#second step

“Because it’s there.”

in my heart

there is a picture 

of the Universe

but only the tiny

thumbnail

of the part

that is my Higher Power

there are other

higher powers

at least higher and

more powerful 

than I am

but the Universe 

that guides me in my

spiral path

that dances me along

through all the

complex figures

of this round and round

this one looks like

mama’s arms

huge and curvy

hugging me

amongst the other

stars

and there is love

and that’s all

because beyond all this

I am a primate

and my monkey brain

sees mama

as imperial

benign

and a source of

“Wow, this looks incredible! “ Reid says as he walks into the jet. Everyone smiles at his joy. 

“You can get used to this,” JJ says as she passes him to get a seat at the window. Emily taking place next to her. Reid looks around. 

Where should I sit, Maybe they have their own place? I’ll wait a second.  

While Reid looks around the jet, everyone is taking place. Morgan on the couch. “Kid, you need to sit your ass down.” Grabbing Reid’s arm, looking at the spot next to him. 

“Yeah, sure.” Reid goes and sits next to Morgan, putting his hands in his lab looking a bit awkward. 

“I’ll give you all a file. Please read it, if you have finished dim your light, please. We need to get some rest, tomorrow we have allot of work to do.” Hotch walks around handing out files.

Reid takes his, opens it. And after 2 minutes he closes it again. “You have to read it, Reid,” Morgan says. 

“I did.” 

“That is impossible!” 

“No, it isn’t. I can tell you what is in there.” 

“Okay, little genius. What is standing on the third page?” 

“You wanna hear all of it?” 

“Just start.”

Reid sits up straight. Coughs. Everyone turned their pages to page 3, waiting for what the kid has to say.

“At the first of July this year, we found the first victim. She was found in the desert. According to the ME, she is murdered around a week before that. Making her time off death between 22 till 23 June. The second victim we found was found a week after that. According to the ME, she was only dead 2 days. Meaning her time of death on the fifth of July. Should I continue?”

Everyone looks at him in disbelieve. “How the Fuck?!” Morgan looks at him with his mouth open. 

“I told you I can read very fast…” “

But this is inhuman!” 

“Well, we all have our skills.” Looking Morgan in the eye, before he starts smiling. Putting his hands on Morgan’s knee, “And this is my special skill” Morgan’s mouth is still open. Hotch breaks the silence, 

“I think we all finished it then. Goodnight everyone.” And with that, the main light of the jet goes out. The engine starts.

Morgan sees Reid trying to act normal. 

It is just a bit of darkness, you’re not alone. Just remember that, and try to sleep. Sleep is important.

Reid starts lying down. “May I put my feet on the couch?” 

“Yes, as long as you take off your shoes.” Reid takes off his shoes, gets a blanket and pulls his feet on the couch. Almost touching Morgan's leg. Morgan looks at Reid. Grabbing his feet and putting them over his lap. Moving a bit closer that he has Reid’s knees in the middle of his lap. 

“Give me a bit of blanket to please? “ Smiling at Reid, Reid spreads the blanket over him and Morgan. “Goodnight, pretty boy.” 

“Goodnight Derek.”

Pretty boy. That one is new. Does he really think I’m pretty? God Thoughts stay Straight, please.

What if he does like me? Moving his hand on my knees, always calling me sweet nicknames. Bringing me coffee in the morning. He even brought me home a few times, cause he didn't want me to be walking around alone at night with, to quote him, “that sweet ass of mine” Or maybe it is just the way he is. Flirty. But I can do that too!

Reid falls asleep, Morgan still making circles with his fingers on the inside of his leg.

After like half an hour, everyone is asleep. Even Morgan, sleeping in the such a weird position. Cuddling Reid's legs. JJ even took a picture of them before she fell asleep. While showing off the picture to Emily she says “This will be nice when they are older.”

But now, Reid is spasming with his legs, which wakes up Morgan. He sees that Reid is dreaming. Moving his hands to Reid’s chest. “Damn, his heart is going crazy” he whispers. He stands up laying Reid’s legs down on the couch. Walking to where Reid’s head lays. Taking Reid by his shoulders, pushing him a bit to the side. Morgan sits down and places his hands on Reid’s body. “Don’t be scared, I got you” Reid calms down, still asleep. “It will be alright. I”m here” Morgan keeps whispering in his ear.

And then Reid’s eyes open. First, he is scared. 

SOMEONE IS HOLDING ME DOWN. WHERE IS MORGAN. HE LEFT, HE PROMISED ME.

And then after Morgan says “Reid, calm. I’m here.” Reid relaxes. 

God, Morgan is holding me. Wait, Morgan is holding me?  Reid gets up, Morgan releases him from his embrace. “It was just a dream, you remember what it was about?” 

“Yes, a little” Moving so he sits normally next to Morgan. 

“Are you going to tell me? No pressure.”   I can’t tell him I just dreamed he was making out with some random guy and I was all upset about that. Why would I be upset with that in the first place? 

“I dreamed that we were going down with this jet.” looking up while telling 

“No, that isn't what you dreamed.” 

How the hell could he know? Not like he can read minds or anything like that. 

“Why do you say that?” 

“Cause you mumble while you sleep.” 

Fucking no. 

“And you said something like; “Why him?””

“Oh, did I, then I don't know what I dreamed.” 

“Okay then.” 

He isn't going to let this go.  

“I’ll find out.” Smiling at Reid.

No, you won't.  

The jet landed, Reid hasn't mentioned Morgan cuddling him to anyone. But JJ showed the photo to Morgan and Reid. Reid laughs at how Morgan is sleeping. Morgan, well let’s say his cheeks turned a little red. The cases went down normal. They found the suspect after 3.5 days. Meaning they were flying home in the dark too. Not that Reid was scared this time. He just hoped Morgan would watch out for him again.

They get back in the jet. Morgan comes in first. Sitting down on the spot where Reid sat last time. 

Dammit. Now I can't sleep. Maybe he wanna switch, or he wants to sleep. I slept the way to here. It is only fair I think. 

Reid sits down next to Morgan. Morgan pulls his feet on the couch. Everyone is out in seconds after they got in the air. The whole plane is dark again.

After an hour Reid still hasn't slept. “Morgan, you still awake?” 

“Yeah kid, can't sleep, can you?” 

“No,” Reid whispers. “I’m scared…” Morgan moves a bit to the side. 

“Come, You can lay down.” Reid takes the offer and lays down next to Morgan. Morgan grabs a blanket and throws is over the two of them. Laying back down,

It is weird if I put my head on his shoulder isn't it? Well, this is a bit weird also. Ah, I don't care, I want to sleep. And sleeping with Morgan next to me doesn't sound bad.

Reid moves to his side, laying his head on his hands. Morgan gets it and moves a bit further up. Reid moves his head laying it on Morgan’s chest. 

“Morgan, If I start mumbling again. Will you wake me up?” 

“Sure kid, sure.” Putting his arm around Reid. 

“Goodnight Kid.” But Reid is already asleep.

(Why don't we take a look at what our pretty boy is dreaming about? Storytime, boys and girls!)

******************DREAM OF REID************************

Reid opens his eyes, he is at home. “What day is it?” Looking at the calendar he sees it is Friday. “Today is the after work party!” Getting out of bed, walking to his closet. 

What should I wear? Something a bit different. Maybe I can get Derek's attention if I dress differently. Hmm, what do I have? Oh, I know.  Pulling out some skinny black jeans. These, with my normal formal brown shoes. And I think I have a pair of socks that have a cute print. 

Taking off his pajamas and getting into the jeans. “A shirt, which one though”

Okay talking to myself sounds crazy. No, at least no one hears me. Hmmm Oh I know it. I got this black blouse, from when I visited my mom last Christmas. She said I looked handsome in it.  

Getting the blouse and putting it on. Reid looks at himself in the mirror.  “Got to say, I look hot as hell”

Grabbing a brown belt to match his shoes. Brushing through his hair. 

Perfect.  

And then he walks out on his way to work. “Hello,” a girl says as he passes by. “Good day”

He arrives at work, before Morgan. Dropping by Garcia, 

“Hey, good morning.” 

“Hey Reid, Wow digging the new look!”  Reid laughs,

“Thanks, I thought with the drink after work. I can't show up in my cardigan.” Reid walks out. Garcia says softly 

“I’ll think he will love it”  

He? I hope HE does.  

Work goes good, not much happening. Only Morgan calling him pretty boy more than any other nickname he uses.

It is a sign haha  

After work, everyone gets together. “My house?“ Morgan asked. Everyone agrees, all not living like 10 km away from him or having a freaking car. 

“It will be a long walk home, but that’s fine. I’ll call myself an uber.” 

“Don't be crazy, I got a guest bed.” Morgan places his hand on Reid's back. “If you want, you can crash there.” Reid nobs. “Wanna drive with me to my house? You can help me set up. I have to drop by the supermarket to get some booze for the girls. I hope you have your ID with you” Morgan chuckles. 

“Haha, yes I get it, I’m young. But yes I have it.”

Once they get in the car, Morgan starts asking some questions:

“What do you drink kid?” 

“I don't know, not really a drinker to be honest.” 

“How do you mean?”

”Well, I had a beer when I turned 21 but it wasn't my thing. And after that, I just stayed with soda and coffee.” 

“Oh, so you never went out clubbing either did you?” 

“No, Not really my thing either.”

“Kissed a girl then.” 

“No, not a girl.” Morgan looks happily surprised. 

“You kissed anyone?” 

“Yes, I did.”  

Maybe even more than one. 

Morgan leaves it to that. Smiling with the biggest smile Reid had ever seen. “Why are you smiling so bright, didn't thought I kissed anyone?” 

“Well, I thought you did. Just happy with the information I got from that answer.” 

“How do you mean?” 

“Come on Reid, It is my job to see things like this. I mean you really are going to make me say it?” 

“YEs, I want to know.” 

“Well, you said you kissed someone, but not a girl, meaning it was most likely a guy. Which could mean you like man or man and woman.” 

No… that doesn't mean anything. 

“Oh, you're so wrong.” 

“Ah, I see you don't see it yourself yet. That doesn't matter, just take you time for that. It is hard.” 

“How could you know.” 

“Well, What if I told you I was bi, I went through this.” 

Oh, My God.

Then the car stops, Reid feels like he is flying 

What is happening?  

His eyes open, he looks around. they're still in the jet. Morgan lying next to him. Everyone sleeping. 

Damn, that was a dream. But why do I want to impress Morgan so badly? Maybe I have a small crush on him.  

Reid looks at Morgan. “Maybe, not so small as I want it to be.”