Chapter 7

They reached the park around 7:30 and people were slowly trickling in. They settled on a spot near the middle of the field. It was dusk and the light breeze was chilling without the sun's warmth. Spencer spread a large, tan woven blanket on the grass and motioned for her to sit down.

"Ladies first."

"I hate to disappoint you, Spencer, but I'm no lady. I hope you're ready for dessert." He watched as she plopped down on the blanket and sat cross legged.

"Uhh, dessert?" he attempted to hide his confused look.

"Sit down and I'll show you." She had a mischievous glint in her eyes and he silently wondered if she was going to try and kiss him.

"Come on Spencer! The movie is going to start soon."

He sat beside her and crossed his long legs, resting his hands on his knees. He watched her dump the contents of her purse onto the blanket in front of them and out spilled a half a dozen kinds of candy.

"I didn't know what you liked so I got a little of everything." She shrugged and gave him a guilty smirk.

"August, you are remarkable. Gummy worms are my favorite." He smiled at her and ripped open the bag, picking up a handful.

The opening credits began to roll and the rumbling of people talking dropped off suddenly. August's fingers brushed over Spencer's arm as she grabbed for the second blanket and he thought her touch would set him on fire. She spread the blanket over her legs and reclined back on her hands. They snacked on various candies while they watched the movie. Spencer glanced over at her and saw she was completely engrossed in the movie as she popped a twizzler into her mouth. He watched her lips as they wrapped around the red licorice and fleetingly wondered if they'd look just as perfect wrapped around his…

Spencer jumped as he felt August's warm breath fan against his skin.

"They sure like each other don't they?" she whispered into this ear. He shifted and inconspicuously adjusted his painful erection.

"Wh-what are you talking about?" he asked.

"The couple to our left have been sucking face for for the last 25 minutes and I'm starting to wonder if that's all they are doing under that blanket." She was making his situation much, much worse by being this close to him, but he tried to ignore it. He looked over at the couple and his eyes widened.

"Wow. I may need to break out my badge and gun. I think he's suffocating her." She muffled the sounds of her laughter with her hand and they both tried to go back to concentrating on the movie, but she was distracted by the lovely couple next to them and he was distracted by the lovely woman beside him.

45 minutes and 37 seconds later the movie ended and everyone began to gather their things and disperse. Spencer watched as their neighboring couple stood up to leave. The girl's lipstick was smeared all over her face and the buttons on her top were fastened wrong, which he betted were fine when they got here. The guy's hair was disheveled and he was grinning from ear to ear.

"Is it terribly sad that those 16 year old kids just got more action than I've seen in 6 months?" Spencer asked innocently.

"No, because those 16 year old kids just got more action than I have in a year."

"Wow. That's gotta hurt." Spencer grimaced.

"You have no clue." She said and they laughed.

Spencer folded the blankets as August shoved the candy back in her purse and stood up. He saw her rubbing her arms and offered her the blanket she'd covered up with during the movie.

"Yes, please. It's freezing out here!" she exclaimed.

He draped the blanket over her shoulders and pulled it closed in front to bundle her up. He let his hands linger at the closure. It was only just now that he realized she was a good bit shorter than him. She was eye level with his lips and he could easily lean forward and brush them across her forehead. He was tempted, but dropped his hands and stepped back.

"So, what next? Home or coffee?" The words left his mouth and he suddenly wished he could take them back. He wasn't prepared for her to say home.

"Well, I'm sort of on a sugar rush and I don't think adding coffee to all that candy would be fun, but I don't want to go home just yet. I'm having a good time."

"Alright. How does a walk sound?"

"Perfect."

They sauntered out of the park and began walking quietly to nowhere in particular; happy to be in the others company. Spencer broke the silence.

"It's been so long since I've had a date one of my friends wanted to throw a party in your name." He immediately regretted opening his mouth.

"Oh, man. That makes me sounds even lamer than I am. Forget I said that."

She giggled and it made Spencer wish his eidetic memory would hold on to sounds.

"You know, you're probably the most authentic person I've met in years. Thank you for being so refreshing, Spencer. Tell me more about this friend." Spencer looked into her eyes and felt the urge to pull her close and kiss her until they were both breathless. They walked circles around blocks and she listened as he spoke about his team – his family. The streetlamps elongated their shadows and the cool air pushed their bodies closer. An hour and a half later when they reached her door step Spencer untangled his finger from hers and realized they'd been holding hands. It was such a juvenile gesture, but it spoke volumes that they were so comfortable around each other. It was as though a force was pulling them together.

"August, I would very much like to take you out again; if that's what you want."

"Such a smooth talker, Dr. Reid. I wouldn't dream of telling you no." Her body was so close to his it was making his head fuzzy and his constantly flowing thoughts slow. He stepped closer to her and her blue eyes pierced into his hazel ones like arrows, his body just millimeters from hers. He lifted his hand and feathered her bottom lip with his index finger. Feeling her breath catch in her throat, he tilted her chin up with his thumb. God, she's so beautiful. He cupped her face in his hands and pulled his mouth down to hers. Just before their lips touched a loud ring sounded like an alarm from his pocket and shattered their moment. Fuck you, Aaron.