Title: Quis Custodiet Ipsos Custodes
Word Count: 115
Challenge: Roommates
Rating: PG
Pairing/Characters: Emily, Hotch, Reid
See? I can update on-time every now and again.
Disclaimer: I do not own Criminal Minds, or any of its characters.
Quis Custodiet Ipsos Custodes
She knocks hesitantly, the door opening to Hotch's tired face.
"Prentiss."
He pulls the door open wider, granting her access to the dingy apartment. Reid sits in an armchair, swimming in an oversized t-shirt and sweats, scratching the insides of his elbows sullenly. She wonders if the track marks itch, or if it's just nerves.
"He's been sick most of the day," Hotch informs quietly. "It seems to come and go. You can make up a bed on the couch. Morgan will be by in the morning to take over."
She nods as he bids Reid goodbye, leaving. She sits. Reid's eyes are sunken, his expression annoyed. He watches her.
She offers him an awkward smile. He doesn't return it.
Fin.