Girl I wanna run right to ya

Then I wanna run away

Girl, I gotta hand it to ya

You know how to make me pay

Girl, I wish I never knew ya

'Cause every time I see ya standing there

Oh, feels like I'm runnin' out of air...

Everybody's got somebody

Who gets them the way you got me

You got me right where you want me

-Runnin out of air by Love and Theft

Love is the only sane and satisfactory answer to the problem of human existence.-Erich Fromm

The next morning, Spencer felt something poking at him. He groggily opened his eyes, once the figure came into view, he smiled. "Amber, why are you poking me?" he mumbled a little grumpy.

"I was trying to wake you up silly, but jeez if I would have know you where this grumpy in the morning, I wouldn't have bothered." she said with a pout. Spencer reached over his bed, snatched his glasses off the side table and put them on. He sat up, yawned and stretched.

"I'm sorry," Spencer apologized.

Amber patted his leg, still covered by his blanket. "Come on, get up. I made coffee and waffles."

"Ooh, waffles." Spencer said sounding like a little laughed at his sudden change in mood. Spencer pushed back his covers and jumped out of bed. The two headed to the kitchen, same setup as the night before,but with waffles. Spencer took a seat and started to eat. "these are good. I didn't know you could cook."

Amber hesitated as she sat down across from him. "I can't, they are eggos." she laughed.

"But you made pancakes yesterday,"

"Yeah, I can make pancakes, but pretty much anything else is a no go." Amber said as she started eating her breakfast. "anyway," she said trying to change the subject. "do you have work today?"

Spencer nodded, his mouth full of food. He chewed and swallowed then replied, " We have to find those three twenty year old girls..." he trailed off. "what if it was you." he mumbled.

Amber's face got hot, and she bit her bottom lip. "But it's not," she said.

Spencer took a sip of his coffee. "But it could have been," he mumbled.

Amber glared at him. "Spence," she said. "you can't think like that."

Spencer was moving his breakfast around his plate. He looked up at Amber, she looked like she was about to fall apart. Spencer sighed as quickly finished his breakfast. He got up and went to his room, changed into his work clothes and got ready to leave. Amber cleaned up the kitchen and walked into the living room. Amber plopped down on the couch and opened up a book from Spencer's book shelf. Once Spencer finished getting ready, he walked into the living room, to see Amber reading one of his books.

"Am," he said as he walked over to her. He sat down on his coffee table, across from Amber. She had her nose in the book. Spencer reached over and lowered the book. He saw that she was not looking too happy. "Am," he repeated. She sighed and set down her book. "I...I care about you. You know that right?" Spencer asked. Amber nodded yes. "I've never had someone this close to me before, I'm just scared that something will happen to you. That someone will take you away from me." Spencer took her hands in his. He lightly rubbed his thumbs across her hands. She had small, soft hands. Spencer smiled to himself.

"I know," Amber said quietly as she moved closer to Spencer. Spencer brushed the hair out of Amber's eyes. His heart was pounding in his ears, his palms were sweaty and his mouth was dry. They locked eyes and they couldn't look away. Spencer swallowed hard and cleared his throat, breaking the intense eye contact.

Spencer let go of Amber's other hand and stood up. "I better go," he said. Amber's heart sank as she watched him get up to leave. Amber stood up, quickly walked over to him before he could reach the door and grabbed his arm.

"Spence," she said with a heavy heart. He turned back and looked at her. Spencer's breath got caught in his throat. He didn't want to do this, not now. She gripped her hands around his forearms. Their eyes swallowed as he licked his lips. "are you going to kiss me or not?" Amber whispered to him. He took in a deep breath, he held Amber's face in the palm of his hands, leaned down and passionately kissed her. Amber's knees almost gave out, so she tightened her grip on Spencer's arms. Moment's later, the two pulled apart. Amber's heart was pounding in her chest from the amazing and sudden kiss. Spencer was out of breath, he couldn't believe what he had just felt all unreal to him. Amber got a big grin on her face and Spencer couldn't help but smile back.

"I have to go," Spencer whispered, his hands still holding Amber's face, their noses touching.

"Hmm?" Amber mumbled, as her eyes fluttered open.

"I have to go," Spencer repeated.

"Right," Amber said.

Spencer kissed her one last time before her let go of her. Amber let go of his arms and leaned against the couch. "I'll see you tonight." He said as he smiled. He walked the rest of the way to the door, opened it and closed it behind him.

Amber drew in a deep breath, she was feeling a bit dizzy from all the excitement. She smiled to herself and bit her lip. How was she suppose to focus on her homework now?

Once Spencer got to the BAU, he rushed into the big board sat down and set his bag down next to him.

"The parent's of the three missing girls are complaining," Morgan said as he sat down at his desk.

"Because we can't find their daughters?" Spencer asked. Morgan nodded.

"We have another 24 hours before it's not a missing persons case anymore." Rossi said.

"Looks like it's going to be a long day," Garcia said.

"This will have to go into tomorrow, too." Hotch said. Spencer sighed. Hotch heard this and then asked, "Is something wrong?"

"No,everything's great." he said with a fake smile. Spencer reached into his bag and pulled out his phone.

To: Amber

Time: 7:30 am

I won't be home until real late, I'm sorry. I haven't even helped you with your class work.

XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Amber was reading a Sherlock Holmes book that she had been reading since Spencer left. Amber's phone vibrated on the coffee table. She sat up from the couch, reached over and grabbed it. She opened Spencer's text. A pang of disappointment set in her stomach. She quickly texted him back.

To:Spencer

Time:7:32 am

Oh, it's alright. I can study by myself. Don't worry about it. Just do your job. It's more important. -A

She hit send, leaned back on the couch and got back to her book. A breeze flew in from the window and hit her face. It was such a nice sunday morning out. She have didn't have work that day, she told the bookstore manager that she didn't need as many hours as before. She could just relax and do her homework, and not have to worry about getting ready for work.

Amber decided to finish off the chapter of Sherlock Holmes she was on, and start studying. She wanted to make Spencer proud of her. Once she finished the chapter, she set the book down and grabbed her psychology book. She was having a tough time concentrating. Between thinking about those poor girls that were missing, thinking about the first kiss her and Spencer had just shared earlier that morning, and about how she wanted him to be there to help her focus (or not focus).

Hours of studying had passed, Amber was surprised she made it that far and she decided to take a break. She grabbed her phone off the coffee table and realized she had a text from Spence.

From:Spencer

Time:10:24 am

I can't say much, but I should be home earlier than I thought.

To:Spencer

Time:11:22am

Glad to hear. I've been studying by myself. But I might need some help. See you when you get here.

Amber hit send, stuffed her phone in her pocket and got up off the couch. She decided to go to the coffee shop down the street,get some coffee and relax. She grabbed Spencer's spare keys from the dish on the table he kept next to the door. She opened the front door, shut it behind her and locked it. She put the keys in the pocket of her jeans, and galloped down the steps of the apartment. She headed out the lobby door and made her way down the street. It was very sunny and clear out. The birds were chirping and the wind was light. Amber headed into the coffee shop and waited in line to order. The shop was quiet, only a few people in line and a few people sitting down.

Amber ordered once it was her turn, she waited for her coffee and practically snatched it from the barista when it was finished. She walked back outside, coffee in hand and continued to walk down the street. She never really ventured outside of Spencer's apartment, so she figured she might as well if she was going to 'house sit' for him.

There were some boutiques and shops. Nothing that really interested Amber, so she decided to head back to the apartment. Amber reached the apartment after about 20 minutes. She shut the door behind her,locked it and threw the keys in the dish on the table that was next to the door. Amber set her half full cup of coffee on the coffee table and plopped down on the couch. She could understand why Spence wanted someone here in the apartment, with him always being gone and when he was home it was lonely. Not to mention so very boring. Amber couldn't understand how he couldn't have anything to do, other than just read. Don't get Amber wrong, she loved to read. But, after studying and reading four different textbooks, she just wanted to relax after all that reading.

She moped around for about an hour, then decided to get back to her homework. At around five, Amber heard the door handle jiggle and keys on the other side. The door opened,it was Spencer. Amber didn't bother to turn around, she was too engaged in her homework. Amber tore her eyes off of her books and looked down at the ground next to the coffee table. Spencer's shoes were staring back at her. She looked up and saw Spencer smiling at her.

"Hello," he greeted.

"Hi," Amber said back. "I didn't make any dinner,"

"It's alright,," he said, holding up plastic bags filled with bread. "I have that covered,"

"What did you get?" she asked.

Spencer smirked, "Lebanese food."

"Wow, I'm impressed." Amber said approvingly.

"I picked up some hummus, pita bread, baklava, meat pies and jordan almonds. I remember you saying how much you like them."

Amber stood up and hugged him. Spencer's arms were at his sides, bags still in his hands. "Uh...still holding the bags." Spencer said.

Amber let go of him. "Ah, sorry."

Spencer headed towards the kitchen. "How's the homework coming along?" Spencer asked as he walked into the kitchen. Amber stood up and followed him. Amber watched him as he set the bags on the counter. Amber leaned against one of the counters. Spencer waited for Amber to answer.

Amber pursed her lips, "It's coming along."

Spencer unpacked all the food from the bags and set them on the counter. He grabbed two plates from cupboard,set them down on the counter and began placing the food on the plates. "Is that all you did today?"

Amber shook her head no. "I went to the coffee shop, I needed a break. It was nice, just want I needed." Amber continued to watch Spencer get dinner ready. Spencer tore up long pieces of pita bread and laid them on the plates. He grabbed a spoon from a drawer, opened up the store bought hummus, scooped up some and placed huge dabs of it in the middle of the plate. Spencer set down the spoon, grabbed both plates and set them on the kitchen table.

"Dinner is served," Spencer announced with a smile as he walked over to Amber. He placed his hands on her hips and gave her a kiss. Once they pulled apart,he felt like he could breathe. He smiled at her, he inhaled and her fragrance was intoxicating. She smelled like moroccan oil and flowers. He let go of her hips and grabbed her hand. He walked her over to the table and gestured for her to sit down. She sat down, Spencer sat down across from her and they started to eat. "we found the three girls,"

Amber had a huge smile on her face. "I knew you guys would," Amber was folding her pita bread,dipped it in the hummus on her plate and took a bite.

Later after dinner, Spencer and Amber were on the was helping Amber study.

"Spence, we have gone over it so many times,"Amber moaned.

Spencer sighed, "I know you can get this."

Amber shook her head in frustration, "Maybe we should take a break, give my mind a chance to recharge."

"Alright, ten minutes," said Spencer firmly. Amber quickly scooted over next to him and he wrapped an arm around her. Amber laid her head on his chest. She could hear his heart pounding, it was like a loud, powerful drum.

"I missed you," Amber mumbled into his chest. She clenched his shirt with her hand. Spencer stroked her forearm with his hand that was wrapped around her shoulder. Amber sat there, waiting for a response.

"I...I missed you too," Spencer responded. He put his hand on Amber's hand, the one that was on his chest.

"It's so lonely here without anyone."

"I know," Spencer whispered as he stroked her hair. After a few minutes, Spencer made Amber get up. "come on, let's get back to work."

One week later

Amber finally moved out of her apartment, and moved in with Spencer. She felt weird moving in with him, after only knowing him a few weeks, but she knew she was lucky to even have him be in the same room as her. Amber slept in the spare room, next to Spencer' would check on her every night though, while she was had this nagging feeling tugging at his heart ever since she moved in. He wasn't sure if they were in a relationship or what. He just wanted her to be comfortable, to make sure that they weren't moving too fast.

Spencer left on Saturday, the team went to Oklahoma for a case. It was now Monday, Spencer had called earlier that day to tell Amber he would be back around 9 am. Amber fixed him eggs and bacon. Eggs and bacon are too easy to make, if Amber would have known this sooner she would have made them all the couldn't wait to show Spencer her results on her psychology test, she had just looked them up online.

Spencer walked through the front door right on time, at 9am sharp. Amber walked out of the spare room,greeted him with a hug and kiss and told him that she had made him breakfast.

"I got my test results back," Amber said as she and Spencer walked into the kitchen.

"Really," Spencer asked

Amber nodded. "I got an 83."

"I told you could do it, I'm so proud of you Am," Spencer congratulated as he sat down at the kitchen table.

Amber set a plate of eggs and bacon down in front of him. "Thanks," Amber answered. She grabbed another plate of food off the counter and set it down across from Spencer. She pulled out the chair and sat down. "I was wondering, have you told your team about me?"

Spencer flinched. He wasn't sure if it was any of their business. "I haven't, I don't think it's any of their business."

"Are you ashamed of me?" Amber asked. Spencer looked up at her, she didn't look mad or angry, she looked pretty calm.

"No," Spencer replied, he reached over and put his hand on hers. "I just...I want the time to be right," and like a slap in the face, Spencer thought of an idea. "how about tomorrow morning I take you with me and you can meet them in person?"

Amber shook her head. "No, it's alright," she smiled. "when it's time.I have class at 8 in the morning anyways."

"Alright," Spencer said as he began to eat. He honestly didn't want to tell his team, not until she was living there a little longer. Hotch would probably tell him he was crazy, Rossi would ask if she was younger, Morgan would want to high five him or would make fun of him, J.J would be embarrassed for him, Prentiss and Garcia would be asking him questions and saying how 'cute' it was. Spencer dreaded the thought. Sure, he wanted to show off Amber to his family. But he didn't want them to make a big deal that he was living with her...it wasn't like that...not yet at least.

A kiss is a lovely trick designed by nature to stop speech when words become superfluous.-Ingrid Bergman

A/N- this seemed like a good place to stop. I am going to start the next chapter so much is going to happen! I have a few ideas in mind...I'm just not sure which way to go with it...I'll figure it out!All of your reviews from the last chapter made me so giddy haha. I was seriously so very happy. Thank you for them!