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Derek's thoughts: bold and italic.
Penelope's thoughts: italic
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You had her so close that night Derek! So close! You could of whispered in her ear a simple I love you... but no you let the film play... and the next one... oh and the third... you spent 15 hours with her and never once did you broach it!
'Morgan... everything okay?' Emily asked from her desk, having noted that Derek was certainly mulling something over.
'Uh oh yeah... why?'
'You look like you're all torn up inside or something.'
'Yeah Morgan what's up... you and Pen have both been in odd moods for like a week now.' Reid added, Penelope had had a look in her eye like something was bothering her.
'It's nothing.' Oh it's something all right... the names Penelope... 'I hope to have it sorted soon.'
'Okay... want to talk about it?'
'Nah... I don't know exactly what it is right now but when I do I'll let you know.' You liar Derek Morgan... you just blatantly lied to two colleagues.
'Well you and Pen better get back on ball soon because Hotch has picked up on it.'
Oh great. 'Really?' He received nods and then he picked up his file he had. Although moments later his attention shifted. Heels, I hear heels...please dear God be someone else... Derek looked to the door as Penelope pushed it open; her hands piled high with files and searches. God does she realise the spell she has?
There he is... smile Penelope smile... act normal. 'Hey handsome.' Good job.
'Hey baby girl... how you doing today?'
'I am doing amazing thank you very much. How about yourself?' SMILE!
She's doing it... the smile... she's doing the smile she keeps for me... God! 'Better for seeing you.' Wow Derek... aren't you just ultimate cheese at times?
She laughed. 'Good to hear I have that effect on you sweet cheeks.'
Of course you do... everyday baby girl. He smiled. 'So what have you brought us today?'
'Ah this is the dampener I'm afraid... but it's what you all wanted.'
I didn't actually ask you for everything that I wanted. 'You are quick baby girl.'
'Did you ever have to doubt it?' She flashed him a smile again and he smiled back. God it's sinful to be able to smile like that! 'So for now here is yours hot stuff... knock yourself out.'
'Thanks.' He said taking the files off her. 'How about lunch later?' Again just us two.
'I'd love it.' Again of course you do!
'Okay baby girl... I'll stop by and get you.'
'Sounds good... now I have to pass these out to the other superheroes and get back to my mountainous pile of requests.' She flashed yet another perfected smile and moved on.
Christ... does she do it on purpose? Those hips will get her a spanking one day... that's a promise.
When Penelope had finished her rounds, Derek felt a presence by his side. When he looked it was not only one but two presences. 'God guys give a man some breathing space.'
'Morgan...' Emily and Reid chimed together.
'What?'
'Just tell her.'
'Tell who what?'
'God you can be infuriatingly dumb at times.'
'Hey!' Derek defended.
'Tell Penelope...' Emily started.
'You love her.' Reid finished.
'You guys are crazy you know that!' Actually completely insane. 'She doesn't like me like that.'
'Not what she's told me.'
'Emily... should you be dishing out Pen's business like that?' Reid inquired.
'Yes when the time requires it... so Morgan do you love her?'
Great nothing like being on the spot. 'Yes.' He replied quietly.
'Are you in love with her?'
You are Derek... admit it! 'Yes.' Good boy! It's a step. Even if miniscule but you just admitted it.
'Tell her then.'
'It's not that simple.'
'Why the hell not?'
'What if she's seen me go off with too many women... or she's found someone else?'
'No one else... and she are in love with you Morgan... go with it.'
I can't his thoughts screamed, and then he said it. 'I can't... every time I bring myself to I just can't.'
'Can't or won't?'
God what is this, an interrogation. 'I tried a week ago...'
'Ah so that's what's been bothering you.'
He nodded. 'It's harder than you think.'
'Just do it... blurt it out.'
'Oh so how about you and Hotch Prentiss? Or you and JJ Reid?'
'Hey we are only trying to help.' Emily said and then went back to her desk, then Reid followed.
Derek they're right... so right... blurting out may be abrupt but you both deserve to know how the other feels. Lunch... do it at lunch... don't be a coward and back down... be Derek Morgan... it's only Penelope!
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You need to tell him... if JJ and Emily are picking up on it... and Hotch... Christ Hotch! Of all people the boss man has to pick up on it! You need this out once and for all... lunch do it at lunch... it'll be a public place and then nothing embarrassing can occur... no outbreaks can occur... subtly.
The knock on the door knocked Penelope out of her cognitive line of thought and she turned. There he is. 'Come in handsome.' She smiled.
He opened the door and couldn't help but smile. She certainly was a sexy mamma at times... like right now. 'You ready baby girl?'
'I certainly am.' Liar Penelope... you've spent 3 hours trying to prep for a lunch with your best friend... you've never done that before! And you're still not ready.
'Let's go then.' He put his hand out and she took it. God her skins so soft.
God I love the way his hand is so much bigger than mine... it makes me feel protected. 'So where are you taking me?' She asked as they exited the elevator and headed for the doors to freedom.
'I was thinking just a small diner... get you your favourite milkshake.'
'Hey I only like those milkshakes because of you!' He shot her a look. 'I remember that day too well handsome... you and your milkshake moustache.' He giggled. You looked sexy with it.
'Don't remind me... but I'm glad my imperfections can help your food likings.'
Just as he helped her up into the SUV his cell rang. 'Morgan?' She watched him sigh. 'Seriously?' She watched his expression change, heard him say a couple more words and then snap his phone shut. 'Sorry baby girl... looks like lunch has to wait.' Seriously bad timing!
'Another case?' She said obviously disappointed.
'Afraid so... Hotch wants us both up in the conference room in about... well now.'
'Well let's get back handsome.' So much for psyching yourself up to tell him Penelope.
Looks like I won't be telling her anytime soon... He thought as he took her hand in his and walked back towards the building.