Say It (Hotch x Reader)// ✔

Right where you left me

Summary:

You make a plan to find the truth about Martins and Reus and you have to face Hotch earlier than you think.

Notes:

me updating between classes? More likely than you think!
(also bcs im a dumbass and am creative about the wrong things instead of at fuckin uni! lmao. Also i know this feels like filler buttt it leads somewhere important i oromise. Hope u still enjoy!)

this was in a hurry so u know the deal: if u see errors no u didn't lol

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The nurse stays long with Reus, patching up his face and from the fact even Martins doesn't go back – you assume she even tends to some of his cuts and bruises.

Meanwhile Martins makes it his job to give you a tour around the building, and introduces you to everyone. It would be unnerving if he wasn't being so uncharacteristically nice. The tour though happens once you sign the contract. Everything that happens after that is a blur to you.

You only remember his promise over an office too, and a future meeting with their office administrators and operatives – all to happen either tomorrow or the next week.

It's only when you sit down, eyes going to the clock hanging over the hall signaling it's already 5pm that you realize what you've done.

And what you've agreed to.

There's no way you can find out if your instincts are right about Martins – not alone. And the only people who you trust and can help with the truth are not your colleagues anymore.

There's a sinking feeling deep within your stomach and you take out your phone – texting as a remedy.

You: I know you've probably had enough of me in New York, but is anyone up for a drink, tonight?

You don't expect a reply, but your phone starts blasting with notifications.

Penelope: count me in!

Emily: sure thing, as long as it's not an expensive bar

JJ: calling the babysitter as we speak.

Penelope: Actually, let's all meet up at my place. I have booze leftover from my last party

A swell of something grows inside your chest, and it helps you not think about Hotch either.

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When you make it inside Penelope's apartment and after a long round of hugs exchanged, you all settle inside her living room.

Adorned with polished and exquisitely colorful furniture, beautiful paintings and a plush carpet that makes you want to sink into it, not to move again – Penelope's apartment is spacious but cozy.

The cherry-tree coffee table especially, is full of liquor bottles, some half-full and some new and unopened.

"Oh, wow, you weren't kidding" JJ says with a laugh.

Emily makes a beeline for the martini bottle.

"I propose we make margaritas. Do you know how to?" She directs that question to you and you shake your head.

"Not at all"

"Right. Then, Penelope?"

"But we have other booze-" Penelope starts then Emily raises her eyebrows.

They exchange a weird look that you can't decipher.

"Right! Yes, of course. Let's make margaritas. Obviously it's a 2 woman job so you guys can settle down"