Secret Lovers

Disclaimer: I own nothing but the ideas.

Thanks to my Beta for the song prompt: Secret Lovers by Atlantic Starr

I am blown away by the response to this story, thank you so much for the support - I hope I don't let you down.

. . .

The smug grin that graced Emily's was testimony enough to the weekend she had just had. Even though she had tried hard to school her features into the usual Monday morning moan it wasn't happening.

Morgan was perched on the edge of Reid's desk when she reached hers. Placing her bag down she started to switch on her computer before going for a coffee.

"Someone has had themselves a good time."

Morgan's mocking tone let Emily know that he wasn't about to leave it at that. The question was: Did she rise to the bait or ignore him?

"Yep, it's amazing the satisfaction to be gained from a shoe sale," Emily replied before making her way towards the small kitchen area. She had barely gone five paces before she felt the heavy arm rest on her shoulder.

"Trust me, Princess, the shoe sale line ain't fooling nobody. Who's the lucky guy?"

Stopping abruptly she felt his arm jar the back of her neck as he realised and stopped alongside. With all the innocence she could muster she faced him. "I honestly don't know what you are talking about, but my shoe collection has increased this weekend and that makes me a happy woman."

"There is a big difference between happy and satisfied. Trust me I know. Shoes do not cause that sort of satisfaction." Derek wiggled a finger in front of her as his smirk taunted her some more, "Though come to think of it there was this one red head I knew and the things she could do in a pair of heels . . . Mmmm"

"Please spare me the details," Emily rolled her eyes as she walked away ready to make herself a strong coffee. Lack of sleep over the weekend was now catching up with her.

As she yawned she noticed Dave had beat her to the coffee pot. He had the same smirk that had graced his face for several weeks now. Something like the cat who had got the cream; and the canary too come to think about it. Emily couldn't be sure, but she suspected he knew something, the question was: What, and how much?

"Morning," Dave smiled as he spoke softly. "Good weekend?"

Emily nodded as she reached for a mug, "You?"

Dave nodded in turn as he took a sip of his freshly made beverage. "Escaped up to my lodge. Nice and peaceful, usually!"

"Oh dear, problems with the neighbours?"

"Hardly. No, I had a guest with me. Jack. He thoroughly enjoyed himself. Building dens, tracking footprints, campfire cooking- good old fashioned boys stuff. It was a real shame Aaron couldn't make it."

Emily froze midway through getting herself a drink. She hadn't thought to ask where Jack was. She had assumed he was at Jessica's. Evidently not. The problem now was not knowing what Aaron had told Dave. Inwardly she swore she would get revenge for this awkward moment later. Now she needed to concentrate in deflecting Dave's attention.

"Oh," she added, trying her best to sound nonchalant. Out of the corner of her eye, Emily noticed Dave had turned around and was now leaning back against the counter top. She was well aware he was analysing her every move, so much for the veto on inter-team profiling!

"Yeah, I can't say that I really understood what was so important. His excuse was a little . . . woolly," Dave paused, enjoying watching Emily trying not to squirm, though the slight reddening of her cheeks was still giving her away. Stepping up close behind her he added, "You want my opinion, I think he's got himself a lady."

The blush became a full blown scarlet rash as Emily tried to think of something to say, though her mouth was now dry.

"You're not teasing our Secret Lover, too, are you?" Morgan asked as he sauntered into join them.

Dave gave a comical rise to his eyebrows, making sure Emily noticed, "No, we were discussing something else completely. But this sure sounds interesting, too."

Now Emily just wanted the ground to swallow her up. "The only thing that is interesting with Morgan is his over active imagination," she finally mustered, before grabbing her coffee mug and leaving the men to themselves.

Reaching her desk, Emily flumped down in her chair. Reid glanced up just in time to see her mopping up the spilt coffee."You know, I find it best just to ignore Morgan. He really has a very low boredom threshold, which means he gives up rather rapidly."

"Thanks," she muttered, opening a file to make sure she at least looked like she was busy before Morgan or Rossi came back through on their return to their respective offices.

. . .

Leaning on the rail overlooking the bullpen, Dave studied his hard working colleagues. Technically, he had another two reports to finish, however, realistically, they would wait until tomorrow.

"Do you not have any work to do? Be careful of your answer as I have the ability to increase your work load," Erin teased as she walked up to stand alongside him.

"Sounds like I am damned, however I answer that one," he joked.

"Mmm, I definitely feel a reprimand coming on."

"See, I knew you enjoyed dragging me over the coals all these years."

"So," Erin leaned forward, mimicking her lover's stance, "what is so fascinating in the world of the worker bees?"

Dave smiled, his eyes settling on a still nervous looking Emily Prentiss. She had spent all day trying to find an innocent opportunity to get up to speak to Aaron. However, each time she had spotted Dave through his open door she had diverted off in another direction.

"Let's just say we may not be the only ones with a secret."

"Really?" Erin's interest sparked as she scanned room. "Well I am ruling out JJ now that she is a married woman. Surely not Emily and Reid."

"Now that would be telling," he answered as he straightened himself and returned to his office, leaving Erin guessing.

. . .

Emily quickened her pace as she slipped into the elevator next to Aaron. At last they were alone. She took a deep breath, letting out a long sigh.

"That bad a day?" Aaron asked, then smiled and added, "I thought it had got off to a good start."

"It was fine until I got into work. Morgan's teasing I could cope with, but Dave, well…that was unexpected."

Aaron looked quizzically at her as the doors let out a quick bing.

"Let's just say we need to talk," Emily added before leaving to find her car.