One car full of seven FBI agents four of which ignore the sexual tension between them and their crush. I mean what could possibly go wrong?
"Okay okay okay headcount headcount." Hotch yelled walking around his team of agents. The jet was getting renovations and the case they just got needed travel. The only option was a road trip, a road trip that was a four day drive. "Okay Everyones accounted for put your bags in the trunk" Hotch said before taking his seat as the driver. Emily sighed
"Whatever you say dad!" JJ laughed as Hotch rolled his eyes.
"Mama I love you, but why did you need so much luggage? My arms are dying here." Derek asked, lifting her fourth bag in the trunk.
"Well I needed to make sure we had everything. One has some snacks and water, one has chargers and blankets. One has all my electronics, one has all my accessories, and one has all my clothes." She smiled to herself as Derek groaned closing the trunk.
"Don't forget to emphasize everything," He joked laughing as she playfully hit his arm before taking her seat. Rossi was sitting shotgun because as he claims he's old and has bad knees and Hotch needs someone wise to sit next to him. Emily, JJ, and Penelope sit in the row behind them. Emily sits between them so she can have a clear view of the radio and aux even though Hotch clearly told her she couldn't have access to them. Behind them sat Derek and very tired Spencer who missed his four cups of sugary coffee.
"Everyone ready?" Hotch asked
"Yea now let's get this show on the road." Emily said leaning back in her seat. "Okay first shuffle," she started to play her Spotify.
"Emily! I said you can't have the aux I don't want to have inappropriate rock and rap music blasting in my ear." Hotch groaned
"Hotch I promise their clean," She whined
"To a certain extent…" Derek added winking at Emily who slapped his arm "Hey!" He chuckled
"No no. We're listening to the Beatles, soft jazz, and four songs of Penelope's choosing." He turned her music off and played his.
"Ugh fine," she laid back in her seat meeting the eyes of smiling JJ.
"Hi," JJ said
"Hi," Emily said, biting her lip. Whether two wanted to admit it or not. They were in love, deeply in love. But too scared to say anything even with the team's encouragement. But Derek and Spencer weren't any better. Between the pet names, blushing, physical contact, and panic during the field you would think they would know how madly in love they were. Spencer laid on Derek's chest, his hand cupping his side.
"Emily," Derek whispered, hitting her in the head with the empty plastic bottle he had.
"Ouch. What?" She asked rolling her eyes at him
"Pass me a blanket," he whispered again. She was about to yell at him but she noticed sleeping Spencer cuddling at his side. She smirked
"Why? You're closer to it and you have the warmth of your boyfriend at your side. Isn't that enough?" Derek scowled
"He's not my boyfriend now grab me a blanket." He hissed, she smirked even wider and turned back around. "Em-" Derek started again before Penelope handed him a blanket.
"Here, for you and your boyfriend." She said he sighed and grabbed it wrapping tightly around him and Spencer. Most of the team drifted off to sleep, leaving JJ, Emily, and Hotch awake. Hotch noticed JJ and Emily giggling he looked at them through the rearview mirror
"Whatever you two are planning, don't do it." He whispered so he wouldn't wake Rossi.
"We're not planning anything." Emily said before placing an ear bud in her ear. JJ nodded before holding up 3. 2. 1. "WE BUILT THIS CITY DUN NUH DUN NUH DU WE BUILT THIS CITY ON ROCK AND ROLL." Emily yelled, causing everyone to wake up and Hotch to almost swerve.
"EMILY PRENTISS HAND ME IT NOW!" Hotch yelled. Reid opened his eyes as he jumped realizing he was cuddling Morgan. He awkwardly moved
"S-s-sorry" he said putting his hands in his lap
"It's cool pretty boy you were warm." Derek replied, smiling the two shared another awkward smile before focusing on Hotch and Emily.
"Sorry," She said, handing Rossi her phone and earbuds.
"Next time you decide to scream rocks lyrics make sure we're inside a karaoke room." Derek joked Emily grumbled and pushed him causing Derek to smile even bigger. Spencer watched the two playfully fight and got butterflies in his stomach at Derek's breathtaking grin. He's wanted Derek, he's wanted Derek since the minute he laid eyes on him. But he assumed Derek wanted Emily since the minute he called her princess. Spencer sighed before turning to look out the window noticing they were pulling into a drive through.
"What do you guys want?" Hotch asked
"Egg McMuffin!" Emily squealed
"Ooh me too! And a biscuit!" Derek said
"Another egg McMuffin add fruit," JJ said
"Same!" Penelope added
"Coffee only." Spencer said
"You have to get more than that pretty boy." Derek said
"I'm not hungry." He replied
"You will be, come on just eat for me okay?" Derek asked Spencer nodded. Whether he'd admit or not he'd do anything for Derek.
"and a biscuit I guess." He added Derek smiled patting his tigh which gave Spencer goosebumps as he goofily smiled back.
"Okay we will take 6 egg McMuffins, two fruit cups, three biscuts, 6 coffees, one orange juice, and one water. Lots of napkins please!" Rossi said they paid them and passed the food to everyone.
"Gosh Emily you are still such a child," Derek said grabbing her orange juice
"Hey! Their orange juice is bomb as fuck." Emily replied trying to take it back.
"Language!" Hotch said as he drove into an empty parking lot so he could eat. Derek took a sip of her drink
"Damn your right." He replied she smiled
"Of course I am. I always am," She smirked
"I don't know about that." He answered, handing her the drink back.
"Hotch, can I play my song choice now?" Penelope asked
"Sure," Hotch replied Penelope played The first song in the Cinderella soundtrack humming to herself as she knit a sweater. Derek looked at Spencer before they both bursted into a laughing fit soon joined by Emily and JJ
"Penelope! Cinderella!!" JJ said between laughs
"What? I love that movie." She replied, only causing everyone to laugh more. They finished their food and they were back on the road. Emily laid in between JJs legs, her head resting on her chest and they looked at pictures of JJs son Henry.
"Aww his little vest," Emily said smiling
"I miss him." JJ replied
"Don't worry, I'm sure he's super happy with his grandma right now." Emily reassured her. JJ nodded reaching for Emily's hand and Emily grabbed her hand without hesitation. Penelope turned to see them snapping pictures
"Aww so cute!" She squealed Emily and JJ blushed a dark red and pulled apart.
"Hey don't leave your girlfriend cuddles," Derek said smiling
"Derek shut up," Emily replied, swatting at him, causing him to smile even bigger.
"Spencer you cant tell me that they are cute together," Derek faced him smiling brightly causing Spencer to blush.
"H-hey hey don't drag me into this," Spencer replied turning away
"Says you Derek. You got your little pretty boy blushing." She laughed Derek scowled at her pinching her arm
"Ow!!" She yelped causing them all to laugh
"Hey hey keep your hands to yourself," Hotch said eyeing Derek in the rearview mirror
"Sorry dad!" They all said in unison
"Emily look what you started! I am not your dad." Hotch
"Listen to Aaron guys you're stressing him out!" Rossi added
"Sorry mom." Emily said, smiling causing Derek and JJ to burst out laughing which was quickly put to a stop by Rossi's intense stare. The next hour was peaceful as they started to play cards
"Uno" Spencer said
"Come on again?! No fun you suck Spencer." Emily said throwing her cards down
"Hey i do not suck," Spencer whined
"Yeah he does not suck," Derek added
"Are you sure about that?" Emily said smirking Spencer blushed
"Just as much as JJ is," Derek replied causing JJ to choke on her water. This quickly broke out inot a fight between the two
"OKAY ENOUGH! I am stopping to get gas, I expect you guys to get snacks. Calm down, and allow us to have a peaceful ride for the rest of the day okay?" Hotch asked, pulling into the gas station the two nodded facing forwards. Penelope, Spencer, and JJ got out of the car heading straight to the market full of snacks. Leaving Derek and Emily who quickly resolved their problem and were laughing together again. Spencer sighed watching them with JJ
"How could I be so dumb," He said
"I was thinking the same thing," she replied they both sighed before realizing what the other said. They smiled and made eyecontact
"You like derek?"
"You like Emily?" The said at the same time
"Yes!" They both said at the same time again before bursting into an laughing fit.
"I knew it! The way you're always blushing when he's near or calls you pretty boy." JJ squealed
"Hey you weren't any less obvious with Emily. Always squirming at her touch and trying to cuddle her." Spencer smirked
"Too bad they clearly like each other." JJ said
"Too bad indeed." Spencer replied. Rossi and Penelope watched them with Hotch
"They are so dumb. Why can't they just man up and tell each other. I mean I'm still baffled JJ and Emily aren't dating. And Derek hasn't kissed Spencer yet." Rossi said
"I know, how many jokes will Emily and Derek make before Spencer and JJ try to put the fact together, and how many more times do JJ and Spencer need to blush for Derek and Emily to get a wake up call." Penelope groaned
"Don't worry, I'm sure it will happen soon. Hopefully really soon because Derek and Emily's bickering is giving me a migraine."' Hotch added before getting back into the car. The team followed
"Hey pretty boy what did you get me?" Derek asked, leaning his head on his shoulder. Spencer practically melted at the touch.
"Uh drinks, chips, and cookies." He replied Derek smiled
"You know just what I like!" Penelope eyed JJs big bag of Cheetos
"JJ why did you buy that big of a bag of Cheetos?" She asked shaking her head
"Hey, you guys ate them all already, desperate times call for desperate measures." She replied Emily smiled deeply watching JJ. The rest of the ride was slow it was getting late and Hotch was tired he eyes slightly closed and a loud honk was heard
"AARON!" Rossi yelled waking up the team grabbing the wheel and swerving them away from the truck. "I think we need to go to a motel,"
He said Hotch nodded. They pulled into the nearest motel
"How many rooms do you have available?" Hotch asked the lady at the counter.
"Four rooms," She replied Hotch looked at his 6 other friends
"Is that all?" He asked
"Yup sorry." She replied
"It's okay thanks," He said grabbing the keys he walked over to his sleep deprived friends who were sheepishly laughing .
"Guys bad news. Only four rooms available so match up." He said Rossi grabbed the key from his hand
"Four rooms means one person gets to be alone, that person is me." He grabbed his go bags and went to his room.
"Well then Derek and Reid together, Emily and JJ, and Penelope with me?" Hotch asked
"Okay!" Penelope replied, looping her arm around Hotchs dragging him to the room.
"Well," Emily said
"Um yeah so I guess we gotta go get situated." Derek said awkwardly looking at Spencer who just nodded and followed him into his room. Derek and Spencer walked into the room realizing there was only one bed.
"I can sleep on the couch if you want," Spencer said, dropping his stuff next to it.
"Nah pretty boy just sleep on the bed with me." Derek replied, closing the door to the bathroom. Spencer nodded only after realizing Derek couldn't see him. He moved his stuff towards the bed, sleeping with Derek was not what he was hoping for. Him being that close to his crush for 8 hours sounded like a beautiful nightmare. The bathroom door opened and a strong and soft musky smell flooded the room. Derek was dripping wet with a loose towel around his waist. Spencer felt himself go weak at the knees. Derek's figure was so strong the way his abs flexed and creased and shined as the water dripped around them. His face was perfectly modeled and shaped with comforting eyes and amazingly kissable lips. Spencer could stare at him for hours
"You okay pretty boy?" Derek asked awakening Spencer from his gaze
"Uh y-yeah yeah sorry." He looked down and started to sift through his go bag. Derek got dressed in his sweatpants and a shirt. Spencer soon realized he forgot his pajama shirt "Uh Derek," he whispered swallowing hard
"Yeah?" Derek asked looking at him
"Can I wear one of your shirts? I didn't, I-I couldn't , i-I cant find my shirt. I was sure I packed one or s-ome."
"Yeah" Derek smiled "of course don't stress it." He passed Spencer one of his shirts. Spencer put it on and slid into the bed next to Derek. Derek was in awe at the sight. His shirt was big on Spencer so it looks baggy. He couldn't help but notice how cute Spencer looked. He turned over to face him noticing Spencer tense up.
"You know you don't have to be so close to yourself we can cuddle. I get cold anyways," He said. Spencer blushed at the statement slightly loosening up.
"Okay," he said Derek turned on his side pulling Spencer close. He could feel how hot spencer's skin was and how he slightly shook at his touch.
"Why so nervous, pretty boy?" Derek teased
"U-uh i-I well" Spencer started
"Relax i'm just messing with you." Derek said kissing Spencer's neck softly without thinking. Spencer gasped "Oh shit sorry Spencer," Derek said moving away from him.
"Okay that's it!" Spencer said, sitting up to face Derek "What is this?" He asked flustered, swatting his arms between them.
"What's what?" Derek asked concerned
"Oh don't play dumb. The nicknames, the subtle touches and flirtatious sentences and stares you give me. Then kissing my neck! What is this! Is it a joke? Am I a joke to you?!" Spencers voice was rising as he looked even more flustered
"Woah woah pretty boy chill out. It's not a joke. You are not a joke." Derek reassured placing a hand on Spencer's leg.
"Then what is it?" Spencer asked, relaxing at Derek's touch.
"I like you. I like you more than a friend, I want to be more than friends Spencer. I thought you could tell." Derek laughed
"Y-you you do?" Spencer asked his eyes widened
"For a genius you're pretty damn slow." Derek replied, smirking pulling him into a kiss. Their lips met slowly. The kiss was soft and fresh. They pulled away recovering from the butterflies swarming their stomach.
"I like you too." Spencer said as they laid back down. It was quiet for a few minutes as Spencer cuddled up to Derek's side. Derek's fingers ran through his curls "Does this make us boyfriends?" Spencer asked looking up at Derek
"Do you want it to?" Derek replied
"Yeah," Spencer said softly
"Then yeah. Boyfriends." Derek relaxed into the pillows slowly shutting his eyes.