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A/N: Big thank you to my beta and for your great reviews.
A/N 2: To be fair, when I first wrote this chapter, it was longer and hotter then I censored myself to avoid any troubles. I will maybe update an uncensored version of this chapter on my AO3 account.
"Spencer, I thought you wanted to wait," Cooper replied, while trying to ignore Reid's lips on his skin.
When he first started dating Reid, Cooper was well aware that Reid was with him mostly to forget his previous relationship. At first, Cooper didn't really mind; but then he began to develop deep feelings for the genius, and the last thing that he wanted was to be Reid's rebound guy. Thanks to having overheard the earlier conversation between Morgan and Reid, Cooper knew that Morgan was Reid's ex and now, Cooper wondered if that argument was the reason that Reid wanted to make love.
"Well, I changed my mind," Reid smiled, continuing to kiss Cooper's neck, but then he realized that his boyfriend wasn't responsive anymore. Suddenly feeling uncomfortable, Reid asked, "Did I do, or say something wrong?"
"No, no," Cooper reassured.
"So what's the problem? You don't want me," Reid asked, his voice full of worry.
"Spencer, you know I want you. What I don't want is us rushing things," Cooper said carefully hoping to avoid having to mention his suspicions.
"All this week while I was working the case, I thought a lot about you; and now I know I'm ready for you, for us," Reid stated.
"You thought about me?" Cooper asked.
Reid blushed and stammered, "I masturbated thinking about you … a lot."
Touched by Reid's blushing confession, Cooper kissed him deeply and asked, "You're sure about this?" Reid nodded a yes
"Then show me your bedroom," said Cooper, as he stood and raised Reid with him.
As soon as they entered the bedroom, a very in-charge Reid pushed a fully dressed Cooper up against the wall. He quickly removed Cooper's shirt and tossed it on the floor next to his bed. Once his boyfriend was shirtless in front of him, Reid noticed a few burn marks and deep scars on Cooper's muscular torso and back. A part of Reid wanted to know where exactly those wounds had come from; but with Cooper's earlier words about his father's violent temper, Reid was pretty sure about their origins.
Reid kissed his way down Cooper's chest and his six-pack abs; but Cooper stopped him and pushed Reid onto the edge on the bed. Now, Reid's shirt was pulled over his head and tossed to the floor. Cooper kissed his lover's chest and slightly bit his nipples. Cooper knelt between Reid's legs and began undoing his trousers.
"Cooper, you don't have to ..." the genius weekly protested, but Cooper finished unbuckling Reid's belt and opened his pants. As he pulled them down, Reid raised up allowing Cooper to pull down his pants and boxers until they fell to his ankles. Cooper smirked and said, "You're not the only one with dirty thoughts, so please shut up and enjoy yourself."
It wasn't the first time in Reid's life that someone told him that; but somehow, this time he gladly shut his mouth and enjoyed Cooper's attentions.
As Reid finally calmed down from his orgasm, he opened his eyes and saw Cooper lying next to him. Smiling, Reid panted, "Coop, that was amazing," and then he kissed Cooper deeply.
Reid looked down at his boyfriend's still hard cock and shyly asked, "Can I, you know, return the favor?"
Cooper kissed him and told him, "Only if you want."
As they remained in bed exploring each other's naked body, Cooper asked, "What do you like?"
"Are you asking if I'm a top or bottom?" Reid replied. Cooper nodded yes.
Reid was a little nervous having to talk about his past sexual partners, "I slept with men and women, and every experience was different; but they were all far more experienced than I was at the time. Most of the men I slept with were one-night stands, so it was never something I discussed with them. The others dated me because I didn't threaten their masculinity."
"So you're always the bottom," Cooper stated gently. He knew that Reid's felt nervous, so he told him, "Spencer, baby, you don't have to be nervous or shy with me when we talk about sex. Trust me, I had a wild sex life; so, I'm not easily shocked. Personally, I like it both ways. If you want to try something, just say it; and we talk about it. Ok?" Cooper sucked Reid's earlobe and whispered, "What do you want, Doctor Reid?"
Reid was silent for a few seconds. Finally, with a bit of hesitation, he said, "I want ... I want to be inside of you."
"Ok," Cooper replied easily, as he stroked his hand through Reid's hair.
"Are you really sure? Because I've never topped before, and I don't want to hurt you," Reid asked.
He was very surprised. He had always presumed that Cooper was a top. That's why Reid was a little nervous about have sex with him because deep down, he was afraid that Cooper was the same kind of top as Morgan was. After the fantastic blowjob Cooper gave him, he realized gladly that his boyfriend was nothing like Morgan.
"I trust you," Cooper reassured, then sweetly kissed Reid's lips.
Hours later, Reid woke up when he heard a noise and switched on his bedside lamp. He saw Cooper pulling on his boxers and couldn't understand why he was leaving.
Last night had been great. After they made love for the first time, they decided to watch a movie. While they watched it, they made love again. Reid couldn't understand why his boyfriend was trying to sneak out in the middle of the night like a thief.
"Sorry, Spencer, I didn't mean to wake you," Cooper whispered, as he sat on the edge of the bed and kissed his lover.
"You're leaving?" Reid asked, full of disappointment.
"It's Friday, and unlike you, I don't have today off," Cooper smiled and stood up to continue dressing.
"It's still early," Reid whined, as he glanced at his alarm clock. It was almost 5:00 AM.
As Cooper continued getting dressed, he chuckled, "I know,. I'm only 28 but I'm too old for the walk of shame. I need a shower and a new change of clothes."
"The walk of shame?" Reid repeated defensively. He was deeply hurt by that those words. His relationship with Cooper was supposed to be a new stage of his life. For the first time in years, Reid felt that he was finally dating someone who actually accepted him for the nerd/genius that he was; but he guessed that once again, he had made a bad choice in Cooper.
When he heard the hurt in his boyfriend's voice, Cooper silently cursed himself for using that stupid expression. He didn't know much about Reid's prior life, but he had the feeling that many people had taken advantage of Reid's gentleness and his kindness and didn't want to belong on that list of people who had screwed him over. He walked back over and sat on the edge of the bed again, "Baby, last night was great for me; and I didn't mean to imply that I was ashamed of you. I never was, and I never will be ashamed for you. You know that I can't show up at work unshaven, not-showered, and in yesterday's clothes, right?" He waited for Reid to understand him.
"Sorry, I misinterpreted your words," Reid smiled. He was embarrassed, but very happy.
Cooper caressed Reid's face with both hands, "You're my boyfriend, not my fuck buddy. Okay? I care about you, Spencer; and I take our relationship very seriously," Cooper finished with a kiss.
They made out for a few minutes before Cooper broke the kiss and whispered, "Spencer, baby. I really want to continue but I've got to go. See you tonight?"
Reid smiled and sighed, "See you tonight, and don't forget to bring clothes … just in case."
They both chuckled and Cooper promised. He kissed Reid one more time and then left.
Though most of the time, she respected her friends' and co-workers' lives, Penelope Garcia couldn't deny that she was a noisy and curious woman.
When she first noticed that two of her dearest friends were mad at each other, Garcia's first instinct was to try to fix the situation; but knowing Morgan and Reid, she decided to postpone her plans. As the weeks passed, she realized that the tension between the two profilers had only gotten worse.
On the job, Reid was professional and civil with Morgan; but outside of work, he was totally ignoring Morgan. Garcia didn't know what the problem between was, but whatever it was, she was determined to fix it. She decided that now was the time to intervene.
Morgan and Garcia were the only ones on the team who knew about Reid and Cooper. She found out a couple of weeks ago. She and Kevin had been waiting in line to see a movie when she spotted Reid in the same line. He was with a guy and they seemed very close in a non-platonic way. Despite her instant desire to find out about this man, she tried to be discreet; but when Reid spotted her, he invited her and Kevin to join them. Before the film had even begun, Garcia officially adopted Cooper. He seemed exactly the kind of boyfriend that Reid needed.
She didn't care that he was Strauss' assistant, but she could understand how their teammates might react badly to that news. Garcia promised that she and Kevin would not reveal Reid and Coooper's relationship until Reid decided to make it public knowledge.
"Hey, wonder boy, how was your weekend?" Garcia smiled, as she watched Reid pouring his usual morning coffee. She was pretty sure that he had spent his time with the handsome Cooper.
"It was good, thanks, and yours?" He replied, trying not to blush. For their three-month anniversary, Cooper and Reid spent most of their weekend in bed watching movies and making love.
"It was great until I realized that it's be a while since the team all went out together. So, what do you say to drinks, food, and dancing this Saturday at our favorite bar? Before you say anything, JJ is going to be there." Garcia smiled and laughed a little. Even though Reid had brunch with JJ, Will, and Henry almost every Sunday, she was sure that he wouldn't be able to resist spending more time with their former media liaison.
Reid hesitated for a moment. He already had something planned with Cooper, but he could delay their plans for a few hours. After three months of being in a secret relationship, Reid was tired of hiding Cooper. He was ready to officially introduce his boyfriend to his teammates, who were also his close friends.
"Ok, count me in," he agreed, happily.
"Hey, Baby Girl, what's up?" Morgan smiled, as Garcia stepped into his office.
"Hey, Hot Stuff. You're still coming Saturday, right?" Garcia replied, innocently, smiling back at him.
Professionally, Morgan was content. Reid must have somehow managed to convince Hotch to reconsider the threat of transfer, because their boss wasn't on his back anymore. Still, on a personal level, he felt extremely hurt by Reid's continued attitude. Morgan knew that he deserved it and that Reid had every right to treat him that way; but after nearly 10 years of friendship, being cutout of Reid's life caused Morgan great pain. Over a month had passed since his argument with Reid, and ever since that day things had deteriorated further.
Trying, yet failing, to sound casual, Morgan said, "Of course, who else is coming?"
"The team minus Hotch." Garcia answered, sounding a little disappointed.
"Oh, text me the time and place, and I'll be there," his smile was already falling, "We'll chat later. I've really got to get this paperwork done." Morgan pretended to focus on his paperwork.
"Bye," Garcia quipped happily.
As she exited Morgan's office, she thought Phase One Completed. So far her plan to reconcile her two friends was working out perfectly.