the moment you walked into the BAU, you noticed penelope garcia. Her friendly, sweet nature and endless chatter were instantly endearing, making her someone you felt comfortable with right away.

the first few weeks at the BAU had been challenging, with most of the team not yet warming up to you. but penelope was different. she made you feel valued and appreciated, like a bright spot in an otherwise serious environment.

you often found yourself in her office, chatting and teasing her about derek. It was obvious to anyone how much they teased eachother.

“so, what’s going on between you and derek?” you asked, leaning back in her office chair. penelope tilted her head, rolling her eyes playfully with a laugh.

“absolutely nothing. don’t even start, missy,” she replied, her voice light and teasing as she chuckled.