The planets bend between us

Chapter 3

Emily nodded. "Yep. The media liaison. She's happy, though. I just have to get used to it. And yes, as a team we spend all of our time together. We travel together constantly. It gets tough."

"I'm sure. And I hope this isn't too premature, but would you like to speak to my class? You have such a cool perspective about things."

Emily shrugged, a little unsure. "Do you think people would really be interested? I mean, who cares what I think? I could rant forever about the how souls represent empathy and morality in Buffy the Vampire Slayer."

Remi's eyes widened excitedly. "Are you kidding me? I think about that all the time! That would be the perfect thing to talk about! That's my favorite show and it's most of what we talk about in the class."

"Really?" Emily asked carefully, surprised that it was someone else's favorite show. At Remi's nod, Emily grinned. "I didn't know it was anyone else's favorite show. The only other person I know who watches it is the human encyclopedia on the team, Spencer Reid."

"Well, we can talk about it whenever you want. It's a brilliant show."

Emily was astonished by this woman. They stared at each other in silence. It wasn't awkward. They were purely just in awe of each other.

"Shit," Remi muttered suddenly. "I'm so sorry. I want to continue this conversation all night. It's just that, I told the babysitter I hired that I'd be back home in twenty minutes."

Emily raised her eyebrows. "You have a kid?"

Remi shook her head as she pulled out her phone. "No. I actually foster kids. This time, a baby. No matter where I stay, I foster a kid for as long as I stay there. I love kids. I guess that's why I'm dating. I would have one of my own, but I need help. I want to be with someone who wants to be with me. Who wants to have a family."

Emily was surprised by her honesty. She didn't know how to reply to the bluntness.

"Fuck, did I just scare you off?" Remi asked Emily, looking bummed. "It's okay. I know that's a lot to take in when we just met. But I thought... I don't know. That we have a connection or something. I'm sorry."

"Don't be," Emily said quickly. "I'm actually glad you are so honest. I think we have a connection, too. Can I give you my number?" She didn't know that was how she felt until she said it out loud.

Remi grinned and typed her number on Emily's phone. "Yes, thank god. Sorry, I'm just so happy you're interested. This is the best conversation I have had with someone in a long time." She gave her phone to Emily. "Call me if you want to have dinner? My nights are usually free."

"I don't know the next night I'll be free, but I'll call you when I have the chance."

They stared at each other again, smiling flirtatiously.

"I'll be waiting, Emily Prentiss." Remi got up from her seat and walked away. Emily watched her go.

Emily couldn't stop smiling. She hadn't felt anything that real for a long time.

"So..." A voice said from behind her. "That looked like it went well. And you watched her go. You in love, Prentiss?"

Emily rolled her eyes and smacked Derek's stomach. "Shut up. She's... different."

Morgan raised an eyebrow. "Damn, Prentiss. Are you actually in love?"

"No," Emily said too quickly. "Please, don't make fun of me for this. Can't we just grab a cab and go home."

"Fine," Morgan agreed simply. "If you tell me everything about her!"