A/N: This is another one shot and once again I'm trying different pairings… LOL!
Disclaimer: I don't own CM or the song!
Prompt: What about Love – Heart
Emily was sick and tired of crying her eyes out over the man that she loved and who did not love her back. She was tired of hurting and tired of letting him know how much she was hurting because of him. She decided that while they all went out tonight that tonight was the night she was going to show him that she was no longer willing to be there for him when he needed her because all he ever did was hurt her in the end. She was worth more than that. She wanted more than that.
She looked in the mirror once she finished getting ready and was happy with how she looked. She had on a tight skirt with a red halter top. She had her hair up and her makeup done perfectly. She smiled a little but also noticed that the smile didn't reach her eyes. She shrugged and thought well there was nothing she could do about that. She walked out of her bedroom and down the stairs. After grabbing the little purse she was taking with her she headed out. Thankfully she had called a cab to come and pick her up to take her. She knew that she was going to end up getting plastered tonight so she didn't want to take her car.
Derek was already sitting at the table with the rest of the team but he kept glancing at the door. He was waiting on Emily to get here. He needed to see her and hear her voice so that he knew she was truly alright and not just giving lip service to the words I'm fine.
His eyes opened wide when he saw her finally walk into the bar. Without saying anything to the team he got out of his seat and walked to her and pulled her into his arms and bent his head to kiss her cheek. He smiled when he pulled back because he could see a genuine smile on her face. It wasn't one of the ones she had given earlier today that didn't reach her eyes and it wasn't one that was fake.
"You look amazing Princess. Are you sure you want to be here tonight?" Derek said. He knew everything that had been going on and he was worried about her.
Emily looked up at Derek and smiled. "I have to do this which means I have to be here. I'm fine honey I promise."
Derek nodded and then bent down and whispered in her ear "Stay close to me Princess. I'll keep you safe."
Emily smiled again and leaned into Derek. Her eyes met those of her team members and she kept her smile firmly in place. Right this second she didn't care what any of them thought.
Derek pulled out a chair for Emily and said "Princess what do you want to drink tonight?"
Emily decided that she was going to flirt with Derek and said "I'd like sex on the beach honey and a shot of tequila please."
Derek's eyes twinkled and he said "Princess if you want sex on the beach just give me the word and I'll find us a beach somewhere."
Emily laughed but her laughter cut off when she heard someone clear their throat and she looked over and saw Hotch looking at her in shock. She just looked at him for a minute and then turned towards JJ who was sitting across from her and started talking.
Derek stood at the bar watching Emily has he waited on the two drinks she wanted. He could tell that she wasn't having as much fun as she pretended that she was and his heart broke for her. His eyes sought out one other person and found that the person's eyes were on Emily. His head started turning over ideas but then he dismissed it. He didn't want to see Emily get hurt anymore than she already has been. His eyes sought out one other person and his own heart broke because she was eyeing someone out on the dance floor.
When he was finally handed the drinks he had ordered he made his way back towards the table with the team. He sat the drinks down in front of Emily with a smile and then sat down beside her before he put his arm around her shoulder and pulled her over closer to him and then he bent his head and kissed her on the head. He wanted to make sure that she knew he was there for her.
Emily tossed her shot of tequila down her throat and then took a big drink of her sex on the beach. She heard a song start and it was a slow one that she loved so she looked over at Derek who was watching her closely.
Derek was watching Emily and when she looked over at him when the song started he stood up and said "Come on Princess let's go dance."
Emily smiled a little and put her hand in Derek's and let him help her up and then followed him out to the dance floor. She sighed when he pulled her into him and started swaying to the music. She was happy that he was the one facing the team and that she had her back to them.
Derek looked over Emily's shoulder and saw that Penelope and Hotch were both watching him and Emily dancing. He saw that Hotch was angry but he didn't really care. He couldn't stand his own boss right now because of what he had done. He looked into Penelope's eyes and saw the way she was watching him. He sent her a smile which she returned.
"Emily are you sure that what you did earlier today was the best for you?" Derek asked as they danced.
Emily looked up at Derek and said even as tears filled her eyes "I did what I had to do Derek. I can't keep going through this. I have came to the conclusion that love is not all it is cracked up to be. I'm just going to do what I want to do and not worry about love anymore."
At Emily's words Derek's heart broke for her. "But Princess what about love? You will find someone who loves you and that you will love back."
Emily shook her head and laid her head on his shoulder and said "All love does is hurt a person Derek. I'm done with love. I mean hell look you love Penelope and she doesn't even believe that you do. You know Derek I want you and Pen to get together. You both are in love with one another."
Derek sighed. "I want to be with my Baby Girl but I just don't know how too."
Emily leaned her head back and looked up at Derek and said "I have a feeling that just by flirting with me it will make her see that if she doesn't act soon she could lose you. You two are perfect for one another Derek. You just need to make her realize it too."
Derek looked back at the table and saw that Penelope was getting up and coming towards them and he said "Here comes Pen."
Emily smiled and said "Give her a chance Derek. You two are meant to be together."
Derek smiled and brushed his lips across Emily's head and said "I don't want to leave you alone tonight. Tonight was supposed to be about you and me making you feel better. I don't want to just drop you."
Emily smiled and made Derek turn around to where she was the one facing the table. She smiled when she saw Pen coming towards them slowly. She really hoped that these two would get it together tonight.
"Derek it's alright. I'll be fine with Dave, JJ, and Spencer." Emily said.
Derek frowned and shook his head. "It's not happening Em."
Emily smiled at Penelope and said "So have you finally figured it out that he truly loves you?"
Penelope blushed and said "I know he does because even when he was dancing and talking to you he kept looking at me. I also know why he is doing what he is and I wanted to come out here and tell him to keep on doing what he is. I love you Derek but tonight Emily needs you and Emily I don't want you fighting me on this. Make the son of a bitch realize that he fucked up."
Derek laughed and said "Thank you Baby Girl for understanding."
Penelope smiled. "Of course Hot Stuff. But why don't you two come back to the table for now? It looks like Em could use another drink anyways."
Emily laughed and said "Pen you are evil."
Penelope smirked. "Of course I am my raven haired beauty. The boss man deserves to think that you are moving on and Derek is the perfect one for the job."
Emily laughed and said "What did you say to Hotch before you came out here? He looks like he is about to blow a gasket."
Penelope looked over her shoulder and saw the anger on Hotch's face and laughed. "Oh I just told him I was coming out here to tell you two what a great couple you made."
Emily shook her head and Derek said "What do you want to drink this time Princess?"
Emily thought about it and said "I'd like three shots of tequila."
Derek nodded and kissed Emily on the cheek and headed towards the bar while Penelope and Emily made their way back to their seats at the table.