moonstruck 2 // criminal minds fanfic

ch. 2

The noise level in the bar was tolerable as maggie maneuvered through the tables after grabbing herself another beer. She noted, in her way, the different people crowded around, mentally strong the faces and snatched of conversation. Two college-age guys at a table to the left of the bar had started acting up. They'd been watching her and Camilla for a while and now one moved in a way as if to follow her.

JJ and Morgan were seated at the small cafe table directly to their side. She glanced around and quickly found Spencer leaning over a low-slung couch talking to who she presumed was some of his friends. As she walked past, she reached over and ruffled his hair. He straightened up and turned to see her smiling at him over her shoulder. He gave her a shy grin.

Maggie reached her seat and set the bottle down when she felt a hand touch the small of her back. She tensed as an unfamiliar scent filled her nostrils with cheap cologne and beer. Pulling herself away from the touch until her ribs were on the high table, she turned to see who was invading her personal space. Sure enough, the frat guy she'd spotted was there.

"Hello there, cutie," he smiled drunkenly, touching her shoulder. "I was hoping to catch you for a dance?" he slurred the words roughly.

She smiled and sidestepped. "No thanks, I'm good."

"C'mon just one dance." he grabbed her arm trying to pull her to the dance floor. She allowed herself to step forward a bit when she felt another arm come lightly rest across her shoulders. Realizing quickly it wasn't Morgan, she looked up to her side and saw Spencer standing there.

Interesting.

The frat boy eyed Reid skeptically. Although he'd release Maggie's arm, he still stood in front of her, as he was assessing the situation. His gaze scanned her heels, black skirt, and black shirt then over to Reid's pressed khaki's, button-down shirt, and corduroy jacket. He smiled.

"Yeah, right," he laughed making a noise that sounded like a snort. Reaching forward, he tried to grab a hold of her once more.

Reid stepped forward slightly, blocking Maggie.

"You don't want to do this," Spencer said quietly, sounding relaxed. Maggie could feel the tension radiating through his body, but no one else could know that.

The sneer turned uglier. "Give me one reason," he pushed a finger into Reid's shoulder, shoving him a step back. Maggie snaked her arm around Spencer's waist.

Spencer shrugged, cocking his head, and looked into the boy's face. "I'll give you two," he said calmly. He shifted his free hand into his pockets, pulling his jacket back to clear his badge and gun. Maggie noted the change of expression that crossed the boy's face instantly. He took a few steps back, retreating with his hands up.

"Hey, there's no problem, dude. I didn't know you were a cop."

Spencer's smile looked a bit devilish. "FBI," he corrected, moving his hand from Maggie's shoulder to come to rest at her waist. She leaned more into his side, tucked neatly against his chest. She felt him stand straighter and squeeze her hip.

They watched as the boy backed away, sinking into his own corner.

"Well," Maggie blew out a breath she didn't realize she was holding. "that was interesting."

Spencer chuckled and she felt it vibrate in his chest. "I'm just glad he took the bluff."

"Mmm-hmmm," she smiled at him. "Remind me to never play cards with you."

Morgan, who'd moved over to sit nearer if the backup had been necessary, chimed in. "No, you don't want to do that. My boy here cheats."

Reid smiled at his friend's light-hearted teasing. "I don't cheat, counting cards just comes naturally to me." he reached over to the table to pick up the gas of brandy he'd set down and took a sip.