Title: Au Natural (Part 18)
Author: dustytiger aka Trista Groulx
Rating: T (like the show to be safe)
Disclaimer: I do not on CM. I am still poor. CM still belongs to its creator, network, writers, actors and actresses who bring it to life weekly.
Summary: Prentiss and Reid are getting married, but what brought them to this point?
Notes: All right so here's the conclusion to the girls' night and a few more answers about Sergio, he'll be in a few parts. Enjoy!

Reid walked into the bar, scanning it for his friends. Finally he saw them and went over to the table where they were sitting. When he got half way to the table he noticed that Prentiss was walking toward him. When they met not too far from her table Prentiss wrapped her arms around him and kissed his cheek. He immediately started to blush. He gave her the key, not trying to hide it from the other two women. Prentiss was surprised by his behaviour but it also made her feel more at ease. Reid wanted nothing more than to be honest with his friends.

"I bought a cat bed today and litter box today," he told her.

"Really?" she asked.

"In case you want to bring Sergio over so he doesn't have to be alone as much."

"Thank you Spencer that's really sweet."

She was touched that he had bought items for her cat, which he was sure was looking to kill him in his sleep. She realised that things were very serious between the two of them. Reid had admitted he was ready for them to live together and had given her the opportunity to make it happen when she was comfortable with the idea. She leaned in and kissed him sloppily. He wrapped his arms around her but couldn't relax into the embrace due to the taste of wine on her lips.

"Emily, how much have you had to drink?" he asked her.

"Not enough," she laughed. "Hmm, if I drink too much will you send me home tonight?" she asked, playfully.

She then moved so that she was able to suckle the side of his neck, much to the genius' surprise. He had never understood why some people felt the needed to be affectionate in public. He had never so much as hugged any of his ex-girlfriends in public before and he was already out of his comfort zone without Prentiss' playful attempt at getting something he knew she wanted from him sooner rather than later.

"Emily!" he gasped. "Garcia and JJ are right over there!"

"I don't care," she assured him, nuzzling his neck. "Spencer you didn't answer my question."

"No I wouldn't, but I might have to sleep on the couch."

"Where's the fun in that? I was thinking of all kinds of things we could do in your big comfy bed when I get home."

He sighed. "Not while you're drunk, when everything changes between us I want you to remember every moment of it."

"What is going through that big genius brain of yours Spencer?"

"You'll see soon enough," he assured her.

"So you're not going to make me wait forever then?"

He ran his fingers through her hair. "I have a time frame in mind as well as something planned. Please trust me."

"I do, Spencer," she assured him. "You think of everything don't you?"

"I try. Now have fun tonight. This is a girl's night I should go before they try to lynch me."

She laughed. "They'd never do that to you. But I'll see you soon. I love you."

He kissed her cheek softly. "I love you too."

She went back to the table to join her friends. She could hear the two of them giggling as she got closer to them. She knew that part of the way she had acted was because of the alcohol but she didn't regret it. She wanted her friends to know that what they had was serious.

"You've go it so bad Emily," Prentiss laughed.

"He's got it worse!" Garcia sing-songed.

"Did he give you a key?" JJ asked.

"He did," Prentiss replied.

Prentiss was still surprised he'd given her a key, despite the fact it was in her hand. It seemed like a big move for them, especially considering they had only been on one real date. She had never been in a relationship that was so serious so quickly before. Normally she would want to run away when things got so serious, but everything with Reid was different. She didn't feel tied down or tethered to him. She was still able to enjoy a night out with her friends; only now she knew that he would be home waiting for her. There was something very comforting and reassuring about that.

"A forever key?" asked Garcia.

"I think you need to slow the pace," laughed Prentiss. "But, yes this is my key to keep."

"I didn't realise you two were so serious," JJ admitted.

"I didn't either. He even got a few things for Sergio."

"Wow that is serious," Garcia cooed. "He's willing to let your kitty move in!"

"Especially considering they hate each other."

Prentiss still wasn't sure how she was going to go about brining Sergio over to Reid's apartment. She knew the cat hated to go in his crate, and hated the car even more. She hoped that if she brought the animal to Reid's that he might calm down around the genius but she wasn't sure. Sergio had never reacted so negatively to anyone before. She didn't want Reid to feel uncomfortable in his own home; even if he was the one who had offered to let the cat in by buying the items she had. She also didn't like the idea of her precious pet being alone much and wanted to have him at Reid's to greet her after a hard case.

"Wow, EP this is uber serious," Garcia told her.

"You're not going to get worried and take off, are you?" JJ asked.

Prentiss shook her head. "No I have never wanted anything like this before."

"I can almost see your poogie little genius babies already!"

"All right PG, you so need to slow down or we need to find somewhere with a dance floor."

"It's country night at Jackson's!"

"I'm game," Prentiss assured them both.

"All right country night it is," said JJ.

The three women left the bar and piled into a cab and went to a club. After a great night of dancing with her friends Prentiss went home, Reid's. She didn't bother to change or anything she just slipped into the bed next to him, the world was still spinning and fell asleep within moments. She was sure she hadn't woken him until she felt his arms wrap around her. She sighed happily glad to wrapped up in his arms after a good night out; it felt right.

End Part 18

Notes: The next few days the updates will be around this time due to my work schedule… I hope everyone is still enjoying this lemme know if you are.