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Chapter 26: Date Night

Emily fidgeted slightly in her seat. Not knowing where Hotch was taking her was making her nervous. The dress she picked out was a little dressy and she didn't want to be over dressed but the man wouldn't tell her anything. Finally letting out a deep sigh she turned to him "Seriously Hotch, where are we going? I'm not too over dressed am I?"

Hotch chuckled softly. The minute he picked her up she was asking him that question and every time he told her he wasn't telling. "Emily, you look beautiful. Just get over your control issues. We will be there in just a minute."

Her mouth dropped open. "Control issues? I have control issues?"

"Yes" he winced. Maybe that wasn't the correct term to use on a date.

She thought for a minute "Okay maybe I do but still I don't want to show up and everyone stare because I'm in this dress."

"Don't worry so much. We're here." He said putting the car in park and getting out.

"Why are we at your apartment? Trying to get into my pants already?" she joked.

"I...Ah…I'm…"

"Hotch I'm kidding but what are we doing here?" she asked taking his hand.

"Dinner but if it's too…"

"Stop, dinner here with you sounds great." She kissed his cheek.

As the front door opened Emily went speechless. The lights were dimmed and candles and flowers were placed everywhere. The dining table was decorated in white linen and roses. "You really are trying to get in my pants." She whispered then giggled when he groaned. "I'm kidding but this is beautiful."

"Thanks. Have a seat." Hotch went about lighting the candles at the table and around the room then went to the kitchen to get their food and wine.

Emily sighed at the first bite of her spaghetti. It was delicious. "So where'd you get this from?"

"Excuse me. I made it thank you very much." He said to her adding a pout to his lips.

"Aww… I'm sorry. It is amazing though."

"Thanks" he smiled giving her a good look at his dimples. "I know it's a weird date but I haven't actually been on a date since high school and I wanted to be alone with you."

"That long? Wow… I haven't had a date since before Gracie but I think this one is one of the best. Hotch I don't want fancy restaurants and stuff. I just want to spend time with you." She held his hand.

He gazed at their hands. They fit. Of course it is a cliché but they did, they just fit together. "Me too"

"Good. So how was Jack after the party?"

"I knew I should have let Garcia talk me into letting him eat the second piece of cake. Luckily he crashed just as fast though. You and Gracie have a good night?"

-CM-CM-

After dinner Hotch turned on some music and held his hand out. Emily gladly took it. He wrapped his arms around her waist pulling her close to him. The music flowed around them but neither paid any attention to it. Hotch was busy listened to her breathing. Every inhale and exhale was noted. He set his own to hers wanting to be as close to her as possible. Her fingers ran softly through his short hair on the nape of his neck. The chills from it shot through his spine.

Emily's butterflies were back at full force but as they continued to dance she calmed. She held his gaze for as long as she could without her knees giving out then she rested her head on his chest wrapping her arms more around him. She could stay like this with him forever. She felt safe which she never feels with anyone. But with him she knew she was loved and adored. The man didn't have to say it. She could look into his eyes, into his heart, and know he loved her. At that moment she knew she was head over heels in love with this man.

At the realization she looked back at him. When his eyes found hers she kissed him. With her lips she told him everything she felt. And he gave it right back. She bit back a moan as their tongues mingled together.

Hotch pulled her body closer so every inch of her touched every inch of him. When air became necessary they broke apart but soon came back together. He backed her into the nearest wall so she wouldn't have to stretch to reach around his neck. His fingers slid around to her exposed back trying to get his skin on hers.

His touch sent sparks up and down her body, her aching need for him becoming more and more pronounced. She tore her mouth from his but moaned aloud when he found her neck. She reached for his shirt and started unbuttoning it to get to his skin.

His mouth kissed and nipped at her neck. He marked her as much as possible. His male instinct kicking in showing her she was his. He moved to her jaw and eventually took her mouth again. Her perfect lips molded to his in a way that no one else's ever had.

Goosebumps covered her skin from her neck to her toes. Her heart was pounding so loud in her ears she could barely hear his heavy breathing as they broke the kiss again. As he worked on getting her dress off she unbuckled his belt and pushed down his slacks. Then she pushed his shirt off his wide shoulders. He, in turn, pulled down the straps to her black dress exposing her body to him.

Seeing her beautiful body he had an overwhelming need to tell her just what she meant to him. He took her lips once more as his hands danced softly over her arms to reach her hands. Tangling his fingers with hers he broke away.

The slight protest she gave made him chuckle softly. "I…I need to tell you something." He hammered out breathing heavily.

She quickly caught her own breathe "Okay"

"I love you Emily." He whispered staring into her eyes. The sharp intake from her made him uneasy. "I know its fast…"

Her finger to his lips cut him off. She smiled tearfully "I love you too."

He smiled down at her then kissed her softly. "Bedroom" he told her pulling on her hands.

Emily giggled turning to close the bedroom door after them. "I knew you just wanted in my pants tonight."