A month later…

Morgan and Reid arrive to work early. The two want to catch Hotchner before Prentiss and Rossi arrive. Aaron is a bit surprised to see them walk in together. Not that the pair walking in together is a rare occurrence, it seems to happen quite frequently lately. It's the time that is suspect. While this is not completely unheard for Spencer, it is extremely unusual for Derek to be this early. He has never been known to be early to anything, ever. As they approach him, Hotch nods to Reid before addressing the other man "Morgan, this is a surprise."

Derek agrees, "Yeah, we wanted to speak to you before the others arrived."

Hotch wonders what this could be about but his expression remains carefully blank. Scanning their faces doesn't give him any clues to what this is about. "My office?"

The two younger men follow their boss. Once everyone is seated, Aaron asks "What is it you two wished to discuss?"

Spencer and Derek's eyes meet briefly. Despite both being confident they'll have Aaron's full support, they can't help but be a little nervous. A message quickly flashes between them that Hotch cannot interpret. A moment later, the younger man begins "It's been a month since I…lost my temper and took a few days off. I—we are ready to tell you about what had been bothering me."

Hotch wonders why Spencer is including Morgan in what had been troubling him, why it needed to be kept secret until they both were ready to talk.

Reid takes a deep breath, stating "The problem was that I was in love with someone I thought I couldn't have."

A bewildered expression appears on Aaron's face. It definitely isn't what he expected Reid to say, not that he really had an idea what he would say but he knows it isn't that.

"And that's was what was bothering me. After keeping my feelings secret for a very long time, I could no longer take seeing that person every day. But I felt I couldn't confess my feelings to that person either." Spencer reaches his left hand toward Morgan, carefully, deliberately lacing their fingers together. "Derek is that person."

Hotch's eyebrows lift in amazement, trying to wrap his head around the fact that Reid is in love with Morgan, and judging from their intimately and very comfortably clasped hands Derek must feel something for the younger man as well. The more Aaron considers it, the more he realizes that he should have seen the signs sooner, even before Reid's little meltdown. He's a profiler for God's sake, how could he have missed the signs? Morgan and Reid have always been close, having a tight bond that has always had an indescribable element to it that makes it entirely unique to the two men. All the teasing and touching could definitely have been carefully disguised flirting. Aaron's mind first flashes back to Spencer's adamant, fervent refusal to talk to Morgan about what was going on and his choosing to tell JJ instead. Then, he remembers the conversation he had had with Reid when he first came back. His emphatic thank you because Aaron had called Morgan, his vow that Derek was the only person who could have gotten Reid to stay finally makes sense.

Derek speaks up, "We're together, Spencer and I. We're been together since the night you called me and asked me to convince him to stay. We both know it is against policy but our relationship will not affect our work. If we can hide it from three profilers on our own team, I think we can hide it from the rest of the FBI if we have to."

Now he understands why they waited, why they both had to be involved and ready to reveal the truth. The pair needed some time to work out their relationship, and its seriousness before speaking to him. Aaron imagines that Derek is the one that wanted to wait, for he would probably need time to adjust to not only being in a relationship but being with a man, with Reid.

Hotch isn't wrong. Morgan is the one who wanted to wait but not for the reasons he thinks. He had had no doubts about the seriousness of their relationship. Instead, he wanted to wait because he wanted time to cherish their relationship before sharing it with everyone. Both Spencer and Derek thoroughly enjoyed the month filled with secret smiles and touches, and the deepening of their relationship. The secrecy created almost a protective bubble around them, allowing their bond to intensify.

Aaron asks, "Three?"

"JJ and Garcia already know. They've known since that first day I came back," Spencer says.

"Jayje guessed, and I told Garcia," Morgan finishes.

"Prentiss and Rossi don't know?"

"No," the two men reply. Morgan smirks, "But we have an interesting plan to tell them…" Reid has his own secretive, devious expression upon his face.

Hotch's eyes are narrowed in thought. "A few questions." The couple is serious again and nod their assent. He continues "Morgan, are you serious about this? You're not…taking advantage of Reid's feelings?" Although he doesn't say it, both men hear the unspoken message behind the question: are you using Reid's feelings to get sex? Aaron has to ask, their youngest member is like a brother to him and he wants to ensure that Morgan isn't taking advantage of him.

Derek, while vaguely offended that he could ever be that cruel especially to Spencer, answers with a very openly honest expression, declaring "I love him, Hotch. I would never, could never lie about that or take advantage of him."

"Good. Good." It is a relief to hear that, to hear Derek's sincerity. "So this relationship is…serious?" Aaron knows as well as any of them that Morgan has never done serious before and has been…promiscuous, to say the least, in the past.

Reid proclaims, "We realize the risk we are taking. We could be separated or lose our careers because of this relationship. You know how much this job means to me. Derek means more, if I had to choose between him and my career, I'd choose him without hesitation."

"I'd do the same. It took me eight years to realize what my Pretty Boy means to me, and I've spent a lifetime searching for someone like him. Spencer means everything to me. I'm not giving that up, not giving him up for anything. This job included," Morgan vows fervently. His love-filled eyes tenderly meet Spencer's and he brings their joined hands to his lips.

Aaron can see how genuine and significant their feelings for each other are by that one look alone. "The two of you are happy?"

With beaming smiles, the two men confidently reply "Yes." And it's true. The last month has been the happiest of either of their lives. Despite the abruptness of the start of their relationship, their love has remained strong, solid, and constant. Morgan never had a big, gay freak out as Reid had expected him to. Derek had been a bit surprised by that himself. But Spencer always makes him feel good, feel loved. Spencer is the best gift he has ever been given, so Derek has never had a reason to freak-out. Morgan has never once felt any doubt about loving Spencer.

"Good. I am happy for you both." Hotch's lips tilt up in a genuine smile. "I will start documenting your work, since the beginning of your relationship. If there ever comes a time when your relationship comes out, I will have documentation to show that it does not negatively affect your working relationship. And since you've been together, what a month now?" At their nods, he continues "In the last month, if nothing else I would say you work together better and are more productive than ever before. Don't worry, I have your backs. The team will support and fight for you both, always. We won't let Strauss break up the team because of this. Congratulations."

The three men smile at each other. "Oh, and guys? I have a feeling Garcia is going to be recording this 'plan' of yours for Rossi and Prentiss. I want to see it."

Morgan laughs and Reid giggles. "Sure thing, Hotch. I'll have Baby Girl set you up, so you can watch it live."

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Later that day…

A text is sent to both Dave Rossi's and Emily Prentiss' phone, informing them that a special treat has been left in the break room for the BAU team. They are both hoping for some delicious bakery items from Garcia's kitchen. Penelope makes cookies, pastries, and brownies to die for. There have been literal brawls over the last of her sweets, including a very memorable one between Hotch and Morgan (surprisingly Hotch won).

Shortly after, Rossi excitedly walks in to find not sweets but Reid sitting up on the counter with his long legs spread wide to allow Morgan close. Spencer's hands are inside of the back of Derek's tight pants, noticeably cupping and caressing his ass. The older man's hands are underneath the genius' shirt, stroking the bare skin of his back. Derek is kissing him with intense, blatant passion, not so much as an inch of space between their bodies. This is definitely not their first kiss. There is a blatant familiarity behind the passion. Rossi stares in amazement, watching the two men's tongues fight for dominance. Seconds later, Prentiss walks in, seeing Dave first, she wonders what could cause the jaded agent to look so shaken. "Rossi, what?—" following his eyes, she too spots the two men passionately open-mouth kissing and intimately caressing each other's bodies. She can feel her own jaw drop.

After a moment or two, Morgan calmly breaks the kiss and turns his head. He greets the two stunned coworkers nonchalantly, "Oh, hey, Rossi, Prentiss." Dave and Emily look from Morgan's completely relaxed and grinning face to Reid's flushed but smirking face as the younger man hops down from the counter. Rossi replies, "Uh…hello?" Emily cannot even respond. She stares dumbfounded at the two men. Derek gives Spencer one last kiss, briefly sucking on and gently biting the younger man's bottom lip before announcing, "Break's over Pretty Boy," giving him a slap on the ass. It is clear to both of them that this is definitely not the first time they've locked lips or touched so intimately. Reid slowly and nonchalantly tucks his shirt back into his pants. Then, he grabs his coffee, calmly taking a sip. Spencer briefly meets two sets of stunned eyes. Rossi and Prentiss see no shame, no insecurity, nothing but a bit of smugness in Spencer's gaze. And that is probably the most shocking thing of all!

The couple calmly walks past the staggered pair. Morgan has a possessive arm around Reid's waist, who has a knowing smile on his face.

The profilers notice how comfortable the usually jittery genius is with Morgan intimately touching him, and how unselfconscious Derek is with touching him, another man, and with Spencer touching him, despite the audience. The Reid they know can't shake hands with others, much less kiss, no make out with, someone in public! The genius had not show an ounce of embarrassment at being caught kissing Morgan. He had exhibited no hesitation, no uneasiness at Derek's kiss or touch. Instead he had been eager, fully participating in the public display. The genius had even looked smug when he met their eyes! Reid, SMUG! And Derek? Both of them are more than a bit astounded that Morgan is so at ease with interacting so intimately with another man. It's not that either of them thought Morgan was homophobic. It is simply hard to deal with assimilating the two contrasting images: Derek the ladies' man they know and Derek the man clearly in a relationship with Spencer. *How did I miss that? And how long has THAT been going on?* Rossi wonders. Prentiss' minds runs *Reid and MORGAN? Wow, I never saw that coming!*

Although like Garcia and Hotch, the more the two profilers think about it, the more it makes sense. They wonder how they could have possibly missed it, how they could be so blind, as it seems obvious now. It explains both of their behaviors perfectly over the years. Spencer and Derek have always had a chemistry together that was utterly unique to their relationship. Just something between the two of them that has always been special. The fact that Spencer has allowed all the touching, teasing, and nicknames from Derek but only from him over the years is telling enough without adding that connection they have, that strong and unbreakable bond that everyone has always just taken for granted. The profilers easily see now that Reid's problem had been that he was in love with Morgan but felt no hope for that love being returned. Rossi and Prentiss remember last month when Reid came back with Morgan. They remember the blissful happiness of the pair and suddenly realize that had to be when their relationship started. The pair had hidden it from them for a whole month and they had no clue! Even without consciously profiling Reid, they should have seen something! Some profilers they are!

Several minutes later, Dave and Emily are startled out of their thoughts by the laughing they hear coming from the bullpen. Dragging themselves out of their stupor, they slowly enter the room. Spencer is seated at his desk, with Derek perched on the corner with his arm around the younger man's shoulders. The couple is laughing at something on the computer screen. Astonishingly, JJ, Garcia, and Hotch are standing behind them laughing as well. "This is my favorite part. Just look at her jaw drop!" chuckles Aaron.

Rossi and Prentiss come closer to see what's on the screen. They are horrified to watch multiple views of their bewildered reactions to Morgan and Reid kissing.

"You set us up!" Rossi accuses.

"You recorded that?!" shrieks Emily.

Derek quite amused, replies "Oh, yeah. You didn't think you walked in on us by accident, did you? Baby Girl set up the recording for us."

"Nothing sweeter than shocking two profilers," Reid says proudly.

"Morgan, you've corrupted him already?" asks Rossi.

"Who do you think thought up the plan? It wasn't me," Derek explains.

They all look at Spencer, who looks immensely pleased with himself. "It is scary how much you guys don't know about me. I don't always use my brilliant mind for good," Reid states rather deviously.

Even JJ and Hotch seem a bit stunned by that remark. Garcia smirks. She is well aware that under Reid's innocence lays a cunning and crafty mind. Morgan merely laughs proudly before giving Spencer a quick congratulatory kiss.

Did you like it? Please, some faves or comments! I'm a new author, I need some love!

I've got two other stories for this 'verse. One is done, ready to be posted…which I'd do faster if I felt some love…hint, hint. The other is currently a oneshot that I might add onto. I plan to add a kid or mpreg story at some point.