Thanks for the reviews. I'm going to take the advice and do this chapter in Reid's POV. Enjoy.

I'm not sure what I was thinking when I went out to lunch with Lucy. I was honestly going to say no, make up some excuse or something, but when I looked up and saw her hopeful face I couldn't. I tried to speed it up a bit too, not that I wasn't enjoying myself. It just didn't feel right having lunch with a seventeen year old girl. I'm in a law obeying field, and I was just a line from breaking it.

Anyways, when we were called in for a case involving a young girl, I never would have imagined it to be her. What are the odds? There have to be thousands of seventeen year old girls in the area. And now she wants me to stay with her, which is understandable. She has to feel more comfortable with me, since in her mind she knows me better that the rest of the team, which isn't very true. We didn't talk enough for her to really get to know me in anyway. Lucy knew my occupation and age, the same she knew of the other team by now.

"Which hotel are we going to?" Lucy asked jumping into the car in front of her house once she was done packing.

"I'm not sure yet, I'm waiting for the call from Hotch," I said starting the SUV and pulling out of her driveway. All I knew to do was head West, so I did. The sun was starting to set already, playing with the auburn tones in Lucy's brown hair. Her pale complexion looked more porcelain in the light as well. I swallowed, pushing back the thoughts of how pretty she was.

"Is he your boss or something?" Lucy asked leaning forward to turn on the radio. She played with the stations until landing on a poppy song I had never heard.

"Yes," I responding before clearing my throat and trying to sound more causal, "Pretty much."

"So, do you have a girlfriend?"

I felt my body tense up a bit for some unknown reason when that question fell out of her mouth. Why was she asking? Was it just curiosity? A conversation starter? Or was she interested...? Even being a profiler I knew truly understood the female mind.

"No," I responded softly, "I don't. Do you uh, have a boyfriend?" I don't know why I asked. It could have been any of the above listed options...and that worried me.

"Nope," Lucy popped her 'p' and sat further back in her seat, tilting her head to look up at me as I drove. I glanced over to see an innocent, tired and worried face looking back at me.

"We're going to find your dad Lucy..." I said calmly, knowing what was on her mind.

"Promise?" She asked with a shaky voice. Out of the corner of my eye, I saw her wipe away a tear, leaving me with only one response.

"Yes, I promise."

The phone rang around that time, causing me to pull over before answering. It was pointless to keep driving until Hotch had given me the directions.

"Hey Hotch."

He gave me directions to a far enough away hotel and told me Morgan would be waiting there for us. I began to drive again without a word.

"Who's going to stay with me?" Lucy asked when we pulled into the hotel parking lot.

"Not sure yet," I breath getting out and quickly guiding Lucy into the lobby where Morgan was waiting. He quickly grabbed her bags for her with a smile.

"Hey kids, I already got a room set up so we're ready to go."

"Have you talked to JJ about staying?" I asked when we got into the room. It was nicely sized, containing a kitchenette, king size bed, and a couch.

"She agreed, but Hotch didn't think it was a good idea. He said they needed her in the office," Morgan replied setting Lucy's bags down on the bed. Lucy walked over the couch and sat down, looking a bit uncomfortable. I tried to study her face, but I couldn't make out her expression.

"What about Prentiss?" I asked looking back to Morgan.

"You know how she feels about stuff like this. She wants to be out there working, not sitting in some hotel room."

I looked over at Lucy again, scared that she might take offense to that. She shifted a bit, but didn't take her eyes off of the menu sitting on the table.

"Then who can stay with her?" I asked a little softer.

"Looks like you kid," Morgan shrugged, "You're the best bet. She seems comfortable with you and you can get a lot done outside of the office."

"Shouldn't it uh, be like, a girl?" I asked shifting my weight onto my left foot.

Morgan laughed once before shaking his head, "Reid, are you fifteen again? Where is your mind?"

He was just joking of course but I could feel myself blush a little. I don't know where my mind was. I had never been forced to spend the night with a girl on the job before.

"Okay I'll stay," I gave in, seeing the corners of Lucy's mouth pull up a bit. I couldn't help but warm a bit inside.

"Alright, well I'll call you if anything comes up, if not I'll just see you in the morning," Morgan instructed before turning to look back at me, "Be good." I glared at him and shut the door behind him.

I turned back to look at Lucy, "Are you hungry?"

She shrugged, then finally nodded, "A little."

"Do you like Pizza."

"Yep."

After we ate, Lucy jumped into the shower, leaving me with my thoughts. I was forced to think about my feelings. Lucy made me feel different. I was more comfortable than I was with most, which surprised me.

I felt a bit uncomfortable thinking about the fact I might be the next target as well. The stalker had seen me and Lucy together, I didn't want to put her in danger by staying close. But if Hotch thought it was a good idea, it probably was.

I was broken from my thoughts when I heard the bathroom door open. I saw Lucy standing there in striped pajama bottoms and a blue t-shirt. Her eyes were pink, indicating she was probably crying.

"Feel any better?" I asked hoarsely. She looked much more beautiful without all the makeup she was wearing earlier. I could really see her blue eyes without the eyeliner that coated them before.

Lucy shook her head, "No. But I'll live." She looked over at the clock and sighed. It was already nine.

"Are you tired?" I asked sitting down awkwardly on the bed, though I was planning on sleeping on the couch.

"I'm exhausted," Lucy said laying down next to me. I moved over a bit, pulling myself up so my back was on the headboard. "I'm not going to be able to sleep though," She continued, "I thought he would be home by now."

"I know. But it usually takes a little time in these situations," I replied looking down at her. Lucy turned so she was facing me and put on a smile I knew was fake.

"I know. I trust you," She repeated making me think she was trying to convince herself.

"There's a really good team working back at the office, and they're going to call the second they figure anything out."

"Spencer," Lucy started softly. I looked down to see her eyes had fallen shut and her breathing had slowed. I smiled a bit at the fact she was finally able to get some sleep.

I pulled myself off the bed, trying not to wake her and stepped out into the hallway before taking out my phone and dialing Morgan.

"Hey, have you heard anything?" I asked as soon as I heard his phone click on.

"Not yet. We're trying. This guy's good at covering his tracks."

"I just wish I could give her some good news," I said before saying bye and hanging up.

I went back inside and pulled out a book.

3:00 am::

I shot awake when I heard Lucy calling for me. I jumped up to see her sitting up in the bed and crying.

"What is it?" I asked sitting down next to her, "It's okay Lucy."

"I-I had a nightmare," I could see she was shaking, but her tears were coming to an end. I placed and arm around her, ready to do anything to comfort her.

"It's okay Lucy. You're safe here," I pulled her closer to me. "You really need to try to get some sleep."

"I cant Spencer..." Lucy exhaled, "Can you stay here with me?"

"I'm just over there on the couch," I protested, then once again gave in when I saw her big blue eyes soften. "Okay, I'll stay with you." I fell back onto the bed with her still in my arms, something I had never done before.

"I'm never going to forget you Spencer," Lucy said in almost a whisper causing a slight shiver up my spine. "I may be just another case to you, but you're more than that to me."

"I wont forget you either," I said truthfully, taking in her scent. I couldn't keep myself from wishing she was older, and the circumstances were different.

"Yes you will," Lucy pushed, "I'm just another day at work for you."

"No you're not," I said, then instantly shut my mouth. "I mean, you are...but in a...different way?"

Lucy laughed tiredly and I felt her relax in my arms. She was asleep again.

Okay, this is getting too long so I'm going to call it a day. Haha. Thanks for reading...I know Reid seems a little...creepy, but I needed more drama, and I figured having her turn eighteen instantly would be a little too convenient. Please review. :)