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"So the entire world is now speculating who your boyfriend is." Anissa motioned to the computer screen, your name trending on every site possible.

"I'll say we just split."

Anissa groaned. "They'll know you faked it."

"I'm an actress, lying is what I do."

The manager shook her head. "It's not working here, Y/N. You need a boyfriend...now."

You crossed your arms. "Who can we pay?"

"I wouldn't get a stranger."

"Why not? Just for a few weeks."

"And when you split? They leak it to the press, get money, and you're ruined."

You pursed your lips. "Okay...what do we do?"

"We find someone who we can trust...maybe not of very famous status. They can play boyfriend for a bit and boom split up." Anissa shrugged.

"Here's the issue: I have no friends besides you."

"Andy—"

"NO!" You slammed your hands on the counter. "Sorry."

Anissa exhaled. "I'll figure it out in the next few days, okay?"

You nodded.

"Just because your life is going up in flames doesn't mean you can't skip out on BAU visits. Go."

"Fine, fine." You grabbed your bag. "Anissa."

"Hm?"

"I don't thank you enough." You smiled softly. "Thanks."

"Don't get sappy on me, L/N."

You left the house, taking a back exit.

"Reid is just—" Penelope walked towards the bullpen.

"I wanna see what you do today!" You interjected.

"Y-You do?"

You nodded quickly. "I'm sure Dr. Reid is busy so..."

"I'd love to show you!"

"Perfect, let's go right now!" You exhaled as you followed her into the 'cave.'

"And then I use this key to make it all load up." Penelope smiled at you.

You nodded. "Uhuh."

"Let me go grab us coffees, it'll make this easier." Penelope stood up, heading outside. "Be right back!"

You yawned, leaning against the chair and nearly dozing off.

"Garcia, did Y/N come today—Miss L/N?"

You jolted awake, falling out of the chair. "FUCK!"

Spencer's eyes widened. "Are you okay?!" He extended a hand, which you ignored.

"I'm fine." You dusted off your skirt, clearing your throat. "Dr. Reid."

"Erm hi."

The two of you stood in silence.

"You're uh here?"

You looked around. "I mean...yes?"

"Cool."

"Mhm."

"So I got like 3 options because I don't know what you like—hey, Reid!" Penelope grinned. "Join us for coffee."

"Oh no—"

"Sit! Sit!"

You and Spencer awkwardly sat next to each other, accepting the coffees.

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