Vacation Time
Sara was feeling down, she had felt like this over the last 2 days, as she sat in the locker room about to start her shift, she was on vacation after this shift for one week, and hadn't thought of where she would go, mind you she didn't find out till yesterday she was going on vacation, she had to use so many holidays up by a certain date, and a memo had come out on who had what to take, Nick was also off he had four days to take, he was finishing up in a few days and Grissom had 8 days to take.
She flicked through a holiday brochure that had been left in the locker room, she wasn't even taking in what was on the pages, all she could think of was the man she wanted to spend her time away with, but a miracle would have to happen for her to go on vacation with Grissom. And he probably had other plans with his new woman.
Nick came into the locker room, "Hey ", Nick said as he took his jacket off, Sara jumped and dropped the brochure she had in her hand, Nick bent down to pick it up, "So you decided where your going to go, Nick asked as he looked at the brochure, Sara stood up and took the brochure from Nick, "No, might just stay in Vegas, iv been meaning to paint the flat and get new furniture so maybe now I have time off I should give it a go", Sara said as she put the brochure in the bin and walked out the locker room towards the break room.
Nick shook his head, she has to snap out of this she has been like for 2 days, ever since Grissom was seen with another woman, he thought as he put his jacket away and went to the break room.
2 days before
Sara, Nick, Warrick, Catherine and Grissom had went out for breakfast after shift, Grissom had went home after having breakfast but the others had made a day of it as they had been off that night, Catherine tried to persuade Grissom to come but he declined he said he had plans.
The shift before they had all went for breakfast Sara was working with Grissom on the first case of the night, it was an old woman who had been beaten up and left for dead, as someone ransacked her home, the woman got taken to hospital, and Grissom on looking over the house found a door leading to a cellar, on looking into the cellar he had shouted on Sara to come down to join him, Sara had been taking pictures of the scene, she left her kit and walked to see what Grissom had found, but when Sara got in the door closed behind her , Sara turned back to open it as the light wasn't too good but there was no handle on the inside to open it, and they got locked in.
They had been locked in the room for ten minutes trying to shout for help, the cellar had no windows; it was dusty and had an old chest of drawers a chair a mirror and a mannequin, with a rug rolled up stood in the corner next to the mirror. They had been the only ones left in the house as the police and David had left the scene with the body, taking it back to the lab, so no one could hear them shouting.
They both tried the cell phones but no signal, Grissom said to Sara, "I bet I'm the last person you wanted to be locked in a room with", Sara frowned at him. Sara looked around the room, "why did you come in here anyway" she said as she walked over towards the mannequin Grissom had pointed at, it was a bit dark in the corner of the room the light wasn't well lit, Sara stopped and looked at the mannequin, the top half it was all dressed up and the head had a mask on it the double of the old woman who they had found up stairs, it looked weird and looked as if someone was still working on it, the mirror next to it was all dusty at the top but the glass looked clean in the centre as if it had been cleaned with a cloth, Sara looked at Grissom, "that's why", "Weird, will have to bring my camera down here when I can get out to get it", Sara said. smirking at Grissom.
One hour later and Grissom and Sara where sitting next to each other on the floor with there backs to the wall just near to the door that they couldn't open. Sara could feel Grissom looking at her, but she just kept her eyes looking in front of her, she just wanted to hold him, he knew how she felt, they had been flirting for years with each other, but over the last few months Grissom had been acting different towards her, the flirting had stopped on his part, he didn't look at her as much, and he would most of the time work with the others, this was the first case they had worked together in 3 weeks and the time before that was 2 weeks before, not that she was counting.
"Grissom sighed, Sara looked at him, "Is my company that bad?" she asked, "No, sorry I was just thinking how long we will be in here", Grissom said moving his legs then he stood up and took his jacket off, folded it over then put it on the floor, "here move over, the floor is cold", he said pointing to the jacket, Sara moved over, "thanks, but what about you, there is enough room for you, if I spread it open", Sara said moving to open the jacket up and spreading it on the floor. "I'm just going to stretch my legs first", Grissom said walking about the room looking at the floor.
As Grissom was walking about the floor, he so wanted to just sit down next to Sara and put his arm around her, he so wanted to kiss her, but he was her boss, he couldn't get involved, instead he would just look from afar, and catch a glimpse of Sara at work when he could, over the last few months I have backed off as I could see Catherine watching me every time I was near Sara, Catherine wasn't daft, so I had to back off.
As Sara tried her cell phone again, Grissom sat down beside her, he didn't want to get too close so he was more on the floor sitting than his jacket, "Waiting on a call are you?" he asked looking at her, "What, no I'm seeing if I have a signal for to get help", she replied looking at Grissom, they sat with there heads turned looking at each other, Grissom laughed, "I was joking Sara", Sara laughed and for a moment they looked into each others eyes. Grissom was first to look away.
Sara pulled her legs up towards her body and rested her arms on her knees. Grissom just sat and looked at the wall facing him. Both of them just wanting too hold each other but instead just sat in silence with there hearts beating fast at the presence of each other.
Sara put her legs straight out in front of her body, "how long do have we been in here?" she asked Grissom who was still staring at the wall, he looked at his watch, "About 2 hours now", Sarah stood up and so did Grissom both feeling stiff from sitting down. Sara leaned her back against the wall, Grissom stood in front of her facing her, Grissom put a hand onto her shoulder and brushed it, but leaving his hand on her shoulder for a moment, Sara watched his hand, "Dust" he said, Sara looked at her other shoulder, then to Grissom, "No that ones fine", he said smirking. Sara smiled, he took his hand from her shoulder and put both his hands into his trouser pockets, they are better off in there he was thinking as I just want to reach out and take her in my arms.
"Hope we make it out for breakfast", Sara said smiling, Grissom smiled still standing facing her, with her arms folded. "If we do your buying", he said, "how come?", Sara asked, "well it was you that got us locked in", he said taking a step backwards, Sara reached out and grabbed his arm, pulling him towards her as she stood against the wall, and said laughing "I don't think so , I didn't touch the door", with Sara grabbing his arm he moved forward and the front of his body touched her, he reached his other arm out and placed the palm of his hand on the wall, they looked into each others eyes, Sara let his arm go and he placed it on her face, Sara's stomach was doing summersaults, and so was Grissom's. Grissom reached in to kiss her and she closed her eyes, is he really going to kiss me her heart was beating fast, his lips touched hers so softly on the lips, pulling away to look into her eyes, she opened her eyes expecting it to be a dream, but he was still in front of her, his hand still on the side of her face, they both smiled, "Grissom…", he stopped her by placing his finger on her lips, and kissed her again, this time she responded as the first kiss she was so surprised. The kiss lasted forever or so Grissom thought but he didn't want it to end and neither did Sara.
Grissom put his arms round her waist and pulled her close to him, Sara had both her arms by her side as she didn't want to move them as she might wake up from her dream.
Grissom broke from the kiss first, and said in a croaked voice, looking into her eyes," Sorry Sara, but I have wanted to do that from the minute I saw you", he then cleared his throat. Still with his hands on her sides, Sara put her hands on each of his shoulders, with the look of shock and surprise in her face, she smiled and said, "me too", and leaned in to kiss him, They kissed for what seemed like ages, and then a thud coming from above them made them jump, "What was that", Sara said still holding onto Grissom, "our rescue team I hope", he said looking at the ceiling above him. They both let each other go, Sara said laughing "They could have waited a while", and Grissom laughed with her.
They both walked over to the door and shouted HELP at the same time and looked at each other and laughed, Grissom banged his hand on the cellar door and shouted HELP again., but nothing, Sara picked up Grissom's jacket and handed it to him, he put it on and Sara stood behind Grissom in front of the locked door, he started to bang on it again, he could feel Sara's breath on his neck she was that close to him, as the door started to opened Grissom turned to Sara and said, "I enjoyed being locked up with you Sara", the next thing the door was fully opened and Warrick was standing in front of them, "Hey guys, how did you both end up in here?", he asked, Grissom looked at the lock on the door and said, "It doesn't have a handle on the other side", turned to Sara and winked, Sara smiled and sighed, and the three of them went back to processing the scene, Warrick gave them a hand.
After they had finished with the house and Sara went back to the cellar taking pictures, all she could do was smile thinking about that kiss, she sighed thinking about it, she took some pictures and Grissom came back down to the cellar, holding the door opened he said, "you ready to go Sara", Sara turned and laughed, "what", Grissom said, "You wont let that door go will you, 2 hours enough to be locked in with me"", she said, Grissom laughed as Sara walked towards him, "Just pity it wasn't a bit longer" he said blushing.
They both walked out the cellar and made their way back to the lab to start processing.
For the rest of the shift Sara was kept busy, but still had the kiss in her thoughts, Grissom told the others Nick to tell Warrick, Sara and Catherine he would buy breakfast for them and to meet them at the diner.
They all sat round the table having breakfast and Warrick suggested they all make a day of it as they had the shift off that night, everyone was up for it but Grissom he declined the offer, Catherine tried to persuade him but he had plans he told her.
Sara was a bit upset as she thought they could continue were they had left off from the kiss in the cellar, later on that evening when they had had a few drinks and maybe they could talk, but maybe he was just playing games with me.
Grissom said his goodbyes to everyone and winked at Sara, "see you all next shift have a good night" he said looking at Sara. As Grissom drove home all he could think of was the kiss with Sara, I need to talk with her, and maybe we can work something out, it's being going on far too long, and I do have feelings, but Grissom had made plans for the night so he would talk to her soon..
So the team had a few drinks together later on, they laughed and joked with each other they needed a night out to relax, as work had been busy over the last few months.
Sara was standing at the bar getting the drinks in for her and the others, the bar man had asked if she wanted anything else added to the order she had gave him a few minutes before, but Sara didn't hear him as she was deep in thought, thinking what Grissom was up to, she wanted him to come out tonight for drinks as she wanted the chance to speak to him about what happened when the got trapped in the cellar together, she hadn't had a chance when they went back to work and after shift they had all went for breakfast.
Then Sara could hear a voice, "excuse me" after she heard it for the second time, she looked at the man in front of her at the other side of the bar, "oh, sorry, no, I was miles away" she said to the bar man, "its fine" he replied, Sara paid for the drinks and walked back over to the table with them to the others.
It was 7:30pm and they all where in good spirits, Sara was sitting next to Warrick and Catherine who where in deep conversation, Nick was chatting to a young lady over at the next table on his way back from the gents.
Nick walked over to Sara and put his hand on her shoulder, "Hey Sar, want to get a bite to eat", he said leaning over her, "yeah we all should get something, then we can drink more later", she replied looking up at him, Nick smiled, "Great idea, I'm out till the wee small hours", Warrick stopped talking to Catherine, and laughed, "Yeah Nick, I will give you till 11 and you will be in a taxi on way home", Warrick said standing up, Catherine stood up as well, pointing to the ladies and walking away from the table.
Everyone was ready to go to eat, Nick gave the young lady a smile as he walked by her table, she grabbed his hand as he walked by, "give me a call Nick", she said smiling, Nick stopped and said, "Will do", the young lady let his hand go, Nick caught up with the others, Warrick put his arm round Nick's shoulders, "nice", he said smiling at Nick, Nick just smiled and they walked towards the entrance with the others.
They got to a restaurant not far from the pub, Catherine walked in first, followed by Sara, then Nick and Warrick, they where all laughing at Nick getting the girls number in the bar before.
Catherine stopped just as she got in the door, Sara nearly bumped into her, and as Sara looked in front to see why Catherine had stopped, Sara's face dropped and went all sad, Sara could see Grissom walking to a table with a young woman in front of him, as they went to sit down Grissom kissed the woman, and pulled her chair out for her to sit down.
Sara turned round and walked right into nick she pushed him to one side and Warrick stopped her going any further, just as Warrick went to say something he heard Catherine say, "Warrick let her past, quick", Catherine grabbed Nick's arm and they left the restaurant.
Sara just kept on walking with Tears in her eyes, Catherine caught up with her, "Sara stop walking , please Sara", Sara came to a halt and as Catherine stood in front of her, the tears had started to stream down her face, Catherine put her arms around her and Sara put out her head on her shoulder and cried.
They didn't say anything for a few minutes then Catherine said, "He is a fool Sara", Sara took her head off her shoulder and looked at her, Catherine wiped the tears from her face, "Oh, Sara, come on lets go to mine", she said stopping a cab, Catherine looked behind her to see Nick and Warrick just standing there, "I'm going to take Sara to mine" she said, the cab stopped and they both got in, the boys started to walk back up the street.
In the cab Sara told Catherine she just wanted to go home to her own place. Catherine tried to convince her to go to hers, but she was having none of it. Catherine said, He is such a fool, Sara, you can see how you two are with each other, and he needs a good shake",. Sara didn't say anything, she had stopped crying, but she still had tears in her eyes, she would probably start crying again when she got home.
They didn't talk after that until the cab stopped at Sara's, Catherine told Sara if she needed anything to call her, Sara just nodded and made her way to her flat.
Nick and Warrick walked by the restaurant they had all just walked out of, They could see Grissom and the woman sitting at the table, Nick wanted to go in, but Warrick stopped him, the two boys went back to the bar.
They all new at the lab about the way Sara and Grissom acted but no one ever said anything.
He is just playing games with her in work you can see Sara likes him and he just flirts with her and any other woman, Warrick had told him just to leave it and don't get involved. Nick nodded and told Warrick, but Sara is a good fiend, she deserves better.
Sara closed the door behind her and slid down the door crying, she got up ten minutes later and went to the bathroom turned on the bath taps, poured in bubble bath, she looked at herself in the mirror, What are you doing to yourself, he isn't your boyfriend he can see whoever he wants, she thought to herself as she washed her face, splashing water onto her face, she stood looking at her face in the mirror, lifting her hand to wipe the tears from her eyes, she started to take her cloths of, the bath had filled up and she turned off the taps.
Sara lay in the bath, staring at the wall, the bath was full of bubbles as she had put too much in, she then burst out crying, after her bath she went to bed not that she would sleep as all that was going through her mind was the kiss and the woman she saw him kiss in the restaurant.