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Author's Notes: As you can probably tell, I'm a huge fan of the show. I love all the characters/actors in the show. The storylines are amazing. I'm an English major and a writer in the making. I also happen to be a huge shipper of Elle/Derek Morgan. I think they have a great chemistry. They had some sparks in the episode, The Broken Mirror and other episodes as well. This is a romantic story that gives the readers a glimpse to who Elle really is and what happened to her in the past. I hope all of you guys enjoy my story. Please don't hesitate to post comments on it. Thank you.
Unexpected Feelings
Chapter One
The alarm clock woke her up from a pleasant dream. Elle Greenaway opened her eyes, and the dream was gone. She got out of bed and began getting ready for work. Her life revolved around the BAU. It left no time for a personal life. She didn't mind at all because she felt that what she was doing made her a better person and gave her a sense of importance. She was putting bad guys behind bars and saving the lives of innocent people.
As she was walking through the agency, she was trying to remember her dream. The only thing she recalled was that in her dream she was happy. Her partner, Agent Derek Morgan, interrupted her thoughts.
Derek Morgan: Good morning, Elle.
Elle: Morning, Derek. You look more tired than usual. Late night again, huh? (She smiled)
Derek Morgan: Now, why does everyone assume that I have a lot of late nights with the ladies. Last night, I actually stayed at home and watched some television. I hadn't noticed that when the movie was over, it was 3 a.m. That's why I'm exhausted.
Elle: Sure, of course. Come on, I know you. You don't watch television, period. So who was the girl, this time? A bartender, a model, or wait, a striper? (She smiled again. She loved teasing him.)
Derek Morgan: Actually, she was a model, thank you very much. And her name was…
Elle: Take your time.
Derek Morgan: Patricia. Or wait Kelly, that's it. It was Kelly.
Elle had always wondered why Morgan did not want to have a serious relationship with anyone. He had always dated a number of girls at the same time. Most of their names he forgot quickly. She has always thought that Derek was very handsome and intelligent. He has always been a true friend to her. Anytime she needed something, he was always there for her. She appreciated him. She also trusted him with her life. It's a good thing, too, considering that in lots of their cases, her life was in his hands.
Agent Aaron Hotchner joined them.
Agent Hotchner: Looks like I'm not the only one who is exhausted this morning. Late night again, Morgan?
Derek Morgan: What is it with you people today? I'm already getting attacked left and right, and it's not even afternoon yet.
Elle smiled at his effort to defend himself. Derek was one of the few people who always made her smile. She loved his company.
Elle: The baby keeping you up, Hotch?
Agent Hotchner: Yeah. You think it'll get easier. But trust me it doesn't.
Dr. Spencer Reid joined in on their discussion.
Dr. Reid: It's being diagnosed that the sleepless nights for the new parents will only last 2-3 years after the baby is born.
Morgan: So you're saying that he has another 2 years to go before he actually gets some sleep. The kid is got talent for making people feel a whole lot better, I'll say.
Elle: Oh come on. Hotch, I'm sure it will get better. You just have to give it time. Look at the bright sight, you're the only one on the team who is married and is a parent. So you've already accomplished more than any one of us. That's something to be proud of.
Morgan: That's a great pep talk for him, Elle. But it sure isn't making any of us other unmarried and childless folks over here feel a lot better. You're even better at this than Reid.
Elle: Oh please, Morgan. I can't imagine you getting married any time soon. For you to do that, first you need a real relationship. In which, you can actually remember the girl's name.
Hotch: Ouch.
Morgan: You know, Elle. I haven't seen you in a serious relationship, either.
Hotch: Wow, you two are starting early today.
Agent Gideon walks towards them with a trouble look on his face.
Agent Gideon: I need to call a meeting in my office right now, guys. We've got a serial rapist/murderer on our hands. And time is running out for one of his new victims.
