So guys, here is Chapter 4! I'm in a good mood today, so here is the chappy! Please, favourite, follow or review if you want to. I love Criticism, because it helps me improve. Thanks
p.s. I'm sorry for Chapter 3 earlier... I had no idea it didn't post properly.. It makes me mad that it does that...
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Tears were flowing down my face as they stared at me. "Ellie what are you doing here?" Derek said, and I stayed silent. "She saved me Agent Morgan, she is the one who helped me get away from whoever it was!" Laura said managing to get away from the officer holding her. I was panicked, never in my life had I ever been in this type of situation before.
I could tell a few of the BAU team were watching me and I felt my heart race. "Let her go!" Laura yelled at them and Derek undid my cuffs. "Ellie, what... why did you run?" I opened my mouth to speak, but I could feel everything crushing me. I shook my head again and took in deep breaths. "Miss Adams, I know this might be a bit much, but could we have some food? She hasn't eaten much today... it seems to be taking its toll on her," Derek asked. Laura nodded and spoke before she moved back over to the house.
"Please, bring her in..."
Spencer and Derek led me inside the house, and sat me down on the sofa, while Laura went to make me something. My breathing had calmed down considerably before she walked in and handed me a bowl of soup. "Eat it Ellie, please." Spencer sounded sad when he spoke to me before also taking a seat. I took the bowl of soup and slowly began to eat it, savouring the taste of it since I hadn't had something like this in ages. I knew they were watching me, I didn't want that, why can't it be like before? When I was on my own.
I finished the soup quickly, finally glad to have something to eat, before Laura took the bowl away and fetched me some water. I stared down at my feet, knowing the rest of the team had walked in after sending away the police. "How many of you?" I asked Spencer, not wanting to meet anyone's gaze. "Just me, Morgan and Prentiss..." I sighed. Derek, Emily and him... not people I wanted to see.
"Sorry I ran..." I said to Derek as I looked up. "I just didn't want to deal with all this..." he gave a small nod as Laura came in, handing me the glass of water. I took small sips of it before she spoke. "Thank you Miss Allen, it's so kind of you to help me..." I gave her a small smile but it didn't reach my eyes. I glanced over at the clock on the wall. 7:30pm. I sighed once more before standing up.
"Thank you for your hospitality Miss Adams, and it's nothing that I helped you, but I must be going." I gave a small nod before heading for the front door. "I hope you don't mind that I keep the clothes, I will find some way to repay you..." I told her before making a mental note of things I owe people.
Spencer a new shirt, Miss Adams, a whole outfit.
I had no idea how I was going to pay them for all of these, it's practically killing me that I haven't got any money to give. I saw a small smile on her face as I turned back. "Please, it's the least I can do for you saving me..." I gave a small nod, despite what she said, I was still going to give her the money for the clothes.
As soon as I got on the street, I glanced around. I had to find my way back to the park I was in earlier in the day. At least then I knew I would be safe, well safe as I could get anyway. I set off on a jog, ignoring how Spencer had followed me outside. I didn't need this. I didn't need people to worry about me... or have me worry about them. I couldn't deal with it, not when I had to look after myself too.
I heard someone puffing behind me, like they were trying to catch up to me, stopping my jog, I began to walk so they could. "What do you want Spencer?" I asked him, when he had finally caught up. "Where are you going?" he replied with a question. I gave a sigh before stopping completely and looking at him. "Listen, thanks for everything today, You made my birthday great, but stop... please... I don't need help... "
I nearly begged him at the last part, tears filling my eyes. I remembered the last time I said that, I was angry at someone I used to trust. I said I didn't need help, when I really did. I tried to hold back a sob as the pain of that day hit me. Covering my mouth, my whole body shook with silent sobs. "Ellie...?" he moved closer cautiously before pulling me into a hug, trying to comfort me.
"It's okay..." he stroked my hair gently as he tried to soothe me, allowing me to cry into his chest. "I need help..." I whispered into his chest as I cried. I had no idea how I managed to even speak, but I did, I needed help, and It was time to finally start accepting it. Within a few minutes, I had calmed down enough to stop crying and just let Spencer hold me. He pulled back and made me look at him.
"Will you let me help you?"
I nodded my head and wiped my eyes, sniffling every now and then but no longer crying. "I'll take you to my place, you can stay there for as long as you want, until you get back on your feet." I took a deep breath before nodding slowly. "Okay, but... I will pay rent... when I can... I swear." I looked up at Spencer who smiled kindly. "Don't pay rent... yet. Not till after the first month okay?" I looked at him shocked.
"Are... you sure? I will pay, when I can..." He shook his head still smiling. "Yes. I am sure. As long as you live under my roof, you won't have to pay for the first month..." I smiled happily before hugging him again. Spencer let off a small chuckle as he put his arms around me, hugging me back. Derek approached and smiled at us.
"Wow Reid, didn't think you had it in you..." Derek chuckled and I pulled back from Spencer. I gave a small smile at Derek before kissing Spencer on the cheek causing his cheeks to flush bright red. "Thank you for this Spencer! I promise. I will pay rent as soon as I can!" I was near jumping up and down on the spot before Derek spoke up.
"What's going on then?"
My happiness was at its peak, and I was so close to bursting. "I'm getting a place to live!" I covered my mouth quickly, I needed to calm down... Derek chuckled and moved over to Spencer, throwing his arm around his shoulder. "Good one Spencer, making the ladies happy..." Spencer blushed again and I chuckled.
"Can we go? Can we go check out your house... please..." I nearly begged him. "I'm sorry... I'm excited... First house in 4 years! Hah!" I jumped on the spot and Spencer looked a little overwhelmed. "Good luck kid..." Derek patted him on the back before leading us to the car. "Hop in. I'll take you to the Bureau first. The others want to see how you are..." I nodded my head before jumping into the back of the car, Emily already in the front passenger seat.
"How are you now Ellie?" she asked me as Derek climbed into the driver's side and Spencer next to me. "I'm great... So much better than ever!" I couldn't keep the smile off my face as the engine started up and Derek was driving us away. "Just so you know, we have a few police officers keeping an eye out for Laura, it's all thanks to you that he will be no longer able to take her, not now that she's cautious." I smiled and nodded again.
"That's good, no one deserves to be taken..." I took a deep breath, a hint of sadness in my eyes before I perked back up. I noticed Derek had seen the look of sadness, but he seemed to have chosen to ignore it.
It didn't take long till we were back at the Bureau. Climbing out the car, I took and deep breath before following in Emily, Spencer and Derek. My confidence had boosted since meeting the team, I could talk freely, even move around more confidently in places I had never been before. I loved it. We walked back the security guard, who did his usual routine of letting me walk through the detector, waving me down with the wand before giving me my visitors pass and letting us through.
We walked up to the briefing room where the rest of the team was gathered. "Laura Adams is safe..." Emily said, taking a seat. The rest of the team seemed to let off a sigh of relief and I gave a small smile. "It's thanks to Ellie here, that she is..." David turned to me and smiled. "So what did you do to save her Ellie?" I looked down at the floor and Derek put a hand on my shoulder.
"I yelled at the guy trying to drag her across the road, before I proceeded to fight him..." Derek patted me on the back this time and I smiled as I looked up. "I got a hit to his face, so you might be looking for an unsub with a cut cheek..." I lifted up my hand and inspected it. It was hurting now, a nail had been broken while I was fighting him, since I dug them into his cheek.
"So, how are you feeling Ellie? You seemed to have had it rough today..." I nodded my head before answering. "Despite having it rough, it's been a great day. I got a good meal for the first time... I actually have a place to stay... I feel like everything is good now..." They all smiled at my words, but I continued. "Now... I also love how somehow, you have helped me come out my shell.. My selective muteism is nearly gone... and I feel great."
JJ got up and hugged me, giving me a small shock before I hugged her back. "It's so nice that you can do this now... It does help when you need it," I nodded my head when she pulled back. "Now. You should be getting home, getting a good night's rest, it's now 8:25pm. Sleep!" I chuckled at her enthusiasm before Aaron spoke up. "We should all go home and get some rest. We know the next victim is safe for now, but we still need to work on a profile."
The team nodded their heads before getting up. "Come on, we have to be dropped off by Penelope." I nodded my head and chuckled. "Can't you drive Spencer?" I asked but he shook his head. "Never learned..." I shrugged my shoulders. "Well... not everyone can do it... I could give you lessons..." I smiled and he shook his head too, a small smile plaguing his lips.
"Come on..." he said before leading me back out the Bureau and to the car park, after I had handed in my visitors pass. We soon found Penelope's car and were climbing in as soon as she arrived. I watched everything zoom past us as she drove us down the street. I knew where we were at every point she turned, since I managed to memorise a city map when I was younger.
It had just turned 8:45 when we pulled up outside an apartment building. "We're apartment 26A" Spencer told me as we climbed out. Penelope gave a small squeal causing me to jump, "What? What is it?" I asked sounding panicked. "Sorry.. But you're moving in with Spencer? That's so adorable and sweet!" she gave us both a big smile before waving goodbye and driving off with one final message.
"Have Fun!"
