Thanks so much for reading! And you guys' comments are the greatest! I looked forward to them more than you guys look forward to a new chapter!

Speaking of, I love this chapter. It's great. Got some funny moments! I stayed up late last night reading this story and got even more excited for you guys to read this!

Also, after this story is over, I want to write a bunch of one-shots based around it. Like before the story even started, between (Like deleted scenes). Between it and the epilogue. And after. And of course you guys send in request on what you want to see in these one-shots!

Warning? Do suggestive comments count as a warning? If so then...You've been warned.

Important note, is around this chapter and the next, more time passes than it seems. Spencer and Devyn have been together for longer than it probably feels.

And there will be more moments with Richard and Devyn, don't worry! You guys seem to really like their interactions and I love that!

So sorry that was a lot ^

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Devyn's next run-in with the team happens sooner than any of them thought it would. They've just finished a case but not everyone got away unscathed. When she and Richard arrive, Devyn scans the crowd, relieved to see Spencer unharmed.

Another bus is already there, those paramedics wheeling an unconscious, beat man handcuffed into the vehicle. Devyn's eyebrows raise and she looks from him and to JJ who has her own bruises.

"Remind me never to get on your bad side," She says to the blonde while looking a the cut on her cheek.

JJ huffs a laugh. "Well I had a good teacher," She looks towards Morgan and Devyn follows her eyes. "And from what I've heard, you can handle yourself." JJ raises her eyebrows with a teasing look and Devyn shakes her head.

"He told you about that?"

"Oh, he told everyone about that," JJ nods. "Spencer's girl punches someone out, Morgan's not going to keep that to himself."

"We weren't dating at the time," Devyn says slowly, her focus on putting a bandage over the older woman's cut.

"Yeah, but I think Morgan knew."

"Knew what?" The man himself appears beside them and looks back and forth between them questioningly.

"Nothing," Both women say at the same time and he raises his eyebrows. "Well," Turning away from the man, Devyn looks at JJ. "Just a cut and a bruise but with all head wounds, a CT is always recommended."

"No, I'm fine," JJ shakes her head and stands. "Doesn't even hurt."

"She's tough," Devyn says and Derek nods in agreement. "Hey, where-"

"Miller!"

"Never mind," Devyn mumbles and waves to the two agents before moving towards Richard. He asks her to start packing up before walking off. She's mumbling a song under her breath when a shadow falls over her and she turns her head to see one of the cops on scene. "Can I help you?"

"Yeah, I was just wondering if you had a name or if I could call you mine."

Devyn probably would've laughed if she didn't get major douche bag vibes from this guy. And she doesn't want to give him that satisfaction. "Has that ever actually worked for you?" She asks instead while turning back to her work.

"Sometimes." Devyn sees him shrug from the corner of her eye and she sighs.

"Well, not this time," She tells him before stepping back and closing the ambulance's back doors.

"Oh, come on," The cop laughs and following behind her, missing the way she rolls her eyes. "It was a cheesy line, I know, but it's not a good reason not to talk to me."

"Yes, but already being in a relationship is," Devyn stops and spins on her heel to face the man. "So, please, back off."

"Yeah, but does your guy have a uniform?"

"Oh geez," Devyn mumbles and looks off to the side. She wonders how many times he's used his badge to get a girl to like him. Often, probably.

"I don't exactly have a uniform, but I do have a badge," Spencer suddenly appears next to Devyn, his arm going around her waist and pulling her into his side. She smiles then. "And a gun."

"Oh, uh, sorry, agent," The cop stumbles and clears his throat, suddenly pale.

"It's Dr." Devyn corrects him, smile only widening further when the cop nods before quickly moving away from them. She turns to Spencer then, looping her fingers under the front of his bulletproof vest. "My, my, Dr. Spencer Reid, just when I thought you couldn't get any sexier, you prove me wrong."

"Ugh, get a room," Emily grimaces in mock disgust before smiling at the couple.

"Hm, later," Devyn hums and lifts herself onto her toes to kiss her boyfriend before backing off. "Sorry, but I have to go, love you." It's as if the air freezes around her. Devyn stands frozen in place when she realizes the words that just left her mouth. She clears her throat when she can move again. "I'm going to pretend like I didn't just say that and ask you to do the same. I will see you later." Pointing to a wide-eyed Spencer, Devyn turns away and rushes back to the ambulance, all but throwing herself into the passenger seat. "Drive."

"What?" Richard squints his eyes over at her but Devyn continues to look straight forward.

"Just drive."

For the rest of her shift, only half of Devyn's mind is on her work. But can you blame her? She just accidentally told her boyfriend that she loved him. And in front of his colleagues! But the real question is...did she mean it?

Does she love him? Devyn thinks it's a simple question, she either does or she doesn't. But it feels more complicated. She doesn't not love him, she knows that without a doubt. It's just...loving isn't always so simple.

She almost thinks about not going over to his place like they'd planned. Almost. But she drives to his apartment with a white knuckles grip on the steering wheel. She climbs out of her car stiffly and walks inside equally so.

Taking a deep breath outside his door, Devyn uses the key - because he gave her a key - to unlock it and enter. "Hey, Spence, I'm here," She calls out, forcing her voice into a casual tone.

"Hey," Spencer emerges from his room and smiles, greeting her with a quick kiss. "I was just about order dinner. Do you still want Chinese?"

"Uh, yeah," Devyn nods even though his back is to her. He's acting as if nothing happened like she had asked him to. She's not sure if that makes her feel better or worse.

The food arrives soon enough and the couple eat on the couch, sitting across from each other, backs resting against the arms of the furniture. "I will get you a fork." Devyn laughs when Spencer fails to hold the chopsticks between his fingers.

"I think I almost got it," Spencer says but his shoulders drop when his food falls back into the takeout box and he sighs. "Please?"

"Okay," Setting her own food down, Devyn jumps up from her seat and grabs a fork from the kitchen, and gives it to Spencer before sitting back down. "No shame, though I am surprised you can't use them, you have very skilled fingers." When Spencer coughs, choking slightly on his food, Devyn folds in on herself with laughter. "You good?" She asks when she gets her breath back and Spencer nods, reaching for his glass of water.

"Hey, I'm sorry, about..." Devyn tails off and releases a puff of air through her mouth. "What I said earlier."

"Why?" Spencer questions softly, setting his food aside to give her his full attention.

"I-" Shrugging, Devyn shakes her head. "I don't know," She admits with a humorless laugh. "I didn't mean to just, throw it out there."

Spencer hesitates before asking. "Did you mean it?"

"You know, I thought about it a lot today and I-" Devyn clears her throat and looks down. "I do mean it. It's just...loving has never come easy to me, so...I guess I've just been scared to admit it."

"Hey," Spencer whispers and grabs her ankles, pulling her legs towards him. "You don't have to say it, not until you're ready." When he moves forward slowly, Devyn leans back until Spencer is hovering over her. "I can wait. Because I love you."

1. Okay, that protective Spencer moment? Yes, please! He's like, "Uhh, this my girl, back off."
2. She said I love you! It's hard for Devyn, she's not ready to say it even though she did. But then Spencer says it!
3. Also, they're just cute. And so comfortable with each other
4. You guys ready for some angst? You better be, it's coming up real soon.
5. What about you guys? Can any of you guys use chopsticks? Or do you have trouble with them?

Welp, I think that's all this time around! I would love for you guys to leave your thoughts. Maybe answer these question ^. I like numbering the things I say lol. It feels more organized to me.

Thanks for reading!

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