So this is going to be the last chapter, its short but i felt like it was a good place to end. I hope you like it. :)
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"Hey baby girl." Derek greeted her as she entered the restaurant that they agreed to meet at.
"Hey handsome." She smiled back.
The two started eating and chatting. They felt like they hadn't seen each other in so long and so it was nice to catch up and chat.
"So i asked you out tonight because i wanted to catch up with you but i also wanted to
tell you something." Derek said. "I love you Pen. I know that we say that all the time but i mean it. I don't just want to be best friends im in love with you.
Penelope smiled anxiously. This was actually happening. Derek Morgan was sitting across from her confessing his love for her she'd be lying if she said that she'd never dreamed of this moment but things were different now and she knew in her heart that now just wasn't the right time for them. "Derek...I love you too I do but i still have a lot of work to do on myself right now and i don't think that its a good idea to be getting into a relationship right now, i just don't think I'm ready for that right now."
Derek was hurt he was expecting her to say yes but he respected her decision and he knew that she was right. He was actually proud of her for putting herself first. She didn't completely reject him which meant that there was still a chance in the future for the two of them as a couple but until then he would keep being the best friend that she needed him to be.
"Thats ok i understand. Now i think that its been far too long since we've had a good movie night."
Penelope have him a confused glance. "Really? You still wanna hang out with me after i rejected you?"
"Last time i checked you're still my best friend and nothings about to change that."
The pair then exited the restaurant and walked to Dereks car. Penelope was so worried that things would be awkward now but they weren't they still loved each other and they were still best friends just as close as before maybe even closer now that their feelings had been revealed. It became clear to the both of them that they had something very special and even if it wasn't a romantic relationship they were still just glad to have each other in their lives.