Title: Feels Like Home
Author: Trista Groulx aka dustytiger
Rating: T same at the show
Disclaimer: I don't own NCIS or Criminal Minds sadly. I remain a poor barista and artist who is borrowing all these lovely characters who belong to their network, creator, writers, actors and actresses who bring them alive, to play out a fan fueled idea.
Summary: Spencer Reid meets Abby Sciuto at a lecture, and things grow form there.
Notes: Another shorter part, I thought it was only fair that Reid's team has some questions. Don't worry I haven't forgotten about the big news from yesterday. I'm just evil.

Hotch was sitting at his desk working on reviews for the team. He sighed softly when he saw Spencer Reid's name. There was obviously something he was keeping from the team, and although it seemed to be positively influencing the young agent he was still torn about whether or not he should include it in the review. He sighed softly and looked up, seeing Rossi walking by his office.

"Dave?!" he called.

Rossi entered the office. "Aaron?" he replied. "Review time, what's the problem?"

"Have you noticed Reid acting differently lately?"

"I have, yes, he seems less worried than usual. I've also noticed he's been reading text books on forensic science and he's applying that in the field. It's a positive change."

"I don't know if it needs to be mentioned on his review."

"If it's something personal, which I think it is and it's positively affecting his work I don't see it necessary. You could put something in about how he is learning about forensics and how it's helping his work."

"I know you're right, Dave." He shook his head.

"It's frustrating that he's keeping this from us. I assume it's a relationship, he's never had much luck in that department, it would make sense for him to keep quiet until he's sure it'll work out."

"You're right. I should trust his judgement on this."

"That's all we can do Aaron."

"I know."

Rossi left Hotch's office and went past Reid and Blakes desks going for lunch. They were all working on paperwork that day. There was a time they would all be complaining about this, but with their case load late it was nice to know they would all be going home at the end of the night.

"Do either of you want to join me for lunch?" Rossi asked.

"I brought a lunch today," Reid told him. "I thought I might use my lunch to take a test for my online correspondence."

"You're doing your forensics course online?" Rossi asked. "You don't even use your e-mail."

"A friend pointed out it's quicker to do online correspondence, since you can be graded and corrected almost immediately. She was right, it's taken me six months to complete these courses in the past, this one looks like it will take me half as much time."

"Why did you choose to study forensics, Reid?" Blake asked. "There are other subjects which don't rely so heavily on new technologies."

He shrugged. "I think it's about time I start to learn a little bit about technology, it won't be going away anytime soon."

Rossi laughed. "This new friend of yours is clearly a good influence on you Reid."

"She is," he agreed.

"So you've already got lunch plan, Alex would you like to join me for lunch?"

"Sure," she grabbed her purse. "Would you like us to bring you back an Americano?"

"Yes, thank you."

The two of them left for lunch, still shocked that Reid was learning about technology. He seemed perfectly happy as he began to tap away on his keyboard, working on his correspondence.

"Do you think he's not telling us something?" Rossi asked as they got into the elevator.

"I think this new friend he has is much more than a friend. I just don't understand why he feels the need to hide it from us."

"Me either, but in the time I've known Reid he's never been one to announce a relationship. He values his privacy, even if this job doesn't often lend itself to having it."

"I guess he'll tell us when he's ready."

"I know he will."

The two of them enjoyed their lunch together, and Blake came back with the coffee she had promised her co-worker. He smiled at her when she put it down on his desk. She wanted to ask him about who his mysterious new friend was but she didn't want to invade his privacy. She knew that Rossi was right that he would tell them when he was ready. She was looking forward to meeting his mystery woman so she could tell her how good she was for her young co-worker. She decided it was best not to push him like some of his other co-workers might. She wondered if anyone knew about his relationship besides the woman he was with and the genius himself.

Notes: So that was that back to the fun tomorrow I promise.