Sarah's POV

I woke up with haze in my eyes. Ryan's arm was still wrapped around me. I looked at the clock. It read 9:44 AM.

Oh damn. Oh shit, oh shit, oh shit!

I slightly shoved Ryan to wake him up. He aroused from his rest.

"Babe, wake up. We're late for work. You got to get home." I whispered. As much as I wanted him to stay, I know work had to come first. He looked at the clock.

"Oh shit!" He scattered around looking for his keys. I held them in my hand, waiting for him to realize that I had them. He finally looked at me and smiled.

"Thanks." He said as he took the keys smoothly away from my hand. He kissed me once more before he dashed out of the house. I folded up the comforter and made my way upstairs. My alarm had been ringing for 2 hours & 45 minutes. I slammed my hand on it, so it could be silent. My brain finally relaxed, until I remembered that I was late for work. I rushed in the shower. I didn't even bother blow drying my hair when I got out of the shower. I hurried and did my daily morning routine. It was 10:00 when I left the house. I drove faster than lightning to the lab. I searched and rumbled through my glove compartment to find my badge and my gun. I put each item in their respective place on my hip. I grabbed my purse and headed to the locker room. I opened my locker swiftly and threw my bag in the locker. I took my lab kit out of my locker and slammed the locker shut. I turned around and saw Ryan doing the same thing. I looked at him, not sure of the consequences that we may be facing in the nearby future. He gave me a quick glance and hurried along the way. I followed behind, wondering why no smile followed behind like it always does. I shook off my worry.

"Hey Sarah, we've been looking all over for you this morning. Where have you been?" Calleigh asked me. I knew that I couldn't tell what I did last night, so I had to make up a lie.

"I overslept." I spat out. That was the partial truth anyways.

"Oh, that's weird. So did Ryan." She replied. My eyes got wide.

"Ummmm, wow, uh, what a coincidence!" I slightly laughed. My eyes flickered around, looking for a place to escape to.

"Yeah I know. Well come on, we have to go do this case. We were waiting for you." She swiftly turned on her heels and began to walk away to Horatio's office. I breathed a breath of relief. I pinched the bridge of my nose and I closed my eyes, shaking the sudden weariness I gained off of me. I followed behind Calleigh. We entered in Horatio's office. We met with Ryan and Eric. He gave us our case, like every other day. But this time, he held Ryan and me in his office for a little while longer.

"Miss Wilson and Mr. Wolfe, I understand that you both clocked into work today in a very late manner. Do you mind explaining?" He asked. I looked around his desk, so I wouldn't make eye contact with him. I knew if I did, the truth would just slip out.

"I overslept, sir. I sincerely apologize. It will never happen again." I said. But I wasn't entirely sure of that.

"I'm sorry sir. I overslept yesterday night. I can assure you that it will never happen again." Ryan pleaded.

"That's what I like to hear." He smiled. Everyone is on my case, when will it stop?

Ryan's POV

"Thank you Mr. Wolfe & Mrs. Wilson. You may be dismissed." I hurried to catch up with Eric.

"Hey man. So what's our case about?" I asked.

"My case is to find out what you did with Sarah last night. We all, well I, know that it's because of Sarah that you were late. What were you doing?" He asked.

"Wait, how do you know it was Sarah?" I asked.

"It's obvious. Ryan I'm your best friend. I know these things. You like her don't you? No, you go out with her." He inquired.

"Fine. I go out with Sarah. Problem is, we're only been going out for a couple of weeks, and I have very, very strong feelings for her. I mean, she's amazing in everything she does. I love it about her. I love her." My eyes got wide. Delko dropped everything he had in his hands.

"What?" He practically yelled. A smile crawled upon his face.

"I think I love Sarah. I never felt this way before. Its love dude. I can feel the sparks every time we exchange glances, smile, or kiss."

"You guys kissed?" He yelled. I hit him in the chest to make him shut up.

"Yeah I did. Many times. We're dating, that's what we're supposed to do." I answered back with a 'Duh' expression written all over my face.

"Dude, you have to tell her that you love her." Eric suggested.

"You don't think we're moving to fast?" I asked.

"No one gives a damn about time Wolfe. You have to find out if she feels the same way about you. You need to find her love. And quick."

"Thanks man." I smiled. But inside I frowned, knowing that I couldn't bother doing such a thing. And just after we finished talking about her, she came strolling along with Calleigh.

"Hey guys, we're going to the crime scene. We'll come back with the evidence." She chimed. I looked at her with an uneasy feeling.

"Yeah, sure." I muttered. I walked away so I wouldn't make an ass of myself. Eric followed behind.

"What are you doing? The girl that you love was right there and all you say is 'yeah sure'? I should slap you!" Eric teased. But I was in no laughing mood.

"I don't know man, I don't know." I walked to the DNA room.

Sarah's POV

I stood there, looking dumbfounded as to what just happened. Why is Ryan acting like this towards me? I wish I knew, because it's killing me inside.

I followed Calleigh to the Hummer. She started driving. I glanced out of the window, looking at the beautiful scenery that Miami had to offer. I still wondered why Ryan acted like he didn't even know who I am. 2 times this morning. The car came to an abrupt stop, springing my thoughts out of my head. I looked at Calleigh.

"We're here. Let's get started." I hopped out of the car, grabbing my tool kit. I slammed the door and walked around the crime scene.

"Horatio said that the victim's name has been identified as Omar Jacobs. It says here that he was shot in a drive- by shooting." Calleigh read aloud. It didn't click in my head.

"Why would he be the only one shot down in a drive by? I don't want to jump to conclusions, but I think he was targeted." I said.

"That's a good point. Let's look around." We looked around. After a half hours, we found many coded bullet casings, a piece of blue clothing and tire marks.

"Lets head back to the lab." We rode back to the lab. I took the cloth and tire marks to trace while Calleigh analyzed the bullet.

"Hey Ryan, here's some evidence. He looked at me with no emotion, took the evidence, and began to analyze it. I looked at him with confused eyes.

"Okay why are you acting like that?" I asked, finally letting myself go.

"Acting like what?" He asked, like he didn't know what he did.

"You know exactly what I'm talking about! You've been ignoring me today, not making any type of eye contact with me since you left the house today. It's like you're scared of me or something. Is there something wrong?" I asked. "Please let me know because I hate this foolish act we're performing." I poured my all out.

"You wanna know why I've been acting strange lately?" He asked while computing the data.

"Yes I do." I waited impatiently.

"I realized something." He stopped typing on the computer. "Something that I realized when I first met you. Sarah Andrea Wilson, I'm deeply in love you." He finally made eye contact with me.

And like the fool I was, I just stood there. My mouth curved into an oval shaped. I stood there, taken aback by the words he said. And then,

I fainted.

Oooooooo ! SO DO YALL LIKE THE CHAPTER? I'd name it "I Love You," but that would kinda give it away. I think this is one of my favorite chapters I wrote. I want yall to know that I haven't slept today because I wanted to write 2 chapters. I lovee yall !

Xoxo- mayri