Disclaimer: I do not own Criminal Minds

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a/n: I just want to say thank you for all the reviews and comments... glad you liked it!

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Mini key:-

Derek's thoughts: bold and italic.

Penelope's thoughts: italic

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Here she comes, she thinks she can just walk up, have and look and leave, oh how wrong she is. I haven't seen that sexy frame for over 2 weeks and there is no way that she is just looking and leaving.

I turned and man that wasn't what I was expecting to see at 12:47 at night. She is looking gorgeous. God I need to stop this.

Damn it, his seen me... however much I wind myself up to talk to him I can't, it's impossible, how can I blurt out that I love him? God he looks so sexy, it should be a crime. His definitely seen me, I can't scurry away now... so here it goes. Be still my beating heart, it's only Derek Morgan.

'Hey bay girl.' Derek says as he stands, and walks towards her.

'Hey hot stuff.' She replies as she closes the gap. God he is so fine and smells so good... Shut up Penelope!

'You okay goddess?' She looks so tired, and her eyes tell a whole other story, something is bothering her.

'Yeah I'm fine, just tired.' YOU you're my problem... it has to be crime... or an illusion.

'Sure?' She's holding back from me.

'Positive... but I'm going to head off home.' To have a word with my thoughts.

'Okay, Hotch has given us the next 4 days off...' She nods to him. 'Want to spend tomorrow together?' Just me and you.

'Yeah I like that idea.' Of course you do Penelope...

'Good... I'll bring some surprises with me and we can chill.' Note to self: Tell her!

'Sounds good.' She sorted his collar. 'Now you have fun writing that report up and then get some sleep, and I look forward to seeing you tomorrow.' Her minds eye widened as Derek kissed her forehead. Note to self: Do NOT wash forehead!

She then left him standing there, she knew he was watching her but she could cope with his touches, his smile, his smell.... just him.

Okay Penelope you wash that forehead you know there will be more to come, it's a friendly affection from your best friend... don't blow your friendship... just don't.

Does she know one day I will spank her for being so fine... and hopefully she will show me that good morning.

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The next morning Penelope lay awake her curls sporadically fallen over her pillow. The back of her hands placed on her forehead, her mind in and out of sleep. In sleep = Derek, out of sleep = Derek. Jesus I need a new hobby. She thinks as she pulls the quilt up and turns on her side, it was only 6:09am and she was not for any reason going to get up. Attempts to shut off her mind worked and she fell asleep again.

Hmm okay Derek it is now 8:46am, you have been sitting in your car for the last 46 minutes it's time to get in there, it's only Penelope after all. Derek sighed, and got out; grabbing the bags he had with him. Key, key, key where did I put the key? Finally remembering the key was on his car keys as per usual he breathed out, this was too weird. He put the key in and entered the small apartment. Mm smells good. He shook his head of thoughts and proceeded to put the bags down. Once he had done so he peered into the bedroom, she was still asleep. He smiled to himself and left before he lost all human control.

What the hell? Penelope thought as she sat up to the smell of cooking.

'Morning baby girl.'

'Derek!' She said startled.

No one should look that good in the morning... it's unreal. 'I told you I was bringing surprises.'

'Well in that case... I'll show you a good morning hot stuff.'

'Will you?' Oh yeah cool Derek... just make her run.

'Maybe one day handsome maybe one day.' PENELOPE! Seriously? He watched her sit up fully and then slide off the bed. 'So what's for breakfast?' Because if you don't move, it will be you.

'Pancakes... bacon... you name it....' But I'd much rather have you. 'Come on baby girl... let's get you fed.'

'I'm coming... let me get dressed.'

'P stay in your pyjamas.' He called.

She laughed. 'You got to be kidding right... so it's okay for you to be dressed?'

'I have my own form of pyjamas.'

Please don't say just boxers. 'What would they be then?' Again please don't say just boxers

'You'll have to wait and see. Now come on we have food awaiting eating.'

She walked out and smiled, there was a table set for two, a red rose. Aw sweet. 'What's the occasion... the last time you did this was after Kevin.'

'I thought you looked like something was bothering you so I'm using my day to cheer you up.' I know something is up with you... in fact it was written all over you last night... oh and still is.

'I'm fine... the case was another demanding one that's all... I just wanted to get home.'

'Do you feel better?'

'Yes.' And the first lie of the day has been spoken.

He raised an eyebrow at her but decided to let it rest. 'Right well you enjoy.'

After breakfast, Derek was now wearing sweats and a thin top although he had said he hardly ever wears a top to bed, he didn't want to feel too naked. Not that Penelope minded. He had sent her to get a shower and he was doing the washing up, his head full of thoughts. Right so you tell her, you tell then and there that you love her, not like a toy or a brother, but you're in love with her. Man you've had these feelings for nearly 3 years, something's got to give.

Usually the water acted as a barrier to the outside word but not today, Penelope's thoughts had followed her into the shower and now she wanted to connect her head with the wall in aggravated annoyance. It's Derek Morgan you're best friend, his not Kevin Lynch, he would be a gentleman about it... but do you seriously want to run the risk of ruining your amazing friendship with professing love? No? Didn't think so.

Both the pair were lost in thought when they came to be in the same room as one another, both unknowingly about the same thing. Penelope ended her train of thought and looked at him.

'So what's on the agenda handsome?'

'Some film watching, some eating, some fun.'

'Does the film include a cuddle? Smooth Penelope real smooth.

'If you want it.' It's always a start I suppose but it's still not telling her.

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a/n: okay so I am trying something different with combining a normal story with thought processes.... so let me know if its working or if its confusing!