I am so so so so so very sorry for the late delay for the chapter. This year has started off horrible so far and I just haven't had the time to get anything up. I really hope this chapter makes up for it though. Let me know what you think if you have a minute.

The rest of the day was beyond awkward for everyone involved. Hotch had stormed through the glass doors and glared at the five people looking at him frightened, before he slammed his office door shut for the rest of the day.

The five looked at each other then at the glass doors again, waiting for Emily to pass though them, but she never came in. They finally gave up and dispersed with a worried look on their faces. JJ and Garcia tried repeatedly calling Emily to no avail and Dave got his head bit off when he opened Hotch's office door. There was no doubt about it, they had fucked up. Royally. It was clear that whatever was going on between the two brunettes before the big reveal was not going on now.

Reid was the first to leave for the day and he knew exactly where he needed to go, so when he got to his destination, he had to take a deep breath before finally knocking.

Emily opened her door with more force than she needed and then tried to slam the door shut once she saw Reid on the other side, but he shoved his foot in, halting her plan.

"What do you want?" Emily asked completely exhausted.

"I wanted to see how you were," he said quietly.

Emily let go of her door and walked inside leaving Reid to follow. He trailed behind her then sat next to her on the couch. He took a second to take in her posture. Her shoulders were slumped and she was tense.

"I'm really sorry Emily," Reid began to apologize. "I tried to talk them out of it, but I failed. I know I should have told you, but something stopped me. Maybe it was because I thought in the end you two would be perfect together and this was what you needed to push you two closer."

To Reid's surprise, instead of yelling at him, Emily began to cry. He was at a loss. Why wasn't she yelling at him telling him how horrible he was? Reid moved closer and placed his hand on her back and rubbed soothing circles. He wasn't sure what else to do so he did the only thing he could think of. He just hoped she wouldn't notice.

"I fucked up," Emily sobbed. "I was so mad at you guys and I said thinks I didn't mean to him and…" she trailed off, continuing to cry.

"Please don't cry," Reid said softly. "Everything can be fixed."

Emily shook her head. "No it can't. Not this. He's never going to forgive me. You didn't see his face. It was like I took all of his hopes and dreams away and I guess I did, but I didn't mean it. I've never felt the way I feel about him with anyone. I love the way he makes me feel and who I am when I'm with him. I have no idea how to fix this Reid, and I don't think he'll ever look at me again."

Reid pulled the crying woman into his arms. "This is all our fault. If we didn't trick you guys, you both would have figured out that you were crazy for each other on your own. We ruined it all."

"It was all me. I'm still pissed with what everyone did, but I'm the one who is the real asshole here. Reid, I never knew I could feel this feel about someone. I think somewhere along the way I fell in love with him." Reid let out a gasp at her admission and he watched her shake her head. "No, no, there's no thinking, I know I did. I love him," she whispered. Emily's eyes locked onto Reid's. "I am in love with him."

Before Reid could say anything there was a knock at her door. "I'll get it," he told her, hoping he was right about who was on the other side, and he hoped he heard all of it. The moment he opened the door and saw the phone pressed to the mans ear he knew he heard every confession.

"She's on the couch Hotch," Reid informed him as he closed his phone and watched Hotch do the same. "I'll see you at work tomorrow," he said as he closed the door behind him, leaving the two to work out their problems.

Hotch took a step into her apartment and prepared himself before turning the corner and seeing her crying on the couch. No matter how much what she said hurt his feelings; he couldn't stand there and just watch her cry—over him.

He quietly sat the couch and pulled her into a hug. The moment she realized her hugger had more muscles than Reid she pulled back and locked eyes with the man causing her tears.

"Hotch," she cried out as she flung her arms around his neck, hugging him close. "I'm so sorry," she confessed, "I didn't mean it. I've loved every second I spent with you. You showed me the real Aaron Hotchner and I don't care the reason I got to see him, I'm just happy I did! I'm so sorry, please forgive me. I never meant to hurt or upset you. I would never want to do that. I'm sorry," she whispered again and Hotch pulled her closer causing her to sit on his lap.

"Tell me what you told Reid," Hotch said softly in her ear. Emily leaned back and looked at him with confused eyes. "He called me when he was here and I heard everything you said to him. So I want you to say to me the last thing you said to him."

It took a minute to figure out what the last thing she said was, but it finally dawned on her and she blushed suddenly. It was different blurting it out to Reid than it is to tell the man it was meant for.

Emily took a deep breath than locked eyes with Hotch and firmly confessed, "I love you."

A huge smile broke over Hotch's face and Emily let out a sigh of relief. Hotch cupped her face and pulled her closer as he wiped her tears with his thumb. "I love you too, Emily."

He leaned forward to close the gap in between them and placed his lips gently against hers.

Emily pulled back and sniffled, "So does this mean you forgive me?" she ran her hands lovingly over his strong shoulders.

Hotch grabbed a hold of her hand and kissed her palm. "How could I stay mad at someone who means so much to me? I know why you said what you said, but please don't do it again."

Her arms wrapped around his neck and peppered kisses along his jaw. "I promise," she repeated in between kisses.

"I think the bigger question is," he started, "what are we going to do with those five?"

Emily pulled back then let a devious smile play across her lips. "Oh, I have an idea," and with that she placed her lips back on his for a heated kiss.

So what did you think? Again I'm really sorry for taking so long. I'll try harder to get the next chapter up quicker. Hope you guys still like it!