All I own is Paige and the plot. CBS owns the rest.
Sorry for the wait, I was busy with graduation! I am officially done done done with high school!
Read and Review por favor!
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Paige and Rossi had spent the last three days visiting schools for Paige. They finally decided on the public school a few blocks away from the Bureau. That way, Paige could walk to the Bureau if she needed to.
The day was Monday, and Paige was starting school. Rossi took her to get some school supplies the previous day, and then he dropped her off, and went back to work.
Paige's day went fairly well, with easy classes, nice teachers, and friendly classmates. She did get lost a few times, but she managed to survive the day. When she was walking out of the school, she noticed Esther parked by the curb. Penelope was sitting there waiting. Paige went to the car and got in.
"Hey Penelope! Did everyone get called on a case?" She asked.
"Yeah, they did. But I've got something for you. Well, it's actually from your dad, but I picked it out."
"What?" Paige asked.
Penelope grabbed a little gift bag and handed it to Paige.
"What is it?" Paige asked.
"Open it, silly." Paige obeyed, opening the bag. She pulled out a cellphone box.
"I reminded your father before he left that you didn't have a cellphone, so he gave me his credit card and called the phone company so they would hook up another line on his plan. You have unlimited minutes, texting, and internet access. He also has provided a monthly allowance of ringtone and ringback tone downloads. I picked out the phone, do you like it?" Garcia told her.
"Yeah! It's great!" Paige said, looking at her new phone, which was a touch screen.
"Your dad also left you his credit card and info, so that if you need anything, you can go and get it." She said.
"Where are we going?" Paige asked.
"To your house so you can get your stuff, because you're spending the week at my house!" Garcia exclaimed.
"Why can't I stay at home?" Paige asked.
"Because, they have to spray for bugs, spiders, and the like." Garcia fibbed, with a fake shudder.
"Okay," Paige shrugged. They went to the house to get Paige's clothes for the week, and then to Garcia's.
Paige enjoyed her time at Penelope's apartment. When she wasn't in school, she spent all her time with Garcia. She texted and called Rossi a few times, and the rest of the team would call at random times to check up on her. She hung out in Garcia's "lair" and did homework until they went home. Finally, Friday arrived, and the team was still gone. That night, Penelope and Paige watched the Rocky Horror Picture Show and danced along with the Time Warp. Paige really enjoyed her time with Penelope. Penelope was like the big sister she'd always wanted.
Finally, Sunday morning came. The team had just finished the case and was on their flight. Paige was asleep on the couch at Penelope's when the phone call had come in.
"Hey boss, what's up?" Penelope had answered.
"Hey Garcia, we're just landing." Came Hotch's voice. Garcia talked to Hotch for a few seconds longer before hanging up. Paige stirred in her sleep, then babbled something incoherent. Garcia laughed, figuring it was probably not English.
After about ten minutes of stirring and babbling in another language, Paige sat up, to find Penelope sitting next to her with a tape recorder.
"That's not at all creepy, Pen." Paige said, yawning.
"There is a reason, cupcake." Penelope said. "You talk in your sleep, but I can't understand it, and I was wondering what you were saying."
Paige just shook her head.
"Fine, play it back to me." Penelope pressed play, and Paige listened.
"What did you say?" Penelope asked.
"Something about a purple crocodile," Paige said, shaking her head. Penelope started giggling.
"Wow, you're odd. Okay, get up and get ready, the team gets back today." Penelope said.
Paige jumped up from the couch, and headed to take a shower. Twenty minutes later, she was showered, dressed, and was wearing makeup. She was wearing a lime green tanktop that was covered in black lace, a black mini skirt, and some knee high boots. Her hair was curled and she held part of it back with a bow that matched her shirt.
When she left the bathroom, Penelope hurried her out to the car. They drove to the Bureau, where the team was waiting. Paige gave Rossi an awkward hug.
"Thanks for the phone. I really like it." Paige whispered.
"No problem, kiddo." He said, gently rubbing her back. They all chatted for a few minutes, which was unusual for them, and then Hotch told them that their paperwork was due the next day. They all got everything they needed to do their paperwork, and they all went home. Rossi wanted to know all about Paige's week at school. They arrived home shortly.
"Hey, Paige, I have a surprise for you." Rossi said.
"Really?" Paige smiled.
"Yeah, one's in your room, and the other one I'll show you." He said. They pulled into the driveway and Paige darted into the house. She headed up the stairs to her room. She stopped dead in her tracks when she saw it. While she was at Penelope's, someone had redecorated her room. The ceiling was a navy color, with the stars painted in it, and her light fixture looked like the moon. The sky and stars continued down her walls before forming a horizon. From that point until the floor, the walls looked like the ocean. Her old bed had been replaced by a waterbed, and her whole room looked as if she had stepped right into the middle of the ocean. The carpet had even been replaced.
Paige gasped.
"It's beautiful!" She exclaimed. Rossi was behind her, watching her reaction. She giggled excitedly.
"Thank you!" She said.
"That's not all of the surprise. Come on downstairs." He said. She obeyed and followed him to the second floor. He opened the door to one of the guest rooms. She looked inside. He'd completely converted it into a study place for her. The shelves were lined with books, and on the desk was a brand new laptop setup. Her jaw dropped.
"No way!" She squealed.
"I figured you'd need it, especially over the next couple of months, and next year in college." He said. She turned to face him, tears rolling down her cheeks. She threw herself into his arms in a fierce hug.
"Nobody has ever done anything like this for me." She said. Rossi just held his daughter tight.
"Thanks Dad," she whispered.