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This is a cute chapter but there's more hints towards whatever is going on with Devyn. But I'm afraid it might only leave you guys more confused. I guess it can be a test of your detective skills. Let me know what you think is going on!
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Removing her bags from her shoulder, Devyn places them into the trunk of her car before closing it. Her hand rests on the deep blue of the classic mustang for a moment before she rushes around and climbs into the driver's seat.
Excitement runs through her but anxiety battles to destroy the happy feelings. She couldn't be more thrilled about this trip with Spencer but she can't help but think about all the ways it could go wrong. She really likes the older man, but this relationship is new. There's so much untraveled on ground around them. So much he doesn't know about her...
Shaking her head, Devyn forces herself to focus on the road ahead. And not just the one she's driving on.
Spencer's apartment building comes into view a little while later. The couple decided that Devyn would go home the night before, stay at her place, and pack to get ready. Now she's here to pick him up for their road trip.
When Devyn sees Spencer walking towards her car, she grins at him and climbs out to meet him before opening the trunk for his own bag.
"I was thinking we stop for snacks before we really get going." She tells him when they both enter the car. "Because it's a road trip, you need snacks for a road trip, right?"
"Definitely." Spencer nods and smiles over at her.
Devyn chooses a little gas station she frequently visits to get snacks. Spencer follows behind her, lips permanently turned up into a smile as he follows her through the aisles of the small store.
Spencer himself goes for sweet treats while Devyn finds more savory snacks.
Back on the road again, the couple switch between both their music tastes after every song. Spencer is new to the ones Devyn shows him but he finds he doesn't mind them. Especially when she sings along.
Devyn herself has never been on a road trip. Not like this anyway. So she's trying her best to enjoy every second. They listen to music for a while, they talk about random things, she asks Spencer about facts. They both come up with little games to play and enjoy the passing scenery.
They take breaks along the way to use the bathroom or stretch their legs. Spencer is sure to tell her how important it is to move around after sitting still for so long. Devyn is sure to take many pictures along the way.
"It's so cute," Devyn observes when she pulls up to the little bed and breakfast. It wouldn't be something she'd normally see herself doing but when planning their getaway, it seemed too good to pass up. This trip is about resting, after all. She takes a deep breath when they exit the car and closes her eyes.
Spencer smiles at Devyn while opening the trunk. They haven't been here a few minutes and she already looks more relaxed than he's ever seen her. He grabs both of their bags, even though Devyn offers to carry her own, and they enter the building.
"We have a reservation under Reid," Devyn bounds up towards the front desk and tells the elderly lady who nods and looks through her records.
"Yes, right here," Humming, the grey-haired lady grabs a key and hands it to Devyn. "Room number three. Breakfast is served from six to ten, enjoy your stay."
"Thank you so much," Devyn matches the lady's smile before she turns away and grabs Spencer's arm, leading him towards their room. "Not going to lie, when you first brought up a B&B, I thought it was going to be all flowery wallpaper and flowery bedspreads." She laughs while looking around, thankful that it looked nothing like the imagined. The room is spacious, nicely decorated but homier than a hotel feels.
Spencer drops the bags next to the queen-sized bed and wraps his arms around Devyn's waist from behind, resting his chin on her shoulder. "I'd never submit you to overly flowery rooms."
"Oh, well thank you, that's reassuring to know," Devyn chuckles, placing her hands over where Spencer's rest on her stomach. "Now come on, I swear I saw a donkey outside."
Devyn can't remember the last time she's felt so...rested. Who knew all it would take was many hours in a car and a B&B with the greatest man on earth? Speaking of, Devyn moves very carefully out of bed in order not to wake Spencer. She smiles down at his sleeping face before tiptoeing into the bathroom.
The couple decided without words on the first day to turn both of their phones off. Devyn doesn't have anyone she cared to talk to except Spencer and Richard anyway. And Richard isn't much of a texter. He knows she's on this trip, he even agreed that it was a good idea.
Exiting the smaller room, Devyn climbs back into bed and snuggles into Spencer's side, rousing him. "Sorry," She apologizes with a quick kiss that he returns sleepily. "You can go back to sleep."
"No," He shakes his head softly and pulls her closer to him. "But let's not get up."
"Okay," Devyn chuckles and moves impossibly closer to him and closes her eyes, his heartbeat lulling her back to sleep.
When she wakes again, Spencer is the one carefully climbing out of bed. Devyn whines when his body heat disappears and he turns back to her. "Sorry, bathroom." He whispers and places a kiss on her forehead before disappearing.
Devyn decides to climb out of bed herself while he's gone and get dressed for the day. Despite not expecting any messages, Devyn turns on her phone just to check it. As expected, there's not much there and she slides the device into her back pocket before rubbing her face.
"Hey," Spencer emerges from the bathroom and Devyn turns to him. "Breakfast?"
"Yes," Climbing to her feet, the young woman walks towards her boyfriend and wraps her arm around his middle, his own going around her shoulders as the two leave their room.
After eating, the couple make their way back into their temporary room the plan out their last day away. Devyn is just about to suggest something when her phone rings. She winces and looks at Spencer sheepishly while pulling the device from her pocket. Her heart drops when she sees who's calling. "Um, I know we said no phones but I really need to take this."
"Yeah, that's fine." Spencer nods and Devyn smiles at him gratefully.
"Okay, thank you. I'll be two seconds." Holding up her finger, Devyn answers the phone and quickly leaves the room. "Tell me you're calling because you have good news."
"Afraid not," The voice filters through the phone speaker, and Devyn sighs, closing her eyes. She wasn't really expecting to hear anything good, doesn't make it any easier. "I'm sorry, Devyn, but things aren't going our way. They're leaning more towards him."
"You can't be serious," Devyn grits out, glancing over her shoulder towards the door Spencer resides behind. She moves further down the hall. "How is that even possible?"
A sigh sounds from the other end of the phone before the voice starts again. "I wish I could give you a good answer, but the truth is I can't. This is just how it goes sometimes."
"That-" Devyn cuts herself off and clenches her jaw shut. "Does me speaking out against him mean nothing to these people? I mean, me speaking for him would've given them their decision immediately but since it's the other way, it doesn't mean shit."
"I want to tell you otherwise, but yeah, that's basically how it is. I'm sorry."
"No," Devyn shakes her head. "It's not your fault, you've been trying to help and I appreciate that."
"I'm still going to try to sway them in another direction."
"Okay, thank you," Glancing over her shoulder again, Devyn bites her lip. "Keep me updated. I have to go now."
"Will do." And with that, Devyn ends the call and puts her phone in her pocket, and starts down the hall.
"Sorry about that," Devyn says to Spencer when she reenters their room.
"It's fine. Everything okay?"
"Uh, yeah," Devyn nods and forces her lips up into a smile. "Now, where were we?"
By the end of the day, Spencer can't keep his mouth shut anymore. The couple went out, enjoying the last few hours of their time here, but there was something off and despite Devyn's attempt to hide it, the young genius could tell.
So when they return to their room to pack up their things, he decides to speak up.
"Hey," Grabbing Devyn's hands, Spencer leads her to the little couch in the room and sits her on it. He takes his place on the coffee table in front of her. "Something's been bothering you since that phone call this morning." Devyn sighs and looks away from doesn't try to remove her hands from his. "Talk to me."
"I don't want to burden you with my problems," Devyn mumbles and looks down at their feet.
"Correct me if I'm wrong, but that's what being in a relationship is about," Spencer says and Devyn lifts her eyes to meet his. "Being there for one another, supporting each other, no matter what."
Despite herself, Devyn smiles but it falls quickly. "It's more about not wanting to scare you off."
"Devyn, I promise that nothing you say will scare me off." Spencer ends his statement by squeezing Devyn's hands.
"You sure about that?" She asks with disbelief but Spencer nods determinedly.
"A hundred percent," He nods and Devyn stares into his eyes, searching for...anything to tell her that he doesn't mean his words. But she comes up empty.
"The phone call..." She trails off with a deep breath and squeezes Spencer's hands back, afraid to let go. "Was my lawyer."
"Lawyer?" Spencer repeats, confused, but he nods. "Okay, why...?"
"Do I have a lawyer?" Devyn finishes for him when she sees he's unsure of what to say and Spencer nods with a muttered, 'yeah'. "Um.." Pulling only one hand away, Devyn rubs her eyes before grabbing Spencer's again. "I don't know how to say this, um..." Looking down again, she takes a deep breath before spitting the words out quickly. "My dad is trying to get released from prison early on good behavior and I'm trying to stop him."
Slowly lifting her eyes, Devyn tries to gauge Spencer's reaction but his expression gives nothing away. She wishes at that moment that she's the profiler, not him.
"So yeah, you're dating the daughter of a criminal."
1. How adorable was that? So cute and these two definitely deserve a rest.
2. Another mysterious phone call. Though Devyn doesn't seem to dislike the person on the other side of this one. Who do you guys think it was?
3. Whaaaaaaaaaaat? Thoughts on that last scene?
4. What did you guys think of this chapter?
Thanks for reading! Once again, these are questions I would love for you to answer if you want!
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