I have no excuse. Sorry for the delay. Enjoy chapter twelve.

Aiming for the top

Chapter twelve

Uncertainty

The band had been working with JJ for about a month and a lot had happened during that time. They had made recordings of a few songs for their demo which had been sent to various people in the music industry. Penelope had made an incredible website for them and it was gaining more hits daily. In a few days time they had a meeting with people managing another band hoping to land a spot as opening act on their upcoming tour.

Spencer felt great about everything happening with the band, but between all the work they put in with the band and their regular jobs the guitarist had little time left to spend alone with Aaron. Their relationship had more or less gotten to a standstill after that first date. Sure, they saw each other daily, but it wasn't the same. A few quick kisses here and there were what their relationship had become. As such they had yet to tell Derek and Emily about them. Derek made suggestive comments and asked questions in the beginning about Spencer having a secret lover, but that had stopped. At this point Spencer wasn't even sure that here was a relationship anymore.

"Hey Kid" Derek said as joined Spencer in the kitchen.

"Morning" came the guitarist grumpy reply. He was in no mood to be talking before getting some caffeine into his system. Luckily for Derek the coffee was done in that very moment. The drummer knew this of course and waited a few minutes before speaking again.

"You okay to talk now?" Derek asked. After receiving a nod from Spencer he continued. "All right, talk to me. Tell me what's been going on."

"What do you mean?" he asked, even though he knew exactly what Derek was talking about.

"Don't give me that shit Spencer, you know what I'm talking about. A few weeks ago you were as happy as can be, walking on clouds or whatever. I know I was all jokes and such, but you seemed so happy I had to tease. What changed? Is it all the work we've been doing? Too much pressure or something?"

"No, the work with the band is all good" Spencer sighed. "I don't want to talk about it Derek."

"I don't really care what you want at this point man. I'm worried about you. You will talk even if I have to force you. If you don't want to talk to me I'll get Penelope and you know she will not give up on getting you to talk. That is why you've been avoiding her I presume?"

Yes that's exactly why he had been avoiding his friend. Spencer was not about to tell Derek that though. With a sigh he decided that it would probably be better to talk to Derek since Penelope would most likely overreact. She would most definitely make him talk and ask questions he didn't want to answer.

"Ugh, fine. It's… Well, the reason I… Ah, hell. It's Aaron" Spencer stuttered.

"It's Aaron what? Wait, you and Hotch? Really?"

"Yes" Spencer said weakly. "We went on a date a few weeks ago. It went well and I felt great after. It's just that after that we just haven't had an opportunity to spend any time just the two of us. I just don't know…"

Derek watched him thoughtfully for a moment, processing the little information Spencer had given him.

"Well… The first thing about Hotch when it comes to relationship is that the man doesn't play around. Unlike me" Derek began with a wink. "I don't know what the two of you have been talking about, but if you've done anything, no details please, then he likes you. Just because you haven't had much time left after all the crazy hours we've been working doesn't mean anything has changed."

"Yeah?" Spencer asked, thinking about what Derek had told him. Deep down he knew this about Aaron, but his disastrous relationship with Lila had left him with many insecurities.

"Yes. Feel better?"

"I do. Thank you Derek."

"Happy to help, Pretty Boy. Now grab a jacket, we're leaving!"

"What? Where? We're not meeting the others until seven."

"Yes, well, I'm dropping you off at Hotch's. He should be home from work and I can manage whatever he had been planning to do can wait. Or I can handle it for him. Either way, you will be going there to spend some time with him. Come on now!"

Aaron was tired. He felt like all he ever did was work, either at the office or with the band. At the moment he was employed as a floating temp at a law firm, something he found immensely dull. Working as an assistance to the lawyers was not what he wanted to do at all.

Putting in work with the band, while not always fun, was something he enjoyed. Music was his dream and he felt like they were finally getting somewhere. Not all that trusting of other people getting things done the way he liked he took it upon himself to prepare for whatever things JJ had in mind for them. Today he was to look over the website with Penelope before the band was to meet JJ.

His relationship with Spencer was currently at a standstill, they were all working hard. He really wanted to spend some alone time with his beautiful guitarist, but he had problems with delegating everything he did for the band to the others, even though they'd be happy to help. Hopefully things would calm down slightly.

Spencer was one of a kind and Aaron was happy about the idea of having a relationship with the man. He already thought about Spencer as 'his' and he hoped Spencer was thinking the same. The singer knew he was being sappy, but he couldn't help it. It became clearer to him every day that he was falling hard for the guitarist.

He was brought out of his musings as the doorbell rang. With a small frown he walked towards the door, he wasn't expecting anyone, was he?

On the other side of the door stood Derek and Spencer, the latter sporting a shy smile.

"Ehm, what are you two doing here?"

"I'm dropping off Pretty Boy here. And whatever you've been planning to do before we're supposed to meet can either wait or I can do it" the drummer said, his tone final.

One eyebrow raised he looked at Spencer who blushed.

"I… Um, I told him…" Spencer trailed off with a hint of uncertainty in his voice.

"You and Pretty Boy need some time alone. What were you going to do before seven?"

"I was going to meet Penelope to look over the website" Aaron replied.

"Alright, then I'm off to meet Baby Girl. See you later" the drummer said, giving Spencer a small push forward before turning around to leave.

"Hi" Spencer said quietly, an obvious blush still present.

Aaron smiled softly at the younger man and pulled him inside before closing the door.

"Hi yourself" he said softly before pressing his lips to Spencer's in a soft kiss. "C'mon" Aaron said after breaking the kiss, pulling Spencer with him to the living room.

"Ihopeyoudon'tmindthatItoldDerek" Spencer mumbled quickly.

"Come again?"

"I, um…" Spencer paused to clear his throat. "I hope you don't mind that I told Derek. About us I mean. He just wouldn't drop it and…"

The guitarist was interrupted as Aaron pressed another kiss against the soft lips.

"I don't mind. Not at all" the singer replied softly. "I've missed you" he added.

"Me too. Which is not logical, I mean I see you every day. I shouldn't miss you, but I do" Spencer rambled.

Oh how Aaron adored the younger man's tendency to ramble when he felt uncomfortable. "Everything doesn't have to be logical."

That statement earned him a bright smile and Spencer leaned forward to capture Aaron's lips in another kiss. This kiss soon grew desperate, both men clinging closely to the other. A moan slipped from the singer when he felt Spencer's tongue against his lips. They struggled for control of the kiss for a few moments until Aaron gave in, letting Spencer take control of the kiss.

When the kiss broke Spencer was in his lap, straddling him.

"Hi" he murmured.

Not trusting his voice Aaron only smiled in response, before pulling Spencer's face back to his own for another deep kiss. As he was about to loose himself into the kiss Spencer broke it and started placing open mouth kisses down his neck, earning not very masculine whimpers in response. He shifted slightly to allow the younger man more access to his neck, groaning deeply when he felt the other man's erection pressing against his own.

As Spencer continued his ministrations Aaron made quick work of unbuttoning Spencer's shirt, desperate for skin-to-skin contact. The guitarist moaned loudly when he ran his hands over the now naked chest.

With quick movements Aaron shifted their position. With Spencer placed underneath himself Aaron kissed and licked his way down Spencer's neck, drawing the most wonderful sounds from the other man. When he reached the juncture where the neck met the shoulder he bit down. Though not nearly enough to draw blood it caused Spencer to gasp and buck his hips. With a smirk Aaron licked the mark he left before proceeding his way downwards.

When Spencer's nipples where at his eyelevel he paused and looked up. Spencer's hazel eyes were filled with lust. He assumed his own were as well. Eyes still locked with Spencer's he lowered his head and licked one of Spencer's nipples.

A deep moan escaped the guitarist's lips and his eyes fluttered close. Satisfied with the response he continued with his ministrations and moved his hand to the other nipple.

Had Spencer been religious he had been convinced that this was heaven. Sure, they had taken things further than this after their date, but this felt more intimate somehow. A part of his brain wondered if Aaron new exactly how good he was at this and exactly how he had mastered this particular skill.

When Aaron bit down however all thoughts disappeared from his head. All he could do now was to feel. He met the singer's eyes and they were dark with lust. Spencer suppressed a shudder as Aaron lowered his head to sweep his tongue over his right nipple. The suppressed shudder transformed into a deep moan. Within moments a hand was teasing his other nipple.

Quite suddenly Spencer felt the intense need to do something. Anything. As such he grabbed Aaron's hair and dragged him up to once again meet his lips. His hands trailed down Aarons back until they reached the hem of the older man's t-shirt.

"Need off" he said incoherently as he broke the kiss. Aaron smirked and raised his arms to help Spencer rid him of the shirt.

"This better?" Aaron whispered huskily as the shirt joined Spencer's on the floor.

Spencer nodded frantically, then he shook his head. It was better, but not enough. Aaron seemed to understand. He stood up and held out his hand for Spencer to grab.

"Bedroom?" Aaron asked.

Spencer nodded and took the offered hand, letting himself be dragged along into Aaron's bedroom.

Reason I stopped here is because I'm not sure if you guys want the smut or not. Didn't really get any feedback on chapter eight so I figured I'd ask. Do you want the smut, or should I skip it?

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