The Louvre | Spencer Reid ✓

t e n - "best friends"

It's been a while since I have actually hung out with Leah, between our unpredictable work schedules and new relationships, it was hard to find time for each other. So when we both had a day off we decided we should go out for the day.

We drive to a nearby brunch spot to have lunch. We used to frequent this restaurant for a reward after big exams in med school. We arrive and sit at a booth in the corner. The waitress comes by and we both order a mimosa and a water, then look over the menu. We eventually order and get our food and dig in.

"So how's Spencer?" Leah asks.

I smile, "Honestly really great, it feels nice to be able to trust someone."

"I'm so proud of you," Leah says while taking my hand in hers, "I know it has been difficult, but he seems like an amazing person."

"He is... so what about you? Any new boys?" I say then take a sip of my drink.

"Well...I have been seeing this guy named Liam."

"Liam?!" I whisper shout after almost spitting out my drink, "Like Dr. Liam Anderson plastics god?!"

Leah's face lights up bright red, "maybe."

"Oh my god how did this happen? When did this happen? Are you guys in a relationship? Do you-"

"Rose I'll tell you if you chill out," she laughed. I stayed quiet and ate my food so she could tell me what the hell happened.

"Ok so obviously I was in the ER with a burn victim and the normal reconstruction plastics dude wasn't there so they called Liam down even though he is cosmetic plastics. I was working with him and after the case he asked if I wanted to get a drink so obviously I said yes and things escalated from there."

I was still pretty in shock, but happy for her. This was totally something out of a medical drama, "So are you guys dating?"

"Well we decided not to label it for now because of HR and we don't want to make things complicated. We did look it up and we are technically allowed to date because I'm not a plastics resident and I rarely work with the cosmetic side of things. But if they were really against it they could just call someone else."

"That's good," I responded, "Just please be careful."

"I promise."

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We then decided to head to the mall. Considering I'm at the hospital all the time, I don't really have a huge collection of "normal" clothes. We first went to Nordstrom and I got some casual weekend clothes, then we went to Lululemon and I got a new workout top. Lastly, Leah just had to stop at Victoria's Secret.

I've gotten dragged along to her "bra obsession shopping" more times than I can count. I usually just sit on the bench in the fitting room area and give my opinions once in a while.

"Do you think this would look good on me?" Leah questions as she holds up a lacy set.

I look over at what she was holding, "Don't you already have like 5 sets that look like that?"

"I mean not really... they are different!"

I chuckle, knowing she is going to end up getting it. I turn my head and look around the store, a pink floral set caught my eyes. Leah turns around and of course sees what I'm staring at.

"That would look great on you!"

My face flushes at her comment.

"It's not like I literally had sex with you or anything."

"Leah!" I scolded, even though I knew there was no was to put a filter on that woman.

"I'm just saying, it would totally give you that 'innocent' look, I think Spencer would love it," she said with a cheeky grin.

I chuckle, slightly from embarrassment. Leah is obviously a bit more outgoing than me, she also tends to say what's on her mind... that's one of the things I love about her even if it can bite me in the ass sometimes. I find my size then we walk to the register to check out.

We walk around a bit more but then we decide we should probably go home. I get in the passenger seat of the car to let Leah drive, I've never been a huge fan of driving, it makes me nervous. I will obviously drive if I have to but I prefer when others do it.

We eventually get home and set out bags on the floor. We take out the clothes and rip the tags off since we already tried the stuff on. I get up to go to my room to put my new clothes in the hamper to be washed.

While I'm in my room I change I to some shorts and a tank top to be more comfortable. I then go to the bathroom and brush out my hair. After that I take my makeup remover to get rid of my mascara.

When I walk back out to the living room, Leah is sitting on the couch talking to someone.

"Yeah... yeah I'll see you soon, bye!" She smirks and hangs up her phone.

"Ooooo was that Liam?" I tease.

"Maybe."

I smile and roll my eyes. I plop myself in the couch next to her, "Are you going somewhere with him?"

"Yeah he wants to take me out to dinner."

"That sounds nice," I respond.

"Yeah, I'm going to go get ready," she says as she stands up and goes to her room.

I grab the TV remote and turn on some Grey's Anatomy. Even though I'm an educator medical professional and I know how inaccurate the show is, I still love it. I've been watching it ever since it came on. I wanted to be a doctor even before I started watching it, but the show just solidified my choice.

As I'm watching TV my phone dings. I look down to see that Spencer has texted me.

Spencer💕- hey pretty girl.

I smile, loving the nicknames he gives me.

Hey genius :)

Spencer💕- I was wondering if you wanted to spend some time together?

I'd love to! Leah is leaving in a bit, you could
come over to my place.

Spencer💕- Sounds good, I'll be there in about 30 minutes.

Sounds good!!!

I put my phone down and smile, I love when he comes over. We get along so well it's so refreshing. I can be myself in front of him, he understands my nerdiness and my weird quirks and habits.

I'm definitely falling for him.

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a/n- sorry this chapter is so short and boring and late, I've not really been in the middle to write and this was just a filler chapter. We will be getting into the rising action and climax soon!!!! Be prepared;) There may be one more filler type chapter then the plot but idk.