The black unmarked SUVs pulled up to the airport pick up circle,
Rossi, sitting with Prentiss, Morgan, and JJ in the second SUV spoke over the headsets that they were all wearing "How do we know what he looks like?"
"His manager said that quote 'you can't miss him'." Hotch replied. They all got out of the SUVs and began looking for...well, they weren't sure, exactly. Suddenly, a tall man in leather pants, high heeled boots, and a long riding coat waved an arm before hurrying over, dragging several suitcases. The group noticed the severe face-contouring over pale skin, sunglasses, and dark purple lipstick.
JJ broke the silence "Well, he was right, you can't miss him."
Hotch spoke up first "Kasper?"
"Yes?" He replied
Hotch pulled out his badge "I'm Aaron Hotchner."
"Yes, nice to meet you all!" the man spoke enthusiastically, with a very slight Italian accent. The group moved towards the vehicles to not attract attention to the conversation. The man looked everyone over, expression hard to read under the large sunglasses. "Who am I rooming with?" The group's eyes collectively turned towards Hotch before he introduced himself. "I am the Unit Chief; let me introduce the rest of the team, agents Rossi, Prentiss, Jareau, and Morgan." Kasper looked to Hotch after shaking everyone's hands.
"But I'll be rooming with you?"
"Yes." Hotch responded. The group watched as Kasper lowered his sunglasses slightly, making a show of looking the man over before pushing them back up on his nose and smirking.
"Lucky me!" The group's jaw dropped as Hotch, unsuccessfully, tried to hide his flushed face.
"We are ready to go when you are, Sir-"
Kasper moved to press his palm on the older agents chest "Oh, please. Call me Kasper, honey." Kasper picked up the bags as Rossi and Hotch moved towards the car. JJ and Prentiss watched as Kasper walked up to Morgan and studied him briefly before stating "You will do."
"I'm sorry?" Kasper lifted his lightest suitcase and handed it to Morgan
"My luggage, dear. It's much too heavy for me." Kasper then gestured to his other, heavier suitcase.
"And I'm getting this because…?" Morgan raised an eyebrow and looked to the two women standing nearby.
"Because, it would be rude to just assume that the ladies would get my baggage." The two women smiled to each other. "Besides, it's not just women that appreciate chivalry, dear." Kasper began walking away to the first SUV as Prentiss and JJ laughed climbing into the SUV while Morgan loaded the bags in the trunk.
Morgan spoke as he got into the car "I do not like that guy."
JJ spoke up "Oh, I don't know. I think I could get used to him." Rossi looked at the rest of the laughing group before pulling out behind the other SUV.
The two SUVs pulled up to the hotel and got to their rooms, all located in a grouping. Once the other agents were all unpacked they went to see Kasper's grand suite. They all looked astonished at the luxury in the, what appeared to be, a small apartment. JJ asked if she could help in any way
"How sweet of you! Yes, there are two crates on the bed, if you would be so kind as to grab my keys on the dresser and unlock them. My violins are inside."
JJ walked over and unlocked the cases to see another case inside the shipping case. Kasper had finished what he was doing and come over to help. JJ looked into Kaspers face as it was the first time they had seen his face close up. His skin was very pale, his eyebrows and hair a jet black. He has striking bright blue eyes that the videos did not do justice to.
"This…" Kasper said removing a bright red electric violin "is Sebastian! He is my newest violin."
"The other one is Lucy, she was one of my first violins."
Rossi and Hotch walked in "Kasper, the group is planning on getting some dinner. Would you like to join us?"
Kasper looked up "I would love to!" he exclaimed before following the older Italian man out. Kasper paused in the doorway and looked back at Hotch "You are coming, right?"
"I was actually planning on staying behind to catch up on the paperwork…"
The group gathered out the door to watch the interaction with glee
"Nonsense!" Kasper went over and straightened out the man's tie before laying a hand on his chest "You are my bodyguard, yes?"
"Of course, my apologies. I can finish it when I get back." Kasper went over and picked up several folders
"No, no, you must be well rested! Is this the paperwork? Wonderful." Kasper carried it over and handed it to Morgan. "Here you go dear, you look capable enough. You may complete it when we return." Kasper then grabbed Hotch's hand before dragging him from the room. "For now, we must go eat. I am so hungry! I know this wonderful French restaurant, the owner is a friend of mine. Come, I can make reservations on the way."
Morgan ground his teeth and Rossi patted him on the shoulder "Take it easy. The case will be over soon enough." Prentiss walked past laughing, JJ stopped and pushed him along. "Come on, we can help you when we get back."
"What does this guy have against me?"
The group walked into the restaurant with wide eyes before being seated at a large round table in a private corner.
JJ quietly whispered to Rossi "I don't think the bureau is going to be happy about this expense…"
Kasper cut in "Expense? No, no, no, I will pay tonight beautiful."
Prentiss and JJ looked at each other "Oh, that's kind, but we can't-"
Kasper waved a hand dismissively "Please, I insist. It is the least I can do for everyone after all you are doing for me!" Kasper directed his eyes to the tense Unit Chief "Especially you." Hotch tried his best to hide the rising blush, but given the looks by the rest of the table, he didn't manage as well as he hoped.
"Good evening. Our dish of the day is Gratin dauphinois. We have a strawberry blackberry souffle with chantilly cream for dessert. Our wine of the day is Chateau Mouton Rothschild."
"Good evening darling, we will have 2 bottles of the Chateau Mouton Rothschild 2011 and 2 bottles of the Louis Latour Chassagne‑Montrachet Blanc 2010 to begin with." The waitress quickly nodded her head and went to fetch the wines.
The group continued chatting as the wine was served. Kasper quietly observed the group before placing a glass of the red wine in front of Hotchner. "Here, you will love it!" The younger man placed his chin gently on the backs of his fingers, leaning toward Hotch, eagerly anticipating the man's reaction. Hotch reluctantly took a small sip of the wine and stared back at the glass in surprise. Kasper gave a knowing smile before offering in a quieter, deeper voice "Don't act so surprised, I'm very good at knowing what men want." Hotch tensed at the comment, knowing that despite the whisper, the rest of the team heard the comment clearly. Kasper picked up the bottle and poured another glass "Who else would like to try the red?"
Hotch had to clear his throat before setting the glass back down. He watched the young genius pouring wine for Prentiss, Morgan, and JJ. Rossi looked over to his friend and raised his glass knowingly, while the rest of the table was distracted. Hotch gared back, in spite of the growing arousal he was feeling for Kas- for Reid.
Kasper's advances did not go unnoticed by the rest of the group who gave their boss apologetic smiles and smirks the rest of dinner. The case pertaining to Kasper was discussed quietly and the group was surprised how accommodating he was.
"Really?! You don't mind wearing a bulletproof vest or a wire?" Spoke Morgan at one point, disbelief obvious to everyone at the table.
The smile Kasper gave was all teeth as he propped an arm on the table and leaned toward Morgan, his chin on the back of his hand "Why the surprise Agent Morgan? I enjoy getting dirty from time to time. Besides it certainly won't be the strangest thing a man has requested I do…" Kasper took a sip of wine as Hotch choked on his.
"Flag down the waitress, I have to try the souffle!"
The group gathered outside of Kasper's hotel room
"Thank you again for dinner." Rossi spoke
"Think nothing of it. Thank you all for the wonderful company. I'm usually quite lonely on these sorts of trips." JJ spoke up
"Don't you have a partner or family you can bring?" The team watched as sadness filled Kasper's eyes, despite the smile on his face.
"No, dear. I was never good with children and...love has...eluded me the past few years." Kasper had a large smile despite the pain that all of the profilers could clearly see burning in his eyes.
Prentiss stared at the floor in thought, a spark of realization coming to her "'an unknown love' isn't someone that you don't know; it's someone who doesn't know how you feel about them." Emily looked up from the floor, eyes wide, horrified, having realized that she spoke aloud. "Oh, I'm so sorry! I didn't mean to-"
"You're right. Much more perceptive than I anticipated, but you are correct." Kasper's eyes began to water. "I think, perhaps, some people are just meant to be alone. Good night, agents." Kasper turned around and walked into the room before everyone could see the tears fall. He headed directly to the bathroom, hung up his outfit, placed his wig on the stand, and hopped into the shower. He washed the makeup off, grateful that at least Hotch wouldn't be able to see the tear stains with a clean face. He turned the water a bit hotter than necessary and let it wash over him. He hoped that Hotch wouldn't bring this up when he came out of the bathroom.
Hotch was seated on the end of the bed, waiting for Reid. Once out of the bathroom he engulfed him in a large hug.
"How come you never talked to anyone about this?" Reid stiffened
"I didn't think it was important." Hotch pulled back and looked at the young genius angrily
"Of course it's important! You were there for me during my divorce, and for Will and JJ when they got together. We will be there for you too- whether you like it or not." Hotch smiled at the man in front of him.
"Thanks, Hotch." Reid got into his bed, laying there while the sounds of the other man getting ready for bed washed over him. Finally the lights turned out, and there was a long silence before Hotch spoke again.
"Reid? For what it's worth. Anyone would be lucky to have you as a partner."
Reid could only smile in sadness in the dark room, he let the tears fall silently, crying himself to sleep.
"Good night, Spencer."