Danger, Love, and F.B.I

Chapter Seven - Overthinking.

Ashley Brooks.

I woke up with Harry's arms still around me. I looked over to the clock, 2:30am.

I don't usually wake up at this time, only when I would be on an assignment.

You would think a police officer doesn't see as much as a federal agent, but things are still pretty... bad. I usually get nightmares while I worked on an assignment and always ended up sleeping less than I usually would.

Fortunately, this time, I didn't have a dream. I just woke up on my own, so I was a bit confused.

"What the hell?" I whispered to myself.

I gently moved Harry's arms off of me and climbed out of bed. I walked towards the door and closed it gently. I tiptoed towards downstairs and sat on the couch.

"You alright?" asked a deep voice coming from the kitchen.

I turned to see Liam eating an apple and walking towards me.

"Oh, Hi Liam. Yeah I'm... I'm fine." I sighed.

I kinda made it obvious that I was not fine. I didn't really care, though. I had a lot on my mind right now.

Like my feelings for Harry. I mean, our feelings for each other. I want to, but it's not right. I feel like I'm doing something wrong just thinking about Harry in that way.

I'm suppose to be finding a way to protect him and thinking up a plan to stop this person. Instead, I'm cozying up to him in bed, while the killer looks for his next victim.

He sat next to me and sighed, "Now you and I both know that's not true." He said giving me a small smile.

"I know. It's just... I really want to, but I can't. What would my boss think? What if I get fired because of this? What if I get reassigned to a new case and will never see you guys again and-

"Ashley, please calm down." interrupted Liam.

I took a deep breath in and let it out.

"I'm sorry." I whispered.

"It's ok. You just have to relax and stop over thinking everything. You have to let everything fall into place whether it's good or bad. You should just get to know Harry a little better and later, if you guys still have feelings for one another, you should give it a try. Although Harry really likes you, he'll wait when you think it's right." He smiled.

Wow, for a guy a little older than me, Liam has a way with words. He actually made me think of all the good that would come if Harry and I actually became a couple. The only bad part was... hiding it from Hotch.

"You should go back up there. Harry tends to wake up when something feels out of place." chuckled Liam.

I didn't understand what Liam meant about that, but my confusion was answered when a shadow was standing at the top of the stairs.

As if on cue, Harry's familiar raspy voice called out to me. "Ashley?"

"See what I mean." whispered Liam tiptoeing back to the kitchen.

"Yes?" I replied.

"Are you alright?" asked Harry walking downstairs.

I didn't feel like explaining everything to him right now. I'm positive he'll be able to tell that I'm not alright, but it's worth a shot.

"Yeah...I'm fine." I sighed.

Harry walked to the couch and sat next to me.

It was obvious that he didn't even bother to listen to what I'd said, it was clear to him that something was troubling me and I wasn't going to lie to him about it.

"Is this about us?" He asked.

I sighed and nodded my head.

He quickly sat up and looked me in the eyes, "Ashley, I know how important this case is for you-

"Harry, I want to get to know you and the boys first, if I were still...good, then we can... kinda, maybe- you know..." I trailed off.

I hadn't realized how much I really liked Harry. I couldn't even speak properly in front of him and that never happened to me with a guy before.

"I know and with that in mind, would you like to go to dinner with me tomorrow night?" asked Harry putting his arm around me.

"I'd love to, but I can't. Plus I also want to meet the boys." I smiled

I honestly couldn't say yes to a date alone with Harry. I'm pretty sure the paps will take pictures and Hotch will find out and fire me or something. I just wanted us to be careful, especially with what's going on in his life right now. Things aren't exactly peachy keen, so I really want to be cautious.

"Well the boys and Morgan can come too." smiled Harry.

"Alright then, yeah I'd love to." I giggled.

"It's a date... with five other guys coming along." laughed Harry making me laugh.

"Yum! Where are we gonna eat?" asked Niall walking down the stairs rubbing his eyes.

"Niall, go back to bed. It's too early for you to be thinking about food right now." I said in a mature tone but wanted to let out a loud laugh.

"Okay." He said turning back and walking up the stairs.

"We should go to bed as well." said Harry picking me up bridal style and carrying me to his room.

"Harry you know I can walk right?" I giggled as he stepped into his room.

"A princess like you shouldn't walk, I'm the prince that carries her anywhere." He smiled pecking my lips as he laid me down on his bed.

"You're too cute." I giggled as he laid down and wrapped his strong arms around me.

"Good night." I whispered.

"Good night." He whispered into my ear as we both went to sleep.