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Chapter 5 – Friendly Games
5th September 2013
"What did you think of lunch Spence?" Spencer replied with a 'it was great' look on his innocent face and JJ smiled at her friend's first meal at the BAU satisfactory, the little look on his face had elicited adoring giggles off the other girls (and Kevin and Will but they coughed it off as a cover). He'd also found out that week he and JJ were on the clean-up/wash up rota in the kitchen (also Garcia was on serving duty and Rossi was cooking), he didn't mind he enjoyed JJ's company he felt he could be able to tell anything later, maybe even… Pushing that back to the back of his mind he focused in what was happening.
"I say we go out for a while and while us men do something practical – like play football. You… you can paint each other's nails or gossip about boys or whatever is you girls do to waste your lives."
Prentiss glared at Morgan for his cocky statement as JJ and Garcia exchanged a 'we are so going to prove you wrong and kick your ass' look; the elder boys shook their heads – something about 'never keeping his mouth shut' Reid picked up on and the two boyfriends chuckled – Kevin nervously, afraid there might be a fight but Will's was more smug believing full well that Morgan would have his ass kicked for the second time that day.
"I think you find my chocolate adonis that we 'girls' can kick your boys' butts!" Garcia had said taking a alpha male style step, the other girls flanking her – reminding Spencer of the incidence only two hours before and the circumstances that had led him to meet Hotch.
Chuckling at his friend, Morgan took a similar but more joking step forward to the girls. "Is that so baby girl? Well, why don't we have a little match to see who wins? Guys versus gals, a 'friendly' game of soccer, powers can be used but only three times. First to score ten goals wins, whata say?"
"Morgan, there's six of you guys and three of us. Hardly fair to you poor boys, I know, but still, we should have equal teams."
In the end it was decided that Will would go on the girls' team and Spencer opted to just watch, despite the protests of the group. Instead he compromised that he would be referee and advisor to the girls (not that they would need the help of course and it would be hard to keep their strategies secret with Hotch around but they could try).
Ten minutes later the teams were ready, Morgan had gotten a ball and the rest had used their jackets/hoodies as goalposts. Their playing field was an unoccupied part of the grass because it was slightly muddier there due to the rain the previous morning and was about 20m in length with the posts being 4m apart.
Morgan and JJ met in the middle, with Garcia and Kevin in each teams goals, ready to 'fight' for the ball that Reid was to roll between the two in order to start the game.
"Ready JJ?" JJ nodded determinedly to her younger friend before he turned his attentions to the dark alpha on his right. "Ready Morgan?"
"Of course kid. Play already…please." He obviously hadn't wanted to add 'please' but the look of the majority of his teammates had forced his hand and Reid nodded meekly.
"Okay, 1…2…3 !" He rolled the ball between the two players and they both jumped in ready to tackle for the ball. Smirking discreetly, Spencer moved his left hand in favour to the left as he focused on looking into the ball and succeeded. The ball adjusted its straight course in the direction the boy had wanted, towards JJ, who succeeded in claiming the ball before Morgan. Cheating he knew, but it was all fun and games though and no one knew except him.
Twenty minutes later and the girls had scored two goals and the boys one, although Rossi had claimed they were cheating on one of the girls – a blatant lie of course.
Spencer watched fascinated as he observed Hotch's favour of dribbling with his left foot but shooting or passing with his right, who then passed the ball to Rossi and was immediately tackled by a feisty Prentiss. The two kept almost attacking each other for the ball, it got a bit scarier when she started blowing air trying to knock him to the ground which he retorted by manipulating his lighter's flames towards her face.
"Don't worry baby genius, they never hurt each other, it's all show. Besides they would never forgive themselves of they did, regardless of what they might say." Spencer didn't exactly revel in the bubbly girl's statement but knew it to be true upon hearing their thoughts, infact they had both each had a reason for being extra cautious with each other but neither one was going to be the first to admit it. Spencer had a private chuckle; despite not knowing either person very long he could tell neither would ever bend their will to another willing, even if it was because they liked that person.
After a few tackles Prentiss kicked the ball over Will, who Morgan immediately pounced upon and knocked over.
"Will!" Spencer ran over to the injured teen followed by Garcia and saw JJ chase Morgan. Repeatedly saying he was fine, they looked over at the others, Morgan was about to score an unfair goal but JJ grabbed his waist and sank into the ground. They all started laughing at him when he was up to his shoulders in the ground and couldn't move and JJ steady slid up from the ground, standing straight before stating 'No-one touches my boyfriend' –Hotch later informed them as none of the others had heard – and jokingly yet aggressively gently kicked the ball in his head. He started spluttering curses at the blonde girl who was dribbling to the other team's goal.
Will and Garcia jumped back into the game, Garcia asked again if was Okay and he stated just a bump but Spencer knew he was lying to them. A huge grunt/scream grabbed Spencer's attention and he watched Morgan tensing before literally bursting out of the ground he was stuck in, covered with soil and hastily brushing it off.
Trying to overcome the current status of their relationship, Spencer took his sweater vest off and walked to Morgan offering the sweater as a towel for him to use. Morgan looked at him similarly as before and Spencer thought he was going to make a snide remark but was surprised when the eyes softened and he shot the younger boy a very brief half smile and accepted the vest. Unable to help himself Spencer smiled at Morgan, who momentarily seemed shocked at the boy. 'This kid doesn't give up. Hope he realises I couldn't care less and I'm just trying to stay on the girls good side.'
Spencer was almost heartbroken at the immediate thought rejection of the strong boy and turned away, blinking tears before walking to where the game was being continued and Hotch had the ball. "Thanks kid, it was cool of you."
Unable to help himself, he had spent the entire day trying to keep in check and control his powers while trying to juggle trying to be friends with all of them; he turned around and replied to Morgan.
"Cool? Huh, I thought you 'couldn't care less'." Leaving a stunned Morgan he turned and headed back to the group.
'Holy shit, he is smart to realise that, crap. Great, they're all gonna kill me when he tells them.'
"Morgan, don't worry - I won't tell, I still have hopes." Spencer smiled at the boy and for some reason was relieved that Morgan was too. However Hotch had heard the verbal part of the conversation and was making a mental to speak to 'Reid' later which of course Spencer picked up on.
Morgan had run over and re-joined the game before Spencer had even reached Garcia, damn super stamina.
The game continued for another hour, by which time powers had been used –including Spencer's once or twice, okay, seven times to aid the girls; bringing the score to 8 – 9 with the girls winning.
"Merda! Does anyone have the time?" Rossi had interrupted Garcia's explanation to her 'baby boy' about how using her technopathy to have hacked the CIA that summer and almost, just almost been caught but escaped in the nick of time. Spencer checked his watch and shouted back the time was four twenty-six pm exactly, to which Rossi apologised but said he had to go and change, ready to start cooking the dinner well feast for that night.
After Rossi left the team played for a bit longer but it became cold soon and then almost half the group were bored of the game and finally agreed that the girls won but both teams were equal in power. Bickering for a few minutes more the group decided what to do for the next two hours till the feast was ready. Eventually it was decided that they'd go to the swimming pool before showering for dinner, Garcia and Kevin however left the group to go to the computer suite as she'd have to leave after about half an hour to get ready herself before she'd have to check in to the kitchen like Rossi had. She had given Spencer another big hug when they'd parted and the group had gone to their rooms for their costumes.
Spencer was glad he and Gideon had gotten some trunks, he never had liked swimming but he thought he would find it fun for once. He decided on the dark purple pair that came to his knees and for once fitted comfortably. As he changed he hummed to himself and a knock came on his door – JJ. Grabbing his towel, he went out and joined her at the same time Will appeared wearing trunks similar to his but in navy.
Bumping into Emily he complimented her on her green bathing costume with a matching belt, he would have complimented JJ but she was wearing a kaftan over her swimming gear whereas Emily had only her towel round her waist.
They met Hotch, who was wearing black mid-thigh length trunks, and Morgan, who was wearing very tight fitting and very short red… swimming boxers? Spencer wasn't sure what to call them.
Within minutes they had all been pushed or jumped into the pool. Emily had 'flown' Hotch into the pull, Morgan had swung JJ into the pool and chucked Emily in when she went to try and get him in. Will had made a dash for Spencer but he had grabbed Will's arm and laughing pulled the shrieking boy into the water. Morgan had been circling the pool, joking how he was king of the BAU. Chuckling Spencer had rippled the water – with a lot of concentration using his mind and gentle flicks of his wrists, that if seen would have looked as though he was just treading the pool's water – slowly onto the pool edge of the ground and tapping the two girls and subtly nodded to Morgan's direction. He moved the water mentally again, making sure no one saw what he was doing, and the girls laughed upon realising that Morgan hadn't noticed the water, too late he realised as he slipped and SPLOSHED into water.
When he came up, Spencer would have been sure he was red with embarrassment but the dark colour of his skin hid it.
"You think that's funny, huh?" Despite his predicament Morgan was grinning just as much as the others and as payback using his strength created a 'mini tidal wave' that crashed over the squealing teens (excluding Hotch, who so far hadn't shown much emotion and most certainly didn't squeal.).
That sparked a wind – wave – splash attack from all sides. Emily began to try climbing out the pool but Morgan grabbed around her waist, pulling the pair under the water splashing veryone around.
"Derek Morgan, you little son of a bitch." Were the first words out of her mouth when they resurfaced and to prove her point blew a huge gust of wind – freezing the water around Morgan.
"Oh holy, that's cold! This is the second time today! Jesus!" Morgan broke free of the ice and lunged for Emily who dodged out of the way and by accident head butted Spencer.
"OW!"
"Shit, Spencer, are ya alright?" Will took Spencer face in his hands and checked him over, blood instantly begin trickling out of the disorientated boy's nose.
"Reid, I'm so sorry!" Morgan went over to him but was told to back off by Rossi and the other two boys lifted Spencer out of the pool.
"I'll take you to get cleaned Reid, take my arm. The rest of you carry on but I just heard Lila saying it was five forty –five, so you guys might want to get ready for dinner."
Spencer took Hotch's hand and Will wrapped Spencer's towel around him and the boys left the others, who had decided to get out of the pool and get ready for dinner.
The boys made a shaky walk to the infirmary, where the nurse informed them he had a very mild concussion and fractured nose but the doctor gave him a syringe of her blood (as she had regenerative properties that healed all injuries). About five minutes later he was sorted and the boys dismissed to get ready for dinner.
"Reid, how do you feel?"
"I'm good thanks Hotch, I think I manage to my room. You should get ready for dinner; I don't want to make you late." He tried to walk away but Hotch stopped him.
"Reid, I need to know, is there anything about you I should know about?" He looked up into the dark eyes, the statement obviously referred to how he knew about what Morgan was feeling before.
"No, Hotch there isn't, and if there is I'll remember it later. Thank you for the help."
"Reid, I will find out one way or another but I would prefer it coming from your own mouth."
Reid looked around from the stairs and they simply stared for a minute before he replied, "I will tell if there is anything but for now I think everything is just ok."
Hotch raised his eyebrows in suspiciousion but nodded all the same. "I do expect you to tell me though soon as your mentor but for now, very well."
With that he left in another direction, leaving Spencer pondering whether he should have told Hotch the truth or not about his real abilities, hoping he wouldn't later regret the decision…
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