Wrong Again 19/?
Again Thanks to the beta's and the reader for their patience in getting the chapters out. Again real life is a killer. I am trying to update once a week. Love ya guys!
Jen
On with the fic!
TITLE: Wrong Again 19/?
AUTHOR:
vanillabug
RATING: NC-17/M for future chapters
CATEGORY: Catherine/Sara Romance
DISCLAIMER: Don't own anything!
SPOILERS: Takes place right where ‘Play with Fire’ ended
ARCHIVE: With Authors Permission VanillaBug1@comcast.net
SUMMARY: After Grissom rejects Sara's dinner invitation, she takes some time off. While Catherine is still suspended the two women decide to work on their friendship. Both realizing their feelings go much deeper than friendship. Meanwhile, Grissom finally admits his feeling for Sara. Who will she choose?
Wrong Again 19/?
“Catherine, no. Please don’t do this. I’ll do anything to have you forgive me,” Sara pleaded.
“There is no way I can forgive you,” Catherine replied, releasing their joined hands. The blonde gently cupped Sara’s heartbroken face in her hands and gave the younger woman a sweet smile. “I can’t forgive you, Sara, because there is nothing to forgive,” Catherine heard Sara let out a breath and saw a smile appear on the brunette’s lips.
“I was stupid, and jealous and if I wouldn’t have been so damn stubborn none of…” The blonde ramblings were silenced when Sara’s lips came crashing to hers in a passionate kiss.
Catherine melted into Sara’s kiss, snaking her arms around the brunette’s neck. The younger woman wrapped her arms around Catherine’s waist, pulling the blonde closer to her. Sara deepened the kiss, sliding her tongue into the older woman’s mouth, causing the blonde to moan into the kiss. Neither female CSI caring who was watching them kiss, but soon the need to breathe became a problem.
“I’m so sorry baby,” Catherine whispered as she rested her forehead to Sara’s.
“I’m sorry too, angel,” The brunette replied, nuzzling the older woman’s nose.
“Ahem,” Nick coughed when he saw the two women were pulled apart.
“I almost forgot, we have an audience,” Catherine whispered.
“As far as I’m concerned, you and I are the only people in this room,” Sara smiled.
Catherine leaned forward, pressing her lips to the brunette’s again. Sara tightened her grip around the older woman’s waist as the blonde giggled into the kiss when she felt Sara lift her up off the ground slightly, spinning them in a circle. As their kiss ended Sara placed Catherine back on the ground.
“You know, I’m the one in the slacks and jacket right now. I’m supposed to be the one to pick up the beautiful woman in a dress and twirl her around,” Catherine teased, eyeing her.
“Oh well,” The younger woman shrugged, “Besides, you’re too short,” She added. The blonde pulled away slightly playfully slapping Sara’s upper arm.
“Um…guys?” Warrick interrupted, reminding the women of their presence.
“Do that first kiss again would ya?” Greg beamed before he felt Nick smack him in the head. “OUCH! Oh, come on! You can’t deny that was the hottest thing you have ever seen?” Greg asked. Nick simply stared at him with a blank look on his face.
“Whatever! You know that was hot!” Greg relented. Warrick and Nick shook their heads at the young lab tech before turning their attention to their female colleagues.
“I have to admit, when Sara told me about the two of you, I had a hard time believing it. But, seeing the two of you together…you really do love each other don’t you?” Nick asked sweetly.
“I do,” Catherine smiled at Sara.
“More than anything,” The brunette agreed before lightly kissing the older woman again.
“Is anyone going to explain to me what is going on?” Grissom interrupted, standing from his table, moving to where the others had gathered.
The boys gave Sara and Catherine sympathetic looks as Grissom joined the circle. The brunette took a deep breath and turned away from Catherine to face Grissom. The blonde immediately grabbed Sara’s hand firmly in support.
“Sara?” Grissom questioned looking at the female CSI’s joined hands and back up to Sara.
“I’m sorry Grissom,” The young woman started. “I think you have the wrong idea and it’s all my fault,” she sighed.
“What are you talking about?” He asked.
“These past few months have been a rollercoaster for me, to say the least. I mean, having no choice but to close a case without giving someone I care about the closure she and her daughter deserve.” Catherine knew she was talking about Eddie’s case and gave the brunette’s hand a gentle squeeze in support as Sara continued.
“A break-up from a sham of a relationship with Hank. What a joke that was. At least I was the other woman not the one getting cheated on right?” Sara chuckled at the situation. “And then, I walk by the lab as it blows up. Almost killing one of my best friends,” She said glancing over at Greg offering him a smile.
“But if that wasn’t enough, I charge into a crime scene that wasn’t cleared. I put myself in unnecessary danger, not to mention those around me. God forbid one of those officers got hurt protecting me, all because of a stupid rookie mistake.” The brunette finished.
“I’m not denying that you have been through a lot, but Sara, what does that have to do…” Grissom started.
“I have been through a lot these past few months. I started looking at my life and the relationships I have. Griss, you have always been there for me. Supporting me and encouraging me when no one else cared. I thought that it was enough. I thought it was love.” Sara confessed
“Sara….it is enough,” Grissom replied softly, stepping closer.
“You’re right it is. But, not the kind of love you build a romantic relationship on,” Sara reasoned.
“How do you know Sara?” Grissom questioned, not caring everyone was hearing the conversation.
“Because, it’s not even a sliver of what I feel when I’m with Catherine,” Sara turned her head to the side so she was looking into the blonde’s blue eyes. “Even just thinking about her makes my heart skip a beat and immediately puts a smile on my face. That’s how I know I’m in love with you, angel.” Catherine couldn’t help the blush that crept onto her cheeks.
“Is this a joke? This has to be some sort of joke,” Grissom interrupted.
:It’s no joke Grissom,” Catherine said defending Sara. “She loves me and I love her,” The blonde stated squeezing Sara’s hand again.
“Sara, you can’t be serious?” The supervisor persisted, ignoring Catherine’s comment. “How can you ask me to dinner…what a week ago, and today stand there and tell me you’re in love with someone else? You don’t fall in love that fast.”
“No you can’t Grissom. I totally agree. But, I’ve had feelings for Catherine for awhile now. I just never dreamed that she would ever, or could ever feel the same way. I really do care about you Grissom. Your friendship means a lot to me, but friends is all we could ever be. I am so sorry that I led you to think that we could be more.” Sara apologized.
“We were before,” He challenged, as Warrick, Nick and Greg exchanged looks of shock. Warrick glanced over at Catherine who nodded her head yes slightly, indicating she already knew Sara and Grissom had a romantic history together.
“Grissom, I was just out of college. I didn’t know anyone in San Francisco and I was fascinated by what you talked about. I wanted to know more, and in turn, you became my mentor. Yeah, it turned into more, but it didn’t last long. You were the one who broke it off. If I remember correctly you were the one who told me our relationship was nothing more than the cliché ‘teacher student affair’ that never works out,” Sara spit out.
“Damn, that was harsh thing to say to a woman Grissom,” Greg accidentally said. “Oh my God was that out loud?” Greg asked, embarrassed.
“You were young Sara. I didn’t want you to think that I was taking advantage of you.” The supervisor tried to reason, ignoring Greg’s statement.
“Like I said earlier today Grissom, it’s just too little, too late. I’m in love with Catherine. Nothing you can say about the past or even the future is going to change the way I feel about her and her daughter,” Sara replied.
“So, you’re going to throw away what we could have for some fling with Catherine?” Grissom challenged. Sara couldn’t help but laugh.
“Grissom, you’re the fling!” The brunette fired back getting defensive.
“You have no clue what you’re doing.” Grissom stated becoming agitated at the young CSI’s stubbornness to give in to him.
“The only thing I know for sure is I’m going to love this wonderful woman and her daughter for as long as they will let me,” Sara concluded standing her ground.
“Lindsey. Ha, you’re not even any good with kids,” Grissom replied in a condescending tone.
“That’s it man!” Warrick interrupted. “Can’t you see Sara is trying to keep this as civil as possible, but you are starting to insult people for no reason other than the fact you’re pissed cause you missed out on a great woman like Sara,” Warrick snapped at his boss.
“This isn’t any of your business,” Grissom fired back, getting frustrated.
“What is your problem Grissom?” Warrick asked, challenging the senior CSI.
“What’s yours? You mean to tell me you don’t have a problem with this?” The supervisor asked, gesturing to Sara and Catherine.
“Why would I? They haven’t done anything except finally find happiness. Something they both deserve just as much as you and I. We lost our chance Grissom. It’s our own fault. Were you even listening to Sara singing? Can you not see the love between them? Open your eyes man.” Warrick said firmly.
Grissom softened his expression just slightly when he turned back to look at the female CSIs. He finally noticed the silent exchanges of reassurance with a small half smile from each woman.
“You guys are serious aren’t you?” Grissom asked softly.
“Very,” The blonde spoke up, stepping closer to Sara.
“I…I…I just…I don’t know what to say,” Grissom stuttered, running a hand through his hair.
“You don’t have to say anything Grissom. I am not asking for your permission. I just hope that you can understand, I never meant to hurt you or lead you on in any way. And I did, and for that, I’m truly sorry. But I’m not going to apologize for falling in love with the angel beside me,” Sara replied, tears in her eyes.
“No, Sara, I’m sorry. This is just …well… to me anyway, so sudden and I haven’t processed it all yet. You tell me you want to see what can happen between us and a few days later, you’re in love with Catherine.” The supervisor said trying to wrap his head around the situation.
“Let me ask you something Grissom,” Sara started as she released the blonde’s hand and stepped closer to Grissom. “If I wouldn’t have said anything to you, would you still want to be with me the way you think should be?” The young CSI asked softly.
“Of…of course Sara,” Grissom stuttered with an unconvincing tone.
“Really? I don’t think so, Griss. Because if I’m what you’ve wanted you would have said something sooner.” The brunette confirmed.
“How can you say that Sara?”
“Because I put the idea of us in your head. If I hadn’t asked you to dinner, you probably wouldn’t have given you and I a second thought. But I did ask you, and that got you thinking of the possibility of us and how we would be together. The power of suggestion,” Sara smiled as her explanation made perfect sense.
“What? Did you minor in psychology or something?” Grissom asked sarcastically as Sara simply shrugged her shoulders in response.
“I guess we can talk about it more tonight if shift isn’t that busy. We’ve got a little over an hour before shift starts. That gives us enough time to go home and change,” Grissom finished, trying to change the subject a little.
”I’m not working tonight Grissom,” Sara replied, stepping back to Catherine’s side.
“Yeah you are. You’re scheduled from ten to eight,” Grissom responded.
“I’m not going to work tonight,” The brunette repeated.
“Sara,” The night shift supervisor sighed, “Look, we’re adults you don’t have to not work because I’m…”
“Don’t even finish that sentence Grissom,” Sara warned, knowing he thought it was because of their situation she wasn’t working.
“I’m taking Sara’s shift tonight,” Nick spoke up.
“And I’m taking Catherine’s.” Warrick added.
“What?” Catherine asked.
“When Sara told me what she was doing for you tonight, I knew that you guys would want to be together. I talked to Nick and he agreed, you guys need a special night together.” Warrick said softly. Catherine glanced back and forth between Nick and Warrick and then up at Sara.
“This was just the beginning angel,” Sara smiled, bringing her hand up and tracing the blonde’s cheek.
“That’s why when you asked me if I was working tonight, I said I might be. It all depended on what happened here tonight,” Warrick smiled. The older woman stepped away from Sara touch and made her way over to Warrick placing her arms around his neck and pulling him into a hug.
“Thank you Warrick,” She whispered, voice beginning to break.
“I told you that you’d love the woman who was singing,” He said squeezing the woman tighter.
“I do Warrick,” She replied pulling back from his embrace. “And I’m sorry I can‘t return your…”
“I’m not. I would have been selfish and wanted all of your heart, not part of it that Sara didn‘t already have. But now I see I never would have stood a chance cause she has all of it doesn’t she?” He asked softly. The blonde looked back at Sara smiling and then back to Warrick.
“Every last inch,” She said happily.
“Then, everything is as it should be.” Warrick smiled.
“So, that’s it? You are just going to run off into the sunset with Catherine without resolving this?” Grissom asked.
“You the one that needs to resolve something Griss, not me. I’ve explained everything to you. Nothing more than friendship can ever be between us. You don’t have to like it, but I hope you will respect it. I don’t want to lose our friendship over this but if I do, that’s your decision. Just think about it,” Sara said stepping forward placing her hand on his arms and giving him a light kiss on his cheek. “I’m sorry,” She whispered before pulling away.
“Nick, I owe you,” Sara stated.
“Oh yeah you do!” The Texan laughed, pulling her into a hug. “But we’ll talk about that later. Go make that woman even happier. If that’s even possible,” He laughed releasing Sara.
“Is Greg…” Sara started
“He took off a little early after that comment he made. It should all be ready by the time you two get there.” Nick said softly, making sure Catherine didn’t hear him.
“When you see him tonight give him a kiss for me,” Sara teased.
“Yeah, sure…um NO!” Nick exclaimed.
“Just kidding, tell him thanks and…can you hug him for me?” Sara laughed.
“How bout you do all that the next time you see him?” Nick offered. Sara simply laughed as she made her way back to Catherine’s side.
“You ready?” The brunette asked slipping her hand in the blondes.
“For what?” Catherine asked.
“Everything,” Sara whispered before kissing her gently.
“As long as its with you baby,” She smiled as Sara began to lead her out of the restaurant leaving the boys behind.
“Come on Grissom, you look like you could use a drink,” Nick said motioning to the bar at the back of the restaurant.
“Better make it a double,” The supervisor sighed, as he followed Nick and Warrick to the back.
Sara opened the restaurant door, ushering Catherine outside.
“OH MY GOD! SARA!” The blonde exclaimed when she saw what was waiting outside the restaurant.
TO BE CONTINUED..................