For Old Times' Sake

Chapter 14

Looking over to the sleeping man in your bed, you sighed.
He was like a literal angel: soft hair hanging over his forehead, eyes closed in blissful sleep, bare chest rising and falling in rhythm with yours.
Turning on your side, you brushed his hair aside with your fingertips. Softly kissing him, you tried to wake him up.

"Mmm..." he stirred, his strong arms reaching across to wrap around you and pull you to himself.
As his beautiful jade eyes fluttered open, you smiled.
He raised his eyebrows, smiling back at you. "Morning, pretty girl."
Kissing him on the nose, you pressed your forehead against him. "Last night was incredible."
"Yes, it was."
Giggling, you thought back to the previous night.

******

Kojiro kissed you back in shock when you threw your arms around him and pressed your lips to his.
My God. It felt so good. His lips were soft, tasting like the chocolate soufflé the two of you had shared a while ago. Your body relaxed into his when he held you close, reverently kissing you.
He lifted you into his arms like you were made of crystal, carrying you to his bed.
Then he said something against your mouth you never expected to hear.
"If you are rushing into this for some reason... don't."
You had to blink a couple of times before it sunk in. 
He smiled, kissing your forehead.
"Even though that kiss was probably one of the best I've ever experienced, I can tell you're angry and trying to vent. Probably because that boss of yours said something disagreeable to you."
You sat there in his lap, staring at him dumbfoundedly.
"Um. How can you tell?"
Laughing, he shook his head. "Well, the aggressive walk from his office to me was very informative, not to mention that fiery kiss."
Groaning, you buried your face in his neck. "You've become quite the profiler."
Feeling his chest rumble with laughter again, you poked him. "Stop laughing at me."

"Okay, okay." you lifted your head to look at him. 

"What's your favourite animated movie?"

******

"You're amazing," you said, kissing him again. It was kind of hard to resist.

After a lot of kissing and sweet talk, you finally went to work.
Kojiro had to spend the day with Garcia to make sure everything was in order and didn't need replacement. Dropping him off at her den, you stopped dead in your tracks as you spotted what was on your desk.
A large bouquet of red, orange and yellow marigolds.
Subconsciously smiling, you walked over to it, running your fingers gently over the petals. You noticed a note.

'This is to apologise for the complete jerk I've been these past weeks.
Hope you'll forgive me.
Sorry.
Love, H'

H. As in Hotchner.
You pressed your lips together to prevent the tears from falling.
Taking a deep breath, you went to knock on his office door.
"Come in."
You went in, walking over to the now blushing Hotch who had been putting some files back.
"Um, I-" he stammered, falling silent as you threw your arms around him.
Tentatively, he placed his around you.
"I forgive you." you whispered.

Apparently, he had been holding his breath, which he now released.
"Thank God."
Laughing, you pulled back. "You're an idiot."
He smiled, his eyes glinting. "You know what they say. If she tells you you're an idiot, you're a lucky man."
You rolled your eyes, feeling warmth in your cheeks.
He continued, his smile fading. "I was just going home and I saw that picture on your desk. That one of us from that trip to the countryside. And then I felt like crap for being a jackass to you for no reason so I got you the flowers."
"They're beautiful."
"Can I get a copy of that photo? It's perfect."

You nodded your head.

"Soo. Are you going to release me anytime soon? I'm starting to sweat."

Gasping in mock surprise, you slapped him on the shoulder playfully.
He grinned, swinging an arm around your shoulder.
"Would you like to gorge on pizzas tonight?" he said.
"Not pizzas, burgers. With fries. And soda." 

"Alright. It's a date."