One Mistake
Chapter One
He knew he had screwed up and he just couldn't keep it from her anymore. He needed to tell her the truth but he so desperately wanted to keep her too.
He didn't know why he'd done it. He had promised never to break her heart and with his confession he knew he would. He hoped with all his heart that she forgave him but his head told him she wouldn't.
He took a deep breath and entered the house they shared together. He was greeted enthusiastically by Clooney at the door but his pat to the dog's head didn't carry it's usual comfort. He made his way into the kitchen where he could hear Emily preparing dinner.
Standing in the doorway for a moment he admired Emily as she moved around the kitchen. It was a few moments before she noticed him standing there but when she did she bounded over to him with a bright smile on her face.
"Hey baby," she greeted him happily, winding her arms around his neck. She kissed him eagerly and Derek took the time to enjoy it knowing it may be the last kiss she ever gave him. They pulled apart breathless and panting from the passionate kiss. He almost decided not to tell her when she looked up at him with such love in her eyes but he knew he couldn't lie to her anymore.
"Emily, can we talk?" he asked hiding the shakiness in his voice.
"Of course baby," Emily replied turning back to chopping vegetables for dinner.
"Before I tell you, you know I love you with all I am right?" he asked, swallowing the nervous lump that formed in his throat.
"Jesus Derek, what did you do?" she asked worriedly, stopping what she was doing to turn and look at him.
What she saw reflected in his eyes caused her breath to catch and he heart to pound furiously. At his pained expression to her words she knew instantly what he was about to tell her.
"Please tell me you didn't Derek. Please just tell me you didn't," she begged him, tears prickling at her eyes.
"Emily, baby, I'm sorry. I wish I could take it back, I really do," Derek told her, taking a step towards her. His hands went to touch her but she flinched away from his touch.
"Who?" she asked barely above a whisper.
"Emily," Derek pleaded but the glare she sent made him stop.
"Who the fuck did you sleep with Derek?" Emily asked coldly, detached.
"I don't know," he finally admitted, casting his gaze to the floor ashamed.
His admission sent a new wave of pain through Emily. The pain of his confession caused her to brag hold of the kitchen bench and lean against it heavily. She felt like her heart was breaking and she had to fight with everything in her to keep the tears at bay.
"Why did you tell me?" she asked desperately.
Derek however had no answer to that particular question. He had been so eaten up by guilt that he hadn't stopped to think what telling her would do. He knew she would be hurt and angry and betrayed but he hadn't thought about the consequences.
When he didn't answer Emily told him to go. She just couldn't handle being around him at the moment and to be honest, she was disgusted with him.
"Emily please, can't we talk about this?" Derek begged, his own eyes watering in sadness.
"What's there to talk about Derek? You cheated on me. We're done," she spat angrily, "Just get out," she sobbed after a moment.
"I'm so sorry baby," he whispered defeated.
Emily ignored him as he left the house. He slumped down against his car and started to cry. He had never hated himself more then he did in that moment. He had just ruined the best thing in his life over one stupid mistake. He knew he had broken Emily's heart because he had broken his own in the process.
Derek had no idea what he was going to do now. He knew calling Penelope or Reid to ask to stay over was out of the question; both would ask too many questions and he just couldn't answer them. The rest of the team was out if only because they weren't close. Sitting on the curb next to his care, he made up his mind that the best course of action would be to get away for a few days. Decided, he picked himself up and got into his SUV driving away from the woman he'd just left heartbroken.
AN: Right so another new one from me...This should be all done and dusted by the end of the year but I can't make promises. I have 5 chapters completed and I'm totaling around 10 overall. Anyway please read and review. Enjoy. Caramel.
