Giving up and Loving on

Ch. 6 Moving Forward

Author's Note: Thank you so much for all the reviews. I am still going to try my best to have this story done by Easter. Thank you again and enjoy.

Cindy

(Derek's point of view)

It's been three weeks. Nothing has changed. I keep trying to talk to Penelope. I'm so hurt and angry. I've had enough. I just can't believe my Baby Girl would treat me this way.

I went to Hotch. He had noticed the change. I told Hotch that I would rather not be the one always calling Penelope. Hotch agreed I didn't have to call in less of an emergency.

The team had noticed things to. Penelope sounded sad when on speaker phone. This was all her though. All she had to do was talk to me. Since she refuses I refuse to let her treat me this way.

I was so glad to be home. I had a date with Savannah. I was looking forward to getting my mind off Penelope. I got ready for my date.

I was taking Savannah to a new club. We were both excited to be going. Savannah looked amazing when I picked her up. We grabbed a quick dinner. Then we hit the club.

We were dancing and having a lot of fun. I was getting my groove on. Then I saw her. Penelope was there in a red dress. She and Sam were dancing. I felt so pissed off.

"Look Honey its Penelope and Sam." Savannah said.

"Let's go I'm ready to go home." I said.

"Shouldn't we go say hello to them?" Savannah asked.

"No let's go." I answered.

"What's going on?" She asked.

"Can we please just go home?" I asked.

"Yeah sure let's go." Savannah said confused.

"Thanks." I said as I saw Penelope looking we left.

I knew Savannah would have questions. I wasn't sure how I would answer them. I couldn't tell my girlfriend. I was mad because Penelope wouldn't flirt with me. I tried to think of something to tell her though.

"Derek what's going on?" Savannah asked as we returned to my place.

"Penelope and I aren't talking right now." I answered.

"Why?" She asked.

"I don't know she's been acting strange." I answered.

"Did you try talking to her?" Savannah asked.

"Well yeah. She doesn't want to talk to me." I yelled.

"Calm down I'm just trying to help." Savannah said.

"I know listen I don't want to talk about this." I said.

"You're always shutting down on me." Savannah yelled.

"You want me to open up." I said angrily.

"Yes Derek please." She said.

"Fine I'm mad at Penelope because she stopped flirting with me. I was pissed to see her dancing with Sam tonight." I said.

"Are you in love with her?" Savannah asked as she started to cry.

"I really don't know I do have feelings for her. I'm so sorry." I said apologizing.

"Did you set out to hurt me, Penelope, or even yourself?" Savannah asked.

"No." I answered.

"Then don't be sorry go find your happiness." She said.

"I hope you find yours too." I responded.