Previous part of Pop Quiz.

***

Sara shot a glance at Greg who was banging his head repeatedly on the table.

"Greg...Greg...stop!" Sara said, putting her hand where Greg's hand was going to land.

Greg snapped out of his zone, looking at Sara oddly.

"Sara...I'm sorry about earlier." Greg said, as Sara laughed.

"I'd rather have been there with you, then have you be alone." Sara said, as Greg snorted.

"I wonder what Grissom is planning." Greg asked, a thoughtful look on his face.

Sara looked at the table.

"I don't." Sara said, "You know how fucked up he is sometimes."

Greg nodded, and just put his head down.

"So what do you want to do tonight? Or do you have a date." Sara asked.

"I'm free. I have no clue...we could always watch Velvet Goldmine." Greg said, as both laughed.

"No thanks." Sara said, "We could always hang out at the club again."

"Do you remember the last time we hung out at a club." David said, coming in.

"Yeah I got a stalker." Greg said, as Sara shook her head.

"We go to a different club, and we won't leave you alone. We'll even invite Nick." Sara said, as Greg laughed.

"Why do you want to go to a club?" Greg asked.

"I don't know. I need something blaring in my ears right now." Sara said, as Greg sighed.

"We go to the same one, but someone has to stay with me. And yes, we're inviting Nick...and Warrick."

"Catherine too...do you think we can talk Grissom into it?" David asked.

"We have about as much chance of getting him to go as Sara does growing an appendage down south." Greg said, as Sara smacked him.

"Asshole."

"Translation: Not likely." David said, as Sara swung an arm at him, "You are very violent today."

"Oh fuck off." Sara said, "You two picking on me, well...that doesn't help the violence at all."

"I only said what I said, from what Greg said, which means you can't hit me for something Greg said, and I was only repeating what he said." David said, as Greg looked up at him.

"What? That made absolutely no sense to me." Greg said, as David laughed.

"It just shows how superior I am to you."

"What he said Greg, in simple terms. He repeated what you said in a translation, so I shouldn't try to hit him, because he was twisting your words around." Sara said, as Greg nodded.

"I get it now." Greg said, throwing a coffee bean at David.

Nick walked in with Warrick, both talking about the case. They didn't pay attention to the other three, until Greg growled.

"Will you two please kindly shut the fuck up."

"Nope. You lose at life. Give us.."

"I made that up, so I could sue you for stealing." Greg said, as David's mouth shut.

"I could sue you for looking like a jackass."

"I look better than you."

"That's not saying much." Sara said, as David hit her arm lightly.

"At least I don't look like something exploded on my head."

"And who's the one who's not single. That would be me." Greg said, smirking.

"Only because your guy got up enough balls to finally ask you out."

"Yeah, but see you can't talk. You haven't asked out a girl. Who's the one with no balls?" Greg said, making David glare.

"Oh fuck off."

"No thanks. Now if you'll kindly excuse me, I need some air. You know the kind that doesn't fill my lungs with the disease of jackass." Greg said, as David flicked him off.

Nick sat down in Greg's empty seat, looking at the two.

"What did you two say that set him off?"

"None of your business." David said, as Nick smirked.

"I think it is my business. You see, you upset my boyfriend. Which in most cases is punishable by death, but I can overlook that if you tell me what happened." Nick said, as David laughed.

"David said, 'There's your man crunch.' And I said, "Which one?" So we were just being childish." Sara said, as David glared.

"Thanks."

"Welcome."

Nick shook his head, before leaving the room.

He walked down the halls, trying to track down Greg. He found the ex-lab tech outside. He was in plain sight, but he was still outside.

"Greg, what are you doing?"

"Breathing." Greg said stupidly.

"You shouldn't be outside."

"I don't care. If that guy comes near me, then someone will see, get you guys, and you can put a cap in his head." Greg said, monotone.

"What's wrong?"

"Nothing. I've just had a hectic day that's all. You know, put one of my best friends in danger, ran my ass off, got into some nasty shit. Which by the way, is still in my shoe. Threw dirt into his eyes, ran through dangerous traffic. What could possibly be wrong?" Greg asked, getting slightly hysterical.

Nick put an arm around him, frowning at the other man.

"You two are alright, and it's all going to be fine." Nick said, as Greg laughed.

"Now she wants us to go to a club. You know...the team. I'm going to go...but only if you go too." Greg said, as Nick pulled Greg into his lap.

"You know I'm coming." Nick said, as Greg cuddled into his lap.

"You know...the only thing that was running through my head wasn't getting Sara and myself away." Greg said, "It was if I tripped...then Sara wouldn't notice and the guy would've had me..."

Nick hugged him tighter.

"He'll have to kill me first, and you know how hard that is." Nick said, as Greg laughed.

"You have nine lives." Greg said, as Nick nodded.

"Damn straight. So don't worry, I'll protect you." Nick said, as Greg buried his face in Nick's chest.

"How is it that I always end up like this?" Greg asked, "How come I'm the weak one."

"You aren't weak Greg. That's the last word I would use for you. It's called you've been through hell in the past few days."

"Not complete hell. I got you didn't I?"

"Yeah, you got me." Nick said, kissing his forehead lightly.

Greg sighed quietly, as Nick just sat there, hugging Greg to his body. Both were perfectly content until they heard someone clearing their throat.

"Guys, Grissom needs to see us." Sara said, frowning at having to disturb the two.

"What about?"

"His half baked plan." Sara said, as Nick laughed.

"We'll be there in a few minutes." Nick said, as Sara rose a brow.

"Alright." Sara said, leaving them alone.

Greg sighed audibly as he got off of Nick.

"It's going to be fine." Nick said, as they started the walk towards Grissom's office.

***

Greg stepped into the office, noticing that Catherine was standing next to Warrick. Grissom was sitting down, and Brass was sitting on Grissom's desk. Greg and Nick took a seat in the chairs next to Sara.

"Greg, we've come up with an idea to capture that guy." Grissom said, as Catherine glared at him.

"I came to that conclusion." Greg said sarcastically, as Nick hit his arm lightly.

"Well the idea is sort of...out there and dangerous." Grissom said, "I haven't told anyone except for Brass."

"Then throw it at me." Greg said, as Grissom nodded.

"I'm thinking that you walk around by yourself, we'll be around to stop anything bad from happening. If the guy shows up then we've got him, if he doesn't..then he's smarter than we realized." Grissom said, as Catherine shook her head.

"No way! That's way to dangerous. Do you know how much of a risk that is?" Catherine said, as Warrick and Sara glared at Grissom.

"We know the danger, but in order to capture him we have to use dangerous tactics." Grissom said.

"How about we think about a way that doesn't use Greg as bait." Nick said, as Greg looked at the ground.

"How about you let Sanders decide for himself." Brass said, "What do you think?"

"If that's the only plan you've come up with...then I'm willing to give it a try." Greg said, as Nick's mouth dropped.

"You aren't serious? You aren't doing it!" Nick said, glaring heatedly at Grissom.

"Yeah Greg, you don't have to. We can come up with something else." Sara said, as Greg laughed.

"I'm fine with it. If people are going to be around, then nothing should go wrong." Greg said, as Nick laughed harshly.

"Things could still go wrong." Nick said, "Grissom, you could totally think of something safer."

"I've tried thinking of a lot of things. But if it's to safe, then the guy will know." Grissom said, trying to sound reasonable.

Greg groaned loudly before standing up.

"Look it's safe. Watch." Greg said, walking down the hall.

The team looked at the spot where Greg was one minute, before chasing after him. Greg walked out the door of the lab, walking down to the side walk. The team watched Greg, all looking confused at the ex-lab tech.

"HEY! 'OL BODY BUILDER! COME GET ME!" Greg yelled, jumping up and down in a circle, his arms flailing out.

Sara started laughing loudly at her friends antics, which were starting to piss Nick off.

"Greg, will you stop it." Nick called out, as Greg stopped flailing.

"See it's completely safe. See, no danger." Greg said, coming back over.

"I don't care. It's still a dangerous thing to do." Nick said, as Grissom looked at Greg.

"Are you sure you want to do this?"

"Bring that jackass to justice? Yes." Greg said, as Grissom nodded.

"Alright then we'll do planning tomorrow." Grissom said, as the others nodded.

They watched Grissom and Brass got back towards Grissom's office before Nick exploded.

"I'm not letting you do this! I'll lock you up in a closet if I have to." Nick said, as Greg laughed.

"Grissom said I won't get hurt."

"He can't guarantee that. He's just saying that to make you feel better."

"Nick, it'll be fine. You'll be around to stop the guy if he tries anything." Greg said, making Nick frown.

"I know...it just...makes me so mad that he can't think of anything else." Nick said, as Sara and Warrick coughed.

"We're going to go grab David..we'll be back out soon to go to the club." Sara said, as she pulled Warrick inside.

"It'll be fine." Greg said, "I promise you, that nothing will happen to me."

Nick nodded, as both waited for their friends to come back out.

***
When they arrived at the club, Sara took Greg over towards the dance floor. Leaving Nick, Warrick, and David at the door.

"Sara, what's wrong?" Greg asked, as Sara shook her head.

"You should respect Nick's wishes...and mine. I don't want you to do it either." Sara said, as Greg laughed.

"You guys worry to much. I'll be fine." Greg said, as a fast beat started up.

"I'd still like to have a best friend next week." Sara said, as they both danced around for a bit.

A few minutes later, Greg felt an arm around his waist, and instantly tensed up. He turned around, and saw Nick's charming smile.

"Hey, sorry for sneaking up on you." Nick said, as Sara shimmied away from them.

"It's fine." Greg said, over the music.

Greg laughed loudly when Nick's hands went up his side.

"That tickles." Greg told Nick, who just smiled at him.

"Oh poor baby." Nick teased, as Greg stuck his tongue out at him.

"Oh shut up." Greg said, as Nick grinded into Greg.

"Well, do you want to have fun tonight?" Nick asked, as Greg nodded.

"Of course." Greg said, as they heard a loud squeal, even over the music. They looked over at Sara who was jumping up and down, with an irritated David.

"Is she always like that?" Nick whispered in Greg's ear.

"No. Just with us." Greg said, as Nick laughed.

Greg shuddered as he felt Nick's hot breath on his neck. Nick's body moved with Greg's, before the music turned to a remix. Greg pulled away from Nick, dancing around him. Nick followed him with his head, laughing at Greg's movements. A new song came on, one that was very crude. It sounded like Lords of Acid..with a touch of Marilyn Manson to it. Nick wasn't paying attention to the song, although when the maniacal laughter sounded, his attention was slightly diverted.

Greg came up from behind him, and ran his fingers lightly across Nick's neck. Which resulted in Nick shivering involuntarily. Nick reached out for Greg's hand, barely missing it. Greg started laughing at Nick, who grabbed Greg's hand and pulled Greg to him.

"What are you doing?"

"Dancing." Greg said, as he twisted his body so it went down.

"That's not dancing, that's teasing." Nick said, making Greg laugh.

"Nope, it's dancing." Greg said, as Nick pulled him up.

"What's gotten into you?" Nick asked, laughing.

"Nothing." Greg said, "Just happy to be alive."

Nick smiled at Greg, pulling him in for a kiss. Greg smiled into it before pulling away.

"This is a high sense of teasing."

"It is not." Greg said, moving his hips to the beat of the music. Nick pulled Greg into him again, as a couple danced past them. Greg's face hitting Nick's chest softly. Greg smiled faintly as they started dancing as one again. Nick stopped dancing for a minute.

"I'm going to go get us some water alright." Nick said, as Greg nodded.

Nick pushed through the crowd, as Greg kept on dancing. Sara and David kept him within their sight so nothing would happen. Greg moved his hips slowly with the next beat, entrancing other men. Nick came back over in a few moments, with a water bottle in his hand. He watched Greg, before pulling him close again.

"You are incredibly sexy, do you know that?" Nick asked, as he grinded into Greg. Greg moaned audibly, making Nick smirk at him.

"No...I didn't." Greg said, as Nick scraped his teeth along the sensitive skin behind Greg's ear.

"Well you are." Nick said, as Greg smiled at him.

"Now who's teasing?" Greg asked, as Nick gave him an innocent look.

Nick wrapped his arms around Greg's waist, pulling him closer to his body. Greg wrapping his arms around Nick's neck. Greg pulled Nick in for a kiss, both letting themselves let the sensations ride through them.
"Oh shit." Nick whispered, as his head fell onto Greg's shoulder.

Greg kissed Nick's neck lightly, smiling to himself.

"Greg..." Nick said, as Greg stumbled a bit.

Nick held him up, as both men started grinding into the other. Greg stepped away from Nick as the song ended. They both smiled warmly at eachother before walking off the dance floor.

"Damn! That was hot to watch." Sara said, as Greg's face started to flush.

"Oh shut up." Nick said, in Greg's defense.

Sara shook her head and walked off with David. Warrick was nowhere to be seen, which made Nick frown. He guessed Warrick went home or something.

"Hey I'll be right back, I need to use the bathroom." Nick told Greg, who nodded his head.

Greg ordered a bottle of water, feeling slightly dehydrated. Greg sat there for a few seconds, drumming his fingers on the bar. He felt a hand on his shoulder, and turned to greet the person. Greg's mouth dropped as he saw the builder. He opened his mouth to speak but the guy shook his head.

"It's not nice to throw dirt in people's face." He said.

"It's not nice to try and rape people either. Payback's a bitch." Greg said, as he got off the stool.

"It's also not nice to make me have to chase you around town. Then find you all comfy with some guy."

"That guy you're referring to is my boyfriend, douche bag." Greg said, walking backwards.

"He wasn't a few nights ago."

"No, I have you to thank for that. He finally got the courage of asking me out." Greg said, smirking at the guy.

"Then how about you pay me back."

"How about you go jump off a cliff." Greg said, as the guy glared.

"That's not very nice."

"Well I'm not a nice person to people who try to hurt me." Greg said, taking a few more steps backward.

The guy went to grab his arm, but Greg moved it.

"I hope you know that if you mess with me cops will be all over your ass." Greg said, as the guy laughed.

"I evaded them twice didn't I." The guy said, as Greg glared.

"Look, I'm taken now. So I'd like it if you'd leave me alone." Greg said, as the guy laughed.

"What's your name anyways?"

"Like it'd tell you." Greg exclaimed.

"Mine's Simon."

"That's a lovely name and all, but I frankly don't care." Greg said, as he hit the wall.

Simon smiled, as Greg started wondering where Sara and David were..where Warrick was...and where Nick was too. When the guy reached out for him, Greg jumped to the side.

"Why won't you leave me alone?" Greg said, as Simon looked around real fast.

"Because I like challenges." Simon said, before disappearing into the crowd.

"Where'd he go?" Nick asked, as he and Warrick came over.

"Where were you?" Greg asked.

"I was in the bathroom. Then I found Warrick, I'm sorry I left you alone for so long...but where'd he go?" Nick asked.

"He went into the crowd." Greg said, as Nick frowned.

"What'd he want?"

"We just...talked. He told me his name...and why he won't leave me alone." Greg said, as Nick pulled him into a hug.

"Why?"

"He likes challenges."

"That has got to be the stupidest reason to mess with someone." Nick said, then stopped for a second.

"What's his name?"

"Simon...I didn't get his last name." Greg said, as Nick shrugged.

"It's fine. You gave us something to work with at least." Nick said, as Warrick sighed.

"Greg and I are leaving. Tell Sara and David that." Nick said, as he and Greg left the club.

***

Nick walked with Greg to his car, looking at the other. He could tell by the look of concentration on Greg's face, that he was thinking.

"G?" Nick asked.

Greg looked at Nick, smiling sheepishly.

"Sorry Nick. What did you ask?" Greg asked, as Nick frowned.

"Nothing. What were you thinking about?" Nick asked, as Greg shrugged.

"Lots of things."

"Like?" Nick pressed.

"Simon...you...like I said, a lot of things." Greg said, as they got into the car.

"Why are you thinking about him? Greg, the next time you see him we'll catch him." Nick said, as Greg looked down.

"I was also thinking about the other night too." Greg said, making Nick look at him.

"Why?"

"I was really scared that my...first time was going to be with him..." Greg said, making Nick's eyes widen.

"Y-You're still a virgin?" Nick asked, as Greg nodded.

"I wanted to wait for the right guy. It's not exactly healthy to sleep with every man in sight...then again it's apparently not healthy to not dance with someone." Greg said, laughing harshly.

"Apparently." Nick said, as Greg looked over at him.

"I uh...." Greg said, as Nick smiled at him.

"What?." Nick said, as Greg looked down again.

"Nothing."

Nick lifted Greg's head, so their eyes met.

"Why do you keep looking down? I'm up here you know." Nick teased, as Greg smiled at him.

"There's a big coffee stain on your carpet. I'm thinking why it's there."

Nick coughed and muttered an excuse.

"I didn't hear that." Greg said, as Nick glared.

"My phone scared me the other night when Sara called, so I screamed and Warrick dropped his coffee." Nick said, as Greg tilted his head.

"I thought you guys went to a bar."

"We changed plans." Nick said, as he leaned towards Greg.

Greg smiled at him before leaning towards Nick too. Their lips met in a soft kiss, Nick's tongue licking Greg's lips. Greg moaned at the sensation, letting Nick deepen the kiss. Nick cradled Greg's face with his hand, caressing it lightly.

They parted for air, both panting to catch their breaths. Nick leaned his forehead on Greg's, who was smiling to himself.

"Let's get you to Sara's apartment." Nick said, as he turned the car on, pulling out of the little parking lot the club had.

Some weird beat filled the car, as Greg looked at Nick in surprise.

"Since when do you listen to JPop?" Greg asked, as Nick blushed.

"Uh...I plead the fifth."

"We aren't in court."

"Ever since I saw you watching that show...what was it Gravitation?"

Greg blushed this time, making Nick laugh.

"Yeah. It's Sara's fault, she and David started making me watch their anime shows." Greg explained.

"Well I liked some of the songs on there." Nick said, as Greg smiled at him.

Nick kept his eyes on the road, listening to Greg attempt to sing along. Greg started laughing suddenly, Nick looked over at the other quickly.

"What's so funny?" Nick asked.

"Something Sara and I were talking about." Greg said, shaking his head.

"What about?" Nick asked, seeing Greg's hair move with his head.

"You'll see tomorrow." Greg said, as Nick gave him a confused look.

"What?"

Greg just smiled at him, as they stopped infront of Sara's apartment.

"I'll see you tomorrow." Greg said, kissing Nick lightly.

Before Nick could even think about anything the kiss ended. Greg got out, running up to Sara's apartment, leaving a stunned Nick.

***
Nick was still wondering what Greg had meant the other night. He hadn't seen the other man today, because he didn't come in for another few minutes with Sara.

Warrick walked into the break room with David, both laughing about a joke.

"David, do you know what Greg's doing today?" Nick asked, as he gave him a confused look.

"He hasn't told me anything about doing anything." David said, as he sat down.

Nick frowned, looking down.

"Hey guys! Sorry we're late, you remember how Greg is." Sara said, as she and Greg walked in.

Nick looked up, and his mouth dropped.

Warrick dropped his coffee onto David's lap, who was in to much shock to realize the coffee.

Greg was standing there in a Marilyn Manson shirt, blue jeans, with black worn out converses. That wasn't the thing they were in shock about. Greg's grown out hair was gone, and in it's place was Greg's old spiked up hair. It was brown, with blonde streaks in it. It was his old spiky, lab-tech hair.

Greg cleared his throat, breaking the 'spell'. David shot up, and started jumping up and down. Finally feeling the burn on the coffee.

"Is this what you were talking a-about?" Nick asked, as Greg nodded.

"Sara told me I was getting to be to serious, and it was time for me to slap out of the craziness that is seriousness. Her words, not mine." Greg said, as Nick walked over to him.

Nick's silence made Greg frown.

"D-Do you not like it?" Greg asked, as Nick shook his head. Greg put his head down, as Sara smacked his arm lightly.

"I love it Greggo. It's...just very...shocking. I mean...I saw you last night with your long hair...then today with it being not so long. It's a major change." Nick said, "That I loved when you did it the first time."

Greg opened his mouth to say something, when Grissom came in with a clipboard and a cup of coffee. When he saw Greg he dropped everything, his cup landing on David's foot.

"OW! Fucking hell. Is it damage the lab rat day?" David asked, as Grissom composed himself.

"Morning Greg...ready?" Grissom asked, as Greg nodded.

"More than I will ever be." Greg said, as he felt Nick's hand on his arm.

"Be careful." Nick said, as Greg smiled.

"Always." Greg said, walking out.

Greg walked around for a bit, before he heard something break from behind him. He started walking a bit faster. He walked into the rundown park again, hell bent on finding somewhere to hide. He walked over to where it looked like they were trying to build a new playground. He got to the sand box before he was tackled from behind.

Greg let out a blood curdling scream, alerting his team that the guy was here. He was flipped over, as Simon started on his pants. Greg kneed him in the groin hard, as he scrambled up. Simon grabbed his ankle sending Greg down. Greg hit his head on the edge of the sand box, dazing him for a few moments. The other man jumped on Greg, who started screaming again.

"Will you shut up? It won't hurt...much." Simon said, as Greg spit in his face.

"Why don't you take a hint and FUCK OFF!" Greg yelled, wondering where the fuck his friends were.

Simon yanked Greg's pants down, who bumped his head into Simon's. Simon rolled off of him, as Greg felt his head.

'It didn't look that bad when it was in a movie.' Greg thought, as he tried to get away again.

"Will you stop trying to run!" Simon yelled, grabbing Greg.

He held Greg's wrists together with one hand, trying to stop Greg's struggles. Greg tried to throw Simon off of him, but wasn't succeeding.

"Stop fighting!" Simon demanded, backhanding Greg.

Greg was dazed, but as soon as he felt Simon's hand on his boxers, he full out screamed, kneeing him again. Simon grunted again, letting go of Greg once again.

Greg got up and pulled his pants up, not bothering to button them. He started running again, before tripping over a branch. He scrambled up, running to the other side of the park. He hid behind a few trees, taking deep breaths.

"Where are you?" Simon's voice called, as Greg looked around the tree, seeing him.

Greg used the trees as cover, letting Simon come closer. When Simon was in line with one of the trees, Greg took off in a run again. He didn't get far before Simon tackled him again.

"You need to save your fucking energy."

"Rather not." Greg snarled at him, trying to punch him.

Simon straddled Greg's waist, smirking at him.

'Nick...where are you? GET OFF OF ME!' Greg thought.

He started screaming loudly again, as he felt the guys hand creep.

"Stop it!" Greg yelled, tears starting to fall down.

Through his tears, Greg saw something silver out of the corner of his eye, before hearing a sick crunch.

***

"HOW COULD YOU HAVE LOST HIM!?" three screams echoed through the lab.

Lab techs stopped what they were doing, along with other CSI's.

"He was walking to fast." Brass said, as Sara fell into a chair. David was glaring at him heatedly, thinking of a way to kill him.

Nick was pacing, trying to think of somewhere Greg would go.

"Nick, we're sorry. We told you that it was a dangerous pla--"

"I WAS AGAINST IT TO BEGIN WITH!" Nick yelled in his supervisor's face.

"We--"

"I swear Grissom, if something happens to Greg, I'll personally make sure that you have hell to pay for it." Nick promised, glaring at the older man.

"I deserve that, I do. It won't help us find Greg any faster though."

Sara put her head down, as Catherine sat down. Warrick was trying to calm Nick down.

"Where could Sanders have gone?" Brass asked, as they all shrugged.

"I don't know. Maybe he's running away from him, wondering where we are." Warrick said, as Nick groaned.

"That's it. I'm going to go find him myself." Nick said, walking out of the break room.

Sara and David looked at them once before running after Nick.

"Nick! Wait up! We're coming to!" Sara yelled to the other man, as they caught up.

"Fine." Nick said, as they walked out of the lab.

They walked fast, with long, steady, strides.

"Where could he have gone. It HAS to be in walking distance." Nick said, as Sara shrugged.

"Let's split up. I'll look in the ditch, he's known for hiding there. Don't ask Nick, he'll tell you in time." Sara said, "David, you take the streets. Nick, take the rest. We meet back here in ONE hour."

They both nodded, as Sara climbed into the ditch. They searched around for an hour, before they each headed back.

"Anything?" Sara asked, as both men shook their heads.

"FUCK! This is so messed up! Damnit, I knew I should've gone with him!" Nick cried out, as David and Sara looked at him sadly.

"We'll find him Nick, before anything happens. I promise." Sara said, as Nick shook his head.

"You can't promise that." Nick said, as they started walking again.

Nick was listening to every sound he could. Listening to any sound that Greg was okay or not. Dread eating away at his heart. An hour, he'd been gone for an hour. There was no way that Greg could run for a full hour.

"Nick, maybe we should head back. Get into a car?" Sara suggested, as Nick shook his head.

"You guys take the car, I'll keep on foot." Nick said, as the other two sighed.

"No it's okay, we'll stay." Sara said, "Let's split up again though. We will cover more ground, and if we find him...then we call the others."

Both men nodded, as they set off.

David went right, Sara went straight, and Nick went left.

Sara was looking in the tiniest places that Greg could be, finding that he was nowhere in this direction. She went on however, finding Greg was more important than her feet hurting or anything else.

David wasn't having any luck either, he was calling Greg's name out loudly. He'd asked people if they'd someone like Greg running by. They all would shake their head no.

Nick walked near the park, hearing a scream louder than humanly possible. He flipped his phone open, calling Sara.

"Sidle."

"The park!" Nick yelled into the phone, before closing it. He was looking around wildly trying to see where they were.

Nick saw them then, Simon on top of Greg, who was sobbing and begging. Rage swelled up in Nick like an explosion. He saw red as he ran over, on the way he'd picked up a metal pipe. He stopped beside Simon, and swung the pole into the side of his head. Simon fell off of Greg and into the sand. Greg scrambled backwards into the grass, taking deep breaths.

"Well if it isn't the fucking boyfriend." Simon said, spitting out some blood, along with a tooth.

Nick swung the pipe again, Simon caught it though, yanking it out of Nick's hands.

"That's a bit violent." Simon said, as Nick glared at him.

"I'll show you violent." Nick said, lunging at Simon.

Both fell to the ground, swinging and taking punches. Greg pulled up his pants, before walking over to Nick. He tugged at Nick to get off of Simon.

"Nick! Stop! Just call Grissom, he'll be arrested!" Greg cried out, as Nick nodded before kicking Simon in the stomach one last time.

"GREG!" Sara yelled, as she and David came into the park.

"We're over here." Nick called over, hugging Greg to him.

"Are you....Nick? Why is there blood all over you?" Sara asked, horrified.

"I uh...got a little rough with the perp." Nick said, as Sara looked at Simon.

Simon was unconscious, but was slightly moaning in pain.

"A little? A LITTLE! Shit Nick, this isn't a little." David said, as Nick shrugged.

"How'd he lose a tooth?" Sara asked, pointing at said tooth.

"I don't know." Nick said, as Greg buried his face in Nick's chest.

"Brass should be here in a few minutes." Sara said, as Nick nodded.

Both men went over to a bench, Nick making Greg sit down.

"Greg, you okay?" Nick asked.

Greg nodded his head, then took a look at Nick.

"You're bleeding." Greg said, touching Nick's split lip.

"I'm okay." Nick said, as Greg nodded again.

"What took you guys so long?" Greg asked.

"Grissom and Brass lost you. Sara, David, and I took to the streets. I'm glad I found you, shit I was scared G." Nick said, as Greg tackled him to the ground.

"I was scared too!" Greg said in Nick's chest, as Nick held him.

"Can we sit up...I think I landed on a stick." Nick asked, as Greg tried to crawl off, "No, you can stay on me, but we just need to move."

Greg smiled at Nick, both moving into a sitting position. Greg was in Nick's lap, leaning against him, his head in Nick's chest. He fell asleep, his adrenaline rush over. Sara and David sat on the bench, keeping a close eye on Simon. Sara handed him a napkin that she'd found in her pocket. Nick cleaned his hands of the blood...well...as much as he could with a napkin.

That's how the others found them a few minutes later. Grissom, and the rest of the team had their guns out. Catherine and Warrick walked over to the four sitting.

"Are you guys okay?" Warrick asked loudly.

"Shh!" Nick said, running his fingertips through Greg's hair.

"Are you guys okay?" Warrick whispered, as Nick nodded.

"We're fine." Nick said quietly, hugging Greg to him.

"Did...uh..."

"No. I got here in time." Nick said.

"That's good." Catherine said.

"Yes...yes it is." Nick said, as Grissom came over.

"Why is a pole bloody?" Grissom asked, as Nick shrugged.

"I had to get him off of Greg. He's stronger than me. What else do you think I could've done, I had no gun." Nick explained, as Grissom nodded.

"If he wasn't a body builder type of guy, that excuse wouldn't work." Grissom said, as Nick nodded.

"I know." Nick said, as Grissom sighed.

"Why don't you and Greg go home. We can all take care of this." Grissom said, as Nick nodded.

"Alright." Nick said, shaking Greg lightly.

"Mm five more minutes. 'm comfy." Greg muttered, nuzzling Nick's chest.

Sara and Catherine both chorused, 'Aww.'

Nick blushed a light pink, before Greg opened his eyes.

"Greg, we're going to go to my apartment. In order to do that though, you're going to have to get off of me." Nick said softly, as Greg shook his head.

"You're to comfy." Greg said, as Warrick held in a laugh.

Nick shot him a death glare, that'd scare even Lucifer.

"Well I need to use the bathroom." Nick said.

"Sorry about that." Greg said, as Nick sighed.

"Fine." Nick said, as he stood up, holding Greg in his arms, "Damn G, you're light."

Greg just shrugged, trying to go back to sleep.

Warrick tilted his head.

"That's weird. He eats everything in sight...how is he light?" Warrick asked, as Nick rose a brow at him.

"He might have fast metabolism." Nick said, as he walked out of the park.

***

Greg woke up later in a bed....a soft bed...by himself.

'Was it all a dream?' Greg wondered as he touched the side of his face, hissing at the sting of pain, 'Guess not...wait...that means...I don't have to tell Nick again...'

"Morning...or should I say evening." Nick said, walking into the room.

"Hey." Greg said, smiling at the other man.

"Did you sleep well?" Nick asked, sitting on the end of the bed.

"Yeah." Greg said, as Nick grinned.

"Good. Grissom says we have tomorrow off." Nick said, as Greg nodded.

"I'd figured." Greg told him.

"So what do you want to do?" Nick asked, as Greg shrugged.

"I don't know. Anything sounds good to me." Greg said, as Nick frowned.

"Well I don't know what to do." Nick said, as Greg laughed.

"That's a first." Greg said, as Nick glared.

"You don't know what to do either." Nick said, as Greg shrugged.

"I can think of a few things." Greg said, as Nick tilted his head.

"Like what?"

"We could...watch a movie." Greg said, as Nick nodded.

"What movie though?"

"I don't know. What movies are out?"

"A lot." Nick said, as Greg sighed.

"Well I don't know then." Greg said, sitting up.

"Well I want to do something you want to do." Nick said, as Greg glanced at him.

"Well that's sorta stupid because I can't think."

"I think it's because all of those chemicals soaked in. You were so smart." Nick teased, as Greg tackled him off the bed.

"Take that back!" Greg demanded, as Nick laughed.

"What are you going to do? Lick me?" Nick said, as Greg glared.

Nick smirked and rolled them over in a second.

"HEY! That's cheating!" Greg whined.

"It's called strategy."

"How the hell is that strategy?" Greg asked, tilting his head.

"It's strategy because I distracted you." Nick said, "Which was my plan all along."

Greg rolled his eyes, as Nick laughed. Nick leaned down and kissed Greg lightly. Greg was about to respond when he felt Nick's lips leave his, and then his body.

"What the...WHERE ARE YOU GOING?" Greg yelled, as Nick started laughing.

"I'm hungry." Nick said, as Greg glared at his back.

'That's it. No more Mr. Nice Guy.' Greg thought, as he ran after Nick.

He tackled the other man from behind, sending them both to the ground.

"Greg?!" Nick said, incredulously.

Not only did he get tackled again by Greg, but Greg was shaking.

"That was so much fun!" Greg said, rolling off of Nick.

"For you!" Nick said, relieved he was laughing.

"Nick, do you love me?" Greg asked, all seriousness in his voice.

"Yes." Nick said, as Greg nodded to himself.

"I love you too." Greg said, as Nick tilted his head.

"Where'd this come from?" Nick asked.

"Just thinking that's all." Greg said, smiling at Nick widely.

"I call bullshit." Nick said, as Greg shrugged.

"You can call that all you want." Greg said, as Nick rolled ontop of Greg.

"What's on your mind Greg?"

"Whether I want to have sex with you or not." Greg said, as Nick started laughing.

"I wasn't joking Nicky." Greg told the other man, who stopped.

"But...after what happened...I don't think you're thinking clearly." Nick said.

"I think I am. I'm thinking very clearly." Greg said, as Nick shook his head.

"I don't think you are. Greg, when I found you...shit..It was a close call. You really aren't thinking clearly G."

"I know that I've loved you for years. I know that I trust you with all my heart. I know that you'd never hurt me purposely, just so you could get the upper hand. I know your intelligent, and kind." Greg said, as Nick looked at him.

"Greg...I...."

"See, now you can't argue about it. I am thinking clearly, I...wanted it last night..I just chickened out." Greg said, "Nick, I was almost forced into something...with a guy that I hated...I want it to be with someone I love."

Nick looked down, as Greg frowned.

"Greg...I love you a lot..but...let's wait a while until we think of doing anything sexual." Nick said, as Greg nodded.

"Fine." Greg said, as Nick kissed him lightly.

"Okay. Now let's get something to eat." Nick said, helping Greg up.

"Like what?"

"Pig's feet." Nick said sarcastically.

"I'd rather eat bull testicles." Greg said, as Nick almost gagged.

"You hate them that much."

"Yeah." Greg said, as they went into the kitchen.

***

~6 Months Later~

Greg was laughing hard with Sara and David.

"Did you see his face?" David asked.

"I always feel bad for the new people. Grissom's a scary man at first." Greg said, "I remember my first encounter with him. He wanted a little of my blood, and I thought "Hey that's kinda weird, but I'm not going to argue." Then he offered me a chocolate cockroach, again I thought, "That's kinda nasty, but I better not offend him." Am I right?"

"I didn't care if I offended him or not, I didn't eat that nasty shit." Sara said, as the other two laughed.

"They actually tasted okay." Greg said, as David rolled his eyes.

"I was thinking the exact thing Greg." David said, smirking.

"Pop Quiz!" Sara said, smiling at Greg.

"Go." Greg said, smiling back.

"What is the nastiest food in the world?" Sara asked.

"That would be We—nevermind.." Greg said, seeing his boyfriend coming in with Warrick.

"Would be what G?" Nick asked, as Greg held up his hands.

"Nothing. I was going to say nothing." Greg said, smiling at Nick sheepishly.

"I don't believe you." Nick said, closing in on Greg.

"Okay, then I'll tell you. Western Mac is the nastiest stuff I've ever eaten in my LIFE." Greg said, "Which is saying something. When I was a kid, I used to eat mud."

"It is not. You're over exaggerating it." Nick said, as Sara laughed.

"Actually, when you packed it for his lunch David accidentally ate it. Isn't that why you got sick? Oh and ding ding ding. Perfect Score. Gold Star Greg." Sara said, putting her thumb up and lined it with his forehead, "Air Gold Star anyways."

"Yeah it was. That was like...the nastiest stuff ever." David said, sticking his tongue out.

"Great, you all can offend my cooking."

"It's not your cooking, it's just that one meal." Greg said, as Nick backed him up into a wall.

"Let's talk about your cooking skills." Nick said, as Greg shrugged.

"I know I can't cook, I accepted this fact long ago. Now you need to accept that Western Mac is some nasty stuff." Greg told him.

Grissom walked in, and saw the two boys in the corner.

"I hope you guys aren't having personal time." Grissom said, "Because there are people in the room, and the walls are kinda see-through."

Greg and Nick jumped away from each other. Greg was blushing a deep red.

"Shut up Griss." Nick said, as Grissom just smiled at him.

"Aren't you two supposed to be off?" Grissom asked.

"I was just talking to Sara and David for their break." Greg said, as Grissom nodded.

"Well whenever they're off break, then go home." Grissom said, leaving the room.

David and Sara started laughing.

"Greg, you're redder than a tomato."

"Oh fuck off. That's embarrassing as hell." Greg said, as Nick pulled him into a hug, kissing him lightly.

"It's Grissom. What'd you expect." Nick said, as Sara awed them.

"Guys, get a room." Warrick said, as David laughed.

"Remain some sort of dignity." David said, as Greg glared at them over Nick's shoulder.

"You're just jealous because I have Nick, and you have no one." Greg said, as David put a hand to his heart.

"Oh that hurt. Right here." David said, as Greg laughed.

"Well my break is up. Back to work." Sara said, as David stuck his tongue out.

"If I don't get Catherine her results, she'll rip me a new one." David said, following Sara out.

"Then it's time for us to get out of here." Nick said, saying bye to Warrick.

Nick and Greg walked out of the lab, Ecklie walking by them.

"No public displays of affection." Ecklie said, as he kept on walking.

Greg stuck his tongue out, and flicked Ecklie off. Nick snorted, before pulling his boyfriend to the car.

"One day, you're going to get caught doing that."

"No I won't." Greg said, pouting.

"You keep thinking that Greggo." Nick said, getting into the car.

"I will. See I'm optimistic about things." Greg said, following Nick's example.

"So what do you want to do?" Nick asked, as Greg shrugged.

"We've got that movie you rented." Greg said, tilting his head.

"Oh yeah..that movie. It sucked." Nick said, as Greg gave him a look.

"What's it called?"

"It wasn't a movie, it was a TV show."

"What show?" Greg asked.

"Red Dwarf." Nick said, shrugging.

"ARE YOU SERIOUS!" Greg screeched.

"Ow! Yes. If you won't yell in my ear again." Nick said.

"I used to watch that show all the time." Greg said, bouncing up and down.

"Then we can watch it."

"Yeah we are!" Greg said, as they pulled up to Nick's apartment.

They walked up the stairs to Nick's apartment, Greg laughing as Nick fumbled with his keys.

"Oh shut up. I just forget which key it is." Nick said, glaring at him.
Greg walked into the apartment, and stopped immediately.

The room smelled like vanilla and cinnamon. Candles were everywhere, each on a different level. Each was lit, giving the room a soft glow. Greg's mouth dropped open, it was absolutely beautiful.

"N-Nick." Greg said, as Nick smiled at him.

"I got Cath and Sara's help with the candles." Nick told Greg, who kissed Nick lightly.

"It's gorgeous." Greg said, smiling at Nick widely.

"That's what the girls said. It took me forever to plan it though." Nick said, "And keep it a secret from you."

"I love it." Greg said, kissing Nick.

Nick smiled into the kiss, lightly licking Greg's lips. Greg opened his mouth, letting Nick dominate the kiss. Nick broke it though, smiling at Greg.

"Greg, I love you." Nick said, as Greg smiled back.

"I love you too Nicky." Greg said, kissing Nick harshly.

Nick smirked into the kiss, making them both walk towards the bedroom. Greg was unbuttoning Nick's shirt, throwing it away quickly. Nick pulled Greg's shirt off, attacking Greg's neck. Greg clutched onto Nick, and pulled them onto the bed.

Nick swapped licking and sucking to give Greg a big hickey. He smirked at his work, before Greg rolled them over. Greg kissed Nick passionately, although he was slightly shaking. Nick kissed him back just as passionate, before rolling them back over.

Greg laughed into the kiss, as Nick's hand slid lightly down his side.

"That tickles." Greg said, making Nick smirk.

"I'll remember that later." Nick said, as Greg grinned at him.

Nick kissed down Greg's chest, memorizing every spot Greg moaned at. Greg pulled Nick up, smiling at him. Nick shifted on top of Greg, making both moan at the contact. Greg kissed him again, grinding into Nick's hips. Nick groaned loudly, as Greg tried to undo his belt. It was a loosing battle, Greg's hands were shaking.

Nick grabbed onto Greg's hands, holding them in his own.

"Relax babe." Nick said, kissing Greg's hands.
"Just nervous." Greg said, as Nick kissed his forehead.

"I'll be gentle."

"I know you will." Greg said, kissing Nick.

Nick let go of Greg's hands when they'd stopped shaking so hard. Greg went for his belt, and succeeded in getting it off. Nick's fingers lightly danced up and down Greg's sides, who started laughing madly.

"Will you stop that!" Greg said, as Nick shrugged.

He stopped anyways, his fingers trailing down to Greg's pants. He looked at Greg for a minute before Greg nodded his head. Nick slowly unbuttoned Greg's pants, slipping them off of his tiny frame.

"G, you need to eat more." Nick said, as Greg nodded.

"I eat more than you do...I just don't gain the weight." Greg said, as Nick smiled at him.

"You have high metabolism then." Nick said, as Greg moaned deeply.

"Right now I'm highly horny." Greg said, as Nick laughed.

Greg pulled Nick's jeans off, kissing him the whole time. Greg with Nick's help, managed to get them off. Nick pulled Greg closer to him, Greg trying to roll them over again, but failing.

Nick started kissing Greg's face all over. Greg tilted his head to catch Nick's mouth with his.

Greg put his now trembling hands on Nick's boxers. Nick kissed Greg before helping him in taking them off.

"Calm down Greg." Nick told him, kissing the side of his neck.

"I'm anxious." Greg said, as Nick nuzzled him.

"I know you are." Nick said, slowly removing Greg's boxers.

Greg was still shaking slightly, as Nick kissed him lightly. Greg shifted a little, rubbing their erections together. Both moaned loudly at the contact, Nick kissing Greg's neck lightly.

Greg watched Nick reach under the pillow and grab something. He knew what it was, and wasn't surprised when he saw the lube. Nick smiled at him before poured some onto his fingers.

"This might feel weird, and then it's going to hurt. But it gets better, I promise." Nick told him reassuringly.

Greg nodded his head, as he felt Nick's finger slip inside him. He jumped back a little, startling Nick.

"What's wrong?"

"It's cold." Greg said, shifting uncomfortably.

Nick laughed at Greg lightly.

"I thought I had hurt you." Nick said, as Greg shook his head.

"I'm fine." Greg said, as Nick added another finger.

Greg shifted again, making a weird sound in the back of his throat. Nick scissored his fingers, stretching Greg. Greg whimpered, trying to keep his ground. When he got used to them, he nodded once more. Nick added a third finger, repeating his previous actions. Nick trying to find Greg's pleasure point, finally finding it, making Greg moan loudly at the pleasure.

"S-Shit Nick...what did you do?" Greg asked, as Nick smirked.

"What? This?" Nick asked, hitting it again.

Greg shuddered as ripples of pleasure traveled through his body.

Nick smiled at Greg before pulling his fingers out. Greg looked into his eyes, a look of pure trust in them. Nick put some on his hand, before coating his erection with it. He looked at Greg, who just nodded.

Nick kissed him, just as he thrust into him. Silencing the scream to a muttered one. Nick kissed Greg all over his face, apologizing the whole time.

Greg tried to pull away, but every time he moved a lick of fire seemed to move up his spine. So he stopped moving, and just laid there.

Nick was having difficulty with his self control. Part of him wanted to move, when the rational part was telling him to stay still and not fuck this up. Greg wrapped his legs around Nick's hips, hissing low at the pain that still went up his spine.

When the pain was at a dull throb, Greg nodded his head. Nick pulled out a little, and aimed it at Greg's prostate, making the latter moan loudly.

The pain was mixing with the pleasure, making it bearable. Nick continued thrusting in at that angle, hitting it everytime, to make up for the pain Greg had endured.

"Nick...harder." Greg said, as Nick continued thrusting harder and faster.

"Oh shit Greg...uhn.." Nick rambled, as he knew he was about to bust.

"N-Nick...oh god.." Greg said, breathlessly.

Nick grabbed Greg's arousal, making the other whimper. Nick stroked Greg's erection in time with his strokes, both coming to the edge. Both were sweating and panting, and felt like they were going to burst at the seams.

Finally Greg gave a strangled yell of Nick's name, releasing hard. Nick felt Greg clench around him, thrusting in a few more times before he came deep within Greg. Both rode the pleasure for a few minutes before Nick pulled out, falling right beside Greg.

"I love you Nick." Greg said, as Nick pulled him in. He spooned Greg against his body, smiling at him.

"I love you too Greg."

It all started with a dance, and it had ended that way too.

A/N: Wow...now I see what sleep deprivation does to me and my writing. *smiles innocently* Well I'm off to bed.

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