Normal is Boring (Spencer Reid/Criminal Minds)

The BAU... My new family?

Chapter 3

-Nalani's Pov

Deep breaths Nalani. You can do it. You're strong... Kinda. Just try to be social. Do what Tony and Connor said to do.

-flashback-

"Okay that should be everything."
Connor said clapping his hands. We just got done moving everything into my new apartment. It was very homie, I loved it. All over were pictures of me and my old team. We all looked either really good or really dumb. And of course my favorite of them all were the pictures of my lab.

"Nali let's talk about some stuff." Tony patted the couch in between him and Connor.

"Ok what?" I took a seat.

"Don't shut these people out. Keep an open mind. They're gonna be different compared to us. And we don't want you to shut down, because we know you won't get to be in a lab all day. You're gonna pretty much be a field agent, get a desk and do paperwork. It'll be different." Tony explained.

"I know."

"Just be social. Not the center of attention, but not secluded. He confident in yourself and your abilities." Connor smiled.
"Thanks you guys."

-flashback end-

Okay just do that Nali... I can do it. Yes I can....

The elevator came to a stop, the doors opening. Well here goes nothing.
I stepped out of the elevator and onto unfamiliar grounds. The BAU had a totally different feel to it than the precinct... A bit more open, light and not as "scary"(criminals in here everyday) looking. You can tell a lot of money is put into it. It's nice- but different. Very diff-

"Nali." I spun around to face Hotch... How is he always able to sneak up on me!?

"H-hey Hotch, sir."

"I'm glad to see you're early."

"Yeah I was pretty an-anxious."

"I'm going to introduce you to the rest of the team."

"Alright cool!" Trailing behind me, we headed towards a room with a lot of computer stuff.

"Garcia."

"Oh is this our Medical Examiner! Hi I'm Penelope Garcia!" The lady with a very unique sense of fashion stuck her hand out.

"I'm Nalani, but y-you can call me Nali." I shook hands with her. I could tell she was really nice and cool.

"Garcia, introduce Nali to the rest of the team." Hotch spoke exiting her room.

"Okay sir! So Nali, welcome to the BAU! I wasn't aware you were a girl and so young! I figured we just got some old doctor guy." She laughed. How do I respond? Uhh okay um... Connor help!? Now would be when Connor would always bud into the conversation and help me out, "so what are your first impressions?"

"It's nice... Hotch is cool and you're cool too. I love your earrings." They were sparkly kittens.

"Thank you! And I love your hair coloring! But come on, there's so much to do!" She grabbed my hand and rushed me out the door.

"Hey baby girl!" We both turned to see a very muscular man heading towards us. He's probably half African American...

"Oh chocolate thunder come here!" Garcia called out. Are they a thing? Cause the nicknames are cute!

"Is this-"

"Our new Medical Examiner!"

"Hi I'm Nalani. But I prefer Nali." I shakily held out my hand.