Read it up! Here comes my HEA! :D
Derek walked quickly out of Kevin's office, not because he was afraid of what the wimp would do, because he wanted to get to Strauss right away. He wanted her to know exactly what Kevin had done and thought he would get away with.
Penelope caught up with him. "You did really good back there Hot Stuff. You got a confession."
"Yeah I did."
"What's wrong, then? We got him to confess! He's gonna get fired for what he did!"
"When he mentioned Tamara Barnes.." Derek didn't finish because he saw Pen's expression change. She hated talking about her too. She had practically tore them apart.
"We never did clear the air about that, did we Derek?"
He only shook his head before saying: "You know I never meant to hurt you."
"I know you didn't. And in a way I understand."
"What?"
"I didn't mean to hurt you with Kevin, but I still did unintentionally."
They stopped then, they were right outside Strauss's office. Strauss had her back turned to the door.
"How about we just start over?" Derek asked. "After this, we'll forget about Kevin. About Tamara, we'll be the way we were before."
Pen just smiled. "I'd really like that Derek."
He looked inside the door then, knocked and then entered.
"Strauss." Derek said not entering the office all the way.
She turned to face him. You could almost see her ice cold heart ranging through her eyes. She actually didn't believe Penelope's pleas earlier? She almost seemed by her behavior she was in favor of terminating one of them.
"SSA Morgan." she said flatly.
"I have Lynch's confession." he said. He pulled out his phone and pressed play.
She listened to the conversation but her expression remained the same.
"You seem quite defensive of Penelope."
"Yes."
Even Derek could see how much she hated to say the words she was required to say.
"With this confession everything previously against you is dropped."
"Thank You." Derek said.
"But if you two choose to have a romantic relationship clear it with Aaron Hotchner. I want absolutely nothing to do with approving it."
"What about Pen's job?" Derek questioned. "The promotion?"
Strauss rolled her eyes. "If she meets the requirements for the job she gets it. And if Hotchner and Rossi think she would still be able to do an efficient job at leading our computer team and dating you at the same time, she can have the job."
"Really Strauss?" Penelope squealed finally coming in the office. "Thanks so much! Trust me you will not be disappointed!"
Pen smiled at Derek and he smiled back at her. Then they made their way to Hotch's office.
As soon as they walked into his office Hotch said:"I approve."
"How'd you already know?" Derek asked.
"I know Erin has a soft spot. You just have to find it."
"Yeah under all of her ice." Pen joked.
Derek wrapped his arm around her waist. He was the happiest he had been in a while.
Because sometimes The Hardest Thing turned out not to be that hard at all.
Sorry if it seemed rushed. But I wanted to get it done! I'm never sure of how much time I have anymore. But I hope you enjoyed my story! :D
