Disclaimer: So I think we all know I don't own Criminal Minds but just in case...I don't own Criminal Minds...
AN: So I totally forgot yesterday was Wednesday...But here is the post still. I want to say the next post will be up in a week, two weeks tops but I'm scared to make a promise...Hope you enjoy still!
It had been a few months since Derek resigned to be the friend. It wasn't that bad. They still hung out, had movie nights, joked, and flirted like mad. Honestly, it was the latter that kept causing him to have to relieve himself. His Baby Girl was a tease and after actually having her he could quite vividly picture her words. Aside from that though, things were pretty normal again. They were having a Saturday morning cartoon fest today: pajamas, Fruity Pebbles, and Looney Toons. She'd already finished her cereal, so she was resting her feet in Derek's lap while musing about the show. "Over 20 years and he still hasn't caught that bird." She remarked.
Derek chuckled "He's come close though..."
Changing the subject, Derek asked, "What are your plans for the rest of the day?" Personally, spending the day with his Baby Girl would always be his plans but since he had no claims, he had to ask.
It was a few minutes before Derek realized she didn't answer. He looked over at her and she looked like one of the unsubs when they were withholding information. Oh no, this won't due, he thought. "What are you not telling me?"
"Nothing, Derek."
"No nickname, no eye contact. Yep, definitely not telling me something…"
She snapped at him, "Don't profile me."
"Inexplicable anger. Yep, definitely not telling me something…" he continued. She shot him a glare. He merely smiled and remarked, "I have my tactics…" With that said he wrapped his arm around her ankles and started tickling her feet. She immediately started squirming and yelling for him to stop. She was laughing so hard you could barely make the words out. She finally conceded and yelled "Ok! Ok!" He stopped and waited for her to begin... When she didn't start talking, he made the motion to start tickling her again but then she caved.
"I have a date…" she said "Well, another date…a third date to be exact."
His body stiffened and he released her feet. She sat up. She couldn't read him. Years of practice made him good at hiding emotions. However, she didn't think quiet was a good thing. The only thing making noise at this point was the TV.
"Well, say something." She said
"Why didn't you tell me about this guy sooner? Three dates is pretty serious. And who is he?"
"I know how you can be. You get super over protective…" He stated to object that claim but she chimed back in before he could, "and while I appreciate your over protectiveness sometimes it scares guys away." She finished. His inner voice was screaming: Damn right it scares them away because you're mine. However, his actual voice asked: "Ok. We'll who is the guy?"
"His name is James… she immediately saw the question on his face, "Not the same James as a couple of months ago, a different James. This James is a professor at the college. This will be our third date. He's nice and funny and doesn't have record and I like him."
He studied her for a while before he answered, "Well, ok then. If you like him, I trust you." He swallowed the lump in his throat to get the next words out. "I hope you two have a great time tonight…but not too great." He smiled.
"Thanks, Hot Stuff"
He kissed her forehead as his heart broke a little, "No problem, baby girl."
*Later that night/phone call*
"Hey, Baby Girl."
"It went great, D! He kissed me tonight too. I really like him." She sighed into the phone.
He felt an all too familiar feeling. One he felt often when his Baby Girl was involved, his heart was breaking again. Still though, he pushed down his hurt and mustered up some encouraging words. "That's wonderful. I'm glad you're happy. That's all that matters, sweetheart."
"Thanks, Derek. That means a lot to me." She replied. "See you tomorrow, right?"
"Of course, baby. Goodnight."
AN2: So, this chapter is finished. Let me know what you think by reviewing. As you can see, it's moving pretty quickly. That's just kind of how it's set up right now. Oh, and if you're worried they're not gonna end up together...stop worrying. Lol, I'd never keep them apart permanently. Anyways, REVIEW!
