Chap. 14 A new beginning ?
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While he was closing the door, Penelope heard James asking something to Derek.
"Morgan can I have a word with you?"
She wondered what those two had to talk about.
***************************************************************************"Yes?" Morgan said walking slowly beside James.
"You don't have to feel threatened by me. It's obvious how you two feel about each other." James said calmly.
"Oh, so what did you just whispered in her ear?" Derek asked doubtfully.
"I said: You're a great woman Penelope, no matter why he's head over hills for you."
"Oh…" Derek replied somehow ashamed.
"It's normal to feel jealous about the one you love. But I doubt that it will do you both any good. She loves you…deeply. If you were not in the picture, I would act on my feelings… but you are here and Penelope and I will remain colleagues and friends."
"Thank you James."
"You're welcome. Just be right by her."
"I will." Derek said before spotting the team who was waiting near the SUVs.
"Finally." Emily said. "What were you doing?"
"Hem, James and I needed to talk about some things." Derek said casually.
"Some things or someone?" JJ asked mischievously
Derek cleared his throat.
"Weren't you on your way to work?" he asked changing the subject.
Reid smiled at that…
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When he came back, Penelope was staring at the window.
"Hey beautiful, you're alright?" he asked worried.
"I'm fine. Thank you. What were you discussing with James?"
"Talking about you. I'm glad you love me, because he's a great guy."
"Yeah… Derek…" she sighed deeply.
"Yes?"
"You don't have to feel jealous. It's you I want, who I'm in love with…."
"I know, it's just too good to be true. I have a wonderful woman by my side who happens to be my best friend."
"I'm lucky too…" she whispered moved by his words.
"Baby girl, what do you think about a new beginning for us?"
"What do you mean?"
"It's a new beginning in our lives, we'll write it together… a new way for us as a couple… not only friends, best friends."
"I couldn't have said better word handsome." She said before he leaned down for a passionate kiss.
THE END
A/N: I didn't want to go through all her recovery as we know that she'll have support from all her friends and Derek especially. So that's it!