Disclaimer: I do not own Criminal Minds or its characters.
Everyone finished dinner in silence, except for the random giggle Leah let out, revealing that she giggled when situations were awkward. They all left as quickly as possible, desperately needing to leave. Rossi didn't care how uncomfortable they all were. He knew that he did the right thing. Even if he didn't, seeing them all squirm was funny. It had to be right. He knew both couples would be good for each other. Extraverted, funny Leah was the perfect match for introverted, shy Spencer. And Emily and Aaron? What about them wasn't perfect for each other? They went together so well. Rossi hoped it would work out.
When Spencer got home, he changed out of his work clothes into sweats. He pulled out a book and began to zip through it when he heard a knock on the door.
"Leah?" He said when he opened the door, letting the newest agent into his house.
"This is exactly how I pictured your place." She said as she looked around.
"What do you mean?" He asked.
"A million books, antique looking furniture. I don't know. It just suits you." She said.
"Come sit down." He said, gesturing to the couch. "Do you want a drink or something?"
"I'm okay thanks." She said, smiling at Reid.
"So...?" He said after sitting beside her for a few minutes in silence.
"Is what Rossi said true?" She asked.
"Wha-?" He began, but he was quiet quickly. "Well..."
"If it is, I want to know." Leah said quickly.
"Why?" Reid asked.
"Spencer, I like you." She said.
"You were just dating Hotch. How can you downgrade so much?" Spencer asked her.
"Downgrade?" Leah exclaimed. "Spencer, you are fantastic! I'm not downgrading."
"I'm a loser." He said quietly.
"You're the best loser I know." Leah said as she moved closer to Reid.
"Thanks." He mumbled as he started to blush.
"So, what do you say?" She asked with a smile.
"About what?" Reid asked.
"This." Leah said and she kissed him on the head. "You and I starting something."
"I'd like that." Reid said with a large smile. "I'd like that very much.
Emily didn't know what she was doing. She was driving ten miles over the speed limit, worried all the while that she would get pulled over. That wasn't a major concern at the moment. Her biggest concern was getting to Aaron's apartment. Emily pushed the button to call the elevator, but it was taking too long. The stairs were the only option.
"Emily, why are you all sweaty?" Hotch asked.
"Ran...here...too...many...stairs...Jesus." Emily said between deep breaths. "Who lives...on the...thirty sixth floor?"
"People who take the elevator." Hotch said and Emily smiled.
"You...made a joke." Emily puffed. Hotch walked into the kitchen and got Emily a drink of water. He handed it to her and they made their way back to the living room
"I do know how to do that."
"Where's Jack?" Emily breathed.
"Sleeping. It's midnight Emily." Hotch said.
"Right." She laughed as she plopped down on the couch beside Hotch, holding the glass of water he got her.
"What's on your mind Emily?" He asked.
"Hotch, why her?"
"What?" He asked.
"Why her? Why not me? You kiss her and it's happy and lovely. You kiss me and you ignore me! Hotch, didn't you notice? You honestly couldn't tell that I am so fucking in love with you that it hurts? I am actually glad that Rossi spilled the secrets tonight because otherwise the brilliant profiler may have never known how I felt." She yelled with tears in her eyes.
"Jack is sleeping." He reminded her quietly.
"Why did you trust her?" Emily asked, lowering her voice. Even if she was pissed at Hotch, she didn't want to wake Jack up.
"What do you mean?"
"She joins the team and BAM!" She exclaimed. "Everyone loves her. Everyone trusts her, including you. Generally you trust men more than women yet you trust Leah with everything! You didn't look over her shoulder the entire time. But me? Me? You never trusted me. It took forever. You second guessed me constantly. Why did you trust Leah?"
"You." He said.
"I mean she jus- wait, what?" She asked.
"Emily, it was obvious that not trusting you was a mistake. Look how good you are at your job. I realized how stupid it was that I didn't trust you, so when Leah joined, I wasn't about to make the same mistake." Hotch explained.
"Oh." Emily said.
"Rossi was right." He said after a few seconds. "I do love you."
"Really?" She asked.
"Really."
"I love you too." Emily said with a smile. "I just feel bad for Leah."
"I wouldn't." Hotch smiled. "Like Rossi said, she's got her eyes on our genius."
"Do you think she ever really loved you?" Emily asked.
"No idea. But I like her and Reid as a couple." Hotch admitted.
"I like them too. But, I like you and I too."
"I love you and I together. I am sorry it took so long." Hotch began. "And for the record, you think I'm oblivious? I've been in love with you since you started here and you never noticed! And, I didn't want to kiss you and ignore you. That was just not the first kiss I imagined for you and I."
"Really?"
"Yeah."
"Well, how about this be our first kiss?" She asked as she leaned in to really kiss Aaron for the first time.
That's all for now! There won't be updates for a while because I have to go to Nova Scotia for a few weeks. Anyways, tell me what you think. Reviews are always appreciated. Thanks for reading and I hope you liked it :)
