sara to her feet, she wobbled slightly and Grissom threw his arms out to catch her. Supporting her, he began to lead her away from the courtyard.

'Come on Sara, let me take you back to your room' Grissom spoke softly to her as she lent on him for support.

Sara shook her head 'No, Gil, No he knows where i live, what if comes during the night, what if he comes after me'

Sara spoke fast and panicked Grissom rubbed his hand down her arm

'Ok. its ok Sara, I'll take you back to mine, I'll keep you safe don't worry'

Grissom tried to reassure her, Sara just nodded, her tears were still coming, Grissom felt helpless, he wanted to take away her pain.
When they entered Grissom's apartment, Grissom lead Sara into his sofa, he helped her onto it before heading into the kitchen to ice and and water. When he returned Sara was huddled in a ball on the sofa. He gently pulled her face towards him and put the ice wrapped in a towel to her face. Sara winced at the cold and tried to pull away

'Sara, don't pull away, this will help, I promise' Grissom reassured her and pulled her face back towards him.

'I know, sorry' Sara whispered

'It's ok Sara, its going to be ok'

Grissom watched as Sara slowly started to relax. When Grissom thought the ice had been on long enough he pulled it away and ran his fingers along her face.

'Dose it feel better?' Grissom asked concerned that Trent may have done more damage to her face then they realized

Sara nodded

'Yeah a bit I guess' she said softly.

Grissom leaned back onto the lounge content to watch Sara as she tried to get comfortable, he was shocked however when he felt Sara press her body into his. Grissom instinctively put his arms around Sara and pulled her in. He felt the rise and fall of her chest against his, he subconsciously rubbed his hands in circles on her back. He felt her breathing slow, and he knew she'd fallen asleep. Sometime later, Grissom wasn't sure exactly when, but he too fell asleep.

Hours later Grissom was awakened by Sara, she was tossing and turning in her sleep, screaming out to some one unknown to Grissom. Grissom ducked as one of Sara's hands almost connected with his face. Grabbing Sara's arms, he pulled her tight into his body, not really sure how to coax her out of her nightmare. Grissom whispered into her ear, and eventually the resistance faded.
Sara started to wake up, squinting in the dark, not really remembering where she was. Grissom continued to rub her arms until she was fully awake. Realizing where she was Sara pulled back with a start, slightly embarrassed

'Oh god, Grissom I'm so sorry, you shouldn't have had to see that' Sara spoke rather fast.

Grissom, realizing Sara was still recovering from waking up so fast, lent over to coffee table and grabbed the glass he had put there earlier, he handed it to Sara who sipped it slowly

'Its ok Sara, there's no need to apologize, as long as your ok now' Grissom said reassuringly to her.

Sara nodded slowly

'I think I'll be ok, I just need some more sleep I guess'

Grissom could see her hands shaking slightly. He placed his hands over hers not noticing how close they were now. Sara looked up into Grissoms eyes, they were so blue, so full of concern, and somewhere Sara saw love, she had no idea what came over but she lent in until she felt the soft touch of Grissoms lips on hers, and was surprised when she met no resistance. Grissom moved his hands from Sara's and placed them on her back, pulling her in so he could kiss her more deeply.
As he was kissing her, Grissom felt Sara's hands moving over his body, she moved them under his shirt on his chest and over his belly. He felt her tugging at his shirt, willing it off his body Grissom pulled away from Sara, looking into her eyes they were begging him back

'Sara, wait, are you sure you want to do this, after what happened earlier you know'

Sara smiled at Grisssom, he was struggling to control himself and her smile made it worse

'Of course I'm sue Gil, you showed up tonight when I thought the worse thing in the world was going to happen. As cheesy as it sounds Gil, you are my knight in shining amour.'

She lent back down and kissed him, this time when she pulled at his shirt Grissom didn't resist, allowing Sara to take her time undoing his buttons. When his shirt was laying on the floor next to them, Grissom moved his hands up Sara's inner thigh, as her reached her, he moved his hands to the outside of her leg over her hips, taking the folds of purple dress with him. He lifted it gently over head, careful no to hurt her face. He stared at her almost naked body, she was even more beautiful then he imagined. Sara kissed Grissom again, this time moving her hands down his waste, Grissom grabbed Sara's hand and spoke to her 'I think, we'll be more comfortable in the bedroom' Grissom rose from the lounge and pulled Sara into him, kissing his way down her neck. He grabbed her hands and lead her into the bedroom. They were barley through the door when Grissom felt Sara pulling on his pants, and it wasn't long before all their remaining clothes were scattered on the floor and Sara and Grissom were on the bed. Looking into Sara's eyes, he felt himself inside her. They moved together, in one rhythm until the world around them exploded. Grissom collapsed on the bed beside Sara, pulling her into his body. He kissed her hair and cheek softly as she wrapped her arms around his chest. They once again fell asleep, this time it was peaceful and uninterrupted