Author's Note: Dedicated to Angel N Darkness for her birthday today. Happy Birthday Crystal!

Disclaimer: I do not own Criminal Minds. I do not own Can I have this Dance by Anne Murray.

Song title prompt: Can I have this Dance – Anne Murray

Prentiss needed a date to a function that she couldn't get out of. She didn't really want to go at all but she had to so she had asked Hotch to attend it with her. She figured if anyone could make sure that none of the men hit on her at this function that it was Hotch. On top of that she thought it would be the perfect time to reveal her feelings for him. She has been wanting to tell him for a while but didn't have the nerve too. Now she finally got the nerve so she was going to do it tonight.

"How long do we have to stay here Prentiss? I know that you hate these things." Hotch said in a low voice.

Prentiss chuckled and whispered "I figure an hour will do it. I told my mom that I would show up for a little bit. I never told her how long I would stay."

Hotch nodded as he continued to look around them. He doubted that anything would happen at this function but he wanted to make sure nothing happened especially to the woman he has loved for the last eighteen months. He smiled to himself when the band started playing a song that he loved.

He looked at Prentiss and said "Can I have this dance Prentiss?"

Prentiss smiled and put her hand in his and let him take her to the dance floor. She let out a sigh of contentment when he pulled her into his arms and started slow dancing. She put her head on his chest and just moved with him. She loved the feeling of his arms around her waist and on her back.

Hotch kissed Prentiss's hair and breathed in her scent. She always smelled so sweet and tonight was no different.

"You know Emily I have been meaning to talk to you about something. Now seems as good as any time. I want you to know that I love you." Hotch breathed in Prentiss's ear.

Prentiss felt her breath hitch as she took her head off of Hotch's chest and looked up at him. "I love you too Aaron. I psyched myself up tonight to tell you. I'm glad that you came with me tonight. I know I had to be here but I'm very happy that you came with me. I hate these things but having you with me makes them bareable."

Hotch smiled and kissed her temple. "I know what you mean Emily. I always hated functions when I was younger and had to attend them with my mom and dad but being here with you makes it seem a lot better than I remember."

Prentiss giggled. "I was thinking that very exact same thing."