Caught in a Storm
Chapter Eight
A/N - Just another thank you for reviews, favourites and follows. Sorry this chapter isn't as long but I wanted it to just be about them, just sweet and simple.
I do need your help with the rest of the story, more information at the end of the chapter.
"Der-ek! Where are you taking me? I am not appreciating this lack of eyesight!" cried a blindfolded Penelope as her boyfriend pulled her across the snowy banks of the Alaskan countryside.
Morgan rolled his eyes "Motormouth can you be quiet for just one second?! We're almost there!"
She sighed angrily, she hated not knowing what was going on however she did love being surprised, so she pursed her lips in frustration and was quiet as they trudged through the final field before their destination.
The texture under their feet soon changed from the soft, deep snow to a hard, firm surface. After a couple more steps Morgan pushed her shoulders slightly, encouraging her to sit down.
Penelope sighed impatiently "can I take it off now?"
She heard the rustling noises of final adjustments being made before he said "ok, now"
Untying the piece of material from behind her head her eyes adjusted to the lack of light in her surroundings. After putting on her bright green rimmed glasses it took her a moment to realise that they were back in the cave, the cave where they had shared their first kiss. In front of her was a magnificent picnic complete with all her favourite foods and a small vase of roses in the centre. At the back was a log fire that added warmth and light to the cold, dark cave.
"Oh Derek it's wonderful!" She looped her arms around him and kissed him gently "you always know what I like, always!"
He kissed her back "just as long as you don't run away again" he smiled
"Never! I'm stuck with you for life partner" she laughed before sitting down to the feast and scoured the food in front of her, at a loss as to what to eat first. "I don't understand how you got half of this stuff in a town this small" she exclaimed putting an assortment of cheeses onto a paper plate.
He tapped his nose mischievously "state secret, sorry!"
Penelope laughed and shook her head, for the second day in a row they were eating a large amount of food in the late morning to compensate for their lack of breakfast. It was a luxury of their unexpected break, but she knew it would be back to a rushed 7am piece of toast and coffee for breakfast the following morning so she wanted to make it last.
Finally, after the last cake had been eaten and they were both full to busting Penelope lay against Morgan, similarly to the way they had been before their first passionate kiss. She glanced down at his arm and saw the time on his watch "we should be making a move soon Hot Stuff, the jet leaves at two and we said we'd meet the others back at the lodge to check out an hour before"
He leant over to the bag in which he'd transported the goods and pulled out a small, spherical package "I know, just one last thing" he said handing it to her
She frowned "Derek Morgan, I know I am superior to the average human being but that does not excuse you treating me all the time!"
He rolled his eyes impatiently "just open it woman!"
Briskly she tore off the thin layer of paper to reveal a circular biscuit "oh it's a fortune cookie!" she cried happily.
"I know how much you like them and horoscopes and all that stuff, open it and find out your fortune" he said tapping his fingers on his leg in anticipation.
"Ok bossy!" she smiled and broke the cookie, placing the broken pieces to one side she held the paper to the light to read it.
'Marry Me Baby Girl?'
Penelope's heart stopped. At first she was sure she had read it wrong, the writing was small and the light was dim but after going over the words numerous times she knew it must be true. She turned and gaped at Morgan "are you being serious? Don't mess with me Derek Morgan, or I swear-"
"Penelope Garcia, shut that beautiful mouth of yours and listen to me. I've told you before and I will most certainly tell you again, you are my God-given solace, the first person I want to see in the morning, and the last person I think about at night. There is no-one I would ever want to spend my life with but you. I know you might think it's too soon but I want you to be mine, that's all I've ever wanted, for us to be legally bound and to one day have our own family and I hope that's what you want too" he said genuinely producing a diamond ring from his pocket.
After a moment of stunned silence she flung her arms around him before leaning back and looking him straight in the eye "if you'd have asked me two nights ago I wouldn't have thought it too soon". She took a deep breath, it was hard to believe that this was all real, "of course that's what I want, I couldn't want anything else more. You don't know how much I've dreamed about this happening, will I finally get my happy ending Derek?" she asked softly, looking deep into his eyes.
"Just one word Baby Girl, and I will make sure all your dreams come true" he said simply cupping her face in his hands.
Her eyes filled with tears of happiness "yes!" she laughed and kissed him passionately whilst continuing to say "yes! Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes!"
Morgan beamed "you have no idea how happy you've made me" he said gently placing the perfectly fitting ring onto her finger.
She grinned back at him with just as much joy on her face "oh I think I could take a wild guess!"
A/N - So our beautiful couple is engaged, yay! But my fine furry friends and loyal readers I am in need of some assistance, I have written (a rough version of) about another 20 more chapters after Chapter 9 which is the lead up to Morgan and Garcia's wedding. I would like to know whether you would prefer for me to add the chapters to Caught in a Storm and make it a longer story or whether you think it would be better as a sequel, I genuinely have no preference so it's all down to you lovely people. I've set up a poll that you can have your say at which way I should continue with the story and you will have until Sunday to cast your vote as I will tell you the outcome when I post the next chapter.
Thank you!