It had been three months since Luke and Penelope had started their romantic relationship. They had managed to keep their new status unknown to their team. Their first date under the stars was unforgettable. After that night they spent time together: going out to different restaurants, having a cozy night in at each other's apartments, cooking, dancing and sharing tender kisses where they wouldn't be recognized by their team.
One night after they had just finished a case, they picked up Chinese takeout and headed to Penelope's apartment. She unlocked the door followed by Luke. She dropped her keys and turned on the lights.
"I'm glad that's over".
"Me too, that was a rough case. Especially when the unsub went after you handsome. Then when the shots rang out I was so scared that you had gotten hit. Those few minutes of silence on the line I felt like I couldn't breath. But then once you answered that you were okay I had a rush of emotions ".
"I'm sorry that you felt like that" Luke said.
They reached the dining room table, placing the food on top of it. Luks pulled out a chair for her and she sat down. While she unpacked the bags Luke took the seat across from her. They opened the take out boxes. Mongolian beef with steamed rice for Luke and rice noodles with shrimp and chicken for Penelope. Along with an order of crab puffs and pot stickers to share.
"Oh drinks".
"I`ll get them, don't get up" Luke said. Penelope smiled softly
"Grab me a wine cooler, please".
"Coming up." Luke pulled out two bottles from the fridge, a wine cooler and a beer. Then returned to his seat. He handed her a bottle.
"Thanks sweetie."
They begun to eat and there was comfortable silence surrounding them.
"Yours looks good".
"It is, here have some." Penelope pulled some noodles with her chop sticks, leaned towards him to give him a taste. He took the bite of noodles.
"That's really good, thanks". They continued to eat in her quiet, soft lighted apartment.
"What would you like to do after dinner, play a game or watch a movie?"
"I think watching a movie all cuddled up with you on the couch sounds perfect" Luke said.
"I`m totally down with that".
They cleaned up the dinning table and walked over to the couch. While doing so Luke said
"We need a vacation". He sat down and pulled her next to him.
"That we do, get away relax and have some fun".
"Together" He said. Penelope looked at him, her eyes a bit wide she held back a smile. She didn't want to get her hopes up.
"Really"?
"Yes chica". Luke kissed her forehead, both cheeks and finally caught her lips in a kiss. He pulled back and looked into her eyes.
"I love you". Luke saw the biggest smile appear on Penelope's face.
"My newbie… I love you too!" She quickly closed the distance between them and kissed him passionately. He kissed her back with the same amount of feeling. They continued kissing until the need for air became too much. As they tried to catch their breath Penelope noticed that Luke had his arms around her and her hands were on his chest. She could feel his heartbeat.
"Where should we go on vacation"? Luke asked
"What do you think about New York Comicon"?
"Sounds fun but shat do I dress up as"?
"Just leave that to me my dark knight". She wondered if he picked up on the clue she gave him.
"We could also go visit my grandmother. I haven't had a chance to see her in a few years".
"Yeah, she has been wanting you to visit. Flor has mentioned it the last few times we've talked. This will make her very happy".
"More so because I'll be bring you, reina de mi corazon". She looked at him skeptically.
"You've probably brought girls home to meet the family before, right"?
"Honestly, you're the first one. You mean so much more to me than any other woman before you has. I looked forward to the day when I could introduce you to them."
"You won't have to wait too long since it's at the end of next month. I'll tell boss lady that I need time off for comicon. What should your cover story be?"
"I'll tell her I'm going to visit family I haven't seen in years, not a complete lie". He said
"Okay I'll shoot her a text now asking, then you can ask tomorrow".
Hey boss lady, I wanted to ask you for a week offer then end of next month. I'm making plans to go to New York Comicon.
Then she hit send, less than five minutes later Penelope's phone rings and she looks at it.
Sure Garcia, it's no a problem. You need to take time off, you hardly ever do. Enjoy
"I'm all set, hopefully Prentiss will let you take the time off too."
"I'll make sure to do everything I can to make sure it happens, promise." He said
"I'll start looking at airfare and hotels tomorrow."
Both of them were still cuddled up in each other on the couch. It was around 8 o'clock. A small light was on in her kitchen that shined towards the couch other than that the living room was covered in darkness.
"Let's start watching that movie, what are you in the mood for"?
"What if I said you"? Penelope asked
"First I would do this." He pulled her closer in his arms and kissed her deeply.
"Then I'd lean us down on the couch like so". Luke situated himself on his back then pulled Penelope to lay on top of him. She turned her head and rested her chin on his chest looking towards his face. Luke started to run his hands up and down her back.
"How's that"?
Penelope started kissing his jaw up towards his ear. Once she reached it she said
"Perfect." Then she lightly giggled before continuing a path down his neck.
"Ay mi amor, that feels good."
"I'm glad to make you feel like that". She smiles and lays her head on his chest near his shoulder. Luke places a kiss on her head.
"Just so you know, mi amor means my love".
"Aww, Luke you're my love too". She was starting to be lulled asleep by the beat of Luke's heart. He noticed her breathing was becoming steady and slow. His eyes were starting to close. They fell asleep wrapped in each other on her couch.
