Sorry if it seems short! -.-
I wrote this at, like, midnight on a school night...yay me! *searches for coffee*
Anyway, here ya go!
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SSA Derek Morgan stayed by Reid's side the rest of the day. Once word got out that the Unsub was Alexia Torsias, most of the workers at the hospital acted shocked and scared. Agent Hotchner and Rossi interviewed anyone who had known or worked with Alexia over the past few days. No one seemed to be close to her what so ever.
"Morgan?" Reid looked up at his companion with sorrowful eyes.
They two agents had stayed in one of the empty hospital rooms, with a guard outside the door. Reid didn't feel like going anywhere, and Morgan couldn't blame him.
"What is it, Pretty Boy?" the older agent replied.
"Do you feel safe b-being near me? I mean, the k-killer is after you and me and…."
"Reid, I'm not leaving you alone. Not until we catch this killer. I promise."
Spencer looked at Morgan, staying silent, but blush appearing on his face.
"Hey, kid, I do have a question for you." Morgan walked closer to where Reid was sitting.
"Yes?"
"Why me? You said the killer was going after people you care about the most. So, why not the whole team or your mom?" Derek sat down right beside Reid.
"I…I don't know…" the genius trailed off, looking away.
"Yes, you do know, Spencer." Morgan could feel Reid jump at the sound of the older agent saying his first name.
"Morgan, I…I can't…"
Derek wasn't about to give up that easily. He got a little closer the young genius and put his hands in Reid's shoulders, making him look at Morgan. Reid looked at Morgan with confusion.
"Spencer Reid, tell me." Morgan stated sternly.
Reid closed his eyes and sighed. He was quiet for a moment and then looked at his friend. Reid got up and pushed Morgan off him, walking towards the door. The older agent just stood there in shock. His friend never acted like this, physically pushing people away.
"You have to push him away….it's the only way…." Reid thought to himself, trying not to cry as he left the room.
Once Reid closed the door behind him, the guard outside asked the young agent where he was going.
"Back to the hotel. I'll be fine, it's only a few minutes away. Plus I have my gun and cell phone. Just, tell Hotch where I'm going, okay?"
The guard nodded and allowing Reid to leave. Reid walked through the halls of the hospital, looking for the exit. He finally found the exit, walking outside, only to find it was rather cold out. Reid sighed, not caring and looked around for a way to get to the hotel.
"Looks like I'm walking, then." The young agent muttered as he began his walk in the cold.
/
It took Morgan a few moments to realize what had just occurred in the now empty hospital room. Before he realized it, Agent Derek Morgan sprinted out of the room, ignoring the guard's shouts, and running after Reid.
Morgan didn't realize until now how much he cared for the young man. Reid always got into trouble, whether it's being held hostage or almost getting killed. It bugged Morgan each time, but this time was different. He knew he had to protect Spencer Reid; he didn't want to see him lose that goofy smile he had. He wanted the old Reid back, the kid who spouted of statics like there was nothing else to talk about. Reid, who couldn't use chopsticks to save his life and could quote every episode of Star Trek.
It was cold when Derek ran outside, but he didn't care. He looked around, trying to find transportation but saw none. The agent sighed and began running towards the hotel, faster than he had ever run before.
It only took Morgan a few minutes until he was what h was looking for. Only a few feet in front of him was Reid, walking in the cold.
"Hey Pretty Boy!" Morgan shouted.
Reid slowly turned around, trying to hide the joyous look in his eyes. Morgan ran up to him and hugged him, holding him close.
"Walking back to the hotel in freezing weather isn't the smartest idea you've had, kid." The older agent mumbled.
"I couldn't find a r-ride." Reid stuttered.
"C'mon, we're almost there anyway. Hotch is going to kill me for running off without him knowing."
"You didn't tell him?"
"No, I was concerned about you!"
Reid's eyes widened, almost as if he saw a ghost.
"Me?" The genius questioned.
"Of course! For a genius, you really aren't that-" Before he could finish, Reid punched Derek in the stomach, causing him to fall over.
"I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I'm sorry." Reid whimpered as he punched his friend again, this time causing him to black out.
Reid felt the warm tears down his face as he hid Morgan in a nearby alley way. When he stepped out from the alley, a young woman approached him.
"Aw, where's my next target? Where's Morgan?" Alexia whined.
"Leave him alone. J-just take me, leave everyone else alone. Do what you want to me, not them." Reid mumbled.
"Oh, fine. I guess the game's almost over though. But, don't worry; we'll still have our fun together, Spencer." The blue eyed killer grinned, grabbing Reid's arm and taking him away.
/
Morgan woke, groaning in pain. He looked around to see where he was and his memories began to replay. Reid had knocked him out. Derek Morgan stood up and felt sick. He didn't see Reid anywhere.
The agent quickly pulled out his phone and dialed for his boss.
"Hotch."
"He's gone." Morgan hissed.
"What? Morgan, where are you?" Hotch asked.
"Not too far from the hospital."
"Do not move, we're on our way."
It didn't take long at all for the agents to arrive. Morgan was sitting up against a wall, head hung low. Hotch walked over to him and gave him a slight tap on the shoulder. The team looked a little shocked to see their friend in such a state of anger and sorrow.
"Morgan, what happened?" Prentiss asked, kneeling down by her friend.
"We were walking and, I was trying to cheer him up. I should've sensed something was wrong. His eyes were full of fear. That's when he punched me, knocking me to the ground. I remember him saying 'I'm sorry' over and over again."
"Where's Reid?" Rossi growled.
"She took him. He knocked me out so she would take him instead of me. Damn it! Why didn't I see it?" Morgan shouted, slamming his fist into the pavement.
"We'll get him back. No matter what, we will get Reid back." Hotch declared.
Prentiss helped Morgan up, walking with him to the car. As they sat down, Morgan's phone began to ring.
"Morgan." The agent muttered.
"I-I'm so sorry." A weak voice whispered.
"Reid?"
"Actually, this is Alexia with Reid. I just wanted to let you know that he's in good care now. But I will return him once I'm done with him." Alexia sighed.
"Give him back!" Morgan shouted, causing Prentiss to jump.
"You can have him back when he's dead."
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