A Criminal Minds / Demily Fanfiction: Blast From The Past

Chapter 5

Chapter 5

*reid's pov*

   I didn't really know what to say other than... I KNEW IT!!! There was no use them trying to deny it now. "Well, well, well." I turned to JJ, who adjust as surprised as the rest of them.

   "I know. I didn't see that one coming." Rossi was a great profiler, but after three marriages, not so great at relationships. And he hadn't spent the past week working as closely with Lauren as I had.

   "I did!" I couldn't help feeling smug about it.

   "Of course you did Mr. Wikipedia!" Rossi and JJ shared a look I had seen many times with regards to my intelligence.

   "I'm guessing you all saw that?" Derek and Lauren were making their way towards us hand in hand. I don't think I'd ever seen Derek this happy before.

   "Yep, I'm pretty sure the whole office witnessed that not so little public display of affection." JJ smirked just as Hotch walked in.

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*jj's pov*

     Hotch came over to us. "What's going on?" He'd obviously sensed something by our behaviour. I hated it when he profiled us like that.

   "Ermm... Derek and Lauren." I noticed Hotch's face change as he realised they were holding hands. "Yeah. Surprise!" He ignored my little quip and turned his attention back to the whole group.

   "This could be awkward then." Huh? What was he talking about?

   "What do you mean, Hotch?" Derek looked just as confused as I was. I glanced at the others and their faces all told the same story; they were all clueless.

   "As you all know, Alex is leaving next week. That means there will be an opening here at the BAU and I think that you," He turned to face Lauren. "would be an excellent addition to the team." As if we hadn't had enough surprises today.

   "Are you serious? The FBI is my dream!" Lauren stared at Hotch in disbelief.

   "I've already spoken to your supervisor at the crime lab and if you want the job, then it's yours." Surely she knew that if she took the job here, she wouldn't be able to see Derek anymore.

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*lauren's pov*

   I didn't know what I wanted. If I took the job, what would that mean for me and Derek? Co-workers weren't allowed to date. I really wanted to work at the FBI, but at the same time I really wanted to give things a go with Derek. "Do I have to give you an answer right away?" This was going to be one of the hardest decisions of my life, and one that I couldn't make without consulting Derek.

   "No. But I need a decision ny 4pm tomorrow." So, no pressure or anything then.

   "Okay. Thanks." I gave Hotch a smile and hurried past him and the others; Derek followed. I stopped outside the elevators and turned to Derek. "What do you think I should do?" I had no idea what his answer would be.

   "I think you should take it." Was he having second thoughts about us already?

   "What will that mean for us?" I felt like I needed to ask.

   "We'll just have to keep it a secret, won't we?" He took me hand as we entered the elevator. Could I really have Derek and still work for the FBI?