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Bloom

"Those are beautiful," Garcia commented to Tara as Tara sniffed a vase of red roses on her desk. "Who are they from?"

"I'm not sure," Tara replied. She was careful to keep her eyes away from Garcia's. "There's no card."

Garcia nodded, sensing Tara was done talking. "Well, I'm heading out. It's been a long day. Don't stay too late."

Tara waved. "Don't worry; I won't. I'm wrapping up and heading home myself."

She waited at her desk until the elevator doors closed on Garcia. She took a slow lap around the BAU to make sure that no one else remained. At last, Tara made her way to Hotch's office. She knocked gingerly on the door.

"Come in."

"Hi," she said, softly, standing awkwardly in the doorway.

Hotch grinned as he stood and walked to her. "Hi."

She shifted her weight to one foot. "I thought we agreed to keep this out of the office."

"We are keeping this out of the office," he agreed.

"And sending me flowers is keeping this out of the office?" Tara asked, a hint of a smile hovering at the corners of her lips.

Hotch reached out and placed a hand on her hip, pulling her closer. "I didn't leave a card, did I?"

She bit her lip. "Well, no."

"And I didn't ask you anything about them, did I?" he continued, drawing her even closer.

"No."

Hotch tugged her flush against him. "And I didn't even glare when Rossi flirted with you, did I?"

Tara shook her head. "No."

"Then, as far as I can tell," he placed a quick kiss on her neck, "I'm keeping it out of the office."

"Except right now," she point out, gasping when he tugged on her ear with his teeth.

Hotch rubbed his hands over her ass. "Then, let's get out of here."

Tara pinched his butt cheek before stepping away. "I'll meet you at my place. Don't plan on keeping those clothes on too long."

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