A/N: Hello! So this has been a long time coming but I finally did it as requested, Greg and Morgan's first date! This is a carry on from 'What if…' but it can be read alone, I really hope you enjoy because this is one of my favourite ships so I wanted it to be good XD
Summary – Greg and Morgan go on their first date, Morgan just hopes it'll go well.
First Date
Morgan Brody was nervous. Why, she wasn't sure. This was Greg after all, Greg; there was nothing scary about the sweet and caring man. But then maybe that's was why she was nervous, because he was so perfect in her eyes and she wanted everything to go well.
Morgan, like most typical girls, had tried on at least 10 different dresses before she opted for a classy LBD number, you can never fail with a little black dress she thought, and she was now putting the finishing touches on her makeup and having a last minute freak out about her hair. She didn't know why it bothered her so much, Greg wasn't shallow at all, Morgan could have turned up in her Sunday sweats and he'd have still told her how pretty she was.
The first date was always the most important, and since it had been Morgan's idea she had booked the restaurant and sorted the taxi, no matter how much Greg insisted that was the man's job. Greg was coming round to Morgan's apartment first and then they would get the taxi together. The blond CSI was just finishing her lip gloss when there was a knock at the door.
She nearly squealed with excitement, not getting this excited about a date since high school. Morgan had always fallen for the jocks at high school, and they were all idiots, Greg was totally different. He was smart, funny and not at all possessive like most of her exes were, although he was protective, but he was of all his friends just as Morgan was.
She went to the door, brushed her dress down for good measure and then opened the door with a beaming smile. Greg Sanders beamed back. "You look incredible" was the first words out of his mouth and Morgan blushed.
"Well you always were suits around the lab but you still look dashing" she said with a wink.
Greg bowed "Well thy carriage awaits my lady" he said in a reasonably formed British accent "and I know roses are the conventional gift, but that's too cliché and tacky for you so I bought this instead" He handed over a CD.
"Red Hot Chili Peppers!" Morgan exclaimed looking at the album of her favourite band "I can't believe you remembered" she said, thinking back to when she and Greg had had their mock fight about whether LA or Vegas was better.
"Hey I always remember the important stuff…just sometimes not where I've put evidence" he said with his trademark cheeky grin and Morgan laughed. "Anyway, allow me to escort you" he said holding out his hand.
Morgan grinned as she took it, it felt right, she and Greg holding hands, like they'd been together for a long time. "If my dad could see us now…" Morgan couldn't help but think as they walked down to the taxi.
"Then I would convince him I was a suitable match for his daughter and that I care about you" he said with a gentle smile and Morgan squeezed his hand in happiness " … and you know maybe say I see were you get your good looks from, just for good measure." He added and Morgan laughed.
"I'm not sure if that's actually an insult to me or not" she joked.
The taxi ride went quickly as the two CSI's shared in some mild chatter, but they both agreed that any talk of work was strictly off the table for the night. "You know what, let's just pretend we don't know each other, we're not friends, we don't work together, and we'll start a fresh." Greg suggested.
"Ok sounds fun" Morgan agreed. She stuck out her hand "Hey, my names Morgan, Morgan Brody"
"Greg Sanders" he replied and they shook hands. "So where are you from Mia, sorry, Morgan"
The blond laughed "That's ok, well I'm originally from LA, but I moved to Vegas about six months ago to work at the crime lab"
"Oh, I'm form Cali too, I was a bit of a surfer dude" Greg said with a confident nod "but you said you worked at the crime lab? Same here!" he said doing very well to act surprised "what are the chances! What do you do there?"
"I'm a CSI. My team is pretty great, and there's this one guy Nick Stokes who…" Morgan began to tease.
"Oh I've heard of that guy, but he doesn't sound anywhere near as hot as that other guy you work with, Craig is it?"
Morgan laughed "Yeah he's pretty great too"
The taxi stopped outside the little Italian restaurant and Greg got out first to open the door for Morgan. They linked arms as they walked to the restaurant. After they were shown to a table and ordered wine, the two just sat smiling at each other for a few moments. Neither could quite believe that this was finally happening.
They had both felt something for each other from the start, but had always been too afraid to act on it. Everyone had heard these stories about how when friends started dating, it always took a turn for the worst, but Greg and Morgan both desperately wanted to make this work.
"So what are your hobbies?" Greg asked after the waiter had brought the wine.
"Well I love music concerts, Red Hot Chili Peppers are my favourite band. I love baseball, support the Dodgers…." Greg cringed "Oh come on" Morgan said in mock outrage "Don't tell me you're an Angels fan"
"Err… I might be" Greg shrugged and Morgan rolled her eyes "So I see this isn't going to work out?" he joked.
"Nah, I'll let it slide, but only because I like you so much" Morgan was stunned by her words. That was the first time she'd ever told Greg out right that she liked him, and meant it as more than a friend.
"Thanks, I like you a lot too" he said with a gentle smile.
Throughout the meal that talked about nothing in particular but nothing much needed to be said, because just being in each other's presence was enough. Normally they were working together, stressing out at some disgusting crime scene, but now they were genuinely enjoying just the company and conversation. It was relaxed, and they could talk properly for what felt like the first time in ages.
After a delicious meal, Greg insisted on paying. Like a true gentleman Morgan thought with a proud grin. As they waited for the Taxi, Morgan began to shiver a little from the cold, so Greg immediately took off his jacket and wrapped it round Morgan's shoulders and hugged her close. Morgan closed her eyes and smiled as she rested her head on Greg's chest. It was perfect.
They got the taxi back to Morgan's first, and Greg insisted on walking her to the door. She would have liked to invited him in for a coffee, but they actually had work in a mere matter of hours.
"Thanks for an amazing night Greg, I had great time" Morgan said looking into his deep brown eyes; Greg stared back into her crystal blue.
"I had a great time too, with a great girl, I can't wait until we do this again" he said genuinely. Morgan smiled excitedly, there was going to be a next time.
"Me too… well I'll see you later" this is it Morgan thought, this was the moment she'd been waiting for and almost dreading. Did she go for the kiss or not?
But there was no need to worry. Greg made the choice for her, passionately pressing his lips onto hers. And again, it felt right.
So what do ya think? I hope it's not too cheesy for you XD I really like Greg and Morgan as a couple and so might do more stories where they are one, I already have a little Idea for the next :)
New CSI tonight UK, Can't wait!
Reviews and Prompts are welcomed :) xx
