A/N: words cannot describe how sorry I am. I know that when this is posted that it will be nearly a month since my last post and for that there is no excuse. If you want to know the truth, school has been drowning me, and now I sit typing this at my grandparents, who do not have any internet whatsoever. So I shall be posting this when I get back. My posts will be at the very least once a week/ fortnight as I am moving into exam season. Anyway, we left Amy and Spence with a newly formed romance, let's see where that takes them shall we?

I do not own Criminal Minds

11th September 2011, Cambus Cross, Missouri, USA

AmeliaPOV

I brought the food back over to where my boyfriend was sitting. Hmm, boyfriend, definitely a term that I would have to get used to. I sat cross legged in front of Spence, handing him the food that he had ordered for himself. I looked to the burger and fries he had ordered me and fell in love with him even more. He was such a cutie, he didn't order me a salad AND there are no gherkins on my burger! Its official, I'm keeping Spencer Reid for life. I dug into the burger and fries like I hadn't seen food for three days, which was true.

I looked up and Spence looked very amused. "What?" I asked, my mouth full, showing off all my ladylike charm.

He grabbed some tissues and wiped the side of my mouth with tenderness and care, something I had missed since moving away from home.

"There was some sauce." He said simply, before eating again.

He doesn't even care that I eat like a pig! Oh we are so getting married.

We finished our food quickly, laying the plates outside the door to be collected. I sat on the bed with Spencer again, wondering what to do next. I didn't want the TV on; what with the 9/11 anniversary programs and everything. I looked to him with a sideways glance, and caught him doing the same thing.

I giggled, pulling him closer for a kiss. He remained still for a second, before kissing me back. This kiss was different to our first; that one was full of relief and pent up emotion, this was sweet and carefree, though the emotion was still very evident.

We kissed until we had to come up for air, pesky organs, we were both trying to catch our breaths.

"What was that for?" Spence asked, slightly red faced.

I smiled, tracing his cheek with my thumb, "Do I need a reason, silly man? That and I feel guilty for depriving you of a kiss before we ate." I said, beginning to yawn; my three days of no sleep were catching up on me.

Spencer smiled and pressed one short kiss to my lips, I almost pouted; that kiss was not nearly long enough. "Sleep." He said, pushing me gently so I was lying down and pulling the covers over my frame.

I rolled my eyes, beginning to protest, but I soon felt the tiredness come over me and before I knew it, I was asleep.

SpencerPOV

I chuckled as she fell asleep; she was definitely the most stubborn person that I knew. I sighed, feeling the tiredness I had been ignoring for the last three days wash over me. I quickly changed into my pyjamas and fell into a dreamless sleep.

The same couldn't be said for Amy, around 3am, I woke to her talking loudly and thrashing in her sleep.

"No, no, Spencer Spencer help me! Don't let him hurt me help me please!" she cried, thrashing her legs wildly.

I quickly sprang into action, moving from my bed to hers; nightmares were to be expected, considering her ordeal.

"Amy, Amy, wake up!" I said, shaking her, "Come on Amy, It's me, wake up!"

She jerked awake, looking scared, the sight broke my heart.

She began to cry, burying her face in my chest.

I began to rock her, unsure of what to do, "Sshh it's okay you're safe. He can never hurt you again. I'll never let anyone hurt you again. I promise." I repeated over and over like a mantra.

Eventually, she began to calm down. "I'm sorry, I got your PJs wet." She said

I shook my head, "Don't worry. Do you want to talk about your dream?"

She took a deep breath, "I was in that place, with him, and he was touching me. But you didn't come to save me and he was going to-to-to" she began to stutter.

I stopped her, "Well, that didn't happen, I did come, I did save you. I'll never let anyone hurt you again." I vowed, and that was the truth. The fact of the matter is that I can't see my life without her in it anymore. This is it for me.

She nodded, "I know, thanks Spencer. I don't know what I would do without you. I love you."

I kissed her cheek, "I love you too." I moved to go back to my own bed but she stopped me, slightly red faced.

"Will you stay with me? I just feel safer with you here, like it just reminds me that I'm safe." She said

I too, was red faced, but nodded regardless, "oh, sure." I said, cautiously climbing in next to her.

God, I was so out of my comfort zone, do I hold her? Turn away? Why is there no handbook?

Luckily, Amelia was too sleepy to care about social cues or if anything could be made awkward, she planted her head on my chest, wrapped a leg around mine, mumbled a goodnight and went to sleep.

Well, that's another crisis averted, I thought happily, as I wrapped my arms around her and drifted back to sleep.

A/N: well, my inner fluff monster is unveiling itself. I loved writing this chapter. Hopefully you will be getting two or three chapters in the next few days so tata for now!