Title: Iowa
Author: Cosmorain
Rating: R
Paring: Nick/David
Summary: Nick and David take a little "trip".
Author’s note: I know I haven’t written in a while but I moved and started a new job and I’ve finally got settled enough where I can write. I hope you all enjoy it. Please review. Sorry Wendy lovers. Don’t hate me.

David opened his eyes sleepily as the car sped down the road. He sat up and rubbed at them before glancing at the car’s other occupant.

Nick Stokes.

David shook his head trying to clear out the cobwebs. He squinted against the fading sunshine and tried to remember exactly how he came to be alone in a car with one very hot looking Nick Stokes.

"You awake there man?" Nick questioned with a smile. David nodded distracted. Nick smiled brighter at how cute Hodges looked half asleep. "We’re almost to the hotel." Hodges nodded again and Nick put his eyes back on the road. He sighed. It felt so nice to get away. Away from miniature killers, exotic athletes, and lab politics. He was still angry at Catherine, and everyone involved. He hadn’t been able to get past it, sure he smiled and was nice to everyone but inside he was still pissed.

He knew he was about to break, he could feel it coming on so that’s why he had begged Grissom to go to this conference. He had also done some fast talking to Ecklie to get Hodges to come along. Nick had heard about the showgirl’s mother and how Hodges had to break the news to the woman that her daughter was dead. He knew how the guilt would crawl under your skin until you wished to God you were anywhere but there. He liked Hodges, maybe a little too much. He had actually rehearsed what he was going to say to the man in front of his mirror. He chuckled a bit remembering how shocked he had been when he caught himself doing that. He had realized he was practicing like he used to when he was young and was going to ask someone out on a date.

That had thrown him for a day or two. He had taken that time to study the man, sure he was rude, sarcastic, and to quote Archie a "glory whore" but ask any lab rat and they would tell you that despite his faults Hodges was a good person. A great person really that wanted to be recognized for his talents. He knew what it was like to want to impress Grissom, had been there himself so he couldn’t fault the man for that.

He hadn’t intended to ask him that night until he had caught Wendy checking Hodges out. That was his first clue that he might be feeling something for the trace tech. When he had seen them together he had wanted to grab her by the hair and drag her back to DNA and bury her under the most disgusting samples he could come up with. So he had asked and Hodges had accepted distractedly. Now here he was and he had a weekend to try to figure out his feelings. He was determined by the end of the weekend to have Hodges forget Wendy Simms even existed.

David finally woke up completely and heard Nick sign. He looked over at the Texan and smiled a bit. He was glad Nick had asked him along and that he had the sense to say yes even though he was trying to investigate the MCSK case. He had wanted so bad to help Grissom out, and had succeeded a bit. He had also let him know that Wendy had used his phone to call the killer’s number. Grissom had assured him that they would block David’s number and erase any record of him ever owning that particular phone. Damn that Wendy he thought. He had a new phone and number because of her. He had liked her once, but lately she had been acting off, besides he was just upset that he could not be with the one he really wanted. The man next to him. The all American heterosexual Nicky Stokes.

"So Nick. Where exactly are we staying?" Nick looked over and flashed David a dazzling smile.

"We got lucky. The smaller less pleasant places were all booked up so we get to stay at the Gleenwood Retreats Hotel." David whistled low and grinned.

"Four stars. Not bad for Iowa." Nick laughed.

"I know man. Ecklie was not happy." David rolled his eyes.

"I’m sure he wasn’t." Nick sighed.

"I don’t think anyone was. Catherine was a little miffed that she didn’t get to go." David turned to look at him.

"Why. She doesn’t seem like an Iowa kind of gal." Nick shrugged.

"I don’t know she’s been bitchy lately. I mean we used to be close you know." David nodded. "But after what happened with Kepler it’s...I don’t know different between us."

"You don’t trust her anymore?" Nick was silent for a moment.

"I don’t." He said with wonder. He hadn’t given it much thought but it was true. He didn’t trust her. David looked at him with sad eyes.

"It’s all right not to Nick. What she did, she did because she had to, but it still hurts to be lied too. You are aloud to feel hurt. Just because she’s super CSI Catherine Willows doesn’t mean shit. Make her work for it." Nick looked at him.

"What do you mean?" Nick asked. David shook his head.

"I know you Nick, even when you’re angry you care about people. You don’t want to hurt anyone...even if they hurt you." Nick sighed.

"You sir," He said pointing a finger at David "are too smart for your own good." David smiled.

"I try." They fell silent as Nick approached heavier traffic. David eyes bugged open at the size of the hotel. "It’s beautiful" He said. Nick hummed his agreement.

They parked the rental car and grabbed their bags and entered the lobby. David followed Nick up to the front desk. A pretty little blonde gave him a sweet smile.

"Welcome to Gleenwood Retreats. How can I help you?" Nick nodded at her.

"We have reservations under Stokes, Las Vegas Crime Lab." The blonde noticed Hodges over Nick’s shoulder and smiled.

"You guys are in town for the convention?" Nick nodded yes. She typed in some information. "Here you go." She said handing over a key card and a folded piece of paper. "Room 611. Enjoy." Nick took both the card and the folded paper.

"Umm...excuse me miss but we reserved two rooms."

"Oh I’m sorry I was suppose to explain. Your lab director called and changed the reservations. The paper is a message from him." Nick unfolded the note and turned to Hodges.

"Stokes." He read aloud. "The budget was getting strained you and Hodges will have to share." Hodges rolled his eyes.

"Figures. Maybe I can get one on my own. I can afford it." The blonde shook her head overhearing the conversation. "I’m sorry sir we are all booked up. There’s nothing I can do for you." Nick folded the paper and shoved it in his pocket.

"It’s cool." He said. "Thank you for your help." Hodges smiled and nodded at the girl and joined Nick at the elevator.

"Are you cool with this Hodges. If not I can try to find another place." David shook his head as they entered the elevator.

"It’s fine Nick, and while we’re here could you please call me David." Nick smiled and leaned in a bit.

"Okay." He said. "David." David tried to hide his shudder and prayed to God that he would make it through the weekend without jumping the man.

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Nick opened the door and walked in and stopped abruptly causing David to crash into him.

"What’s wrong?" He asked. Nick stepped aside without speaking and David got a view of the room, it was gorgeous but there was a problem. There was only one bed. It was huge covered in silky pillows with a down comforter in shades of cream.

"Are you okay with this? If not I can sleep on the floor." Inside David was freaking out. Him and Nick in a bed together alone. Oh my. Outwardly he was calm.

"Don’t be silly Nick, we can share." David began to unpack and Nick followed suit. After they were done Nick spread out on the bed and closed his eyes. David took the chair before he did something stupid like crawl on op of him.

"So." Nick said. "What do you want to do?" David reached over and took a look at the itinerary.

"Weeeeell. Check in is at 12:00, your lecture is at 2:00 mine is at 4:00 so I saw we go downstairs get some dinner then check out the bar." Nick cracked open his eyes and smiled at David who was wagging his eyebrows at him. Nick sat up.

"Sounds like a plan."

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Dinner had been great. Nick had felt very comfortable with David and had been able to let go and relax. David in return had let down his walls a bit and showed a side of himself Nick had never seen. They finished dinner and hit the bar joking and getting tipsy. Nick laughed as David stumbled a bit getting off the barstool. They made their way back to the room and Nick fumbled a bit with the card as David giggled leaning on the wall. Nick finally managed to open the door and they stumbled in. David took off his jacket and threw it down not caring where it landed.

"Hey man!" Nick slurred. "Don’t mess up the room." David smirked at him.

"Yeah what are you going to do?" Nick smirked back and walked over to David.

"Well I guess I’ll just have to tickle you." David’s eyes widened as Nick advanced on him. He felt the back of his knees hit the bed and fell with Nick crashing down on top of him. They were still for a bit, shocked sober at the contact between them.

Nick looked down at David, into those mesmerizing blue green eyes, and couldn’t help himself. He inched down slowly until his lips brushed David’s. David was shocked but didn’t pull away. Nick brushed his lips against David’s again taking his bottom lip between his own. David moaned as Nick ran his tongue along it and bit down a bit. He sat up on his elbows and brought a hand up to the back of Nick’s head and deepened the kiss. Nick grabbed David by the waist and pulled him up so he could scoot them across the bed toward the headboard keeping the kiss going. They broke apart for air.

"What is this Nick?" David asked. Nick laid his head down on David’s shoulder.

"Whatever you want it to be." He kissed David’s neck trailing up to his ear. "I want you." He whispered causing David to shiver. "I’ve wanted you for a while now." David turned to look him in the eye.

"Did you plan this?" David asked. Nick smiled slowly.

"I did. Though to be honest I didn’t mean to go this far. I just wanted to see if you liked me." David smirked and bucked against Nick his hardness pressing against Nick’s own. Nick gasped.

"Does that answer your question?" Nick took a slow breath to steady himself.

"Yes but do you like me, not just want to sleep with me." David’s smirk faded and he cupped Nick’s face in his hands.

"Not to scare you or anything." He said wryly. "But I’m pretty much in love with you I think." Nick beamed and leaned down to ravish David’s mouth. When they pulled apart both were panting.

"I love you too." Nick said.

"Good." David replied. "Now make love to me." David pulled him down for a kiss again.

"Yes sir." Nick replied.

The next morning David awoke to Nick’s mouth on his and sighed into the kiss. Nick pulled away.

"Hey." David smiled.

"Hey."

"No regrets?" Nick asked. David pulled him down into another kiss groping Nick under the covers making Nick gasped.

"No regrets." David replied and proceed pass the morning showing Nick just how much he did not regret it.

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David smiled as he walked into the LVCL for his Monday shift. He greeted Judy warmly scaring the poor woman and made his way to the locker room. He hummed as he put up his things and grabbed his lab coat. He walked down the hall his head in the clouds thinking about his weekend. He got to work on the samples and didn’t notice when Wendy stepped into his lab.

"Did you have a good weekend?" Wendy asked a bit spitefully. David jumped and turned to face her.

"I did actually. It was very educational." Archie and Mandy stuck their heads into the lab.

"Are you guys fighting?" Archie asked. Mandy rolled her eyes.

"No." Wendy said crossing her arms. "I was just asking Hodges about his weekend. So you think up anything else to make you look good in front of Grissom?" David frowned at her.

"No. For your information. I was too busy to think about Grissom or work." Wendy snorted.

"Don’t tell me you got lucky." David smirked.

"Okay I won’t." Archie smiled at David antics.

"Ah man. You got lucky?" Wendy rolled her eyes.

"I doubt that. He’s probably lying again." David sighed and was about to speak when Nick walked into the lab. He paused staring at the group.

"What’s going on?" He asked.

"David said he got lucky." Mandy said uninterested while she flipped through a magazine.

"And I don’t believe him." Wendy stated. Nick looked over at David and David shrugged.

"Anyway." Nick said walking over to David. "You left this by the bed this morning." He handed David his wallet. "I thought you might need it." David leaned over the counter and kissed Nick Gently on the lips.

"Thanks baby." Nick deepened the kiss then walked to the door then turned back.

"Davy honey, let me know when you can take your dinner break." David smiled.

"Okay Nicky." Nick smiled at the others and walked out the door. David looked over to the gobsmacked lab rats and shrugged his shoulders smiling.

"What?"

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The End. I hope you guys liked it.