Dec 13, 2006 20:09
csi: ny, Stella/Lindsay, scars.
Title: - These scars never heal…
Author: - Allie Summers.
Disclaimer:- Not Mine.
Description: - Stella’s not the only one with scars.
“Who did this to you?” Stella’s voice was soft as her fingers traced the bruises and scars covering Lindsay’s back. “Lindsay?”
“I’m sorry… I… He…”
“He? Who’s He?”
“M…My ex.” Lindsay sighed, turning to look at Stella, seemingly shaken and clearly about to collapse.
“Oh Lindsay…” Stella sighed, hugging the smaller woman gently. “It’s over now.” She let Lindsay cry a little, cradling her close. “Shhh… it’s ok.” She was glad Lindsay had let her look at the scars.. the girl clearly needed someone who knew what it was like… and she knew she was the right person. She drew Lindsay closer, kissing the girl’s forehead softly. “I’m guessing you want to stay here?” She asked softly, not surprised when Lindsay nodded. “Ok… come on.” She took Lindsay’s hand and drew her with her into the bedroom. She settled Lindsay into the bed and curled in beside her, knowing Lindsay would need some form of comfort. She smiled softly as Lindsay turned to look up at her. “Sleep Lindsay… no one can hurt you here.” The smaller woman seemed to be shivering and Stella wordlessly pulled her closer, wrapping her into her arms. “Better?” she asked softly, smiling when Lindsay nodded. She fell silent, waiting for Lindsay to sleep.
Lindsay soon did sleep, seemingly relaxing as she trusted Stella. She yawned a little and was surprised when she slept almost perfectly. She was a little more surprised when she woke, finding Stella asleep in front of her. She didn’t pull back but lay and watched Stella sleep. The tiny scar to the right of her eye seemed to be fading slowly. She knew Stella had still had a few issues at work that evening. Stella seemed happier than Lindsay had seen her in a while. She smiled as she watched Stella sleep, Stella seemed to be gaining something from her as well as the other way around.
Stella woke soon enough and smirked. “Hey you… sleep ok?”
“Yeah.” Lindsay smiled. “So did you from the look of things.”
Stella blushed a little and dipped her head shyly. She felt so… different around Lindsay. She knew she wanted to look after Lindsay… but was that really all she felt? She had no idea. She sighed and brushed her curls off her face.
“Hey… what’s up?” Lindsay asked softly. “You’ve gone quiet…”
“I do that sometimes.” Stella murmured. “When I don’t know what to say.”
Lindsay laughed softly. “Especially around me…” She stated blankly. She didn’t flinch when Stella glared at her. “What… it’s the truth…” She saw Stella half-smile and giggled softly. “You’re cute when you smile like that Stella… even if the guys refuse to admit it…”
“What?” Stella blurted, blushing deeply now.
“You are though.” Lindsay smiled. “And no need to look so flustered… it’s just the truth… unless…” She paused. “Oh…”
“Yeah.” Stella murmured. “I know I…”
“I feel the same.” Lindsay cut her off instantly.
-The End -