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[bloodanna.livejournal.com]

Title: Untitled.
Challenge: #1-Scars-ngchallenge
Rating: Pg
Warnings/Spoilers: Playing with Fire.
Summary: Greg has a (small) breakdown and Nick talks about the stars.



"Here's your food. Hamburger with fries and extra pickles for the lady, Fetticcine Alfredo for the Texan, two of the Calamari, and the Souffle Flambe for you."

I hear a lighter and look up from my noddles at Greg. His eyes are wide with memories and fear.

"Greg, Greg, Are you ok?"
There is fear and love coursing through my voice.
Grissom looks smug, everyone else likes stunned.

Greg's lip trembles, his hands shake, but he sits still.

"Greg? Greg, let's go outside, ok? Come on..."

I grab him by the elbow and gently lead him out the door.
The moment Greg steps outside he collapses in my arms.

"I'm sorry" Greg sniffled. "I know it's stupid to still be upset over such an old memory, but-"

"Greg, you don't have to explain."

I run my hand over his jaw, tucking a stray lock of hair behind his ear.

"Greg, look at the stars. See all of those, most of those stars aren't even burning now."

"Nick, I'm not a star."

"Oh, shush. I'm trying to make a point. Your memories and scars are like a star, though the fire is not burning anymore, you'll still see it. As will other people."

Greg chuckled.
"They'll see the fire?"

"They'll see your strength, your will and your beauty."

I kiss him softly as the older restaurant paterns glare.

"Now," I say opening the door. "let go back inside before our meals get cold."

"Cold?" Greg asked laughing as he stepped around me. "Mine's probably still smoking!"

Smiling I let the doors shut silently behind us.


First N/G fic ever please be kind. :)
x-posted at nickngreg and ngchallenge

Comments

[jupiterlullaby.livejournal.com]

I like the idea, and I like the metaphor. I feel that more could have been done with it, and that Greg probably wouldn't have eased up *that* easily. However, as a first fic, it was cute. You'll be writing more in this pairing, I hope? Nick/Greg love can always use some fresh faces (not saying I don't love the already-familiar ones, of course)!

[bloodanna.livejournal.com]

Hee. Thanks. I had a bigger fic in my head, but it didn't come out quite right. :) I don't think Greg really let up, he's just waiting till they're alone to really tease Nick. I'm going to try to write more, though I think I need to watch a bit more C.S.I. *Using that as an excuse to buy the DVDs*.

[catlover2x.livejournal.com]

First off, yay! for anyone who explored post traumatic stress unlike TPTB, who allow characters to experience life shaking events this week, followed by…nothing. Also for mentioning Greg's strength. Not mentioned often enuf. Looking forward to more.