Thanks for all of the follows and REVIEWS! I am so addicted to this story- I feel like it writes itself.

Today, there will be 2 or 3 new chapters posted - Enjoy

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The next couple of weeks I was immersed into the team. Rossi had a pasta night where we all kinda bonded and became more than acquaintances. I didn't want to go but it was mandatory per Hotch. I've noticed that FBI agents love to say, "that wasn't a request."

The next day I had mani/pedi's with the ladies, JJ was nice and welcoming but, Emily on the other hand was a semi-tough nut to crack. Emily did recommend a nice gym in the area since I've always wanted to take a Zumba class. In the end, I decided to sign up for dance classes at a studio down the street since I've always wanted to know how to merengue. It wasn't too hard to keep my schedule full since I was often at work – like all of the time. This job is so different from my academic job where we had 2 hour breaks between classes and TA's for assistance. Now, it seemed that everyday was a fire drill and being split between Team A and Team B meant super long days.

I enjoy spending time with Reid, he reminds me of my best friend in high school—she was super smart and owned it. He has so many interest that I just love tagging along with him. He also reminds me of Patrick, my youngest brother,—something about Reid makes you want to protect and defend him at all times. Hotch on the other hand was hilariously uptight… I love calling him honey, like I work at Al's Diner. It gets under his skin so badly. He once said don't call me honey and I responded Ok, Sugar and I could hear him smile and grimace over the phone.

Derek and I got into a rhythm as well… Sex whenever possible. I've even lost weight because of all the activity. To keep my head in the game I came up with a few rules… to keep this undefined thing between D and I light and loose:

- No one at works knows

- No sex in the office

- No overnights/ sleepovers

- No feelings

If any of the above were to take place, I would have to end it or take a break and reassess. Speaking of reassessing – to make Virginia bearable -I created a fun list. This list is a bunch of things I just had to do because I was on the east coast. A third of the list has been checked off because Derek was interested and even added a few suggestion. We went to DC to see the Cherry Blossom, Philadelphia for a Phillies game and cheesesteak. Next up was Maryland for crabs. He could not believe that I never ate blue crabs before. Also on the list was to get into yoga and sign up for a race. My best friend used to race all the time and I loved being on the cheering line.

Last weekend, I went to the museum with Reid to see the Day of the Dead Exhibit. We ran into Morgan that evening while we were getting ice cream. He was on a date with Gina Sanchez from Counter Terrorism. The idea that they were on a date was really interesting -since he wasn't a dater—or maybe he just didn't want to date me. But who's keeping track and really, who cares right?

Main Street in Quantico

Today, Derek is helping her find a couch. She kind of knew what she wanted a bright velvet couch. Something that would pop in her apartment. As they walked down the main strip, they stumble upon a mod furniture store, this store could be promising she said as Derek pulled open the door. The store had vintage too—which made Penelope's heart dance..

As Penelope oohed and aahed through the story Derek could not believe he allowed her to drag him out on this witchhunt – on a precious weekend day. But he was drawn to the way she lit up a room. Don't get me wrong, he thought, I'm definitely dating, but Ms. Right now is pretty on point.

She decided on a maroon velvet chesterfield couch… which magically enough suits her to the t. Derek she called – "what do you think of this one?"

"How do you feel about it? If you love it get it."

"I know but do you like it?"

"What does it matter it is your place? It's about how you feel about it, baby girl"

Oh, she said as she turned to face the couch. He wasn't my boyfriend or anything. His opinion shouldn't matter. After being in such a long-term relationship it is easy to go back to that comfortable space. He was not her boyfriend and you would think Gina was a reminder of that.

"Yes, I'll take it." She said to the owner.

Cafe

They grabbed a table at the café.. They ordered two lattes and biscotti.

Derek was telling her about how Ellie Spicer started calling him every day and how he feels about over-extending himself to a victim.

"Don't get me wrong, I want to be her port in the storm- but when she reaches out, I can't help but see her father dying in front of me. I can't get that vision out of my head. I keep on replaying it"

She takes a sip of her latte and Derek smiles because she has froth on her nose. He wipes it off for her as Gina walks over.

"Hey Derek!"

"Hi Gina," he says and gets out of his seat and gives her a hug. "Gina, this is Penelope Garcia, one of my coworkers at the BAU."

Just a coworker Penelope thought to herself…

"Nice to meet you Gina."

"Likewise."

"Well, I just wanted to come over and say hi and that I'm looking forward to the Clermont Quartet next Saturday."

"Me too, that New Orleans trio will have us 2nd lining our way home"

She smile and says "Nice to meet you Penelope." As she leaves the café.

They have another date, she thought. Is Handsome finding love in Counter Terrorism? I mean she is cute and smart, I guess. Wait is it time for a break? This is what I wanted nice and light. I should take notes for Derek and diversify my interests. I can have gentleman callers too.. Wait this isn't a competition. I need to be more of a catalyst to my own life. I need to –

"Earth to Penelope"

"Uhm yeah sorry. What did you say?"

They continued their conversation about Elie but Penelope was still thinking about Gina.

A few days later in her Lair

Garcia sees Derek is calling her and she answers

"Hey Hot Stuff, what's your pleasure?"

"Baby girl, you are on speaker."

"I charge more for groups."

Rossi & JJ chuckles

"What do you need?"

"Garcia we need you to locate this number 703-555-9078 and give us the address."

"On it"

"Just sent it to your phones."

A few weeks later

The team has been away for three weeks on back-to-back cases. First, it was a case in Canada that had 85 dead victims and now they are helping an agent solve a missing boy case spanning 2 years. This kind of work did wear on your soul. To clear her mind she has been throwing herself into her salsa lessons and yoga. In the beginning she was a horrible dancer and is surprised her partner, Miguel, stayed with her. But now four weeks later she can move and grove. She had to sneak out of the office for her class tonight, because she was supposed to be available for the team at all times. It sucked sometimes because she could never hang out with her classmates… like today.

"Penny do you want to come with us and get a drink?" asked Gary.

"I can't I have to head back to the office if you can believe it. How about this Thursday after class?"

In her car, she called Hotch,

"Sir, you rang."

"Garcia where were you?"

"I had 6-8pm blocked off for something personal. How can I help you?"

Emily chimed in like a good friend to deflect the wrath of Hotch... she didn't want the team to know about her salsa class.

"We need you to search school records for a child who was apart of the 1821 squad of the boys scouts, active in school till last month, his attendance would have dipped of – maybe no one noticed because he was a foster child."

"Gotcha, you will have the list to your phone in minutes, my furry friends."

She dashed in the building and hopped back on the computer. This is going to be a long night.