Pride and Punishment

Chapter 21

Author's Note: This is fluffier than my usual stuff so I threw some smut in to balance it out. Enjoy!

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My first date with Aaron. Why am I so fucking nervous?

You smooth the invisible wrinkles out of your dress for the hundredth time and scowl at your reflection in the mirror.

"Stop fussing, you look HOT!" Penelope pipes up from behind you, cocking her head to the side and surveying you up and down.

"She's right, you look amazing." Emily chimes in from her sprawled position on your bed. She's already polished off a bottle of wine and well into her second.

"Are you guys sure? This dress isn't my usual style." You turn to your closet. "Maybe I should try the blue one on again."

"No. No way. You're not changing again." JJ objects sternly. "The pink is pretty. It's feminine. You look pretty and feminine."

"I don't feel pretty and feminine. I look like a pastry with hair."

The dress is actually very pretty, snug in the bodice with a slight flare at the hips before stopping mid-thigh. Penelope had paired it with black strappy stilettos and a matching black shawl. You'd even conceded to carrying a matching clutch.

"Seriously, if he doesn't think you look gorgeous, just come back home and I'll hit it." Emily throws you a saucy wink.

"Oh no thanks, I heard I'm not your "type." You gesture with your fingers.

She rolls her eyes. "Oh come on, I was kidding. You're everybody's type. Especially in that dress."

"No doubt." Penelope agrees, slapping you on your ass.

Your doorbell rings. "Saved from the girl-on-girl orgy by the bell." You giggle.

Penelope rushes down the hall and flings open the door. "Ooh Hotch, you look hot, too!"

You hear the pause in his voice. "Um, thank you. Is Y/N ready?"

"She is. Y/N!" she yells loudly and you wince.

When you walk into the living room Aaron looks you up and down and beams..

"You look beautiful. I hope you're excited about tonight."

"Oh, she is!"

You give Penelope a pointed look.

"Let me get your picture before you two leave." She pulls out her cell phone.

Oh my God, she's got to be kidding me.

"I'd love to, mom, but we got to go." You give her a pointed look and take Aaron's arm, practically shoving him out the door.

"I'm sorry about that. You know how over-the-top Penny can be sometimes."

He smiles knowingly. "She's just excited for us about tonight. I am too, honestly. I've been looking forward to this date all week."

"I still think it's weird that we're going on a first date after we've already slept together a dozen times."

"Not weird, romantic. Cute. Adorable, even." He teases.

"That's us: Y/N and Aaron, cute and adorable."

He helps you inside the car before kissing the tip of your nose. "I like to think so."

You can't help but giggle. He hops in the driver's seat and pulls out of your driveway.

"So, where are you taking me? Or is it still a surprise?"