Spencer sat there listening to everything Morgan said. He nodded at a few things and then his brain began working in over-drive. Why would he run all the way here? What was he thinking? He must be exhausted.
"Reid? Reid..are you listening?"
"Oh, sorry Morgan. I just..I was thinking." Reid stated.
"Did you hear anything I said?" Morgan asked.
"Look Morgan, I just want to know one thing."Reid shifted, "Why now? Why didn't you tell me before?"
"Well, I thought about telling you. But then Maeve came along. And Pretty boy, you were so happy and I dunno..I couldn't compete with her. So, I figured I shouldn't try." Morgan frowned pacing.
"Wait..so you think that you're not good enough..is that what you're saying?" Reid squeaked.
"Pretty boy, look at you. You're a genius and Maeve was in her own way too." Morgan sighed, "You guy were perfect for each other. I just didn't want to get in between that. Besides..it's not like you're interested anyway."
Silence fell between them. Spencer didn't know what to say. He never even thought about Morgan in that way so he wasn't sure if he would consider him like that. After all Spencer never qualified himself as straight but he never thought that his best friend would feel this way. God he is so gorgeous..wait why is he leaving.
"Morgan stop. Come sit down."
Morgan turned and sat down next to him on the couch. He shifted to face the young genius.
"I should go..." Morgan started, "I understand that you are going through a lot. I wish I never brought this up. I'll see you at work."
With that Morgan got up and walked to the door.
"Morgan..wait Derek!" Reid shouted watching his front door shut.
As he got ready for work all Spencer could think about was Derek. I must be out of my mind. He is my best friend. Yeah, my best friend..who has a great body, great personality, and oh great now I'm falling for him. But I can't help but feel like I'm betraying Maeve.
After almost an hour of this he left his house for the metro and made his way to work. When he walked into the BAU, Morgan was already in his office. Spencer poured himself and Morgan coffee and made his way to his office. Once he put down the cups he closed the office door.
"Okay, look about what you said earlier...About me not being interested. First, I never said that I wasn't. Honestly, the timing is just off. Morgan look, your my best friend and I like you." Spencer started, "I just don't know in what way yet. I don't think it's fair to you. I don't want to get your hopes up and then end up hurting you."
Morgan looked at him strangely, "Pretty boy, what are you talking about?"
"I'm talking about what you said this morning." Spencer frowned.
Morgan gestured to his right. JJ was standing next to a big board. She didn't seem to hear him, but she could be playing dumb.
"Oh, I didn't realize you had company." Reid said, "I'll go now."
JJ turned to Morgan, "So what was that about?"
"Nothing..I guess." Morgan said.
JJ smiled to herself, she knew this was too good not to share with anyone. But she also knew she should probably keep it quiet for Spencer. After she left his office, Morgan smiled. Took him long enough.
After a few hours of paper work Morgan got up and made his way down to Reid's desk.
"Lunch, Pretty boy?" Morgan asked.
"Sure!" Reid smiled, "I think we have to talk anyway."
Spencer couldn't stop smiling. And he knew if Morgan was the reason than he shouldn't let him go. When the elevator closed Reid shifted closer to Morgan and grabbed his hand. After a few minutes he turned and kissed his cheek. They both couldn't help the butterflies forming in their stomachs. Derek smiled and squeezed Reid's hand.
