Chap. 19 New starts
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Days and months went on. Penelope peacefully reacquainted with her life in Virginia.
She had the unconditional support from Derek and the team. From time to time, Fran or Derek' sisters would come to visit and she enjoyed her time with them.
With the time going Derek practically lived with her. At first, he would come to dinner or she would go to his place; but soon they spent more and more time together. Penelope was really satisfied with this time together. However she was wondering if Derek would dare make a move on her soon. Since her return they hadn't shared a real kiss, only pecks on the cheek or quick ones on the lips…
She feared that he had changed his mind, despite what JJ and Emily could say.
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Having his baby girl back in his life was the best thing that happened for a long time. Derek was more and more convinced that she was the woman of his life. He had let time to allow her to begin again her life near her friends, and they had managed to install a comfortable routine. He was spending most of his time at her place and this was really thrilling.
Now after more than five months, he was trying hard to find the right time to take their relationship to the next level. He wanted to talk things with her but every time he was willing to speak, something was holding him back.
It was after his return from a rather long case that he decided to act on his feelings. He had really missed her, her presence, her voice were something he didn't want to live without.
After leaving the Bureau that night, he immediately went to Penelope's. He knocked at the door without success. He then used his key, only to find an empty place.
He began to worry, neither Penelope, nor Clooney were there. He was grabbing his phone when Clooney sped towards him.
"Clooney, where were you?" he said kneeling.
The dog licked his face.
Derek got up and turned towards Penelope who was staring at him.
"Hey Baby girl." He said casually.
"hey." She said smiling sweetly.
The ambiance was awkward between them as if they hadn't met for a long time.
"You ok?" he asked.
"Yes we went out for a walk. And you, how was the case?"
"Tiring. I've missed you."
"I've missed you too. Are you hungry?"
"Not much I…never mind."
"What?" she asked gently.
"Penelope we need to talk." He said suddenly serious.
"Oh, well let's have a seat."
He followed her and sat beside her; but soon he left the couch.
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Penelope was confused. What did he want to say to her? Maybe he was tired of constantly being at her place? Maybe…
Her thoughts were interrupted by his deep but hesitant voice.
"Penelope I love you, these weeks without you were hard and I wondered if…"
When he began to stutter she looked at him puzzled, since when Derek Morgan couldn't form a sentence…. and he was blushing.
"You wondered if we could take the next level in our relationship…" she finished for him.
He stared at her in shock then he graced her with one of his beautiful smile.
"Well yes. And you?"
"I want it too… I wondered when you would make a move… I was afraid you were no longer interested in me."
"Never." He said taking her in his arms.
"So sweetness, is that a new life for us?" she asked smiling.
"I'd rather say a new start baby girl." He said before kissing her fully on the lips.
They were soon interrupted by Clooney barking.
They laughed and joined the couch, where they talked about their plans for the future.
THE END.
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