Hey Everyone! So I'm sorry I have yet to update "Hidden Doubts" in a VERY long time, but school has been busier than expected. In the mean time, I've written this little diddy which is probably going to be about 4 chapters? Hope you enjoy it! I don't own CM by any means (if I did, you can bet I wouldn't have let Paget Brewster leave *sniff), or "Enchanted" by Taylor Swift


There I was again tonight, forcing laughter, faking smiles
Same old, tired place lonely place
Walls of insincerity, shifting eyes and vacancy
Vanished when I saw your face
All I can say is it was enchanting to meet you

It was just another one of her parent's banquets. A bunch of fancy diplomats and other supposedly important people all corralled into a fancy ball room making small talk after the 10 course meal. Being part of a certain social circle, it was a must that Emily Prentiss, daughter to Ambassador Prentiss be present and socialize with everyone, even if she was just feigning interest. Oh yes sir, I do agree that passing that law will benefit the citizens of (insert country name here). In actual fact, Emily couldn't wait for the night to end so she could just go home, kick off her high heels, get out of her red floor length dress and change into her comfy sweats.

"Emily darling, I'd like to introduce you to Congressman Albert. Congressman, this is my daughter Emily." Ambassador Prentiss walked over to her brunette daughter accompanied by an older balding man in a black tuxedo. Emily quickly stood up remembering the proper etiquette that had been instilled in her since she had attended her first banquet those years ago.

"Ah Ms. Emily, pleasure to meet you! I've heard much about you from your mother. I understand you will be graduating from Brown?"

"The pleasure is mine Congressman," she said as she shook the man's hand, "and yes that is correct, I've just completed my exams, but I will be leaving tomorrow morning to go back for the ceremony." This had to be the 50th person that had asked her the same question and by this point, Emily's fake smile must have been fading.

"Well, congratulations. Ambassador you must be very proud. Will you excuse me while I go refresh my drink?" As the Congressman walked away, Ambassador Prentiss quickly turned to Emily with a harsh stare.

"Emily Prentiss! The least you could do is be engaging in conversation with these people!"

"Mother, it's been a long night," Emily replied, "is it possible for you to call Alfred with the car so that-" Suddenly, her gaze was caught by someone across the room. Standing away from her, Emily saw a man wearing a tuxedo just like every other man in the room, yet this man was different. There was something about him besides the fact that he was attractive and seemingly athletic by the looks of him. He was standing next to an older Italian man, but his gaze was connected with Emily's. He had a stare that took your breath away, but his eyes were welcoming.

"Emily! Are you even listening to me?" The Ambassador was getting annoyed now. She had people to attend to and quickly continued with her mingling as Emily told her everything was fine.

Your eyes whispered, "Have we met?" across the room, your silhouette
Starts to make its way to me
The playful conversation starts, counter all your quick remarks
Like passing notes in secrecy

She could see the attractive man end his conversation and slowly make his way over towards her. Emily only had a few mere seconds to think of something clever to say, something that usually came naturally to her.

"Hello, Ms. Emily Prentiss is it?" the man before her asked as he extended his hand to her.

"Yes, but please, call me Emily. And you are?" she replied as she took his hand and silently gasped as she swore she felt a spark between them when their hands met.

The brunette man chuckled showing off a gorgeous smile and adorable dimples before he answered her. "I'm sorry, forgive me, I'm Aaron Hotchner; I've been working surveillance for your parents for the past few months."

"You've been working for them have you? Well then you must be in dire need of a drink Mr. Hotchner. I'd guess something strong if it's been a few months." she scoffed as she made her way to the bar with him in tow.

As they made their way through the bodies of people Emily forwardly grabbed his hand in order to not lose him. The ball room was indeed humongous in size and with so many people in it, losing someone would be an easy feat. They stopped at the bar and Emily ordered two drinks for them before she turned back to face the man before her drinks in hand.

"Please tell me you're not on duty tonight Mr. Hotchner," Emily smiled as she handed him his glass.

"Please, call me Aaron Ms. Emily, and no I'm not on duty. Your parents just invited me for the event as a guest." He smiled in return and Emily couldn't help but notice he had the most amazing smile she had ever seen, and the dimples just added to it.

"Drop the Ms. Aaron, it's just Emily." She'd be damned if this handsome stranger who couldn't be more than a few years older than her relegated himself into formalities. When he didn't say anything, she grew a little nervous and quickly tried to change the subject. "So, Aaron, how did you end up working for Attila the Hun?"

Aaron coughed as he choked on his drink in shock. Who exactly was this woman? She handed him a napkin which he gladly took to wipe his mouth.

"Sorry...um...well I'm looking to join the Behavioural Analysis Unit of the FBI next fall, so this is just a way to put me through the Academy really. It's basically studying people's behavioural tendencies through something called-"

"Profiling." Emily finished for him unphased. Sensing that Aaron was shocked at her knowledge of this she continued. "It's always been an interest of mine as well. I'm actually hoping to join the academy in the next few years but my parents aren't thrilled at the idea."

"So, you're not planning on following in the family trade?" he grinned at her figuring he already knew the answer.

"Politics? God no! I've seen what they do to families first hand. It's just a bunch of people who pretend they know what they're doing when really it's just a social circle of gossipers." Emily paused for a moment as she surveyed those around her. "Everyone in this room has secrets and everyone is just here trying to get the other drunk enough for them to give them up."

"That's not your motive is it? Should I regret taking this drink?" Aaron joked.

"I don't know, do you regret it?" Emily whispered back as a slow song suddenly came on and couples took to the dance floor. She knew he had been joking when he asked, but she wished nothing more that Aaron didn't regret walking over to her.

Aaron just stared back into Emily's eyes as he felt the mood change between them. He couldn't help but look at her and admire just how beautiful she was in her gown. Although something in his mind was screaming at him that he was treading in dangerous waters, something stronger was telling to throw caution to the wind for the first time in his life.

And it was enchanting to meet you
All I can say is I was enchanted to meet you

"Would you like to dance Emily?" he extended his hand once again to the brunette as he placed his glass down and nervously awaited her answer.

Emily set down her glass and chuckled trying to ease his nervousness that he was trying to hide. "I'd love to Aaron." She took his hand as they made their way over to the dance floor.

Her hand on his shoulder and his on her waist they began to sway to the music

This night is sparkling, don't you let it go
I'm wonder-struck, blushing all the way home
I'll spend forever wondering if you knew
I was enchanted to meet you


There we go! I hope you enjoyed that :) I do have a second chapter all ready to go, so let me know if you're interested in it and I will gladly post it! Reviews are always welcome