Snake in the Grass
Chapter One
Yes, I know I just completed a story. But I can't stop writing! I originally was going to put this in as a plot twist in my first story, but I realized it could expand and stand alone. Be warned: this tale is not for those who can't stand angst. With that in mind…here we go!
Disclaimer: I don't own any of the BAU characters, CBS does.
"Come on, Mama, are you sure you don't want to dance?" Derek gave Penelope an uncharacteristic puppy-dog face, which caused her to laugh slightly. Still, though, she adamantly refused to step out onto the floor with him. It was a matter of principle, she decided. Even though she and Derek had started dating 'officially' a month ago, she just didn't want to put herself out there like that, especially with her Chocolate Adonis. Plain and simple, she told herself, you're not anything like the women Derek usually dances with.
"Seriously, handsome, I just don't think it's a good idea." Her shoulders slumped slightly, which didn't pass Derek's notice.
"Come on, Baby Girl. Spit it out. What is bothering you?" That was Morgan. Couldn't fool an FBI profiler, right? She'd been foolish to even try. Sighing deeply, she decided to tell him the truth.
"Take a good look at me, handsome. I'm not, as I've told you, somebody that someone sits in a smoky bar and writes songs about. Not someone that you would normally pick up. You'll look bad if you're seen dancing with a klutz like me." Derek was taken aback. Usually his goddess radiated such confidence and never seemed anything less than happy with herself.
"Penelope, listen to me. I won't look bad dancing with you. You're beautiful, smart, amazing, and I love you so much. That's exactly the type of woman I want to be out on the floor with. Don't let anything or anyone convince you otherwise. Got it?" Penelope nodded, tears poking out of her eyes. Once again, he'd made her feel special, made her feel important. That was one of the ten thousand things she loved about him.
"Now, how about dancing?" At this point, Penelope didn't really have any choice but to let him lead her out into the swarm of people already swaying in time with the music.
Opposite them, in a secluded corner, a woman sat alone and watched them. Jealousy glinting maliciously in her eyes, she began to formulate a plan. A plan to get rid of this geeky woman and get the handsome Derek Morgan. After all, he belonged to her. He was much more hers than this nerdy strangers'.
Soon, the trap would be set. Hell would be unleashed. And then, in the aftermath, she would once again have Derek wrapped around her heart.
Yes, I did just do that. Teaser beginnings to my stories are my specialty, after all. Don't worry, I won't leave anyone hanging for too long. Update coming soon. Please review, yada yada yada.