Polar Opposites ~ Aaron Hotchner

Chapter 11

Hotch and I walk into the bullpen, sparing each other one last glance before going our separate ways. I walk over to my desk, putting my bag underneath as I flop down into my seat, leaning my head back in relief. "Morning Abbi,"

"Morning Rossi," I say with a smile as I sit up. I spin around in my chair before realizing I need caffeine. I stand up out of my chair and wince slightly at the slight ache in between my legs. I take a deep breath before walking over to the coffee station. I grab my cup before pouring myself a cup and adding my sugar and creamer. I hold the cup to my chest like I usually do, enjoying the feeling of warmth against my chest. I take a sip of the warm liquid, smiling in satisfaction.

"What's up with you this morning?" I turn to my side to see Penelope.

"Huh?" I question, confused as to what she means. I'm not extremely worried about Penelope finding out but I'm still cautious.

"You're glowing. And you look super hot, not that you don't look hot all the time but you look like you feel super hot," She says quickly as she takes in my attire.

"I do feel hot and I guess I slept really well last night. So that's why I'm glowing, I guess," I say with a shrug. I turn to go walk back to my desk but Emily is behind me. "Good morning,"

"You seem," She pauses as though searching for the word. "Different,"

"I slept really well now may I go do my job?" I ask with a small laugh, getting nervous at how I'm trapped between the two. She moves to the side but still has skeptical eyes. I walk past her but stop as soon as I get to the stairs. Shit. I go down the stairs as best as I can, trying my best not to make a face at how uncomfortable it feels. I sit down at my desk with a content sigh as I start on some paperwork. I look up due to movement in my peripherals. I watch as Rossi walks into Hotch's office and closes the door. God, if he breaks I will kill him.

The sound of a chair squeaking catches my attention as I turn and see Emily sitting in her chair with her elbows on my desk, her face resting against her palms. "Can I help you?"

"Yes. Tell me your secret and I'll leave you alone," She says with a smirk, sliding closer to me.

"What makes you think I have a secret?"

"Three reasons. You usually sit with at least one leg tucked under you but today you are sitting with both feet flat on the ground and they're pointing at Hotch's door. Two. You've been walking very weird and at first, I thought it was because of the Cyrus incident but it clearly is a waist down issue. Three. Hotch keeps looking over to you every couple of seconds. Wait no four reasons. And four. You looked like you were about to shit yourself when you saw Rossi walk into Hotch's office, "She smirks at me as I stare at her in partial aw and partial fear. "I know, spill,"

"I have no idea what you're talking about," We both look over as Rossi walks out of Hotch's office. He gives me a small smirk before walking to his office. My eyes glance over to Hotch and he meets my gaze but quickly looks away.

Emily gasps causing me to pray she hasn't realized. "You slept with Hotch!" She whisper-yells only loud enough for me to hear before beelining for Penelope's computer room.

"Emily!" I shriek quietly as I run after her, as fast as my aching legs will carry me. "Emily, stop it!" I almost grab her just as she runs into Penelope's office. She grabs my arm and pulls me in, closing the door behind her. JJ and Penelope are already in the office. "Emily no!"

"She slept with Hotch!" She squeals quietly. Penelope and JJ's mouths drop open as they look at me.

"No, I didn't,"

"Liar!" Penelope says with a pointed finger.

"Ok fine. But don't tell anyone!" I scold despite the smile creeping onto my face. I kinda wanted them to figure it out so I'd have someone to talk to about it.