Premise- Derek talks Penelope into spending Christmas at his house.

Note- For the sake of this story Penelope broke up with Kevin already. Also Haley survived Foyet kidnaping her. The team reached her in time to save her life.

More Than Friends

Chapter One

December 2009

"Hold on, wait a minute," Derek asked, his head whipping around to look from Emily, who stood by her desk with her coat on ready to leave for their holiday break, and Penelope, who was sitting on Reid's desk. "Baby girl, you're planning to spend Christmas in a hotel?"

Penelope winced. They had been making chit chat and Emily said she would come hang out at the hotel with Penelope when she came back from Europe. They wanted to have a spa day together.

Emily's comment had been spoken innocently enough. She forgot that Penelope didn't want Derek knowing she was spending her holiday at a hotel.

But now he did know. And he didn't look happy about it at all.

Everything happens for a reason. Those are the words that Penelope Garcia lived by. So she really shouldn't be pissed off that Derek found out about her plans and, like she knew he would, wasn't having it. God made what happen go down that way for His own divine motives.

Who was Penelope to argue?

Still she planted a big smile on her face and answered "Yep and I plan to take full advantage of the spa. It will be nice to get my toes done by someone other than little ole me for a change."

Derek shook his head at this. "I don't get it. What's this all about?"

Reid chimed in with "Maybe its one of those stay-cations. With the state of the economy they are becoming increasingly more popular. Statistics show that they actually are quite relaxing for the average person too."

Derek was scowling full force now. Staring down Penelope he asked "What's up, mama?"

"Its not a big deal. My landlord needs a week to do some repairs on my place and I told him I'd be out of town right now so he scheduled everything. Like I originally told you I had planned to go to California to see old friends but it all fell through so instead I'm sticking close to home. Don't stress about it, handsome. I plan to make the most of my hotel stay. I don't stay in them every week like you do so its still a thrill for me."

Derek said firmly "Not at Christmas."

Reid answered "I don't know what the big deal is. I spend every Christmas in a hotel room and you never seemed to have a problem with it."

Derek still ignored Reid. He stared at Penelope. "You'll stay with me."

She let out a big sigh.

Emily said "Sorry, PG. Me and my big mouth...." then she smirked "though I love the drama. Come on, Reid, walk me out."

"Why would I do that?" Reid asked

"Geez! Come on!" Emily cried.

"What? What's going on?" Reid looked blankly at her.

Derek snapped at Reid "Walk her out, man."

"Fine. I'm walking her out. But she walks herself out every other day so I don't know why she needs an escort this time."

Once Emily and Reid were gone Derek said "I can't believe you planned to spend Christmas in a hotel....alone."

"Why should I horn in on anyone else's plans? Everyone has their own stuff going on."

"Baby girl, that's not fair. You said you were going out of town so why would anyone think to ask you to join in on what they got going down?"

"My point is that everyone is busy this time of year. Reid will be in Vegas. Emily is going to Europe to see her mother. JJ will be down in New Orleans with Will's family. Hotch and Haley need time alone together. The idea of bunking with Rossi in his cabin while he works on his book kinda gives me shivers and not in a good way. And you, handsome, have your annual trip home so that leaves me all to my lonesome but, believe it or not, I do just fine alone and I do have more friends than just y'all. I'll call them and we'll have drinks and stuff when I feel like getting out." She smiled at him and added "Its not a big deal to stay at a hotel for a week. Besides I already have the reservation. Too bad you won't be in town. I'd tell you to come up and see me some time," the last few words she purred at him in her sexiest tone.

He grinned a little. "Garcia, do you think the sound proofing in that room is really that good?"

Realizing what he meant she blushed a little. "Ohhhh, you are so naughty. I like it!"

Derek chuckled for a moment then he grew serious. "Would it change your mind any to hear I'm not going home to Chicago this year? My mom and Des are coming here instead. Sarah is taking the kids to see her husband's family in Wisconsin. I'm gonna be in town the whole break. And I want you, hard head, to cancel that hotel reservation pronto," he waggled his head at her "and come bunk with me...unless that gives you shivers in a bad way," he teased.

"Oh, sug, that gives me shivers in the best way."

"Good. Then its settled."

She gave him a very unsure look. "You sure? I promise I would be fine at the hotel."

"Hush, woman, I don't wanna hear hotel again from you."

"Yes, sir Derek!"

He smiled at her and said "Okay. So when are you moving in?"

"Ohhhhhh, don't you love the sound of that?"

He laughed. "I know you do!"

She smiled and nodded. "You know me so well. Living with a chocolate God, even for just a week, is high on my to do before I die list. You do walk around naked, right? I mean its your own house you shouldn't have to wear a stitch if you don't want to."

"Who said I don't want to?"

"I must have meant to say if I don't want you to."

He laughed again and rubbed his thumb over her cheek. "You are too much."

"I know. I'm way too fantastic between the sheets for you to handle. That's what's scared you off all these years."

He smiled and shook his head. "Is that right? Cause I can't keep up?"

"You said it. Not me. I will have you know though mama gives lessons."

"Garcia, behave!" His eyes danced with amusement.

She ran her hand over his shoulder. "I will try, sug," she purred "I would strap on your chastity belt if I was you though."

He chuckled. "Why would I? If that's the Christmas present you wanna give me then...."

Her eyes widened. "Derek Morgan!" She smiled brightly. "I am so telling your mother you've been a bad boy this year."

"That wouldn't be news to her."

Reid came back then. "I walked her out. She says to e-mail her about any" he made air quotes "developments. What do you think she meant?"

"No clue," Derek said as he gave Penelope a knowing look. "What you do you think, baby girl?"

"I haven't the foggiest."