To say Peter was upset is an understatement. He was to say the least devastated. He just went through a week of hell: he almost got arrested, almost wrecked himself with grief, went through an unplanned heat, got into a complicated relationship with Neal, was thrown around like a rag doll and honestly too much to list. And to top it all off, he has been reassigned from White Collar and will be forced to work in a different department until further notice.
Reese told Peter to take the next few days off and come back on Monday. Peter grabbed a few items from his desk then walked towards the elevator. He didn't look at anyone as he left; not even bothering to look at Neal, Diana or Jones. He didn't want them to know he was close to tears. The three were still in shock from the news, watching Peter walk towards the elevator. Something in Neal snapped, he jumped up and ran after Peter as best he could with the cane. Once Peter got into the elevator he lifted his head up to see Neal running towards him. Peter caught him before the energetic guy fell. The doors closed as Neal pants in Peter's arms.
Neal slowly stood up and roughly grabbed Peter by his suit jacket.
"Neal what are you do-" Peter was interrupted with Neal slamming his lips against Peter, locking their tongues together. Neal continued exploring the FBI mouth making them stagger to the back corner of the elevator. Neal dropped his cane and slammed Peter into the wall. Putting one hand in Peter's hair and the other on the omega's waist. He yanked Peter's head back and went back to exploring the mouth with his tongue. Peter moaned into the kiss and grabbed onto Neal.
Neal broke the kiss with a growl. He smirked and went for the sweet omega's neck, biting and sucking claim marks. Peter brings a fist to his mouth to keep from a moan to slip out.
Neal chuckles into Peter's ear "Hard for you to be quiet? Isn't it?" to make a point, he bites the ear and licks the sting away. "Answer me, sweetheart"
"Yes." Peter whispered
"Good." Neal purred "I always liked the idea of a loud partner."
The elevator pings, alarming them that the elevator ride was at an end.
"You are mine now, Peter. My omega." Neal said as the elevator stopped. "I will find a way to get you back to the White Collar division if it's the last thing I do."
"I'll hold you to that." Peter said giving Neal one last peck and leaned into his ear "Alpha"
The doors popped open before Neal could process what Peter just called him.
"By the way your hair is messed up, you might want to fix it."
Neal froze in thought as Peter walked away, the elevator doors closed. ' Oh I'm getting back at him for that'
Monday*
Neal got out of the shower, glancing at his phone to see if Peter texted.
Peter 333: I'll be there in 10 mins
Neal: Okay, can't wait to see you ;P
Neal hasn't seen him in the past few days, they text everyday (mostly flirty but nothing concrete since they still have to have an in-person talk about everything that happened) and called at least once. He enjoyed their conversation but what can he say he wanted to see Peter's face. He glanced in the mirror and saw his short beard that he grew on the island. He wanted to look good for Peter. With his mind made up, he grabbed the clippers and started to shave off his beard.
He dressed in his royal blue suit with a light blue pinstripe shirt, added a royal blue tie. To top it all off his signature gray fedora. Glancing in the mirror straightening his hat, he hears the doors open downstairs. He smiles knowing that it's Peter. He grabs his phone, keys, and wallet: He rushes down the steps. He is stopped at the bottom by Peter holding two cups of coffee.
"Ready to go?" Peter said, handing a cup to Neal.
Neal took a sip and groaned with approval. It was his favorite: black dark roast with two sugars. "Yes"
Peter blushes and guides them to the doors before he could grab one, Neal opens the door for him. "May I?"
Peter takes a sip of his coffee and tries to rush out the door but is stopped shortly by Neal. "I forgot to thank you for the coffee."
"No need Ne-" Peter was interrupted as Neal landed a kiss on him. Neal slowly pulled away, smirking.
Peter coughed awkwardly and rushed down the stairs with Neal hobbling behind him. They begin their walk towards the FBI building, slower than usual but neither were going to complain about more time with each other. For the first few minutes, they sipped their coffee with Neal getting closer to Peter with each stride.
"So… How's the leg?" Peter said, breaking the ice.
"Pretty Good." Neal wiggled his leg.
"I can tell. The limp's almost gone."
They stop both done with their coffees and throw them into the trash.
"Oh, yeah. There's still some tension, but it's nothing I can't walk off." Neal placed his arm out in front of Peter waiting for him to take it.
"Picked the right town for it." Peter blushed and linked his arm with Neal's
"Casual stroll is the perfect excuse to get reacquainted with New York, speak the city's language again." Neal lifted his cane to add the dramatic effect.
The cars next to them honk. "Oo… wow. What'd the city just say there?" Peter said laughing
"Welcome home and…. Don't be a smartass." Neal rolled his eyes, smiling at Peter's laugh.
"You like my smartassness," Peter continued, chuckling.
"Among other things." Neal wiggles his eyebrows at Peter, then looks at Peter's eyes then ass then back into his eyes.
Peter squirms, blushing. He looks up and sees the FBI building in view. He doesn't want to go in yet, not just because he is being reassigned to a different department. He wanted to spend more time with Neal. He wants to ask Neal on a date.
"When do you sit with Hughes?" Neal asked.
"The second we get in."
Neal suddenly stopped them, he faced the omega with concern in his eyes. Starting rubbing Peter's arm then squeezes "I don't like this"
"Don't start." Peter replied, squeezing Neal's hand on his arm.
Neal sighs looking down "I go back to work and you're placed under review and reassigned." Neal looks up and places his hand on Peter's cheek. "I want to be with you."
Peter blushed at the different means behind that phrase "I'm sure it's only temporary."
"I'm the one who ran."
"I'm the one who went after you when I was explicitly told not to." Peter sighed. "I don't know where they're sending me." He smiles and grabs Neal's hat slowly, twirls it onto his head. " Plus It could be organized crime, vice, vcu. May not be that bad." Peter grabs Neal's hand and starts them back on their walk to the building.
"And you're fine with that?" Neal questioned
Peter nods his head from side to side "Well, the timing could be better, I'll admit."
"Oh, I'm sorry. Was there a better time for this to happen?" Neal said.
"No, but I was planning on reopening a case, and I don't want anything slipping through the cracks." Peter remarked
"Maybe I can look into it."
"It's complicated, and it's out of my hands."
"I guess or maybe you could take the day off" Neal whispered "I believe we need to have a talk still or we could…" He bits Peter's ear roughly and kisses his neck.
Peter holds back a moan, seeing that the FBI building was one block away "N--nott r-ight now, Come on. Come on. Keep walking."
Peter tries to wish the blush away. They continue on their walk in silence. Neal glances at his watch and sees they have 30 mins left before they have to be in the office.
Neal smirked "Hey Peter"
"Yes N--EaL" Peter squeaked as he was dragged into the alley next to the FBI building, Peter was slammed against the wall. "What the hell?"
"I wanted to kiss you good luck." Neal said driving in for a kiss. The kiss got heated quickly, the two battling for dominance. Soon Peter gave into Neal, moaning as Neal cupped his face and while the other hand went to grab his ass. Peter groaned into the kiss. Neal let go and continued kissing down his neck.
"Neal, we have to go or we are going to be late." Peter said breathlessly trying to get Neal to look at him.
"Okay doll" Neal smirked "But I have a question first?"
Peter looked at him confused.
"You, me, my place with a bottle of wine this Friday?" said Neal
Peter blushed "As in a date?"
"Yes exactly my dear, we can have our talk and see where this goes" Neal said with a beaming smile.
Peter paused for a moment then a smile broke out on his face "Yes I would like that very much." He gave Neal one last kiss. "Now come on or we are going to be late."
Peter started walking but before he could get too far, Neal pulled his arm and put his arm around the omega's waist and dipping him with his hand on the small part of Peter's back and the back of his one thigh rubbing circles into the skin. "I'm going to need my hat back, you know?"
Peter is still a little shocked but once he gains his wits, he leans into Neal's ear and whispers innocently "Who says I'm giving it back?"
"Demon." Neal sarcastically hisses and chuckles.
He grips Peter harder, still holding his leg up high. They look at each other and lean in for a kiss.
A throat clears alerting them that they were not alone. They both slowly look at where the sound came from.
There stood Diana with her arms crossed with her foot tapping. She had a straight face with her lips pursed together. She may be small but she is scary.
"Oh…" Neal starts
"Shit." Peter continues.
The two lovebirds let go of each other quickly, stumbling trying to come up with an excuse but nothing was coming out right.
"Peter…" Diana glances at the older gentlemen then back at the con man "Neal…"
Peter glanced at Neal then the ground then back at Diana, not sure where to look. "There is a perfectly good explanation for what you just saw"
Diana raised her eyebrow. "Go on"
"Well you see ummm" Peter loses his words and looks at Neal.
"It's a long story" Neal chips in
She looks at her watch "You got less than 20 mins. Go"
Peter sighs.
They told her the whole story with what really happened including their second gender but without all the *cough* intimate *cough* details. How they set up the plan to bring back Neal and how they corner Collins. Somewhere in the story Neal wraps his arm around Peter's waist. Diana's eyebrow shot up but face still remained blank. After the end of the story, they both looked at the fellow FBI agent. Her face was blank, no emotion showing. Peter was about to say something when Diana broke out with a smile, crushing into Peter for a hug. "Peter, I'm so happy for you!"
Neal softly growled then coughed quickly realizing who he was dealing with. "Sorry uhhh force of habit"
Diana rolled her eyes and then smiled, giving them both a big bear hug.
"I'm so glad for both of you" said Diana "And I won't tell anyone about your classes."
"And you won't look down at me or black mail me?" Peter questioned fiddling with his thumbs.
Diana's face turned into confusion. "Of course I wouldn't. You are still the same person." Diana said, "If it helps I'm an alpha."
"Well I never doubted that for a second," Peter laughed.
Diana rolled her eyes and joined in. Suddenly she stopped making the couple panic, until "I won!"
Both of the men looked at her in confusion, Diana laughed and continued.
"Ever since Neal started working with us, I made a bet about how long it would take for you guys to get together."
"Wh-" Peter started
"But we still do have another ongoing bet" Diana looked mischievously at Peter. "Are you an ass virgin?"
Neal bursted out laughing
"The hell?! Is that really a term that people use?" Peter gapped.
"Oh baby, Don't get mad about something that's true." Neal laughed and then muzzled into Peter's neck the side without the bonding gland. Peter slaps him on the head while blushing at the nickname.
Diana looked confused at the sight before her. Alphas always cuddle the sides of the bonding gland unless they are… Diana shook her head of the thoughts with a small knowing smile. "But Peter, how are you still a virgin in that department? I mean haven't you Neal done it? I mean with the scene I just saw I would think you stayed for dinner and ended with breakfast?"
Neal keeled over laughing with Peter gapping at her. Neal eventually answered "Not until Friday"
Diana began laughing with Neal. Peter glared at the both of them and started stomping away. Diana stopped him with a hand on his shoulder. "Come on it was just a jo--"
Neal came swooping in with a growl and gathering Peter into his arm. His eyes glowing a tinge of red. Diana just laughed harder with a "So Possessive" leaving within the giggles.
Peter nodded, trying to get Neal to let him go but every move made the alpha snuggle up closer.
Diana coughed from the laughter and wiped a fake tear from her face. "Okay we better hurry before we are late plus I need to collect my winnings"
Peter and Neal look nervously at Diana. Diana noticed and softly smiled "Don't worry won't tell anyone, If you don't want me to say anything. Or I can say the bare minimum that you guys are together and nothing else." She hugged both of them. "You guys are more important than a bet"
Neal and Peter looked at her with a smile. They looked at each other and nodded.
"You can tell Jones" Peter said, Neal squeezed his hand. "We trust him and you."
Neal glanced at Diana "What are the winnings by the way?"
Diana smiled with a mischievous glint in her eyes "Oh you will know soon enough. It's better than when Peter and I had a bet."
Peter starts blushing remembering the time that he had a bet with Diana that she won. Neal looks at the two of them curiously. "Oh I need to hear this"
Diana began saying "Before that their was one other person in on the b-"
Peter glanced at his watch "Shit! I got the meeting with Reese in 5 mins!"
Peter dashed ahead of the two. Diana and Neal look at each other as they follow suit. Diana saying I'll tell you later. They hop into the elevator, all silent as they get to the white collar division floor. When they get into the office Diana makes a beeline to Jones's Desk ready to gossip about everything that has transpired. Peter spares a glance at Jones, he sees him pale and slams his head on the desk.
'The winnings must be that bad' Peter thought
The two men head to Neal's desk.
"Congrats you guys" Jones whispers softly and smiles. Peter was about to say something when
"Peter!" Reese stands by his office door, nodding towards the office. Peter sighs and heads up, the team giving him a thumbs up. He smiled weakly and walked to Reese's office. He was hoping for the best but dreading the worst for his new assignment.
"Your new assignment." Reese said, handing Peter a folder. Then looking anywhere but Peter. As Peter the folder and he understood why.
"You're sending me to the cave?" Peter said as he thought 'You got to be fucking kidding me.'
"It's the evidence warehouse, and it's the best I could do." Reese sighed "Justice won't allow you to work on active cases until they sort it out."
"What about Neal?" Peter said looking out the glass doors and looking at Neal with him looking at other people and playing with his pen with his hat….. wait where is his hat….. it usually is on the corner of his desk. Suddenly it hit Peter, he glanced up and saw the brim of said hat.
'...Fuck' Peter thought.
"Your team will handle him." Reese said.
"Case files?" Peter stared at his boss
"Jones and Berrigan are on it." Reese said.
"Cause you know this week—" Peter began.
"Yeah, Yeah. I know how important it is to you." Reese continued, looking intensely at Peter . "Some of the top brass may be looking for an excuse to shut you out. Don't give them one. Everyone wants you back here as soon as possible. So you know, work in the cave. Keep your head down, got it?"
"I got it." Peter nodded. "How bad could it be?"
Reese shrugged and Peter sighed, heading out of the office.
"Oh one more thing," Reese stopped Peter in his tracks. "You might want to give Neal his hat back."
Peter turned his head back towards him and nodded. He continued on his way until:
"Also remember the elevators have cameras."
Peter turned in shock and swallowed. Reese smiled and laughed "Looks like Diana won the bet"
Peter blushed and grabbed the door. He sped out of the office to Neal's desk where the team gathered around. He walks up next to Neal's desk, drops the hat onto his desk.
"Are you okay there?" Neal said, looking at Peter with concern. Peter's heart melted. He smiled at Neal and put his hand on his shoulder.
"Yeah" Peter said "Just found out who else was in on the bet"
Neal looked at Peter with shock "Reese?"
Jones and Diana looked at each other and started laughing softly. Neal and Peter playfully glared at the two.
"What?" Jones said "It was his idea"
Peter and Neal stood speechless as the two chuckled.
Peter just shook his head, looked at time and sighed. "Well I need to get to the Cave"
That sobered Jones and Diana right up and they looked at Peter with pity.
"It will be okay just for a short time."
Peter nodded towards Diana and Jones squeezing Neal's shoulder. They look at each other for a brief couple of seconds. Peter squeezes the shoulder one last time and heads to the elevators.
"It's all going to be okay" Peter sighed to himself
