So why not start 2012 with a new chapter of the "Hold my hand"-story? Again, a really fluffy thing with a few curses in it. I have to change my Internet-supplier (well install it really, I have all the stuff at home). But as we all know those things sometimes tend to make a fuss, I hope I'll get it back on tonight though! Oh and thanks for the lovely reviews once again! I love them all! Hugs!
When you wish upon a star…
That Reid was utterly perplexed and speechless was a huge understatement. Sure, the young man had liked his coworker a liiiittle more than what was appropriate for a while now. Okay, much more! But he had never done anything about it. Morgan was his best friend, his very much straight friend. That's why his latest actions got Reid so very confused. Holding hands? For hours! Baby boy? He'd never called him that before! Maybe I heard him wrong. It was probably my subconscious that played me a trick. Reid changed into his PJ, brushed his teeth and went to bed while his mind was spinning. The desire of that all the signs would be true was overpowered by his always present and right now almost annoying logic. I guess I'll just have to wait and see… The eyes of the baffled man got heavier and in matter of minutes he was sleeping soundly with the small nightlight in the left corner glowing with its blue gleam into the night.
Reid went over to Morgan's desk, he had to talk to him about all this! But every freaking time he opened his mouth, Morgan's phone would start to ring and Reid's words were left hanging in the air as the other man answered every time. After a while he noticed that the extremely irritating noise of a phone ringing didn't stop even as Morgan apparently already talked. What was that?
Reid opened his eyes, blinking several times before he became aware of the sun, streaming through his frosty windows, making different shapes on the bed. Then he heard the ringing sound again. His phone!
"Reid, it's Hotch, are you alright? I've tried to call you five times!" A concerned and slight worried voice said as he answered.
"I-I'm fine, I guess I was all caught in a dream."
"You have a doctor's appointment in one hour remember? Jack and I are picking you up in 20 minutes."
"But I thought Morgan – " Reid started.
"He had other things to attend to so he asked me." Hotch stated simply.
"Alright." Reid couldn't help but feeling a bit disappointed. Maybe it all had been in his head after all. Well, better get dressed or he had to face his boss in his PJ, not an appealing thought, Reid shuddered.
A loud knock was followed by several lighter and quicker ones. A young boy with blond hair and brown peering eyes ran into the hall as Reid opened the door.
"Uncle Reid!"
"Hi Jack." Reid smiled at the eager boy.
"Hi Reid, how is everything? Hotch greeted Reid and smiled at his son who now inspected Reid's crutches closely.
"It works fine, almost no pain at all. There shouldn't be any problem going back to work on Monday even if I have to stay off chasing after bad guys for a while." Reid smirked.
"Rossi suggested we put you in a plastic bubble to keep you away from harm." Hotch chuckled lightly on their way to the car. "But Prentiss thought bubble wrapper was better."
"And you?"
"I'm leaning towards a combination." Hotch's eyes showed a rare but definitive twinkle.
"Of course you do." Reid rolled his eyes
The meeting with the doctor went surprisingly fast and without any remarks.
"He just said to keep up with the exercises and not to jump down in any more concealed basements for a while." Reid said with a smile on his face to his boss before he could ask anything.
"Are we going to the park now daddy?" Jack looked eagerly up to his father almost jumping at the spot.
"The park?" Reid looked puzzled.
"You have to act surprised, the girls wanted to throw you a picnic. They said you needed some fresh air." Hotch said and gave his son a reproachful look.
"Oops!" Jack immediately covered his mouth with his hands, acting very guilty. Reid could only laugh in response.
"Hey guys." Reid nodded since his hands were all occupied to help him stay on his feet in the snow. When his eyes fell on Morgan who where turning Jack upside down making him scream of laughter, he could feel his ears get all warm and most probably bright red. Good thing that I got my knitted cap on…
"Hey G-man!" I got some coffee for you!" Garcia smirked and held the smoking thermos up. "And of course hot cocoa for those who want that."
"I do!" Both Henry and Jack shouted, running towards the brightly pink-dressed woman. JJ gave Reid a helping hand and everyone tucked into the feast in front of them.
"Hey Garcia, do you have some more of those plastic bags with you?" Prentiss asked after they all were satisfied.
"Yeah sure, why?"
"Perfect, then we can go down that hill! It was great fun when I was younger." She took one, laid it on the ground and asked Jack to join her. And down they went in a matter of seconds, Jack and Prentiss both shrieking of joy.
"Me too daddy!" Henry pulled at Will's arm, almost lifting himself up. Everyone joined in (even Hotch and Rossi!), everyone besides Reid.
"Come on Reid, its fun!" Prentiss tried her best to persuade him.
"Uhuh, no way! It's suicidal! And with my knee and all, it's doomed to fail. You can't even steer that thing! Do you know how many accidents – "
"I protect you Pretty boy.." A sly voice behind him said and before he knew it, he was on the bag with Morgan behind him, his arms tightly curled around him holding the front end of the bag in his hands.
"Here we go!" Morgan kicked off with his feet. Reid squeaked and grabbed on to Morgan's arms for all that he was worth, keeping his legs up not to hit anything. As they closed in to the end of the slope, they drifted of the plastic bag and tumbled down into a snowdrift. Reid on his back and Morgan right on top of him, faces mere inches from each other. Reid could feel Morgan's chocolaty breath on him in white little puffs and of course his face went all read in an instance.
"Uhm, did you know when Inuit's greet each other, they rub their noses together?" Where the hell did that came from? ! Reid's hazel eyes dilated as he looked right into Morgan's .
"Like this?" Morgan very slowly closed the distance between them and gently rubbed his nose sideways against Reid's.
"Mhm!" Reid didn't dare to utter a word as his voice would surely crack. So close!
"Hey guys, are you okay?" JJ's voice came from above the hill. Morgan nudged Reid's nose one more time before getting up, dragging the young man with him.
"Yeah but we can probably need some help to get back up!" Morgan shouted, not letting go of Reid's hand.
"I'll do it!" Rossi said, grabbing one of the plastic bags.
"He just volunteered so he could go once more…" Prentiss whispered to JJ and Garcia making them giggle as the senior agent lay down on his stomach.
"Wasn't it fun Uncle Reid? Did you like it?" Jack asked when they got back up.
"Parts of it anyway…" Reid's answered, his cheeks still a bit flushed.
"The fun's over guys…" Garcia said, pulling a face. "We got a case."
"I'll take care of everything and drive Jack over to Jessica's tomorrow." Will offered with a hint of sadness in his eyes.
"Good, can you give Reid a lift to? We have to go directly to the BAU." Hotch said, his face now all business.
"But – "
"No Reid, you're not cleared for the field yet." Hotch's voice was firm and Reid knew it was no use to argue. It didn't keep him from pout though.
Reid was still in a bad mood as he was taking the elevator up to his apartment. Will had asked him to come home with him and the boys but he had gracefully declined, not in the mood to be social any more. The sun had almost disappeared in the horizon, and it was all dark inside when he entered his front door. Or was it? Did I leave my nightlight on? Reid got all tensed and quietly made his way to the bedroom. As he peeped inside he couldn't believe his eyes. Stars? Luminous stars all over the ceiling! Reid's mouth dropped as he stared in awe at the sight above him. Then he discovered yet another three stars over the headboard, a size or two larger than the rest with something scribbled on them.
When you look upon the stars,
Don't you worry I won't be far.
To hold your hand in mine so tight,
Is all I want to do tonight.
Close your eyes and dream of me,
And I'll be yours for eternity.
Reid's eyes were now full of tears and he thought his heart would burst. Morgan!
Aaaawww… Now I'm totally jealous of Reid! I want that too! Hehe… I hope you all liked it! I know I'm probably not the first to use luminous stars in the ceiling, but I didn't intentionally copy anyone. It's really hard to find something NOT already written in this wonderful world of fanfiction!
Review and make my start of the new year the best possible! Hugs to all and Happy New Year!
14th Januari 2012: Have I hit a writers block or what? Two weeks has gone since the last update and my head is still empty. I'm trying though promise! Any suggestions or wishes on the plot would be greatly appreciated indeed. I really love this story and could never leave it like this. *banging head against table in hope to get some new ideas*
