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I'm not going to even try and process where this story is coming from.
Just...Reid and comment if you like.
Morgan blinks awake. He's breathless as his eyes focus-
Reid's facing him, shafts of light caressing his cheek. His fingers curl around Morgan's wrist.
Morgan's heart stutter-stops and starts again, kicking hard against his chest.
Morganshifts to his side, running his thumb along Reid's temple, reveling in the softness of Reid's skin against the callouses of his own fingers.
Reid's grip tightens on Morgan as his eyes flutter open.
He peers at Morgan, smiling sleepily.
"Morning." Morgan whispers as he tries to sit up, making to get out of the bed. Reid makes a noise of disapproval.
Morgan's body settles as his hand rests against the concave curve of Reid's hip.
"Thank you." Reid breathes. Morgan nods dumbly, his voice lost. His fingers play with the small gap between Reid's sleep pants and t-shirt.
Reid shuts his eyes, frown setting deep on his face. He bites his lip as he himself gets up, padding towards the bathroom.
Morgan can hear the faint sounds of sobbing, and he himself feels as if he can't breathe.
"Reid?" He makes his way to the bathroom, leaning against the door. He doesn't even try the knob. He doesn't want to feel that rejection.
There's a gulf swelling between them...he can feel it.
"Reid, come on kid...talk to me?" Morgan presses his hand against the door frame, his forehead lying against the cool wood of the door. Panic rises to his throat when Reid doesn't answer at first.
"Reid?" Morgan's voice is shaky. Reid clears his throat, sniffling.
Reid stares into the bathroom mirror, peering into eyes rimmed red. His reflection's blurry as he presses out another breath. Another breath. Just breathe Reid. Just breathe.
Reid straightens, he's wordless as he swipes at his damp face.
He's wordless as he grips the handle.
He's soundless as the door opens.
He's quiet as he tries to slip past Morgan, but their bodies touch...he crumples to the floor.
"Reid?" Morgan's voice is sharp as he catches Reid's body, encircling him in his arms. Reid covers his face, pressing himself into Morgan's touch.
Sobs rack his body as they come, like crests of waves. Over and over they wash over him until he feels as if he's drowning.
"Oh...please." He gasps as Morgan grips him tight, rocking him back and forth.
Their hearts hammer against their chests. It's just too much sometimes.
"Shh...Reid, I've got you. I'm here." Morgan mouths against the top of Reid's head as he strokes his hair.
There's a sharp rapt at the room's door...
"We're leaving in thirty guys." Hotch calls.
Reid's body shakes harder as he sobs open mouthed, silent.
"Got it." Morgan calls. Footsteps fall, Hotch making his rounds.
Reid's breathing hitches as he calms a bit before his body stills. He keeps his eyes closed as he rests his head against Morgan's chest.
Morgan hugs Reid as the sun climbs higher on the walls.
Sometimes there are no words to fix what's been broken.
A/N: So...yeah.