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Blue Eyes Angle 2

Chapter 1

The first time with Andy, Spencer was laid with guilt, not just because he slept with a man he barely knew, but what everyone would think if it was revealed to all of Quantico. Spencer didn't care that he slept with another man, but if word got out that he was sleeping with a superior agent. It would look bad on himself, but most importantly Gideon and in exchange, it would look bad on Hotch. This would be an act of betrayal to the people that defended Spencer being in the BAU when others mocked and doubted him. And although Spencer doesn't believe gender should play a component in sexual and romantic interest, there are others who do, he didn't need to make any more of a social outcast of himself any more than he was. Stepping into the bullpen after with Andy was always like walking around naked. That was the problem working with profilers 24/7. Nothing can be hidden, and Spencer has always been like an open book for everyone to read. Morgan was the first to spot him from the conference room. The rest of the team was already sitting discussing the case. Quickly he made his way up, Morgan's eyes never leaving him.

"Sorry, I'm late," said Spencer as he took a seat next to Prentiss.

"That was a long lunch break," commented Rossi.

"Long line," replied Spencer.

"Hope it was a good lunch."

"Actually, I never got to eat-" quickly Spencer shut his mouth as soon as the words left. It was evident in everyone's expression that nobody believed him.

He sent a pleading look to JJ to continue what she was saying and once she did everyone's attention turned back to the case. Even Morgan finally turned his eyes back to the board. Spencer cast a glance at Hotch, who was quite the whole time. His eyes were boring into Spencer, letting him know that he would hear for being late the fifth time this week.

But it had been like this for the past few months since Gideon left. Things seemed to slowly start to roll downhill ever since he went to the cabin that night. Gideon leaving reminded Spencer too much of his father. He had never thought of Gideon as a father figure before. He decided a long time ago that he didn't need a father. So, he didn't need Gideon. Spencer thought he had everything under control, but ever since Ryan Phillips was killed in front of him by Jack Vaughan, he realized he was wrong. The only thing keeping him steady was this job.

"One more thing."

Spencer looked up to Hotch. "The Bureau has ordered an evaluation of the team."

Spencer was glad he was not the only one confused. "Evaluation?" question Morgan.

"A psychic evaluation, in other words, group and individual therapy," answered Hotch.

A row of groans went around the table.

"Seriously why?" asked Emily.

"The director has decided that with everything this team has been through."

If Spencer didn't know any better, he would say that Hotch's eyes shot over to him for a second.

"And what we do on a daily basis it would be good for the team," explained Hotch.

"That's what yearly evaluations are for," stated Spencer. "Why do they suddenly care now. It's not like they ever bothered before with this team."

Hotch shot Spencer a look that he is all too familiar with as telling him that he needed to watch himself. Spencer pretended to ignore that look as JJ smiled sadly at him.

"It's an order from higher above, so it's not up for debate," said Hotch.

"When's our first appointment? So, I can mark my calendar" asked Rossi with a hint of dry humor in his voice.

"Next week. But right now, we have a case to solve. Wheels up in thirty."

Spencer gathered his files like the rest of the team filed out of the room. He was about to follow Emily out of the place when Morgan stepped in front of him.

"You okay, anything you want to tell me," asked Derek.

"No," said Spencer. He winced at his quick answer. Derek raised an eyebrow.

"Come on, kid-"

"Morgan, stop it. I'm just tired okay."

He moved passed Derek and walked down the catwalk. He could feel Derek following behind him.

"I'm here when you are ready to talk," called Derek from behind him.

Reid tired not to roll his eyes as he reached his desk and grabbed his bags. "Sure Morgan, whatever you say."

This time he followed Emily out of the office quickly before Derek could say more.

TBC