I don't own characters; I know it's extremely depressing :[Reviews are welcome since I'm new so yeah. This leaves off on the jet ride back at the end of the episode Pickup and AU after that.

Derek Morgan watched as a sea of never-ending dark blue moved before his view on their flight back to Quantico. Although he had his headphones in his ears, he couldn't concentrate on the song that was playing, and therefore decided to see what everyone else was up to. Todd was at the back of the plane across from Reid, looking ready to fall asleep as Reid talked about…well, whatever Reid was talking about. Across the aisle from them was Hotch and Rossi, the latter of which was already asleep. Morgan watched Hotch as he stared out the window, much like what Derek had previously been doing before he leaned his head back and closed his eyes. Then his eyes, of their own accord, flickered to Emily's relaxed state as she sat across from him and read a book. She had taken her heels off the second she was able to sit down, and had one leg underneath her. She looked beautiful as her eyes scanned the page and a few pieces of hair fell in her eyes. He couldn't help but wonder why he didn't just take the leap and tell her he was attracted to her, but there was that nagging voice at the back of his mind saying he was only her friend, nothing more.

Emily's eyes paused as she felt the weight of Derek's stare on her, but couldn't bring herself to look at him. At the club, Viper had said that he taught his men to confront their "alpha-female" and "squash them", and she couldn't help but compare that philosophy to what Derek portrayed to be. He was by all means a ladies' man, and she hated that even having that previous knowledge couldn't stop her from being attracted to him. She knew he could have any woman he wanted, and yet, she still hoped that there was a part of him that wanted her. She sighed, and closed her book, casting a questioning look in Derek's direction.

"You okay Derek?" She saw him physically flinch as he was brought out of his stupor and realized she caught him staring.

"Uh…yeah I'm okay. But…uh, I do have a question" he glanced down at his hands before looking back at her.

"What did Viper say to you? I know the point was to flirt with him, but he seemed particularly zoned in on you; more so than when we interrogated him."

He watched as an amused smile crossed her face as she leaned back and stretched a bit. He couldn't have pulled his eyes away if he wanted to, and he greedily watched as her hands stretched above her head and a sliver of skin between the bottom of her shirt and her pants was revealed to him. With self control he didn't know he possessed, he looked back at her face, waiting for her answer.

"He said that eye contact was a power gauge of attraction, and the person's pupils dilate during attraction. It was nauseating to hear Derek; this guy really believed in everything that unfortunately came out of his mouth."

"So…you don't believe strong eye contact relates to attraction?" as he said this, he held her eyes, waiting to see if she really believed that it was in irrelevant point.

As she held Morgan's gaze, she couldn't help but wonder why he felt the need to do this to her. She wanted to say that it was true, especially with him, but him being her best friend kept that thought at bay. She finally had had enough, and looked out the window at the night sky.

"Maybe with the right person, but there has to be more than that. I want there to be a deeper connection, and attraction just isn't enough"

He watched as her face was wiped of all emotion and seemed unaffected, but he knew better then to believe that was what she was thinking. As he gave her a minute of space, he tried to focus on the music that, until now, went unnoticed in his ears. He turned back up the volume and listened to the lyrics, trying to remain unaffected.

Because if falling for you girl is crazy, then I'm going out of my mind…

He looked around again, but this time he found everyone but Emily and himself to be fast asleep. He decided that since she was his best friend, he would have to tread lightly if he ever wanted a chance to capture her heart. He starts the song over again and pauses, taking out a portable speaker. He turns the volume up just high enough to hear it without waking the rest of the team. He now decides that there's only one more question he wants to ask her tonight;

"May I?" He stood up and held his hand out, iPod now playing the beginning to Hedley's song "For The Nights I Can't Remember".

She turns her head and is ready to laugh, until she notices the expression he has on his face. Something in his eyes make her want to get up and stay sitting at the same time, but she knows that there's more to the question then what he's asking.

Wordlessly, she takes his hand and stands, feeling warmer in this moment than she has in a long time. She feels him lightly squeeze her hand, than pull her into the middle of the aisle. He rests both of his hands on her hips and she hesitantly puts her hands around his neck. They sway to the music, letting the lyrics wash over them, subconsciously pulling one another closer. Emily relaxes enough to rest her head against Derek's shoulder and his hands tighten just a little bit on her hips. He starts to sing the song under his breath, hoping she can hear everything he wants to, but can't say just yet.

So I can and I will and you'll see your hero come running

Over and over tonight

And I do wanna love you

If you see me running back

And I do wanna try

Because if falling for you girl is crazy

Then I'm going out of my mind

So hold back your tears this time

Emily takes a deep breath, willing herself not to cry. She likes the feeling of being safe in Derek's arm, and hopes that one day, he doesn't have to ask to be this close to her. As the song slowly comes to an end, they release each other, but stay close as they go to their seats again. They sit, and Emily looks over at Derek to see if he's as affected by their dance as she is, and is surprised to find a smile on his face. It's contagious, so she smailes back at him with that smile that makes his knees feel weak. She turns to face the window and starts to doze off, but Derek is still unable to sleep.

I know where I want to be, now the only question is: Is she willing to meet me halfway?

With that thought he decided replaying their dance in his head would help him unwind, and fell asleep with a smile identical to the one on Emily's face.

What both agents seemed unaware of was that Hotch had been awaken when the music began, and watched the entire scene unfold before him. He smiled to himself as he watched his agents drift off to sleep, knowing that something monumental had just taken place.

It's about time.

~~Song is The Nights I Can't Remember by Hedley, it's a good song that I don't own :[. Review please, I'll take any constructive criticism you've got! Beta Readers welcomed too~~