Subtext is everything

I've been working on this fic for years (I'm not exaggerating, I started writing it in 2021, just after getting into this pairing), but I got stuck so many times I was starting to lose hope I would ever finish it. But here it is, finally. And on Eric Szmanda's birthday too! Isn't that perfect?



Title: Accidentally in love
Fandom: CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Pairing: Nick/Greg
Rating: NC-17/Explicit
Summary: After Greg accidentally comes out to Nick, the relationship between them gradually changes. Set after S11E12 "A kiss before frying".

"But she smelled so good," Greg whined, pouting. He downed what was left of his drink and sighed. "How can someone who smells so good be so evil?"

"You really liked her, didn't you?" Nick asked, offering him a sympathetic smile.

"Yeah."

He slumped forward over the table, resting his cheek on top of his crossed forearms, and ran a finger down the empty glass, leaving a clear trail on the condensation. He looked miserable. Nick patted his back before grabbing his beer bottle and raising it to his lips.

"Maybe I should just stick to dating guys."

Nick almost choked on his beer.

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