Derek was utterly confused. Why he kept getting high fives was lost to him. If it wasn't high fives he was getting, it was knowing smirks from several agents and secretaries throughout the building.
Derek muttered under his breath, "What the hell is going on?"
Sure Derek Morgan was liked by almost everyone in Quantico but this was just flat out strange.
Penelope walked into the bullpen. For some reason Erin Strauss' secretary was there talking to another agent from a different department. They both stopped talking as soon as they saw Penelope and smiled.
Normally Penelope didn't mind a little attention but this was getting ridiculous.
Earlier that morning Penelope went to flash her credentials to the security guards, the younger of the two guards actually blushed.
Penelope walked by Reid and asked, "Hey boy wonder do you know what is going on?"
Reid tilted his head and said, "Honestly I have no idea, but something is going on. Hey Garcia can you tell me why Derek keeps getting high fives?"
Penelope and Reid watched Agent Anderson first bumped Derek and just kept walking.
Penelope looked completely confused. "No Reid I have no idea what the hell that is about either."
Derek walked out of the break room and back into the bullpen. Derek gave Penelope a quick kiss on the cheek, which caused a few agents to whistle.
Derek and Penelope pulled apart. Penelope blushed a nice shade of pink.
Rossi strolled through the bullpen and smiled a huge smile at Derek.
Rossi said, "Good morning Morgan."
Derek looked at Rossi and said, "Good morning."
Rossi chuckled and said, "Yeah it is a good morning, however a little birdie told me you had a very good night."
Derek looked at Penelope and said, "Oh shit."
Rossi laughed and in a sing song manner said, "Good morning Penelope."
Penelope thought she was going to pass out. She steadied herself and asked, "Dave how much do you know?"
Rossi said, "Well I know that Kevin came in quite early this morning and stormed towards Strauss' office. I also know that Erin's secretary has a big mouth, and she also has access to Erin's speaker phone."
Penelope teetered on her heels and said, "Oh my God Derek. That is what all this is about."
Derek couldn't help it. He smirked and said, "Well mama you know how I do."
Penelope gasped and said, "Not now."
Rossi chuckled.
Derek with a look of all seriousness said, "Seriously Rossi what exactly do you know?"
Rossi sighed and said, "You know I am not one for gossip but…..Kevin went into to Strauss' office yelling about frat rules. Then Erin told him to calm down and start from the beginning. Apparently Kevin told Strauss about your late night chat."
Penelope wanted to crawl in a hole. She looked over at Reid who still seemed to be confused.
Reid asked, "Derek what did you say to him?"
Rossi answered, "Kid it's not what Derek said, it's what he did."
Reid retorted, "What is that suppose to mean?"
Rossi laughed and said, "I will tell you when you are older."
Reid shrugged and said, "Okay."
Rossi then said, "Well I have some files to look at. Oh and hey Derek."
Derek looked up from the ground and said, "What."
Rossi clapped Derek on the back and said, "Atta boy."
Derek laughed and Penelope slapped her forehead.
Rossi walked away and Derek gave Penelope a reassuring hug and said, "Mama this will blow over. Don't worry about it."
Penelope looked Derek in his eyes and said, "God baby I hope so. This is embarrassing."
Derek held Penelope tighter and said, "Baby girl we are adults. Don't worry."
"I know hot stuff but I still feel like I am in trouble with mom and dad."
Derek smiled and said, "The only person you will be in trouble with is me if you don't get that cute butt to your office."
Penelope gave Derek another quick kiss on his cheek and headed to her lair.
Derek started to sit down in his seat when he heard Hotch boom, "Derek my office, now."
Derek muttered, "Shit", under his breath. He walked up the stairs towards Hotch's office.
Derek walked in behind Hotch and sat down in one of his chairs.
Hotch sat down at his desk and eyed Derek.
"So Morgan you want to explain to me why Erin Strauss called me in to her office this morning?"
"Look Hotch I know you know so just tell me how much trouble I am in."
Hotch smiled and said, "Derek no one said you were in trouble. Frankly Strauss thought Penelope's embarrassment would be punishment enough. That poor girl blushes way too easily."
Derek smiled and said, "Yeah she does."
"Derek I am also to tell you to keep it out of the office. Seriously Garcia has cameras in her office, and someone will notice if she puts them on a loop."
It was Derek's turn to blush.
Hotch put his hand up and said, "I don't want to know what is going on in that twisted brain of yours. But seriously you keep it clean, you keep your job. Your flirting will still be tolerated because I have put up with that nonsense this long."
Derek shook Hotch's hand and said, "Thanks man. I really love her."
Hotch replied, "You better or I will personally kick your ass if you hurt her."
Derek put his hands up in mock surrender and said, "I got it boss man."
Derek stood up as did Hotch. Hotch said, "Seriously Derek I can't believe you did that. I would have paid good money to see Lynch's face."
Derek laughed and said, "That asshole called her like 50 times in a row. I told Penelope I would get him to stop calling, I just never said how."
They both laughed and Derek left Hotch's office to do some much needed paperwork.
Penelope sat in her office and started the process of loading more files into her systems. She was determined get the BAU completely paperless by the end of the year.
Penelope was a little ticked off. She was pissed at Kevin for tattling like a five year old, but she knew his feelings were hurt.
Penelope sighed and continued loading more documents.
There was knock on Penelope's door. JJ walked in holding two cups of coffee and two bagels.
JJ smiled and said, "So Garcie I heard some interesting news about my best friend."
Penelope sighed and asked, "Who told you?"
JJ laughed and said, "Half of Homeland Security."
Penelope didn't know if she should laugh or cry.
JJ pulled Penelope into a sympathetic hug and said, "P don't worry about it. So you and Derek are finally together?"
Penelope smiled and said, "Yep me and hot stuff."
JJ beamed and said, "I am so happy for you two."
Penelope took a sip of coffee and said, "Thanks Jayje."
JJ stood up and grabbed her coffee and her bagel and said, "I have cases to look over. Seriously PG I am really happy for you."
Penelope asked, "Hey I need a little Henry time, if we are not on a case this weekend I want to take Henry and Clooney to the park. Is that okay? Ohh I might ask Hotch of Jack can come too."
JJ replied, "Sure Garcie we will work out the details."
JJ turned and left Penelope's office.
Penelope was starting to feel a little bit better. She forged ahead loading more documents and drinking her coffee.
There was another knock on her door. She was hoping it would be her hot stuff.
Penelope said, "Oracle of all knowing is in da house. How may I help you?"
She heard a woman clear her throat and said, "Garcia I need to speak with you."
Penelope stiffened and said, "Yes ma'am."
Well I hate to leave it here but it must be done. As always read and review!
