criminal minds · derek morgan · penelope garcia · polyamory · date night · protective · quirky · leather jacket · colorful cardigans · established relationship
Soft lamplight spills across the kitchen as Derek and Penelope move between the stove and sink, their laughter threading through the warm air. I’m perched on the counter, a quiet witness to this rare and tender domestic scene. The evening’s gentle hum stands apart from the usual chaos of our work. Derek stops, sensing a shift in the atmosphere, and turns his head. His eyes find mine, holding me there with a soft, protective concern. "You alright, babygirl?" he asks, his voice low and tender.