Love at work

Part 14 - definitely not Derek

"You should smile more often." My eyes widen a little and I can feel my cheeks turning slightly pink. "Sooo Mr Bossman and our stunning newbie???" Garcia goes off. "Well, I'm also interested in what's happening between you two, Hotch" JJ asks me. What are they talking about. We're friends. I mean she's 21 it's impossible she likes me in that way. "What do you mean with between us?" "Oh come on. You definitely like each other. Like a lot" JJ laughs. "Don't tell us you didn't notice" Garcia goes on. "As you can see, a profiler's skills are hemmed when it's about someone they like or even love. Hotch seemingly doesn't notice Holly's signs like widened pupils, soft touches every now and then and her always trying to be close to him. But Holly neither seems to notice Hotch's-" "Okay okay. I get it. You're sure about us having something for each other but we're just friends" I assume them. "Sure you are" Reid rises one eyebrow sarcastically.
Garcia and me join Emily at the bar,
leaving JJ and Reid some space. They are the real ones who get romantic.

Holly's POV
While dancing with Derek his hands make their way down to my ass ever again although I push them away or take a few steps back every time. And again his hands start to wander. "Derek stop it" I push him away. "I told you how I'm feeling about you. Accept it, please" I calmly remind him. "Come on don't deny it. You like me." "Yes. Like a training partner or something. That's it" I frown my eyebrows and clench my jaw. I turn around and leave him alone to the dance floor as I see Aaron, Garcia and Emily at the bar. "Is this seat free" I ask Aaron and Garcia about the barstool between them. "Sure honey" Garcia tells me giving Aaron a wink. *Why is she winking at Aaron?* I ask to myself in thoughts. "What are you drinking" I ask Aaron. "Coke" "Like non-alcoholic?" "Yup" "Scotch and soda please" I order turning back to Aaron. "So why non-alcoholic?" "Someone has to bring the bunch of drunk kids home, right?" We burst into a short laughter. "So why are you all having fun without me" Rossi talks over my shoulder coming around. "Well you disappeared right to the bar when we entered the club. I kinda thought you needed some space" I explain. "Kiddo you good. Aaron she's a good profiler so don't mess things up and treat her well. Whatever, I had enough space. Karaoke time guys!!" he yells out. JJ and Reid want to pull me to where the Karaoke is set up. "No, no guys. I can't sing. Really I'm out." "You're just as boring as Aaron" JJ huffs letting go. "At least we're boring together. Hah!" I yell at them. "How many drinks have you had" Aaron asks with a concerned smirk. I reply "Umm quite a good question" before ordering another scotch and soda. "Guess this is my eighth." "Eighth?!" "Yup.. I take a taxi back home." Just as I finish my sentence the whole team, except us, the boring boss and newbie, sing. I can't hold back my laughter as Aaron records it.
"You really have to record every time we do karaoke don't you" Emily groans. "And then send it in our group chat. That's not cool" Derek adds. "Wait, a group chat and you bunch of crackheads don't tell me? I'm disappointed!" I shrug my arms and lose the balance falling back into Aaron's arms. Looking up right into his chocolate brown eyes he laughs "I add you to the group. But first I bring you home. Think you had enough today." "Yup heading home sounds good. Another day of work tomorrow" JJ reminds us as Reid supports her standing straight. We head out saying our goodbyes. Reid drives JJ home. Garcia Derek and Emily and Aaron gives me and Rossi a ride. "Here get in" he opens the passenger door for me. "You don't have to, Aaron." "It's okay, just get in."

Aaron's POV
After Rossi and Holly got into my car I make my first stop at Rossi's as his house is nearer. Though the ride is only about ten minutes Holly already dozed off with a smile. "Thank you Aaron" "Sure. See you tomorrow Dave" "Oh and Aaron. Don't wait too long or she'll be with someone else." he motions to Holly closing the door. I take a moment to appreciate her beauty. Her work has been flawless so far. I hope she's just as good out in the field as behind the desk. Pulling up at her house I search her jacket pockets but can't find any keys. I don't want to wake her up so I drive to my house and carry her bridal style to my couch. I cover her slightly curved body with a blanket and take off her shoes before heading to the master bedroom.

Holly's POV
I hear voices and a creaking floor. Small footsteps come closer as I open my eyes. "Good morning. You have to be Miss Shaughnessy" a voice echoes through my head.