Not Ready to Lose You Chapter 3
A/N:(Not a new chapter update. Just had some corrections to make.) Well it took me a little longer than I would have liked, but finally I have the third chapter posted. I just want to thank all you guys who are reviewing this story. You all are truly putting a smile on my face and inspiring me to continue this story. Well enough of my ranting. Without further ado, here is chapter 3 of Not Ready to Lose You! Enjoy!
Disclaimer: I do not own Criminal Minds or the characters. I only own the plot.
Warnings: Some Profane language, and a few suggestive thoughts but nothing that is too much to handle :)
'Poor kid, he is probably trying so hard to figure out why the universe is out to get him.' Thought Morgan as he rubbed gentle, sure circles on Reid's thighs. Reid remained silent as he absorbed the information that Morgan had just dished out. His stomach sat in knots as his mind ran over the probability of catching his shooter before the unsub got him first. He was unfortunately very certain that his chances were very slim. Now he understood why Morgan had tried so hard to keep this from him…to protect him from a demon that was sure to try and rip apart his foundation. 'It's true what people say. Ignorance is bliss.' Reid wrapped his arms around himself, trying to hold it all together.
"Spencer, talk to me baby boy." Morgan spoke quietly, just loud enough to be heard but not loud enough to spook the young man. Reid was in a fragile state and Morgan was trying to avoid a conflict as much as was humanly possible.
Reid stayed silent, not knowing exactly what there was to say. His mind was still trying to wrap itself around the idea of being hunted like a mere animal. He had been struggling enough when he had been shot and thought it was just someone looking for an outlet. Now the truth was out. There was a psychopath at large in D.C. and Reid was his target.
"Pretty Boy, say something please."
"Am I going to die?" The question was whispered as if Reid was afraid of the answer. Am I ready to face death again? Wonder if I will make it out alive this time. Reid was shaken from his morbid thoughts by a firm shake from Morgan.
"No Spencer, you are not going to die. I won't let that happen. I am going to catch this son of a bitch and make sure that he never sees the light of day again." Morgan sat up slowly making sure not to dislodge Reid from his body. Wrapping his arms around Reid's waist he placed a gentle kiss to his lips. The goal was to provide comfort and support. To let Reid know that he wasn't alone. That there was someone that was going to make sure that everything turned out okay.
"Derek, I want to go to work tomorrow."
"Wait, what?" I was certainly not expecting that. Even though I think that I should have saw this coming. This is Reid that I'm talking to.
"I want to go to work. Maybe the team can help me."
"Spence-" Morgan was cut off by Reid holding up a hand.
"Derek before you say anything you should know that I am not sitting out on this case. If someone is out to get me then you should undoubtedly know that I am not going to just lag around while some creep is out there hunting me like some wild boar." Reid slid off of Morgan to lie down on the other side of the bed. His back to his lover. "Now you can spoon with me now and we can wake up happy and content while preparing for work. Or you can go all 'I am your protector and you shall obey me' and sleep over there and we can be miserable as we go in tomorrow. Either way I am going to Quantico."
Morgan couldn't hold back the grin that graced his face. He certainly has become feisty. I think I like it. Morgan chuckled as he lay down and moved to cradle Reid against his body. Reid snuggled in close.
"You win Pretty Boy, and just so you know I do not sound like that."
"Whatever you say honey."
"Honey? Did you really just use a pet name on me?" Morgan raised an eyebrow even though Reid couldn't see him. Reid wasn't really one for using pet names. Morgan didn't really mind them; he actually wished that Reid used them more.
"Huh? Oh yea sorry about that. It kind of slipped." Reid turned a dark shade of red that made Morgan laugh, his breath grazing against the back of Reid's neck.
"Don't apologize for it. I actually like it." Reid relaxed once more in Morgan's arms as he allowed sleep to take him over. Morgan felt Reid's breathing slow down to a relaxed pace as he fell asleep. For him sleep was not coming any time soon. There was too much happening to his genius for him to rest peacefully. The anger was building deep inside, itching to be released. Morgan wanted to do nothing more than he wanted to hunt down the sick person who was torturing his lover. But that would have to wait. Lashing out would not help Reid, Morgan knew that. His job at that moment was to protect Reid, from his own destructive thoughts and from the crazy ass individual who was harassing him. Morgan laid awake thinking and pondering all that had happened to Reid so far, and what was sure to come. Tomorrow would be a long day for them both, but he was prepared to guard Reid from anything that came his way.
The alarm went off, forcing Morgan to open his eyes. He had only just fallen asleep three hours ago- only being able to shut his body down because he had been completely and totally exhausted. Now he was waking to the annoying blaring of the clock and Reid wasn't budging to hit the snooze button. That was when he noticed the lack of warmth that normally accompanied a night with his lover. Once his senses were functionally completely, no longer hindered by his groggy state, he noticed the sound of the shower running. 'The kid was serious about this whole going to work thing. He is even up early.' Morgan sat up in bed and swung his legs over the side, stretching as his feet hit the floor.
Morgan stood, shivering as the chill of the house quickly set in. He moved into the hallway, stopping at the thermostat on his way to the kitchen. 'If I have to deal with this BS this morning, then I will at least do it with the strongest coffee that I can possibly handle." On autopilot, Morgan moved around the kitchen, his thoughts focusing on the man in his shower. 'More like our shower. Spence practically lives here.' That thought put a smile on Morgan's face as he pulled to mugs from the cupboard. When he turned around to lean against the counter he was greeted by the sight of Reid wrapped in a towel. He hadn't heard the younger agent come in and his heart rate instantly went up.
"Dammit Reid, you almost gave me a damn heart attack!" Morgan clutched his chest, a frown plastered on his face.
Reid smirked, "What did I do." Reid held his hands up in mock surrender, a look of innocence shining brightly. When Morgan raised his eyebrows at him, Reid couldn't help but laugh. Quickly he stepped forward and placed kisses to Morgan's forehead, eyelids, and nose before finally allowing their lips to meet. Morgan traced Reid's bottom lips with his tongue, seeking out entrance. Reid quickly obliged, a moan escaping him. Morgan growled as he wrapped his arms around the slimmer man, pulling him close. When they finally pulled apart they were both panting trying desperately to catch their breath.
"What was that for Pretty Boy?" Morgan rested his forehead against Reid's, for some reason needing the reassurance of the close proximity. This was his Pretty Boy…the Reid that he had fallen in love with. He feared that he was going to lose the playful, spontaneous, affectionate lover to a hollow shell. Reid was frightened by the news that he had received last night. What human being wouldn't be? He was trying so hard to hide it, but he should have known that Morgan was the one person who could read him like an open book all the time. While Reid was smiling and joking around now, the fear was evident in his eyes and posture. He was trying too hard to be happy.
"Just because. Plus I don't like you frowning….need to protect this handsome face." Reid caressed Morgan's cheek.
Morgan chuckled, "Shallow much?"
"I'm not being shallow...I'm just stating the obvious. And honey believe me, it's obvious that that is one handsome face." Reid leaned forward and gave Morgan a quick kiss on the lips. "Why else would I still be around?" Reid pulled away just a Morgan growled playfully. Morgan gave chase, loving the sound of Reid laughing as he sprinted through the house to the bedroom. Morgan was right behind Spencer…able to grab him whenever he was ready. He was enjoying the chase too much to stop, but as soon as they entered the room Morgan scooped Reid into his arms bridal style. Placing him on the bed Morgan hovered over him, his hands placed on either side of Reid's face, effectively blocking him in.
"So what were we talking about….oh right now I remember. My handsome face." Morgan smiled as Reid giggled. "You know I love that."
"Love what Derek?" Reid was still having trouble suppressing his giggles.
"That right there. Knowing that I can break through all of your reserves and get you to open up when no one else can. Besides I love the way you laugh. It's cute."
"Excuse me, but I believe that cute is for puppies and babies. " The laugh that burst forth from Morgan was one of pure bliss and enjoyment. For the first time in the last two weeks Reid was in laughing mood. His smile was huge and his body was no longer shying away from physical contact like before. Reid was becoming comfortable around Morgan, he felt safe with the older man.
"Right you are Pretty Boy, right you are." They both leaned forward relishing in a gentle kiss. Morgan pressed forward pushing Reid back down on to the mattress. He was so worked up right now. He wanted nothing more than to undress his lover and stay locked away all day. Of course that couldn't happen with Reid being in his fragile state- both mentally and physically- and the fact that Reid brought up one important thing.
"So, we should probably get ready for work. It's almost time for us to leave."
"Ugh, don't remind me." Morgan rolled over to lie on his back. Resting his hands behind his head as he watched Reid move around the room. As Reid busied himself preparing for work, Morgan couldn't help but worry about the day ahead…even with the appealing view in front of him. 'Today is really going to be a long day.'
The bullpen was bustling with agents moving here and there focusing on cases from all over. Everyone was zoned out, not really observant of the things going on around them. The BAU team stood huddled around Prentiss' desk…well everyone minus Hotch who was being his usual serious all about work self. Garcia laughed loudly as Prentiss recalled her night with a random guy at the bar. The day was pretty relaxed so far.
"Has anyone seen Morgan and Reid? Hotch wants us all in the conference room." Said JJ as she entered the bullpen from her office. The edge in Hotch's voice had told her that the situation was urgent. So she had scurried to gather what little information that they had on the victim and the crime scene and was ready for the team to converge together. She was in full flight agent mode, waiting with baited breath for something tragic to happen. More importantly she was worried about the victim of the case.
"I don't know. Maybe they decided to sleep in." Chimed in Prentiss.
Garcia was next to respond with an unusual quip of her own. "Perhaps they are off making little genius chocolate thunder god babies." The team laughed as the image of Morgan and Reid with kids ran through all of their minds.
"Or maybe we are right behind you, baby girl." Morgan smiled when the team jumped at the sound of his voice. Reid was blushing profusely as was Garcia. Prentiss grinned as she stood making her way to the conference room.
"So much for genius chocolate thunder god babies." Prentiss shouted back as she walked through the door disappearing from sight. The team quickly followed finding Hotch already sitting at the table with a grimace on his face. There was evidently something seriously wrong. Normally, Hotch's face was blank. Usually void of any type of emotion. The fact that there was anything readable on his face told the team that the situation was dire and clearly hitting close to home for the unit chief. Morgan held his breath as Reid asked the one question that was on everyone's mind.
"What's wrong Hotch? What happened?"
"We have a problem."
"Yea well I know that. That psycho is still out there looking for me. And before anyone objects to anything I am going to say right now that I am working this case. I'm not going to sit around helplessly while some monster hunts me down as you hunt him down." Reid defiantly placed his hands on his hips. Daring anyone to argue the point with him.
"Well then everyone should sit down." As everyone sat Hotch stood moving so that he was in reach of the phone. "When I walked in this morning there was a message left for the team…and more specifically for Reid. Before we get into profiling this unsub, I think that we need to listen to this. It is clearly from Reid's attacker." Hotch pressed one button on the phone and immediately the voicemail started to play.
'Well, Well, Well. How nice it is to finally be able to let you all hear my voice. Agent Hotchner, I know that you are eager for me to get to the point so I will do you a favor and jump right in. As you all know Dr. Reid was shot sixteen days ago. Well its time that the job be finished. The fact that he survived is merely a mistake on my part. One that I intend to correct. So to Dr. Spencer Reid, because I know for a fact that you are indeed sitting in the room listening to this recording, be prepared to lose everything. You will die and I plan to be the one to end your pathetic life. Agent Derek Morgan, the savior of our innocent genius. I hope that you haven't grown too attached to your little boy toy, because I promise that I am going to rip him from your life…permanently. So I will give you seventy-two hours to attempt to profile me. After the time has run out I will call you back. If by that time you have no answers, my demands will start to poor in and my patience will begin to wane. Let's hope that innocent people will not have to die during this process, because honestly I am only after the good doctor. Talk to you all soon."
A/N: There you have it. Another cliffhanger ending to leave you craving more. So I am currently looking for a beta for this story as well as all my other stories/chapters going forward. If you are interested please let me know. Also don't forget to R&R! Your reviews are like food for my creativity! Until next time...See ya :D