HEY! So I've been thinking about this story for a while now and finally found the time to start writing it… It's the first time I write a Hotch/Prentiss fic... Hope you like=]
Emily stepped out of her car and looked both ways before quickly crossing the street. She was already a couple minutes late for her date with Ray. They had agreed to meet at a small coffee shop just outside of Quantico.
Emily and Ray had been going out for a little over two months, 68 days to be exact. It was a big move on Emily's side to agree to date Ray, but after him practically begging her to be his girlfriend, she finally gave in. He was a very kind man, with a big heart, and the most amazing smile. Emily met him at a bar in downtown D.C., he walked up to her in the middle of the bar and the first thing he said was "Sorry if I'm bothering you, but I just wanted to say that you're beautiful." Emily thought that was extremely cheesy but he offered her drinks and she couldn't say no after seeing his smile. They exchanged numbers that night and began getting to know each other. They went out on few occasions over a month's time before he finally asked her to be his girlfriend. The only thing that bothered both Emily and Ray about their relationship was the little time they got to spend together. She was an FBI agent and he was a Doctor, both extremely time consuming jobs. They still found ways to sneak off at times to see each other during the day and every second they shared was precious.
Emily hurried up the side walk and opened the door of the coffee shop. Sitting nearest table to the entrance was Ray waiting for her with two cups of coffee ready on the table.
"Hey-" Emily said placing her hand on the back of Ray's neck and bending over for a kiss.
"I was sure I was getting stood up again." Ray said with a smirk.
Emily took off her coat and set it on the back of her chair. She sat across from Ray and took a quick sip of her coffee.
"So how is your day going so far?" Ray asked before drinking some of his own coffee as well.
"Not bad… Derek and Spencer keep me entertained. And Penelope and JJ always find a way to distract me from paper work." Emily said smiling.
"That's good. Your team sounds fun."
"They are." Emily said remembering the prank Morgan and Garcia had pulled on her earlier. They rearranged all the keys on the computer keyboard on her desk, and made them spell 'EMGOTPUNKD' while she was taking a bathroom break. She tried to keep a straight face but she couldn't help but chuckle at the memory.
"I'd like to meet your team. You always speak so well about them." Ray said putting down his coffee cup.
"Yeah, that's never going to happen." Emily smiled and rolled her eyes.
Ray stared straight at her seriously.
"Oh… You're serious?" Emily asked.
"Of course."
"Well, it might be awkward considering I haven't really told any of them about you yet." Emily said trying to not to hurt Ray's feelings.
"Why not?" Ray questioned raising an eyebrow.
"I don't know… And please don't take this the wrong way. It's just that they are all profilers. They can tell when something is up, regardless if I mention it or not, and well, it's just nice being able to keep some things to myself. But I would never have a problem with you meeting them, if that's what you're thinking."
"Okay then. Let's go." Ray stood up and grabbed his jacket.
"What? Go where?"Emily said standing up as well.
"To meet your team. Come on." Ray helped Emily get into her coat and rushed her out of the coffee shop.
"Ray, stop! I think it would be better if I tell everyone about you first and then introduce you to them some other day. Please."
"Okay, Emily. I see how it is." Ray looked her in the eyes making her feel like a jerk, "You're ashamed of me, aren't you?"
"Come on Ray. Don't do that." Emily said as Ray turned and started walking away.
"Ray?" Emily said as she began to walk after him. "Fine." Emily yelled finally giving in.
Ray stopped to face Emily. His angry face lightened up and he smiled at Emily. "Emily I introduced you to my family within the first week of us dating, and you can't introduce me to your co-workers after 2 months? I just feel like you don't want them to know you're with me."
"It's not like that at all, I promise. If you really want to meet them then we can go now since my break is almost over, okay?"
"Okay, let's go." Ray said grinning as he followed Emily back to her car.
I'll update ASAP! Thanks for reading! And please let me know what you truly think- I love reading your comments, suggestions and even the critiques=]