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Lacy here. So Em and Aaron have taken off on their summer trip. First stop, London. They are there for a week. Now obviously I'm not going to write out the whole week. That would be a really long chapter. No what I'm going to do for the next two maybe three chapters is focus on the changing in their relationship because I know that's what you all want to see most. Am I right? *hears cheers* Thought so. So without further delay, have fun kids.

Disclaimer: I'm running out of sarcastic things to say. So, fine, I don't own it.

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Aaron stood on the balcony of his and Emily's hotel room in London. They had been there for three days already and were loving it. Things had shifted with them once they left the states. Well if Aaron were honest with himself, they had shifted long before they even set foot on the plane. Emily had been his best friend for so long that he honestly couldn't imagine a time in his life where she wouldn't be there. He knew things were going to change. That they wouldn't just be friends for much longer. But when that shift happened and how it happened, he was leaving completely up to Emily. She'd gone through enough in her life without having him suddenly throwing a massive change in their relationship at her. He turned towards the room as he heard movement. Emily had turned over in her sleep. She was laying in the double bed closest to the balcony. That was part of the reason why Aaron was standing there. He wanted to think but also wanted to watch her. Seeing that it was almost one in the morning he decided to go back to sleep. They had a whole day of shopping planned in the morning. Aaron climbed back into bed with a snort. Shopping. Yeah he really did like Emily if he was suffering through a day of shopping.

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Emily bit her lip to stop from laughing as she placed the guard's hat on Aaron's head. He stared at her with a look that clearly said, 'if you were anyone else, I'd have to kill you'.

"You look so cute." Emily said.

Aaron huffed and took the hat off. "Ok Em, it's almost six and we've been shopping since ten, can we please go eat?"

Emily looped her arm through Aaron. "Alright, since you've put up with my shopping all day, yes we can go eat now. I'll even let you pick the place."

Aaron rolled his eyes but smiled. "How considerate of you."

They made their way through the market place they'd been shopping in for almost two hours. They were heading back to their hotel so they could eat in the restaurant that was by the lobby. Aaron looked down at Emily as she looked around while they walked.

"You having fun?" Aaron asked.

Emily looked up at him and smiled. "Yeah I really am. It's so nice being here without having to worry about security details following us or our parents expecting us back at a certain time."

Aaron nodded. "It is a nice feeling. What are you looking forward to most in Paris?"

Emily bit back a grin and looked up at Aaron. "If I say the shopping, what will you say?"

Aaron just groaned.

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Aaron stood just off to the side of the street artist as the man painted Emily's portrait. Aaron had to admit, it was really good. The picture was Aaron's graduation present to Emily since he hadn't gotten her anything. She tried to say the trip was enough but he had simply pointed out that the trip was for both of them and she needed something that was just for her. Emily had given him a playful glare but sat down to let the artist begin. They had arrived in Paris the day before, taking the rest of that day to rest from the plane trip.

"How much longer?" Emily whined.

Aaron and the artist, Paulo, both smiled.

"We're almost finished ma'am." Paulo said.

"Good," Emily sighed. "no offense Paulo, but my backside fell asleep about ten minutes ago."

Aaron snorted and covered his face with his hand as he shook his head. "Em, did anyone really need to know that?"

Emily smirked. "Probably not."

Paulo gave one more smile before added one more stroke to the canvas before putting his brush down. He looked at Aaron.

"It is done." Paulo said.

Aaron looked the completed painting over. "It's perfect."

Emily stood up and moved to stand in front of Aaron so she could see. The painting showed Emily smiling with a beautiful water fountain behind her. Because of the water, she had an almost halo look to her.

Emily smiled at Paulo. "It's great. Thank you so much."

Paulo shook his head. "It is no problem."

Aaron paid Paulo after the painting was wrapped up and bagged before he and Emily started walking again.

Emily squeezed Aaron's hand. "Thank you for the painting."

Aaron leaned over and kissed her head. "No thanks needed. However, I did not know you could sit that still for so long."

Emily shoved Aaron lightly. "Oh be quiet you. I can be still when I have to be."

Aaron nodded in mock seriousness. "Of course you can."

Emily gave Aaron a look. "Are you making fun of me Aaron Hotchner?"

Aaron didn't answer, he just started walking again, a smirk playing across his face.

Emily chased after him. "Don't ignore me Aaron!"

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I know, it's not long but to be honest, I want to get to Rome so we can get them into their relationship. Now like I was telling Katie, they do have to go through an encounter with John. *ducks* No throwing things! It's needed! I promise, it will be as painless as I can make it. Well for Aaron and Emily. Can't say the same for John. Let me know what you think, flame policy stands and thanks for reading.

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