Finally an update! It took me way too long, I am so sorry. But I promise there will be more soon. After this week I am on vacation and then I have time to write.

You know you're in love when you don't want to fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams. ~Dr. Seuss

All of her doubts vanished in the same moment as their lips touched. All she could feel was her fast beating heart, the butterflies in her belly flying like crazy, Luke's body pressed against her own and a desire growing inside of her, spreading out to every inch of her body.

Luke needed all of his control not to turn this kiss into much more. He desired Penelope more than any other woman before her. Never in his life had he felt such passion. Of course he had girlfriends in the past, and also one or two One-Night-Stands. But never he experienced such intense feelings, it frightened him madly.

After they kissed each other for a long time, they broke apart to catch some breath. Penelope was sitting beside him, her hand not letting go of his.

A little breathless she looked at him with a question in her eyes. "What now, my hot chocolate?"

Luke needed to clear his voice before he answered her with a deeper voice then usually.

"What do you mean?"

"I mean what do we do now? Not right now, tomorrow at work and the day after? Emily knows, JJ probably figured it out also, after you wrote her. You know, there are rules at work. No relationships in the same unit." Penelope was really worried, they couldn't hide it, Emily was their Unit Chief and she already knew.

"We'll figure it out. We talk to Emily, maybe she can put some strings. Or I will transfer to another unit." Luke rubbed his neck with his free hand, with his other hand he gave Penelope's a little squeeze.
He didn't want to transfer into another unit, he liked the BAU. No, I love it. The job was important to him, it grew on him. He could have never imagined that it would mean so much to him, that he would find the love of his life there and such good friends.

"No, no. I know you love the BAU. You can't leave, I would not want to be the reason why. You would not be happy anywhere else." Penelope's voice was trembling, her eyes starting to fill with tears.

"Baby, it's not happening, we will find a way. And even if it really comes to that, I would gladly transfer. There is nothing more in this world I want, then you. If it means to stay with you, I would do anything." Luke would not regret such a decision for a second, he meant every word of it.

"Really?"

"Yes, of course. You really need to learn to accept how much I care and like you Pen."

Luke pulled her again closer and started kissing her again. Soon he was laying on the couch, Penelope upon him. His hands wandering up and down her back, her hands on his chest. They talked and kissed for another hour. The ups and downs of this day was exhausting for Penelope, she could barely keep her eyes open and she fell asleep beside Luke.

He smiled down at her, brushed a strand of hair from her face, and stood up. He reached down to her and gently lifted her up. He carried her to the bedroom, laid her on the bed, and covered her with her blanket. He kissed her forehead, said a hushed "good night" and wanted to go to his own house, but before he could leave the room he heard her saying in a low voice.

"Stay. Don't leave."

Luke sighted heavily. Not that he wanted to leave her, but to stay in the same bed with her, the entire night, no touching her, no loving her, he did not know if he would bear it.

"Please." Penelope voice was full of sleep but she smiled at him. Luke just couldn't say no.

He laid down beside her, put one of his hands under her head and the other around her and pulled her close.

"Women, you are killing me, you know that?" His private part got bigger the moment she was close to him, her perfect butt pressing against his manhood.

"I can feel that." Penelope giggled. She wanted him as much as he wanted her, but she was just too exhausted. The roller-coaster of feelings today, the work, it was simply too much. A second later she was asleep once again.

First it was hard for Luke, so to speak. But when Penelope laid beside him, completely relaxed and a happy smile on her face, it was in fact easier then he had thought. He wanted her badly, but to have her in his arms, watching her sleep, he felt at peace and was happier then in a long time. He even got a an hour or two of sleep.

Too soon the sun started to beam into Penelope's bedroom and Luke woke up. Penelope was still in his arms, but she turned around in the night. Her face was now laying on his chest, one hand on his hip. He looked down at her and all he could do for another few minutes was smiling and shaking his head in disbelieve. He couldn't quite get his head around, that this perfect women was feeling the same for him as he felt for her.

His gaze then fell on the clock, and realizing what time it was, he forced himself to get away from the warmth of the bed and the beautiful women beside him. He silently went to the bathroom and then left.

A few hours later Penelope started to wake up slowly. She could still smell Luke's scent on the sheets but when she opened her eyes he was gone. The sheets he was lying on were cold, his body heat gone. It wasn't a dream. He was here. Penelope smiled all over her face. Maybe he's in the living room, he probably did not want to wake me up.

Penelope went to the bathroom, after finishing the urges and brushing her teeth and her hair she went into the living room. Luke's shoes were gone, nowhere a sign of him. Penelope's shoulders dropped a little but then she saw a note on the couch desk.

"Good Morning beautiful,

You looked so peaceful, I did not want to wake you.

I am sorry I left, I really didn't want to, but I needed to pick up Roxy.

I hope you will go out with me tonight for dinner, I pick you up at 6pm.

Last night was great, even when it was very hard for me. ;-)

I miss you already.

With Love,

Luke."

Penelope giggled. She went to the kitchen to grab some food. She realized that she skipped dinner yesterday. She wanted to go out eating something with Luke, and when she saw him and Emily, all thoughts of food vanished from her mind. And after, she was too occupied with being jealous and being sad the same time, that she totally forgot to eat something. And then, well then she was too distracted with kissing this hotness of a man. My man.

It was a Saturday, she had nothing to do, only to shop some groceries and then she could daydream. Of Luke, of the dinner with him and the night after. When she thought about that, her entire body turned hot and her mouth went dry.

She still was worried about the work and the no relationship rules, but Luke's trust that everything would turn out right, she started to have some hope.

She wrote Emily and also JJ. Emily about the rules and JJ do tell her what happened. JJ would be almost as happy for her as she herself was.

A few moments later Penelope got an answer from Emily.

"Luke already told me and asked for help. I am so happy for the both of you. I am already trying to pull some strings. I get it done, don't worry, just be happy."

Penelope let out a sigh of relieve. Her heart full of joy that Luke already had contacted Emily and was trying to solve the problem so they could be together without worrying.

A few hours and a lot of messages later with Luke and also with JJ, JJ wanted to know everything, every detail, everything they talked, Penelope went into the shower and starting then to prepare herself for the date. She was so nervous and happy. She knew deep down, that this date would be great.

She switched her outfits at least a dozen times until she was satisfied. It was almost 6 o'clock. She was just finished with her hair when the doorbell rang. She pressed the button for the entrance door to open, looked once again at herself in the mirror and walked then to her door to open up.

And there he was. She was stunned the moment she saw him. He looked so sexy in his shirt, with two buttons open, his hair styled perfectly and his smile. That smile softened her knees.

"Hi, Chica. You look stunning." Luke's eyes wandered up and down on her body, and when he looked Penelope in the eyes his smile grew. He had his hands around his back, and when he put them in the front Penelope could see a dozen red roses coming from behind his back. Her mouth opened, trying to find some words as she took the roses from him.

"Thank... Thank you Luke. They are beautiful. And I must say, you do look good as well." Penelope's voice sounded a little breathless. He gave her a small kiss before she walked back into her place.

After she put the roses in a vase, they went out and drove to the restaurant. It was a fancy Italian restaurant, they ordered some wine and food. They talked and laughed the entire time, both feeling comfortably in each others presence.

After they finished the food and drank another glass of wine, Penelope said that she needed to go to the Lady´s room to refresh herself. Luke nodded, smiled at her and said he would meanwhile pay the bill and would then wait for her at the bar.

Penelope looked at herself in the bathroom mirror, checking if her make-up was still good and realizing that her cheeks had a light red color. The wine was not the reason for it, she knew, but the thought of what would come next was. She couldn't wait.

When she left the bathroom and turned in the direction of the bar, her feet got stuck in the movement. She just could not believe what she saw there.

Luke was standing at the bar, talking and smiling to another woman. A beautiful, sexy woman. Black hair, brown skin and her figure, like a model. The woman's face brightened even more as Luke said something to her. She hugged him tightly and kissed him on the cheek.

That was too much for Penelope to watch, so she turned and walked to the exit. She almost ran despite her high heels. Her eyes began to fill with tears. How could he? How?

Jealousy is vengeful — not to its target but to ourselves. ~Terri Guillemets

Oh no, what on earth did Luke do!? What a twist. Don`t worry, you all will soon know who this woman is. :)