Sorry it's been a while, my computer has been out of submission. It's still screwed up, so I borrowed my parent's computer. Please enjoy, and please look out for the continuation of my Genius and All story, which this story is based off of! Loves
It was difficult joining a new team in the first place, but also trying to keep up appearances with my consulting job was even more complicated. I never get to go home anymore. And I can't justify living in a place that large if I don't get to spend any time in it.
Getting off the plane from a case in Oklahoma and surprisingly it was only noon. I had slept on the plane, so I still had a lot of work that needed to get done. As I walked to my car, I ran through my paperwork in my mind. But my many thoughts were interrupted by Emily.
"Hey Leigh, you doing anything today," she asked walking over. Shrugging, I threw all my papers in the back as I said "I was thinking about taking out my boat today." Then I thought about it, "You know, if I get the chance." She smirked and said "lucky, I have to go home and clean."
"Well, I could use some company," I said, which is very true. I never have people over to my house very often. She smiled, and nodded "that would be awesome, where we gonna go?" I just grinned as I said "you will see."
"See what?" Derek asked as he unlocked his car, which was parked next to mine. Emily smiled as she said "Leigh's gonna take me boating." Derek looked over at me with a smirk and asked "where's my invitation?" Looking back over at Emily I asked "what do you think?" She looked over at him with a questioning expression and after a moment, she shrugged and said "I guess so." Derek laughed and said "thanks Prentiss, I like you too." I just shook my head at them too.
"Hey Spencer, you should come too," I called out to my awkward co-worker. He looked over and with just a look; I knew it was going to take some convincing. I quickly walked over and leaned forward, whispering "I know this isn't your thing, but trust me, you'll like it." He just stared down at me, not wanting to give an answer. Signing, I said "I bet you a chess game that you'll have fun." And he finally cracked a smile. Shaking his hand, I said "come prepared sir."
My place was somewhat far, but not that far to be irritating having to drive it every day. I was very close to the water, mostly because my grandmother owned her own private beach. I've already told you, my grandmother was loaded.
Parking, I looked around my large piece of land, breathing in the familiar scent. Leaving my work in the car, I slowly walked up to my front door, unlocking it. Stepping into the foyer, I typed in the security code. And then I was greeted by scampering little feet and a soft 'meow.' Looking down, I smiled at my black and white munchkin cat.
"Hi Bowie, I missed you," I said, picking up my short loveable cat. He purred loudly in my arms and nuzzled my neck. I truly missed him; he was some of the only family I had left.
Walking slowly up the stairs, coming to the second floor, I looked to the right. My childhood bedroom, sitting, untouched since I moved to New York to go to school. There was little left in the room, just some old toys, stuffed animals and some furniture. Next to it was my older brother, Shane's, bedroom. His room, on the other hand, was empty. He took everything when he went to New York. The difference between us is that he moved there to start a life. I moved there to get away from mine. But I ended up coming back, to work in a place that my brains could be appreciated. My looks had nothing to do with my job. No one messed with me, because of my brains and my gun, which helped.
Walking over to my new bedroom's double doors, I placed Bowie on the bed and looked around. It's strange coming back here after a long absence. It's a ghost town, though it was filled to the brim with memories.
Quickly changing out of my work pants and t-shirt, I pulled on my favourite pair of jean shorts and a forest green tank top. The air was warm and humid, if I was going to be home, I might as well dress the part. I heard my phone ringing from my work pants pocket, and I quickly grabbed it.
"Hey Penny," I said putting my phone on speaker. As I pulled off my bra I heard her say "I heard you're having a party." I smirked as I said "no, it's not a party without you honey." She laughed as I said "do you wanna make it a party?" I almost heard her smirk as she said "why of course, I will grace you all with my presence."
Hanging up, I laughed as I slipped on my bright purple bikini top. I was just about to call her anyway, guess she's just physic.
As I walked down stairs I took a look around and grabbed all the clothes or anything else out of place and quickly put it away. I looked through my fridge, and saw that there was only booze in it.
As I was on the phone to the pizza place, someone buzzed my gate. Quickly, I walked over to the kitchen and opened the cabinet closest to the corner. It was Derek and Emily. Clicking the microphone, I said "come on in." I said before buzzing the gate. After hanging up, I closed the cabinets and turned on some music, my dancing mix. Hips Don't Lie came on, and I couldn't help but start dancing.
After I made sure the dining room doors were locked I made my way down the hall past the living room to the foyer. Slipping on some brown gladiator flats, I opened the door to see Derek parking with Emily coming up behind him.
"Holy crap Leigh, you live here," Emily asked, looking up at the building. Walking down the stairs into the warm air, I shrugged and said "nah, I hijacked this mansion just to impress you guys." She just said "I wouldn't put it past you." Shoving her lightly, she laughed, and then I spotted Derek. I shouldn't be surprised he spotted my open garage which housed one of my most prized possessions.
"Wow, nice ride," he said, touching the newly polished handle bars. I smiled as I walked down the steps and over to the garage. Nodding I said, "that's my baby, Lucille, 1950s Harley-Davidson Panhead, restored her myself." This greatly impressed Derek, looking at me quite shocked. I laughed as he bent down to check out the interior.
I heard another buzz, so I quickly ran back inside, with Emily on my tail. Opening my front hall closet, I looked at the screens which displayed my gates and the grounds, along with all my doorways of the house. The kitchen had the same thing.
"Holy shit Leigh," Emily said, looking at my set-up. Pressing on the speaker button I spoke to Penny and Spencer, "hey guys, come on in." Then I pressed the gate button. Closing the doors, I turned to a very curious Emily.
"What's with the Fort Knox security system," she asked as I walked back outside. I just shrugged as I said "we had some security issues when I was younger, and we fixed it." It wasn't a lie, but it wasn't the whole truth. She didn't have the time to question it as the rest of the group joined us.
"Hello my lovelies," Penny exclaimed as she strutted her very summer-y self. I wasn't surprised when I saw her in a rainbow tunic with a ruffled hem, very Penny.
"So where we going," Penny asked, walking over. I just smirked, as I said "follow me." They all looked at me confused, but followed along anyway.
Going through my house, I quickly showed them everything. Then we went out the back door to my very large backyard.
"Wow Leigh, how much of this is yours," Spencer asked. I couldn't help the smirk that spread across my face as I said "about 20 acres of land, and then some." I got weird looks, but they will see soon. Walking along a newly evened gravel path, we pasted through my well maintained trees and finally came upon the beach.
"Holy shit," I heard Derek mutter. I couldn't help but laugh as we walked down to the dock and the boat house.
"You own all these boats," Emily asked as I went into the boat house. Looking back at the water, at my many machines, I just shrugged and said "my grandmother was loaded; they were a package deal, along with the house and the land." Pausing I looked at Derek and smirked "the cars came later."
I grabbed the life jackets and my keys. Motioning for everyone to follow me, I walked over to my Corsair 33, a luxury speed boat with a spacious front cabin and a large seating area while it can still go incredibly fast. I usually just take out my Lancer 22, since I rarely have people on my boats, and it's smaller.
"Does anyone have a boating licence," I asked as I stepped into the boat. Not surprised at all, Derek raised his hand. Chuckling I said "ok, your my first mate." He just laughed and then got in the boat. I helped Emily into the boat as Derek helped Penny. Smiling up at Spencer, I asked "you coming doctor?" He slowly smiled, and stepped into the boat. But he suddenly lost his footing and fell into me. Looking up at Spencer, I couldn't help but notice the little specks of emerald green in his eyes.
"Ohhhhh," Emily and Penny said as Derek just laughed. Pushing him off me, I saw a blush creeping across his cheeks. I just smiled at him as I walked over to the wheel. After locking away all our valuables, I started up the boat and said "let's get going."
I'll be putting out a part 2 of this one, but I just wanted to put something out tonight, thank you, and please REVIEW, I love hearing your thoughts.