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Spencer looked up, a sly smile appearing on his face. He silently watched her stretch, admiring the way her body moved. Sleek and sensual, she was as graceful as a panther and as aggressive as one too.'Especially in bed' he mused, his body warming up. An idea formed into his head and he smiled rakishly.

Standing up, he crossed to her, wrapping his strong arms around her waist. She jumped a bit, surprised

but elated. "Spencer?" she asked softly, leaning into his embrace.

"Sshh..." he muttered, nuzzling her neck. His experienced tongue darted out licking the silky flesh.

He gently nibbled her neck, his teeth grazing over her pulse. "I thought you wanted to take a break."

She nodded wordlessly, his machinations making her unable her to speak. She could feel him smiling against her skin as he continued his tender assault. She tilted her head back allowing him even better access to her.

"Shall we take this into the bedroom?" he asked enticingly, blowing into her ear for emphasis.

"Yes." she whispered huskily, her mind and body lost in his ecstasy.

Wordlessly, he scooped her up into his strong arms pulling her close to his body. She wrapped her arms

around his neck, loving the feel of being in his arms.Every time he did this, she always felt like a fairy

princess and he, her knight in shining armor.

As she leaned in to plant a kiss on him, the phone rang. "RRRRRRRRRRRRIIINNNNNNGGG!!!!!!!!!"

The ringing startled them both causing her arms to tighten even more as Spencer almost dropped

her."Ignore it." he replied, heading for the room.

"It might be important."

"More important than this?" he uttered before kissing her passionately but briefly. Releasing her, he arched

his eyebrow. "Well?"

Breathlessly, she said. "Normally no but...."

"It might be a case." he sighed dramatically.

She nodded as he carried them back to the sofa. Plopping down, he cradled her in his lap as she

reached over to pickup her phone. "Hello?" she answered as he began to kiss her neck.

Covering the phone, she hissed. "Spencer."

"Hmm?" he mumbled as he placed wet kisses along her neck and all the way down to her collarbone.

Sighing helplessly, she asked. "Hello?"

"Y/N?"

"Luke? What's up?"

"We need help with some paperwork."

"Hmmm?" she said distractedly as Spencer began to unbutton her blouse. Halfway undone, he reached in and

unclasped her bra, pulling the material away from her silky skin. He captured one of her nipples between his

thumb and forefinger rolling it gently while placing his kisses farther down her neck.

She closed her eyes, allowing herself the briefest moment to lose herself in the exquisite torture he was

creating.

"Y/N? Hello? !" Luke asked. "Are you there?"

"Yeah?"

Luke screamed into the phone."What's wrong?"

While Spencer's hand was busing itself with her upper body, the other was exploring her lower body. His experienced hand slid under her skirt, running up her firm thigh to the edge of her underwear. He moved his long fingers closer to her moist heat, the tips of his fingers teasing her gently. She shifted forward trying to force him to press harder but he resisted.

She moaned." No..don't.."

"Y/N!" Luke yelled."What's happening?"

Reid whispered laschivously into her ear."What's wrong, love?"

She turned and gave him a reproachful look. A look that promised retribution later. Spencer just smiled

wickedly at her frustration. She leaned back more against him, the receiver cradling her ear. She turned her head and lightly nipped his earlobe.

"Ohh.." Spencer groaned, loud enough for Luke to hear.

"What the hell was that?" Luke shouted. "Y/N!! Who's there?"

Penelope, standing next to Luke, tugged on his sleeve. "What's going on? What's up with Y/N?"

Luke turned to face her."I don't know. I just keep hearing moaning."

"Moaning?" Penelope asked confused. "Is she hurt?"

"I don't know." Luke continued. "Y/N?"

She smiled shyly at spencer's reaction. It served him right for teasing her like that."Like that?" she squirmed on his lap, feeling his burgeoning erection against her. "Oh, you did."

Reid looked at her and saw her smug smile. 'I'll show you, love.' he thought right before he moved his fingers under the elastic of her underwear and plunged two of his fingers into her welcoming heat.

"AAAHH!" she screamed right before she dropped the receiver on the ground.

Both Luke and Penelope heard her screams."Y/N!! "they yelled at once.

She grabbed Spencer's head and kissed him ferociously. She dug her fingers into his hair, scratching and pulling at the scalp. He opened his mouth and she darted her tongue in, tangling it fiercely with his own. Soon, they battled, tongue and teeth, trying to dominate. So caught up in their kiss they forgot all about the phone call and lost themselves in their shared passion.

***

"Y/N!!!" They screamed again, fear creeping up at her inability to answer them. "Y/N!"

Hearing nothing but faint groans and moans, they hung up the phone and left.

"We have to do something." Luke yelled frantically. He pointed at Penelope. "You're the tech queen, do something!"

"From here?" Penelope shouted back." I am not Bewitched here. I can't just 'poof' and hightail it to someone's home."

He nodded his assent. "I know. But, we have to do something." he snapped his fingers. " Trace her phone."

"Good idea." Penelope replied determinedly. "Emily won't mind. We're going to save Y/N from whoever or whatever is attacking her."

"Right." Luke said as he led them down the street."By the way, where is Reid? Those two are connected to the hip."

"He's probably not with her" she explained. "Besides, do you think Boy Genius would just stand there and let Y/N be attacked?"

He nodded. "You're right. Cell block Reid would come out and play if he saw Y/N in trouble."

"Yes, he would." Garcia said. "Now, quit talking we need to save Y/N."

The calvary was on its way!

***********

15 minutes later at Y/N's apartment....

Penelope and Luke ran up the last flight of stairs, huffing and puffing.

"Wait." Garcia coughed." I need to catch my breath."

"Damn, Y/N's apartmet has some steep steps." Luke said as he raced to Y/n's door. They could hear some faint sounds, ones of an animalistic quality.

"Open the door!"

"It's locked." Luke said as he tugged on it. An idea popped into his head and he ran away from the door.

Penelope looked at him strangely. "What are.." she started to ask as he launched herself at the door. "..you doing?"

Luke, leapt into the air, his right leg extended straight out in front. It connected solidly with the oak door, his strength almost ripping the hinges off the door. The door slammed open, banging against the apartment wall.

"What the hell?" Y/n exclaimed, popping up from behind the couch when she heard the door open.

Luke quickly rushed in screaming. "Y/n, we're..." he stopped when he saw her naked form peek out from the back of the couch."..here.." ‘Damn, Y/N’s gorgeous’

"Sweet Pea, are you.." Penelope asked, stopping dead in her tracks as soon as she saw Y/n." ...all right?"

"Yes." she replied angrily. "What the hell are youguys doing here?" She wrapped her arms around herself in an effort to cover up. as she saw Luke staring at her. She glared at the two intruders pointedly, waiting for them to saysomething. "Answer me, you two."

"Well, we're here to rescue you." Penelope offered in explanation.

"Rescue? That's the stupidest thing I've ever heard." Y/N shouted.

"It certainly is." a voice under Y/N said. He grasped her hips and lifted her off of him and set her

down on the couch. Forgetting his nakedness, Reid stood up and faced them. "What the hell are you doing?"

"Well..."Luke said openmouthed. He couldn't help looking at Reid naked. 'Damn, he's

fine.'

"We're rescuing you." Penelope pointed at Y/N."from the tall, dark and naked man."

Reid finally realized he'd stood up naked and quickly retrieved a pillow from the floor, where they had hurriedly tossed them to the ground minutes before. He'd been so angry at the intruders for interrupting his alone time with his girl. Between their jobs, they rarely had time to be alone together. And so they took as much advantage as they could.

Now, it was ruined.

Reid eyed them darkly, a glint in his eye. Both intruders swallowed at Spencer's sneer and unconsciously moved back a few paces.

" Garcia, Alvez." he turned to Luke, who was still staring at him.. "Luke?"

He shook his head. "Sorry. I was just...wow."

"Luke stop looking at Y/N." Reid said, as Y/N replied."Luke, stop looking at Spencer."

Penelope smiled sheepishly at Luke. They were still in awe, first at seeing them together in a more than

friend kind of way and second, naked. Not that the thought hadn't crossed either of their minds, a fact

they would never admit but to see first hand Spencer and Y/N like this still shocked them to their core.

"Okay, no more looking." Luke offered.

"Good."

"But," he continued. "We want to know. Why are you two..together?" he gestured with his hand.

"Yeah. And for how long?" Penelope piped up.

Reid looked at Y/n and a silent communication passed between them. They had been dating secretly for

months, but had opted not to say anything. They knew that the two of them as a couple might not go over so

well. Case in point.

"Well..." Y/n started as Spencer grabbed her hand for support. "A few months ago."

"Few months?" Luke and Penelope exclaimed at the same time.

She nodded as Spencer continued. "Yes. I won't go into specifics of how we came together because it's none of your business. " he said pointedly at them. "But, it's been the happiest months of my life." he grinned happily at Y/N.

"Mine too." she kissed his hand.

"Okay. Enough lovey-dovey." Penelope motioned to their joined hands. "But, why didn't you tell us right

away?"

Spencer shrugged. "We just wanted something that's just for us. Not for the entire team to know."

Y/N nodded. " You know, how everyone wants to know everyone elses personal lives 24/7." she answered, staring pointedly at Penelope.

"Hey!" Garcia sputtered, as Luke pulled her arm.

"Well, we should be going " Luke replied as he dragged Garcia halfway out the door. "I'm still slightly surprised seeing you guys naked right now." Reid and Y/n realized they were still naked and scrunched behind the couch. "Besides, one ofus.."he gestured to Garcia." has to be the mature one."

"But.." Garcia yelped. "they're..naked.."

Luke wrapped an arm around Penelope. "Yes, I see. Now, we'll leave them alone. "he waved to the two of them. "Bye, guys."

She closed the door behind her as she went out, Spencer and reader could hear the two outside bickering.

Y/n turned to Spencer who looked just as stupified as she. "Well, they took it well."

Spencer nodded in agreement. "I think Penelope was more shocked at us being naked than us being together." he pulled her into his lap and began to nuzzle her neck. "Besides, who cares? They're gone, aren't they?"he kissed his way to her mouth. "Now, where were we?"

**************

As Emily approached the towering mansion, she smelled something so rich and decadent she thought she might drown in her own drool. Of course she knew that Rossi was a best-selling author worth millions, but this house (if that’s what anyone could call the behemoth before her) was intimidating to say the least. She’d been with the team for more than a year but she was still feeling a bit out of place. The only thing keeping her from running back to her car was whatever heavenly sent was wafting from the house.

“Emily! You’re the second one here.” Beyond Rossi’s shoulder she could see Penelope. Sunshine in human form. Seeing her there made her relax a bit. “Sit, relax, have a glass of wine.”

Emily quickly sauntered up to the kitchen island and poured herself a glass. “What are you cooking? It smells amazing.”

“That, my dear, would be spaghetti carbonara with garlic bread.”

Before long, everyone else had arrived with bags in hand, filled with gifts for everyone. Though Emily hadn’t been with the team for all that long, she prided herself on being an amazing profiler, so she hoped she had gifts that everyone would like. 

Instead of making a big thing out of sitting down and giving gifts, they gave each other their presents throughout the evening in between sips of wine and bites of Rossi’s exquisite carbonara. Garcia wound up with most of her gifts before everyone else - a couple colorful dresses, new pairs of shoes from JJ and Emily, a blinged out phone case courtesy of Rossi and a couple random knick-knacks to add to her desk at work. 

What could anyone get Rossi that he didn’t already have? Mostly everyone got him as old a wine as they could possibly afford, even cracking open a couple of the bottles throughout the night. While filling up her second plate of pasta (no shame), she handed Hotch the gift she got for him - a fleece blanket with a picture of himself with Haley and Jack, for those moments he couldn’t be with them. He was never one to cry, but Emily was convinced she saw a tear in his eye, so she took that as a win. 

Morgan must have seen it too, because he snuck up behind her and looked down at the pile of gifts. “Let’s see how well we did with each other’s gifts.”

“You’re on.”

Emily was intrigued by the gift’s weight and couldn’t help but laugh as she peeled back the wrapping paper. “The Complete Works of Vonnegut. Morgan, I love you.” Smiling, she motioned toward the gift she’d gotten him. “Now you.”

As he excitedly ripped open the paper, Morgan clapped his knee. “Emily, a first edition Vonnegut? You do know me.”

“I couldn’t help but embrace our love of the man himself.”

With wine flowing through their veins it seemed like time stood still in the best way. Stomachs got full with food and libations and eventually everyone gathered on the couch where Emily was laying her head on Morgan’s shoulder. JJ got lots of cute clothes and a some amazing shoes and Spencer came away with a brand new chess board from JJ, some first editions of books he loved and a box set of Metallica CD’s courtesy of Emily. “How did you know I like metal?”

“A magician never reveals her secrets.”

Eyes grew heavy as the sipped at more wine and Rossi went to his refrigerator to grab some Italian pastries he’d gotten from his “guy” down in DC. “Best baker in the district, I’m telling you.” Instead of heading home, he offered his many guest rooms for them to stay overnight. 

"What is it?" he asked, a slight uncomfortable tingle going up his spine.

"Everyone brought their significant other here tonight. Even Luke, who came alone, managed to snag himself a date with oour lovely Penelope." Rossi stated.

"And?"

Rossi rested his hand on the counter. I noticed a certain lady isn't here tonight. someone you know intimately." he continued, causing Spencer to shift nervously. "Where's Max, Spencer?"

"She's busy?" Spencer answered, in a question.

Rossi raised his eyebrows. "You're a terrible liar, Reid." he gestured for spencer to sit down across from him on the stool. "What's really going on? Did you guys breakup?"

Spencer shook his head vigourously. "No, no. We're still together. We're stronger than ever especially with everything that happened with her family."

"She was very understanding." Rossi remarked. " As well as very clever. I was absolutely impressed that she pulled the wool over a psychopath's eyes as well as a profiler's ones as well."

"Me too." Spencer admitted, pride in his voice.

"So, what's the problem?" Rossi asked.

Spencer sighed." I guess I'm scared."

"Of what?"

"I've never felt this strongly for anyonebefore like I feel for Max. he explained, Rossi smiled. "and I guess after everything and everyone I've lost, if I lost Max which I almost did, I don't know how i'd go on."

"I see." Rossi replied, clasping his hands together. "But. that doesn't really answer why she isn't here."

"Because if she's here, it becomes real." Spencer tried to explain. "She's a part of this." he gestured toward the rest of the team. "She's part of all the bad that comes with our job."

"Spencer, she's already a part of the bad aspects of the job." Rossi replied, gently.

"Yes, and she almost lost her family and I almost lost her because of it." Spencer ran a hand through his hair in frustration. " I guess if I keep her away from the job for awhile longer, if I keep our relationship private a little longer, then maybe I can keep her safe as long as possible."

"Unless you bubble wrap her for eternity, you know you can't keep her hidden from the awfulness of the job forever." Rossi stated.

"I know." Spencer replied, grumpily.

"You know, I was worried when I got together with Krystall, which is why I kept our relationship a secret for a long time." Rossi said. "I was afraid that the job would drive her away like my other relationships had but I learned very quickly that she was determined not to let anything or anyone come between us. And I suspect Max is the same way."

Spencer nodded in agreement. "Max is does know what she wants." he drank some water. "Truthfully, I guess I'm waiting for the inevitable bottom to fall out and she'll wake up one day to realize she'd do well without me."

"Not much faith in Max. huh?"

Reid shook his head. "No, I have complete faith in her." He sighed. "It's me. I need more reassurance."

Well, that I can't help you with. You have to have faith in yourself all on your own." Rossi placed his hand over Spencer's. "However, I have faith in you and I can guarantee Max has faith in you. Otherwise, after what happened with Cat, she could have hightailed it out of here. But, she didn't. Not only did she stay to fight for her family but stayed to fight for you." Rossi explained, squeezing Reid's hand. "And she wouldn't have done that if she didn't believe you were worth it."

Spencer smiled. "Thank you, Dave." he reached into his pocket for his phone. "Do you think it's too late to invite her?"

"No." Rossi gestured to the patio. "I think we'll be going for hours."

Grinning, Spencer patted Rossi on the back. Dialing Max's number, when he heard her pick up, he asked. "Max, it's me. Are you busy right now?"

Rossi heard and smiled.

**************

She looked up in surprise. "Really? How come?" she knew his family dynamics but was still a little surprised.

He shrugged. "You know my family?" she nodded. "Well, my dad for practical reasons bought a fake tree to be used year after year. And my mom..." he trailed off.

Leaning up to kiss his cheek, she replied. "Well. I'll make today special for you."

"It already is with you." Spencer shyly answered, kissing her head, causing her to blush.

Walking through the entrance, they were surrounded by the sights, smells and sounds of Christmas. Lights everywhere, mini gingerbread house, hot peppermint chocoate wafting through the air, carols piping out of the speakers, the couple let the feeling of Christmas envelop them.

"What kind of tree do you want?" Spencer asked." Noble or douglas fir? Or flocked?"

"I want the tree that speaks to me." Max replied, looking around. She noticed the furrowed brow on Spencer and explained. "It doesn't matter what type of tree to get. What matters is which one calls out to us. It's a feeling I can't fully explain." she looked up at Spencer, who was smiling lovingly at her. "What?"

He shook his head. "You're so cute."

Cheeks turning pink, she grabbed his hand and pulled. "Let's go over here."

******

They'd been walking for over a half hour and nothing spoke to them yet. Each tree was too big or too small, too fluffy, not fluffy enough. They had yet to see a tree that spoke to them. 'Maybe I need to speak a different language.' Spencer thought wryly. They were wondering if they'd ever find a tree.

Out loud, Spencer offered. "We haven't looked over here yet." he pulled Max's hand. They saw a small cluster of trees at the back end of the lot. Max went one way and Spencer the other to cover more ground. She walked slowly down the aisle, observing each tree, none of them calling out to her. 'Maybe I need better antenna reception' she though,chuckling to herself.

Turning the corner, she spotted Spencer in front of a tree, his head tilted, studying it intently. She ran over and wrapped her arms around him. "Honey, did you find one?"

He turned toward her when he felt her arms around him. "I think so." he grasped her hands.

"I like it. It's pretty." she said, "What made you decide on this one?"

He wrapped his arm around her and kissed her. "It spoke to me."

They grinned at each other, the spirit of Christmas washing over them.

***

"Luke, they're beautiful." she exclaimed, her eyes lighting up with joy at his gift.

A beautiful bouquet of flowers.

But, not just any kind of flowers.

These were made out of paper.

Bright and colorful, these flowers were made from the softest, most delicate tissue paper, the tight gathering of the paper creating a full blossoming bouquet. Orange, red and yellow, they resembled both marigolds and dahlias, two of the most popular flowers in Mexico during this time of the year.

Smiling, Penelope kissed him soundly. "Thank you, Luke.”

Returning her sweet kiss, Luke replied. "Your welcome, Penelope."he took her hand. “I know how difficult Dia de Los Muertos is for you and I wanted to give you some flowers for your altar.”

Penelope smiled wistfully. “ It’s difficult for you too.”

Nodding, he replied. “ True.” He squeezed her hand. “ However, having you here, does make it easier than previous years.”

She blushed. “ Me too.” Shifting uncomfortably, she asked. “ Ummm…Listen, you don’t have to say yes, in fact, if you say no, I’ll understand.” she started to babble before her interrupted her.

“Breathe, Penelope.”

Nodding furiously, she sputtered out. “ I want to take you to meet my parents. You know, at the cemetery.” She continued quickly, “ I know it sounds weird and I get it but..” she didn’t get the chance to continue because Luke kissed her.

“I’d be honored.” He answered, after they broke apart.

“Really?” she asked, momentarily stunned from the kiss.

He smiled fondly. “ Yes, really.” He wrapped her into a hug. “ Thank you for trusting me with this.”

She nodded,looking up at him, saying, “ You’re the first, you know?” He raised his eyebrows as she continued.” I’ve never brought anyone to meet them. It never felt right, no one felt right, until now.”

Luke beamed. “ I love you, Penelope Garcia.”

“ Love you too, newbie.” she answered, causing him to laugh.

********

The End.

For note, paper flowers are popular displays on Dia de Los Muertos altars on this day.

****

Okay, Spanish version:

"Penelope?”

"Si, Luke?"

"Para usted." el dijo, resistiendo la mano.

"Luke, ellos son hermosos." ella exclamo, ella mira la iluminando con la alegria en su obsequio.

Un ramo hermoso de flores.

Pero, la clase no cualquiera de flores.

Estos eran papeles.

Brillantes y coloridas, estas flores se hicieron con el papel de seda más suave y delicado, y la apretada unión del papel crea un ramo lleno de flores. Naranja, rojo y amarillo, se parecían tanto a las caléndulas como a las dalias, dos de las flores más populares en México durante esta época del año.

Sonriendo, Penelope lo besó profundamente. "Gracias, Luke".

Devolviendo su dulce beso, Luke respondió. "De nada, Penélope", le tomó la mano. “Sé lo difícil que es el Día de los Muertos para ti y quería regalarte unas flores para tu altar”.

Penelope sonrió con nostalgia. "También es difícil para ti".

Asintiendo, respondió. " Cierto." Le apretó la mano. "Sin embargo, tenerte aquí lo hace más fácil que en años anteriores".

Ella se sonrojó. " Yo también." Moviéndose incómoda, preguntó. "Ummm ... Escucha, no tienes que decir que sí, de hecho, si dices que no, lo entenderé". empezó a balbucear antes de que la interrumpiera.

“Respira, Penélope ".

Asintiendo con furia, farfulló. “Quiero llevarte a conocer a mis padres. Ya sabes, en el cementerio ". Continuó rápidamente, "Sé que suena raro y lo entiendo, pero ..." no tuvo la oportunidad de continuar porque Luke la besó.

“Me sentiría honrado ". Él respondió, después de que se separaron.

“Realidad?" preguntó, momentáneamente aturdida por el beso.

El sonrió con cariño. " Sí, en serio." La envolvió en un abrazo. "Gracias por confiar en mí con esto".

Ella asintió con la cabeza, mirándolo y dijo: "Tú eres el primero, sabes?" Él arqueó las cejas mientras ella continuaba ". Nunca he traído a nadie para que los conozca. Nunca se sintió bien, nadie se sintió bien, hasta ahora ".

Luke sonrió. "Te amo, Penélope García".

También te quiero, novato". respondió ella, haciéndolo reír.