I do not own CM or the characters :D

Here's the next chapter! Sorry it's so short, but I think you get the idea of what's happening :) Also, sorry there's no happy-fun-team-vacation-time in this one ahaa But, I promise there will be in the next chapter! I think our little Doctor could use some ;) (And some sexy Derek Morgan to go with it *fangirl squeel*)

Spencer Reid and Derek Morgan walked back from the convenient store, snacks in hand. They chatted as they walked back to the hotel they were staying at. Reid gave small smiles, nodding at his friend. Morgan felt as though Reid was finally starting to feel better. Even if it meant he had to listen to all the facts the genius loved to talk about.

They were almost to the hotel when a man with a dark blue hoodie ran into Reid. The man didn't even seem to notice and kept walking, but the young agent just stood there. He felt his chest tighten up and his breathing got faster.

"Reid? Reid, are you okay?" Morgan asked, worried.

Spencer just closed his eyes, and dropped the bag he was carrying. The memories of Lowell were coming back, all the pain and torture. Everything.

"Reid?" Morgan started to panic.

The kid wasn't moving, and he didn't look good at all. The older agent grabbed the bag he dropped, picking up the things that fell out. He looked up at Reid, whose eyes were still closed. Morgan stood up, and cautiously put a hand on his partner's shoulder. Reid's body shook and he jumped back, eyes wide open. He looked scared and frightened.

"Don't touch me!" he yelled.

"Kid, it's me! It's Morgan!" Derek said as calmly as he could.

Reid just stared at him, not knowing what to say. He could feel the tears prick his eyes, but he didn't want to show them. He walked ahead of his friend, heading straight for the hotel.

Morgan followed, hoping he could get Reid to calm down. The young genius got to the hotel room door, but he didn't have the key. He fumbled in his pockets, hoping that maybe he had the spare key. He didn't even notice Morgan walking up behind him.

"Pretty Boy, I've got the key." He mumbled, opening the door.

Reid just nodded his head and went straight to the bathroom. He locked the door, not wanting to see his friend.

Derek sat the snacks down on the bed, and then sat down beside them. He looked at the bathroom and sighed. What was he going to do?

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Reid sat up against the bathtub, head leaning back. He hated himself. He hated breaking down in front of the people he loved. Especially Derek Morgan. Spencer knew he was probably waiting for him outside of the door, wanting to talk to him. But there was a difference between Reid and Morgan, and that's all the genius could think about.

Morgan was strong; he didn't 'break', unlike Reid himself. How could he face him? He just had a small panic attack out on the street because some stranger bumped into him. Reid pulled his legs up to his chest, and rested his head on the knee.

He was supposed to be happy. Reid was going to spend two weeks with his friends at the beach. But he couldn't stop thinking about what had happened. Was that normal? Well, of course it was. He went through something traumatic. The young man bit his lip, having a new thought pop in his head. If only there was a way to escape.

A pounding at the door broke his thoughts.

"Reid? Are you okay? You've been in there for almost an hour and I have half a mind to break down the door." Morgan said loudly.

"I-I'm f-fine!" Reid stuttered.

"No you're not. I'm coming in!"

Reid didn't even have a chance to react before the door opened with a crack sound. Morgan stood in the door way, concern on his face.

His eyes narrowed as his partner glanced up at him. He looked like a scared child.

"Spencer, come here." Morgan stated.

The genius didn't move, he just continued biting his lip. Morgan reached down, and grabbed his arm, pulling him up. Reid stumbled forward and straight into his partner's arms. He was shocked by the motion of the older man putting his arms around him. Reid stood still for a second before he wrapped his arms around Morgan.

He began sobbing; giving in to the emotion he had been so desperately trying to hide. Morgan just held his friend, knowing he needed the affection.

"It's okay, kid. I'm here." The older agent hushed.

He didn't respond, the 'kid' only kept crying. Reid felt so dumb, crying like a small child on his best friend's shoulder. It wasn't something he ever did. He rarely showed his emotions like this at all. And if he did, it was in private, which apparently, Morgan wasn't going to let happen.

Morgan hugged his friend tighter, silently wishing there was a way to erase all the pain. After what seemed like an eternity, Reid stopped crying. He didn't let go of Morgan, though.

"Do you want to talk about it?" Morgan whispered.

Reid shrugged his shoulders as his partner led him to the bed. He sat the younger man down, then, sat down beside him. He pulled his legs back up to his chest, wishing he could curl into a ball. Morgan, on the other hand, just stared at his friend.

"Reid…" Derek sighed.

"I hate myself…" he replied, not making eye contact.

"Why? What's wrong?"

"I…I just feel so weak…I was weak when I was Lowell…and I'm even weaker now. I had a panic attack…because a person ran into me…"

Morgan turned his body so he could face Reid. He couldn't bear to here the person he cared so much for, sound so upset.

"And you…you're so strong, Morgan…I can't even compare…" Reid licked his lips.

"Spencer, I may look strong at times, but I break down too. Everyone does, it's human. Kid, when you were taken, I thought I was going to lose it."

Reid felt a little guilty for even bringing up the topic. But at the moment, it didn't seem necessary for him to state.

"You know I will always be here for you, kid. We've had this discussion before and I need you to know this. I care about you and I don't want to see you hurt."

The younger agent cautiously looked up at Morgan, who was staring at his with comforting eyes. They looked so nice and welcoming. Reid knew it was wrong to want to have Morgan hold him again, but he needed it. He wanted to know there was someone out there who would always be there for him. And that person at the moment was Derek Morgan.

Reid uncurled himself and rested his head on the other agent's shoulder.

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