Title: The Polite Thing to Do
By: Michelle K.
CSI: Vegas. Catherine/Sara. PG.
For thenewhope
interests used: angst, catherine/sara, coffee

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Catherine watched Sara take a long, measured sip of coffee, wondering which of them would be the first to shrug off the previous night as a mistake. Catherine was usually the one in her previous one-night stands, but Sara had that *look* about her that only anger and mortification about fucking the wrong person can give someone.

It'd only be fair to let her say it.

"That was a mistake," Sara said finally. She crinkled her nose, like she was agonizing about saying the words.

Catherine felt sorry for her.

"I know," Catherine said, and Sara winced.

"Right," Sara said, dumping the rest of the liquid into the sink. "I'll see you around."

Catherine was left alone and confused, but there was no regret.

Like always.

END