Prentiss

I woke up later than usual in one of Rossi's several spare rooms. I sometimes forgot that he was rich. I wondered out of my room for the night and walked into the kitchen where I heard Rossi humming.

"Coffee?" He asked.

"Please." I sat down on a stool by the counter island as he poured me a cup and handed it to me. "Thank you."

"How are you feeling?"

"You mean my ribs or my heart?"

"Both."

"My ribs are sore, my heart is numb. I haven't woken up yet."

"JJ and Garcia are on their way. I offered them to join us for breakfast, and JJ is bringing you some clothes. They should be here any minute."

"Thanks. How long have you been up?"

"A few hours. I came into your room and tried to wake you up, but you were out cold."

I smiled, "Sorry. I probably hit you, didn't I?"

"Well, I wasn't going to mention the bruise on my wrist."

I laughed, "Sorry. I do it to Derek all the time. Well, I used to."

"I was talking to Hotch this morning. He said Reid stayed with them last night too, and Morgan explained everything. He wasn't lying to them, and Hotch thinks you'll forgive him."

"Oh, Hotch is of the male species." I said as a buzz rang through the room. Rossi walked over to a few buttons on the wall and pushed one. A minute later, JJ and Garcia knocked on the door.

I stood and answered it as Rossi continued his cooking.

JJ handed me a bag. "Thank you so much."

They came in and sat beside me after I returned to my coffee.

"So, Hotch called us this morning…" JJ said.

"Let me guess, Reid stayed there, Derek explained, and they think I'll forgive him."

"Gold star." Garcia smiled.

"Is that all you talked about?"

"Well, Garcia insisted that Hotch put us on speaker and Morgan explain to us as well, and we're pretty confident."

"Ah, it's not just the male species." Rossi smirked.

"Did he explain it to you as well?"

Rossi nodded and got plates out. He served up the food and slid plates to us before sitting down at JJ's side.

"This looks magnificent. Thank you." Garcia said.

JJ took a bite, "I hate that you're a better cook than me."

He laughed, "But really, Emily, you need to let him explain without interrupting him."

"Hey, you're the one who didn't let him explain last night."

"You weren't going to either."

I nodded, "I wasn't."

We ate, and I showered and got changed. I brushed my hair out and threw it up into a pony tail. I couldn't be bothered doing it so it looked nice down like I did most mornings.

Rossi drove me to the office, and JJ and Garcia followed behind us.

It was quicker when from my house. Rossi tried to make casual conversation, but I was thinking about what possibly could explain Derek's slut, so I wasn't really listening.

When we got there, I walked a few steps behind them, constantly checking my phone. I was silently hoping for him to text or call me.

When we reached our floor, Derek was standing by the elevators, awaiting our entry.

I rolled my eyes when I walked in and he followed me, briefly greeting the others. Reid and Hotch were standing by Reid's desk and watched as I ignored Derek and sat at my desk.

"Emily!"

"What!?" I turned to him with a glare.

"Please let me explain."

I looked at the others as they watched. "You can go into my office if you would like." Hotch offered.

"Thanks Hotch. Come on Emily, please?"

I hesitated before standing and following him up the few steps. He closed Hotch's office door behind me. "Sit." He said.

I sat down and crossed my arms over my chest. I had forgotten about my ribs and winced when I sat.

"Are you okay?" He asked.

I nodded, "Explain."

"Okay. That "whore", I didn't call her to hook up with her. When she walked out, did you notice her pick up a small suitcase from the table?"

I shook my head.

"Well, she did. That suitcase was full of very expensive engagement rings. I hadn't been talking to you most of the time because I was distracted as she sent me photos of each ring. You can look through my phone if you want. She kissed me the moment you walked in, and I pushed her away immediately. I can promise you, Emily Elizabeth Prentiss, I would never think of betraying you. I love you, Emily. I used to think that I had loved before, but no, I haven't, because nothing has ever felt like this does."

"How do I know you're not lying?"

"Do I look like I'm lying? Do my eyes look honest to you?"

I stared into his eyes for a few seconds before nodding.

"I love you, Em."

"I love you too." I jumped up and into his arms as I felt a few tears drip from my eyes. I winced from the pain again.

He laughed and spun me around before placing me down. I looked up at him and my lips were met with his. We kissed for a few minutes before we finally parted. "Whoa."

He smirked, "One hell of a kiss, huh?"

I laughed and nodded.

"You know the whole team is watching us through that window, right?" He asked.

I nodded and crashed my lips against his. He laughed and moved backwards slightly, guiding me with him, and he leaned against Hotch's desk.

Another few minutes of intense kissing passed before we parted again. "Just thought we should give them a show."

"Hotch is probably hoping I don't throw you on this table right now. I must admit, I'm fighting the urge."

I laughed and shook my head, "We should probably go back out there before Strauss comes in and sees us through that same window."

He nodded and took my hand, leading me out of the room.

JJ and Garcia clapped as we walked out, "A wonderful show." Garcia sung.

"I thought it was disturbing…" Reid said.

"Of course you did. " JJ rolled her eyes.

"Hotch and Rossi did too."

"Excuse me while I go sanitise my desk." Hotch joked.

"Oh, trust me, Derek had more in mind."

"Please save your sex lives for outside of the office." Hotch said, a smile hinting at his lips, "I would appreciate that."

Rossi laughed, "Or at least close the blinds."

"Oh, by the way, we aren't going back to that house." Derek said.

"Where else are we going to go?" I asked.

"A hotel. That house had no security."

"And a hotel is better?"

"We can use Disney character names." He smirked.

"You can both stay at my house for as long as you need, just keep it down at night…" Rossi said.

"I don't know Rossi, she has trouble keeping quiet."

"Oh, I do not. What makes you think you'll be getting lucky anyway?"

"You know what's causing me anxiety right now? That you have not said a thing about an engagement ring…" Derek said.

"That's because there are multiple people present, and I would rather that being a private conversation."

"Why not in Hotch's office?"

"Because you jumped right into kissing and distracted me."

"Emily, if someone was to hold a gun up to you right now, would you shoot or hesitate?" Rossi asked.

I stared at him "Shoot."

He smiled, "Good."

"Last night didn't really affect either of you, did it?" Reid asked.

"We both had more important things on or minds, kid." Derek said.

I smiled, "Yeah, I was thinking about Rossi's cooking."

Rossi, JJ and Garcia all laughed.

"Ha ha." Derek faked.

I smirked and turned my chair around towards my desk.

A little box and note lay in the centre. The whole room went silent, as it was just our team and a few other people there at that moment.

I stared at it for a few seconds. I picked up and unfolded the piece of paper.

"Emily Elizabeth Prentiss, I promise to protect and love you forever. Would you do me the extraordinary honour of marrying me?"

I read through it 3 times before opening the small box. It was the most beautiful ring I had ever seen. I felt a smile on my face and I realised it had been there since I first saw the box and paper.

I turned and looked at Derek. He was staring, waiting for a reaction and an answer.

"Well?"

I nodded and jumped out of my chair. I threw my arms around him.

"Good, because the more terrifying moment of my life."

I laughed and looked at him. I noticed now how much my ribs were hurting, but I ignored it.

I stood up and watched as he stood too and walked over to my desk. He took the ring and slid it onto my finger.

I smiled and he kissed me gentle but long. The whole team clapped and I felt my cheeks flush red.

I hugged JJ and Garcia, Reid, Rossi and Hotch. They all congratulated us. JJ and Garcia looked over excited, practically jumping up and down. That's when I realised I was too.

"I don't think I've seen you this…girly." Rossi said.

"Every girl dreams of her marriage from a very young age. The girliness is always ready to submerge."

JJ's phone sound and she checked it quickly before sighing, "I am so sorry, but we have a case…"

I smiled at Derek. "Of course we do." He rolled his eyes.

We followed everyone to the round table room, a few steps behind. I admired the ring as we went.

"Do you like it? I wasn't sure how big you would want, or how flashy, and there were so many and—"

"Shh." I hushed, "It's perfect."