Partners Ch. 15

(Party Part. 1)

A/N: okay originally this was twice as long and a lot better. I was going to have this posted on Friday morning however, the night before my computer restarted itself for updates and I hadn't saved the document and I had to start over, so in order to get something out this weekend I cut in half and kind of rushed through it. I hope I caught all of the spelling mistakes but I probably didn't. For that I apologize. Thanks to everyone who reviewed and for the suggestions I will find a way to work them in!

"Come on Em, we're already 10 minutes late." Derek calls as he looks at his watch yet again. They were supposed to be at Penelope's almost 15 minutes ago. He and Emily had gotten off work later than usual so to save time he had suggested that she change at his place since it was closer to the party and Emily already had half a closet full of her clothes there. When he had suggested it he'd thought it would ensure that they arrived on time. However, Emily had been in his bathroom for the last 40 minutes getting ready.

"I know I'm almost done, five more minutes" she calls back to him through the bathroom door. Derek just shakes his head and laughs this was the fifth time he'd gotten the same response, he didn't really care though, they'd get there when they got their. With that thought in mind he returned to his previous spot on the couch and began scratching Clooney's belly. The dog rolls over in appreciation giving his owner better access.

Meanwhile in the bathroom Emily was just about ready to pull her hair out. At first she hadn't been able to find anything to wear, most of the clothes she kept at Derek's place were work clothes. She'd finally found a pair of jeans in the very back of the closet and matched them with a lime green halter top. After he clothing dilemma had been taken care of she went in the bathroom to finish getting ready only to find that Clooney had chewed through the cord of her curling iron. With a frustrated sigh she picked up her brush and combed her hair into a sleek ponytail, all of this was made worse by Derek reminding her what time it was every five minutes. After he'd reminded her yet again that they were late she quickly added some eyeliner to the e small amount of makeup she'd applied before work and touched up her eye shadow a little. Satisfied that she looked alright she went to fond Derek to let him know she was ready, she found him on the couch talking to Clooney. Thinking the sight was to cute she decided to watch a few minutes as Derek told the dog all about how women took forever to get ready. She wasn't mad really she was actually rather amused. But when Derek looked up and noticed her she decided to play it differently and hardened her facial features

15 minutes later the two pull into Penelope's Drive way, Derek is starting to get desperate and really confused. Emily still hadn't said anything to him besides when she'd announced her presence and headed to the door. The looks she was giving him could make an iceberg freeze and then randomly when she thought he wasn't looking he'd catch her smiling as if she was trying not to laugh. Yes, Derek Morgan was one confused man. Emily Pulled into the driveway and turned the car off but made no effort to get out of the car. Derek observed this and did the same; he watched as Emily turned toward him with that steely look in her eye and braced himself for the worst.

"Derek we need to talk" she states firmly and watches as he gulps nervously before continuing. "I heard what you said to the dog" she crosses her arms defiantly over her chest.

"Emily honey, I…"

"I'm not done." she softens the features of her face. "I'm not really mad you were right. But you really should see your face right now it's priceless" She laughs. Derek continues to stare at her both his eyes and mouth wide." but you, I, are you sure?" He finally manages to laugh Emily's infectious laughter starting to get to him too. "You were awfully convincing, I was scared to breathe…" he rushes out. Emily grabs a hold of his face and kisses him, "come on we're late. And just like that she turns and exit's the car. Derek follows behind her still trying to wrap his head around the events of the last 20 minutes. As Emily raises her hand to knock on the door it swings open to reveal a very irate Penelope Garcia. However, when she sees whose at the door her expression quickly changes to one of joy.

"And here they are!" she ushers them in the house.

"Please tell me you are e late because you and chocolate god over there decided to spend some extra 'alone time' before coming over. If not you owe me an explanation" Penelope whispers in Emily's ear as the make their way back to where the party was.

"not exactly, why don't you ask officer Morgan why we're late" Emily replies loudly and grins maintaining direct eye contact with him as she waits for and answer.

"Well uh, that's not the important thing. We're here right. He grins and shrugs sheepishly.

"Okay, what's going on with you two?" Penelope demands stopping in her tracks making Emily run into her. Over the next few minutes Emily replays the story of Derek and the dog and the car ride over. By the time Emily is done Penelope is laughing hysterically and Derek is embarrassed. The threesome joins the rest of the party, both Emily and Penelope smiling at the sight of Jen curled up on Dave's lap Laughing and Dave smiling affectionately at her.

"Pen, how sweet is that." Emily grins deciding not to make their Presence known just yet. Hotch, Haley, Kevin stood on the other side of the room surrounded by a few of Kevin and Penelope's other friends, the group was laughing about something and Haley smacked Hotch on the back of the head. This drew more laughter out of the group.

"Well looks like we weren't missed." Derek quipped coming to stand by Emily, he quickly and wrapped his arm around Emily and pulled her closer to him.

"Oh yes you were I've got a ton of games planned and we had to wait for you to get here to start." Penelope replies pushing the couple into the room. "Alright, everybody, they're here. Now we can really get this party started." All of the party guests turn in their direction. Jen crawls out of Dave's lap and goes to greet her friend. After everyone had greeted each other Derek disappeared into the kitchen to get Emily and he a drink before Penelope began what ever she had planned.

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