Finishing The Deed (Book #2 of Trails of a Psychopath)

Only the Beginning

"Your heart knows things..your mind can't explain.."

Chapter Twenty-Seven

~Rachel's POV~

It's been a whole six months now.

   I can't even believe it myself. My father and Cousin Bee have been gone for awhile. Sometimes I miss them, but then I remember the things they put me through. The scars and burns still show on my skin, Reid makes them seem invisible.
   I can finally tell myself that I'm okay...that I can breathe now. Charlotte is even starting Elementary School in two weeks. I am nervous about her leaving but..I want her to be happy. Everything seems so much clearer now...so much happier. Reid and I have seemed to get even more closer as the time passed.
   I had to go through a lot of hard work and long nights to convince Hotchner to at least start thinking about putting me on the team. I was extremely nervous to be rejected, I wouldn't know what else to do if I couldn't do this job. Everyone seemed on my side and tried to keep my hopes up just enough for me to not dive into an anxiety attack every now and then.
   Even though the harsh memories of my past are fading away, they still have left me broken. I still wake up in the middle of the night screaming until Reid calms me down. Sometimes the dreams are the same...sometimes they get worse.
   I eventually had to go to the doctor to get medicine. Anxiety pills, I didn't like taking them. I felt like a sick person, but of course Reid always convinced me to take them. Sometimes I have breakdowns every now and then, my mind tends to overthink a lot. Still all through that, Reid is the one keeping me afloat.
     I turned my head as I heard footsteps behind me. Reid flashed me a shy smile and sat down in the grass beside me. I was sitting out in his backyard, enjoying the view. The sun was shining through the trees, sending slimmers of sunlight onto the ground.
   I breathed in the summer air and felt a certain happiness spread through me. I relished in this calm feeling as I felt Reid slip his arm around my shoulders. I looked over at him and gave him a big smile.

"How are you doing?" Reid asked quietly, the same blush spreading across his face.

   I laughed and kissed his cheek before leaning into him. He chuckled and brought me closer. My heart still pounded whenever I was with him, my mind dizzy from the same cologne he always wore. The things he did to me was always a question in my mind but, I decided to never answer them. Today seemed to be a free day for Reid and the team, which was surprising. Everyday always seemed to be a busy day but Hotch was able to send everybody home for the day.
    Charlotte was having another play date with Hotch's son. They were close friends by now, she seemed to really like her new buddy. Hotch enjoyed watching the kids, he is a good man. We stayed silent for a few minutes, taking in the warm breeze.

"I'm glad we have a day off..I was looking forward to spending time with you." Reid said, looking at the ground.

   I loved when he did these things, even when they were small. Sometimes when we were sitting together, he'd run his fingers over my hand and up my arm. Almost as if he was just happy knowing I was right underneath his fingertips. He would look at the ground whenever he talked to me, or stutter while saying something sweet about me. Those small things made me fall for him harder than I thought I would.
   I'm lucky to have someone like him...he saved me and Charlotte. He was excited with the idea of me working with him on his team. He helped me study and study..and study. The long nights that were full of quizzes and questions got me to where I am today. He even taught me how to shoot.
   Granted, it was scary the first couple of times for him but, I got the hang of it. I was sure of it that I would be a good part in the team. I wanted this so badly, I just hoped I didn't ruin my chances. I grinned to him and intertwined my fingers through his. He smiled to himself and looked up.
   His hair had grown out a little since three months, now it was a little on the shaggy side. I didn't mind that much, it had its perks. He talked about getting a haircut soon but for now I was enjoying it. I breathed deeply and closed my eyes.
   The breeze felt relaxing on my skin, today was such a good day. I felt something soft press against my lips and instantly kissed Reid back. I opened my eyes and sighed. He smiled bigger and started tapping his foot. He looked about ready to explode and before I could open my mouth he was on his feet.

"Uh, Reid? You feeling okay?", I asked him curiously.

   He nodded quickly to me and tugged me towards the house. He stopped by the door, turning towards me. I giggled at his reaction as he took my hand and held it close to him.

"I can't hold it back anymore. Rachel...you've been accepted into the BAU team."

   The words didn't seem to reach me until minutes later. I gasped and covered my mouth with my hands. Excitement built up in me as I lunged at Reid and hugged him. He stumbled and fell to the ground, me landing on top of him.
   I couldn't hold back the giggles of happiness as I hugged him tightly. He hugged me back and laughed along with me. I was accepted into the team, I had a job now. I was finally able to do something with my life. I slammed my lips onto his and kissed him eagerly, I was so ecstatic.
   He chuckled into the kiss but soon his smile faded as he kissed me harder. I got lost in the kiss and immediately missed the feeling of this like we used to. My blush spread across my face as my hands ran through his hair. It didn't cross my mind that we were on the ground, in his backyard, sharing multiple kisses.
   Reid's hands ran gently up and down my sides, making me shiver and blush even deeper. I gasped and broke the kiss once he turned over and picked me up. I took a deep breath and laughed as I looked at him.

"Congratulations, Agent...you're now one of us." Reid exclaimed, smiling.

   I liked the sound of that, in fact I loved the sound of that. Carefully, he set me inside and shut the door. My heart was still bearing wildly and adrenaline was still pumping through my veins.

"Now..um w-where were we?" Reid asked, stuttering to me as he turned red.

   I tucked a piece of hair behind Reid's ears and locked my arms around his neck. A grin played on my lips as I leaned close to him. He looked at me quietly, looking away at times.

"I believe...I believe we were right about...here.."

   Then I kissed him again. Kissing Reid was like getting fresh air. Everything about him made me feel safe again. He was my everything to be honest..he's something I never had before. Reid quickly responded with a kiss also as he placed his hands on my hips.
   He held me firmly in place as we slowly kissed. A warm feeling spread in my stomach and through my body, making me smile. He's the only one who gave me these feelings. I leaned against the counter as my fingers trailed down his chest. I felt him pull me closer, his hands around my waist.

"I..love..you..", Reid whispered between kisses.

I touched his red cheeks and captured his lips once more.

"I love you too, Reid..I love you too."

   As we headed outside to his car, he gave me a loving look. A look that said, "I won't let you go." We were starting a new life together now, a life all three of us wanted...we finally got the life we all deserved...

My name is Rachel Willows...and I survived...