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Chapter 2

"When The Hell Did They Get Together?"

That was the first question that came to mind. The next was: How did we not notice?

They were world-renowned profilers; their team was called to every corner of the states to study the behavior of the toughest serial killers, rapists, arsonists and other psychopaths. All this, and they didn't notice the love that was forming between the two most private members of the BAU.

It was rather embarrassing.

"What should we do?" Reid asked, "They clearly did not want us to know, but we can't pretend that we are still ignorant of their relationship."

A rare evil grin spread across JJ's face, "Or maybe we could."

She waved everyone closer, "This is what we are going to do . . ."

* * * * *

"I think Hotchner's gay."

Emily spewed her coffee across the kitchenette at her best friend's words.

After Emily left her fiancé's office the day before, the secretive pair had gone through their days without so much as a glance towards each other. Of course when they got home from dropping Jack off at Jessica's, it was another matter entirely.

The pair had spent most of the night christening every square inch of Emily's apartment, and the rest of it eating double chocolate velvet ice cream in their sleepwear and talking about anything and everything that came to mind. Everything was perfect in that time.

When they had arrived at work, it was a different matter entirely; the team seemed . . . off. Awkward. Confused. Hotchner hadn't taken two steps into the bullpen, before Agent Michael Vaughn from the White Collar crimes division literally ushered Hotch into his office. As they had disappeared, the rest of the team had given Hotchner an unusual look, something that Emily had brushed off.

Until now.

"JJ, what on earth makes you say that?" Emily sputtered out.

Garcia chimed in, having heard the first part of the conversation, "You haven't noticed Hotch and Vaughn's closeness lately? They are practically attached the hip! Always talking and running off to have private conversations . . . . Plus, everyone knows that Vaughn is totally gay!!!"

"Ok, that last one is an assumption, not a fact," Emily narrowed her eyes at the pair, "Why are you telling me all of this?"

JJ narrowed her eyes right back, "Because you are the only one who hasn't noticed!"

"Who isn't noticing something?" Derek, Rossi and Reid walked up to the girls.

"JJ and I were informing Em about Hotchner's homosexual tendencies, because apparently she didn't know," Garcia informed the newcomers.

Suddenly a light went off in Emily's brain causing the older woman to grin, "Just because I asked you why you two think Hotchner is gay, doesn't mean I don't believe you."

Everyone froze. Huh? Emily and Hotch were supposed to be engaged. There is no way that she would assume that he was gay and then go and date him anyways.

"Besides, I saw him and Vaughn make out last week!"

"WHAT?!?!!?!??!" the team exclaimed in unison. Ok, this conversation was not supposed to happen.

No one was able to question the raven-haired agent further because she strode off towards her desk, as their boss and Michael walked out of Hotch's office. Then, the Unit Chief nearly caused his five subordinates to keel over when he gently placed a hand on the back of Vaughn's neck as they looked deeply into each others eyes.

"Ok, now I'm confused." Derek said as the others nodded in agreement. What the hell is going on?

* * * * *

That evening, Aaron Hotchner walked into his apartment a hell of a lot more tired than usual. Agent Michael Vaughn had come into his office earlier asking him how they had dealt with Jack during his divorce from Haley. Michael had come to Hotch a few months back asking his opinion when Vaughn's wife had filed for divorce. Since then, Hotchner had been slowly helping his old friend to move on with his life. On top of that, with their entire conversation being based on marriage, Aaron Hotchner had found himself missing Emily more and more with every waking moment.

It didn't help matters that since he had spent half of the day talking to Vaughn, he had to stay late to finish up his reports. This meant that he had missed dinner, and Jack's bath at the very least.

"Hello?" the dark-haired man called out to the empty hallway, "Where is every-"

The rest of his question was cut off by Emily Prentiss' lips crashing down on his own. The desperate need he had been feeling all day came rushing back to him as he began controlling the kiss while slipping his tongue into her mouth. The pair made out in the middle of the hallway before the oxygen supply had been exhausted.

After standing in hall, basking in each other's love, Emily led Hotchner over to the kitchen table and hugged the worn out man from behind after he had taken a seat.

"How was your day?" Emily asked, though she was fairly certain that she knew the answer.

"Tiresome," Hotch sighed, "Vaughn's ex-wife is trying to get sole custody."

They both sighed. Divorces weren't usually nice, let alone civil. They were trying, hurtful, and most people, against their better judgement, usually ask if it was even worth it. Of course, Aaron knew that divorces with children were even worse.

"Jack fell asleep early tonight, in case you were wondering," the female agent smiled, "I decided that I should put him to bed after he fell asleep at the table a third time."

"Thank you for that," Aaron sighed as Emily started raking her hands through his hair.

"So," Emily started as her hands gently massaged his shoulders, "Did you get my text?"

Aaron turned to look at her, "Yeah. You think the team knows about us?"

Emily smirked, sat on his lap and kissed him sweetly, "No. I know that they know about us. The question is, what are we gonna do about it?"

"What do you mean?"

"I spent all of today verbally messing with their heads, but I think we need a more. . ." Emily slowly started to unbutton her blouse, "visual way of getting them back for their deviousness."

Agent Prentiss removed herself from her man's lap and started walking towards Aaron's bedroom, shedding her clothing as she went. Hotchner licked his lips quickly before rushing after the woman.

"And of course, for eavesdropping."

Soo. . I was sidetracked last night, and forgot to update. But I am doing it now!!!!

I really hope you liked it.

Next: Hotchner and Emily plot against the team. . . Muah-ha-ha!!!!! *cough*