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Wishes fulfilled [S. R.] birthday wishes pt. 2

Spencer Reid x fem!reader

word count: 7.7k

summary: After an unfortunate event, Spencer questions what he really feels about his childhood best friend.

contains: best friends to lovers, a little angst at the beginning, conflict over feelings, mostly fluff

A/N: A anon suggested there be a second part for birthday wishes and I thought, why not? You can read it as a standalone or as a continuation, tell me what you thought! this makes me very happy:)

The months passed and very soon the Christmas season arrived. There were some allusive decorations courtesy of García and she had even placed a small tree in the meeting room with symbolic gifts under it, one for each member of the team that they could open after Christmas Eve. It was a month full of warmth, love and delicious hot chocolate, but criminals in the United States didn't seem to adhere to that rule so the BAU continued with business as usual.

“She was Abigail Jones,” Garcia began, projecting an image on the conference room screen of a woman who must have been in her thirties. “She was found dead yesterday in her apartment in Las Vegas, in the area of Downtown, with multiple signs of violence, sexual abuse, and a completely disfigured face…” when she said this, she turned away from looking at the photo, with good reason, as it made even the strongest members feel nauseous.

There were two other victims, the same mobile phone and in scattered areas of the city. They were single women, who lived alone and although they didn’t seem to share traits in terms of their socioeconomic level, they were extremely similar physically and that is why Spencer's stomach turned when he realized how much they looked like you. A call to Hotch's phone interrupted the presentation and they all waited for the exchange to end, until after exchanging a few sentences the man spoke.

“It was the police chief. There is a new victim, they just found her in the Summerlin area, in an apartment complex on Pennwood Avenue.”

“At Pennwood?” Spencer asked, turning completely pale as she heard the area where the attack had taken place “Who is she?”

“They haven’t yet identified the body, but she has the same characteristics as the other women”

Everyone was shocked to see the doctor get up from the table and leave the room without giving any explanation, apparently to make a call from his phone. Aaron set the departure time of the jet and after that some members approached the young agent to try to find out what was happening. He seemed very worried, with the device pressed firmly against his ear and his gaze lost.

“What's wrong, Reid?”

“I'm calling Y/N,” he explained, feeling his breathing begin to quicken. “She lives in those apartments.”

The rest of the team seemed to understand, then, the concern that had overcome the man due to the information they had just received. They were also profilers and even with the little that they knew you, they knew that you fit perfectly into victimology, so it wasn’t difficult for them to connect both dots to realize what Spencer's fear was.

The first call had no answer, other than the answering machine, so he called again, again and again until panic took him in its clutches like prey.

“Dude, calm down.”

"She doesn’t answer!" Spencer practically sobbed, feeling like everything around him was spinning and a second later collapsing into Morgan's arms.

"What's going on?"

“Reid fears that the woman they just found is Y/N,” JJ explained to her boss. By this point the entire team was already gathered around the man, sharing the worry that was tormenting him and thinking about the possibilities of everything. The trip to Vegas was longer than usual trips, which didn't help in the least.

Spencer felt a chill when he tried to dial your number again and, just like before, he only heard your pre-recorded voice.

“Okay, listen,” Hotch said firmly, as he approached Spencer and grabbed his shoulders to get his attention. “I'm going to ask the officer to call me as soon as they identify the body, until then I need you to calm down. Do you know if Y/N has any particular signs with which they can tell us now if it is her?”

“Huh, she…” he stammered, struggling to put two coherent thoughts together to answer, “she has a… a mole on her belly, I think. It’s small and red.”

Under other circumstances the team would have mocked him, asking him how he had that knowledge or something along those lines, however, the situation was too delicate to allow for jokes.

“Okay, get your things so we can leave as soon as possible. And again, calm down,” Hotch said firmly, pointing at the agent. “It's not her, Reid. I know it"

Spencer tried to do what his boss had asked, but he kept dialing his cell phone every two minutes hoping to hear a response. He tried to calm down by telling himself that the chances of that body being yours were very low and trying to find in his mind some statistics that would corroborate this, but fear barely allowed him to understand the situation enough to know any information at that moment.

Obviously he was the first to arrive at the jet and he didn't stop trying to communicate with you, until he saw Aaron walk through the hallway with an expression he couldn't decipher.

"She…"

“No,” the man responded immediately. “The victim's name is Olivia Anderson. She’s not Y/N”

Hearing this he let out a breath of air and took a couple of steps until he reached the opposite one, to wrap him in a hug of complete relief. Hotch responded with warmth and a murmur of 'I told you so', which was interrupted by the arrival of the rest of the team.

Even though you still weren't answering the calls, Spencer was able to feel calmer during the flight, enough to analyze various aspects of the case that allowed him to offer valuable contributions for the future. When delegating the commissions, the unit chief was condescending to him and asked him to go to the last crime scene, so that with some luck you could meet and he could make sure that you were okay.

When they arrived in Nevada, the snow greeted them and Spencer adjusted his scarf tighter as he got into the car that Morgan would drive to the crime scene. The walk wasn't long and once there Derek motioned to his partner when the officer arrived to talk to both of them, as if he were permitting him to enter the building instead of staying. Spencer didn't hesitate to practically run inside to look for your apartment, and when he finally found the door with the number 17 he knocked frantically, but when he didn't receive a response he only became more frustrated.

Where the hell were you supposed to be?

He felt a vibration in his right pocket and almost dropped the device from his hand when he answered the call, without even looking at the identifier.

"Hello?"

“Reid, come back here,” Morgan spoke. “Y/N is with me.”

The agent didn't have to say it twice for Spencer to go down the stairs with the same speed he went up them, almost tripping on the way, and when he came out he looked for you in every direction. The snow and the tide of law enforcement personnel blocked the view a bit, but when his eyes finally met yours, you smiled and waved your hand to get his attention. Spencer ran, again, towards you, until he crashed into you in a hug. You were smaller than him and you fit perfectly against his body.

“What the fuck is wrong with you?” he asked in an angry voice, separating himself from you so he could look at you, but without letting go of your waist “I called you at least thirty times and you didn't answer, do you have any idea how worried I was?”

“I, huh… I left my phone at home and I'm just getting back from work, I had no idea what happened. Morgan already told me that there was a homicide.”

“Did you know her?”

“She's my neighbor,” you muttered sadly, looking toward the entrance of the building. “Oh, Crash, this is so horrible. She was… she was very good and kind to everyone. She didn't deserve this."

“I want you to go in there, pack some changes of clothes, and come back here, okay?”

"Why?"

“You will stay with me in the hotel until the case is over,” he ruled, with a tone that gave no room for opposition. “I need to work right now, but while you do what I asked of you.”

“But… I can't just leave my apartment like that, and what about my job?”

“I will talk to your boss and if he refuses, I will charge him with obstruction of justice or I will assign you an escort if necessary, but you are not going anywhere alone.”

You knew perfectly well that, although Spencer was a valuable member of the unit, he didn't have the power to do that, but because of the confidence in his voice you doubted for a second if he would be able to ask someone higher up in the bureau's hierarchy for that favor. You had rarely heard him speak like that, with a mixture of anger and concern, and he had never ordered you to do anything in your life. But he was doing it now, he was giving you specific instructions that wouldn't take no for an answer.

“Reid, we need you here” you heard Derek say from the other side.

"What's going on? Why do I have to leave here?”

“I'll explain everything to you later, okay? For now you go and get your things to call a taxi” he said, a little less agitated than he had spoken at first. Then he, in an unexpected act, gently kissed your forehead “Wrap yourself up, it's freezing out here.”

Although you had more questions, you knew that he was working and that you couldn't interrupt him just because, so you went to your apartment and grabbed a small suitcase to start packing clothes. Your phone was, as you expected, on the kitchen counter and you checked that he wasn't exaggerating with the number of calls he made to you.

When you left there was already a taxi waiting for you, so he just gave you the address of the hotel where the team was staying so you could get there. It was a picturesque place with lots of cheerful Christmas decorations, with a friendly guy as the receptionist. He already seemed to be aware of the agreement and after you checked in, he guided you to the room, where your friend would also be staying.

You didn't understand why it was necessary to keep you there and you hoped that he would call you at some point to clarify the situation, but he didn't. Since you had brought your laptop with you, you took the opportunity to continue working and it wasn't until a couple of hours later, you didn't even know how many, that someone knocked on the door. You didn't open it until you asked who it was and recognized your friend's voice, seeing him standing with his briefcase slung over his shoulder and a tired smile.

“Hello,” you sighed in relief, greeting him with a hug and then pulling him inside. You let him put down his belongings and sit on the bed, while you stood in front of him. “Do you want to explain to me what is happening and why I am here?”

“There is a murderer on the loose”

“That seems obvious.”

“There is a murderer on the loose who killed your neighbor, with characteristics surprisingly similar to yours, both physical and personal” he added and it took you a moment of silence to understand where the matter was going “I just didn't want you to be near there because he could come back"

“Do you think I'm in danger?”

“I don't know, but you're the kind of woman the unsub likes. I wasn't going to risk you”

You nodded your head softly, from your position of crossed arms.

“And what does your boss think about this?”

“He didn't know,” he confessed to you and you opened your eyes widely. “But I told him on the way here and he said to just try to stay out of trouble or Strauss would call him out on it. It's just that I... panicked, okay? When the police found Olivia's body they had not identified it and… I was afraid that it was you”

Suddenly all the calls and his face contorting into a grimace of relief when he saw you made sense to you, because at this point you hadn't even realized how much you and Liv shared. But Spencer had done it, that was his job after all.

“But I'm fine,” you said reassuringly, as you knelt in the space between his legs and met his gaze. “I’m safe, okay?”

“Did you see anything suspicious in the last few days? Anything that can help?”

“I don't think so, I spend all day at work” you lamented “I'm sorry.”

“Don't worry,” he reassured you, giving you a tired smile.

You knew your friend and you knew beforehand what stress did to his body, like those horrible migraines he had started to get or the dark circles under his eyes, and now his body language was screaming at you that something was still bothering him.

“You should sleep,” you suggested, reaching out with one of your hands to place it on his cheek. Spencer didn't complain, instead he closed his eyes and turned his head slightly so he could rub his skin against your outstretched palm.

It took you by surprise when, just a second later, he leaned down to grab your waist and help you get up from the floor. You were about to ask what he was doing when he maneuvered himself again until you were sitting on his lap, your legs dangling next to his and his arm wrapped tightly around your lower back.

“So we're cozy now, huh?” you scoffed, trying to mask with a smile the blush that had already spread across your face at the position the man had placed you in.

Spencer was a great lover of physical contact, contrary to what many might think, although this depended a lot on the person he was with. It had taken you months of effort to get a handshake and only as the years went by did, he begin to enjoy hugs with you. But after so much time you had gotten used to it and that's why the man became all clingy with you, after all it wasn't very common for you to see each other, which didn't bother you at all.

However, him holding you like that felt completely different than usual. You had only felt those butterflies in your stomach when, on his birthday, you had been so drunk and tired that you ended up sharing a bed. You had to admit that you liked him more than you should, waking up sheltered by his body, between a tangle of limbs and feeling the rise and fall of his calm breathing; and when the thought of having more nights like this crossed your mind you suppressed it immediately, feeling tremendously guilty about it.

But this wasn’t a product of alcohol or fatigue, but rather Spencer had done this of his own free will. His hair curled at the tips and you took the opportunity to gently brush some pieces off his forehead, while he watched you in complete silence.

“I don't know what I would do if something ever happened to you.”

His confession was barely a whisper that tickled your cheek, said with such sincerity that he took you by surprise. You couldn't measure the fear that had brewed in your best friend's chest that morning and that's why you couldn't understand his need to have you physically close, as he wanted to make sure you were there with him and not brutally murdered on a bed in the morgue.

A sigh of tenderness left you and you immediately pulled him close to you to hug him, feeling your hip fitting into the curve of his stomach and his face close to your neck, like he always did.

“Is that why you are like this? Baby, you don't have to worry about me. I already told you I'm fine."

“I know,” he murmured. “But I can't help it.”

“Well, you'll have to try it.”

“How do you want me to try something like that?” he exclaimed, separating from you so he could look into your eyes, and keeping the minimum distance between you two “I can't. I will always worry about you, you are my…” the words were cut off, because he didn't think there was a word that encapsulated well enough what you meant to him, but also because he was momentarily distracted by your lips; why was he getting distracted by them?

“Best friend in the whole world and sole owner of your heart?”

“Something like that,” he responded, laughing for the first time that night, and as he did so his face only moved closer to yours. He was strangely nervous about your presence and didn't know why, so he didn't help much when you leaned against his body so he could hold you better. Spencer just hoped your ear couldn't pick up the increase in his heartbeat.

“We should be able to stay like this forever,” you muttered absently, and although you didn't mean to be serious the words hit the man worse than they should.

For a moment he contemplated the possibility of actually staying with you forever and then he realized it wasn't an idea he disliked. From an early age every time Spencer thought about his future you were in it, but he hadn't thought about the role he wanted you to play. You had been friends for so long that he didn't believe there was anything more to your relationship, however, he was very wrong.

Was holding you like that awakening something in him that he didn't think was possible? Or was it the fear of losing you that made him realize that he would rather die than spend a life without you? No book or statistical study gave him an answer to what he was feeling and, to be honest, that terrified him.

He knew that you had tried to have a relationship with several men throughout your life, but none of them had managed to progress beyond a few months, due to one reason or another. However, Spencer wondered how long it would take for you to finally find love and if he could stand to see someone become your priority. It's not that he was jealous or possessive, just that he had been used to being someone important in your life for too long to accept the change from one moment to the next. He would always be happy if you were happy, but it made him sick to think that you would end up marrying someone completely unworthy of your affection and admiration; someone who didn't deserve the best woman of all. And as if it were an epiphany, Spencer realized that he wanted to be that man.

He needed it. 

“We have to sleep,” he murmured, gently patting your back, because he was afraid that if you stayed like this any longer his mind would travel to some other inappropriate ideas. “Sleep on the bed, I'll sleep on the floor.”

“The bed is big enough”

“It doesn't matter, you use it,” he murmured. You had already stood up and were playing absentmindedly with the long sleeve of your blouse, without stopping to look at him.

"But…"

“I don't want to have this discussion today, okay?” the man had already taken some pillows and was spreading a sheet next to the bed. You, resigned, climbed up to the mattress and remained to kneel on it, watching your friend arrange his place.

“How many days will you stay here?”

"We don’t know yet. With some luck it will only be until tomorrow."

“You should visit your mom,” you murmured. Among so many emotions, Spencer had barely had time to think about Diana, at least until now that you had mentioned her, and he felt a pang of guilt. “It's almost Christmas, it would be a nice gift.”

“I think you're right,” he smiled. Things were ready and although he enjoyed talking to you now he felt extremely tired, so he just wanted to go to sleep. “Rest, okay? We’ll talk tomorrow"

“Good night,” you replied, smiling tenderly at him. An unexpected urge to lean in and steal a kiss grew in Spencer, which he tried to shake off of himself.

Without saying anything else he walked to turn off the light and then came back to lie down on the blanket, trying to sleep. When he was about to get it, he felt your arm fall over the side of the bed and your hand groping for any part of his body you could hold. In the end it was his hand that held yours and he couldn't see your blushing cheeks when he left a kiss on the back of it, nor his mischievous smile.

He knew when you had fallen asleep by the decrease in the strength of your grip, but although he tried to imitate you he couldn't do it. His mind continued to be tormented by the impulses that had invaded him that night, trying to find what reason was behind it, but also wondering how bad it would be to carry them out.

A little defeated, he got up from the floor, but not before carefully placing the hand that was holding you on your chest, and he went to see the landscape through the bedroom window. Snowflakes were falling and the lights of the casinos illuminated the view, reminding him that Las Vegas never slept, adding to these the colorful Christmas trees installed everywhere. In his family Christmas wasn’t celebrated conventionally, as it was just him and his mother having dinner ordered from a restaurant. There were gifts, they were almost always books or objects related to science, but he didn't make sense of the idea of warmth and love that revolved around the holiday. Until one time your family invited him to celebrate, he was finally able to understand that Christmas magic that everyone was talking about and from then on it was his reference for the celebration.

After staring at the window for a while he focused on the vision of you lying on the mattress, sleeping in that strange position that you always used to, and he asked himself how many years it was that he had been in love with you and how it was that he had never noticed it.

He let out a sigh that showed resignation, but also tremendous fear, and finally retraced his steps to pick up the blanket and pillows from the floor. He climbed onto the bed, knowing that he wouldn't be able to sleep otherwise, and he lay down next to you, trying not to make any movements that would disturb your calm. The last thing he saw before falling into morpheus’s arms was your peaceful face, and even when he slept his dreams were filled with your smile.

The unsub was successfully caught, just as he had predicted, the next day and that was when he could breathe easy again. You were no longer in danger, outside of the usual danger that a woman from the United States faces, so you could return to your normal life without any problems.

Once you were back at your apartment Spencer said goodbye, promising that he would see you again soon, and heeded your advice about visiting Diana. He asked Aaron if he could stay in Vegas, after all the Christmas holidays were right around the corner and he made the excuse that he could come back if a new case came up. When the boss granted his request he wasted no time and headed to Bennington Sanitarium while the rest of the team headed to Virginia on the jet.

When he arrived good news about his mother greeted him, all referring to the improvement she had with the new medication, and when the doctors' report was finished they took him to the room where she was. Diana was reading to another patient and Reid smiled lovingly at the sight, a smile that was reciprocated when his mother noticed his presence.

“My child, I didn’t expect your visit,” she murmured, while she received the man in her arms.

“There was a case here and I decided to stay with you for a few days, if that's okay with you.”

“Of course it's okay with me, do you think I wouldn't want to see you?” she smiled, patting his face and hearing him laugh.

Both of them moved to her bedroom where they shared stories that she hadn’t read in the letters or that deserved to be deepened now that they were together. Her mother talked to her about how she had been feeling, some workshops she had taught and new people who had joined and she had befriended. He was very happy to see Diana so happy and lively, contrary to other visits where the circumstances had been more unfortunate.

The talk was interrupted by a nurse bringing dinner to Diana and a portion of contraband for Spencer, who was extremely grateful. In the middle of the silence of dinner his mind returned to you and when he looked at his mother, he knew that if anyone could give him good advice it was her.

“Mom, can I talk to you about something?”

“Of course,” she replied, pushing her food aside so Spencer could sit on the bed with her “What is it?”

“Well, huh… I guess you remember my friend Y/N, right? My God, of course you remember her” he answered himself, knowing that he was always talking about you in his letters “The fact is that I… I have felt weird with her since my birthday.”

“Weird how?”

“I don't know, like… different,” he murmured, not knowing if that would be the right word for the nature of his feelings.

“You don't want to be her friend anymore?

“Quite the opposite, actually,” he murmured nervously. He considered it prudent to explain the situation that had arisen from the case and about your stay with him during these days, so that his mother could understand the fear that he had suffered, before continuing talking “And last night when I got to my room and she was there I felt… I don't know, I don't even know how to say it. I only felt enormous relief to see her well and I wanted her to always be well."

“Well, you grew up together. It's normal that you worry about her, you guys are almost like family”

“But I can't see her like that,” he interrupted her. He hated her comparison, because he knew what brotherly love was and it was definitely not how he felt about you “I think I'm in love with her. No, I know I'm in love with her. And I… I'm scared” 

Diana's attentive eyes studied her son and Spencer didn’t know how to interpret her silence, until he felt his mother's hand placed on her knee and saw a smile appear on her face. 

“Oh, my boy… Why are you afraid to love?”

“I am not afraid to love. I'm afraid of not being loved”

That was. Spencer wasn't afraid of having those feelings, but rather he was afraid that they wouldn't be reciprocated. If he confessed things to you, he risked having the greatest romance in his life or being cruelly rejected by the best friend he had ever had.

Diana cupped her son's face with both hands and gave him a compassionate smile.

“You are, for more years than you can think,” she exclaimed, with complete confidence, and the man frowned in confusion.

"How do you know?"

“A mother notices those things, son,” Diana laughed. “Even one like me.”

Would his mother be telling the truth? He wasn't the best at reading social cues and that was clear, so he didn't know the difference between friendly behavior and one that held another interest when it came to you, but he doubted for a second if Diana was the best person to interpret those signs. He didn't even entertain the possibility that you had feelings for him, I mean, you were so pretty and funny and cool and he… well, he was just him.

“Are you going to tell her?” she added, noticing that he had remained silent.

"I should?"

"Sure! If not now, when will you do it?”

"But I…"

“But nothing,” she interrupted him. “I want you to go find her and tell her.”

"Now?!" Spencer screamed, feeling his mother get up and push him to the exit. “But mom…”

“When will you be in Las Vegas again?” she pointed out “I'm not going to leave here, you can come back tomorrow.”

"But it's too late"

“So what, Spencer? “Do you think I don’t want to see you married before meeting the creator?” Diana insisted and the man opened his eyes widely in a mixture of surprise and amusement. “The sooner the better. Go tell her, come on. And it would be better if you come back tomorrow that she will accompany you.”

Spencer watched her from the hallway for a few seconds and at the woman's security he felt a certain emotion, letting fear be replaced by pure motivation for the first time. He nodded and took a couple of determined steps toward the exit, but then he stopped and turned to wrap his mother in a tight hug.

"Thanks, Mom. I love you”

“I love you more,” she smiled. “Now go.”

Spencer left there completely determined and took the first taxi he saw to take you to your apartment, with his heart beating like crazy all over his chest and his mind busy searching for the words with which he would profess his feelings for you.

Inside your apartment you let out a squeal when you heard the microwave announcing that your reheated food was ready and you rushed there to return as soon as possible to see David Tennant's hottie in a trench coat. You had to admit knowing Doctor Who, at first, had been against your will, but now it was an acquired taste that you quite enjoyed and accompanied you on your sleepless nights. After a few seconds you returned to the living room with your burrito in your hand and just when you were about to play the Christmas special when someone knocked on your door, startling you a little.

“Mrs. Jensen, is that you? I already told you that I haven't seen your cat around here” you half shouted, without opening the door, but there was no response “Hello?”

“It's me,” said a fairly familiar voice. You thought you were wrong so you opened the door just a little and through the chain lock you could see that, indeed, it was your friend.

"What are you doing here?" you asked, opening the door fully. “I thought you were going back to DC.”

“I changed my mind” he replied and until then you noticed that he was holding a bouquet of tulips decorated with a white bow, which he extended in your direction for you to take. That only added to your confusion.

“Wow, I… Thank you?”

“Can I come in?” He asked timidly and as soon as you scooted to the side he walked into the apartment, not looking at you.

"Everything's fine?"

"No. I mean, yeah…” he stammered, looking you up and down. You were wearing thermal pajamas with a Christmas print and you were without shoes, with a messy bun holding your hair. “Did you like them?”

"What?"

“The flowers,” he pointed out.

"Oh yeah. They are beautiful” you smiled, looking at them carefully. There was a good number of red tulips, some open and others were just a small bud. “What are they for?”

“I didn't want to arrive empty-handed,” he lied. “I got them at a flower shop near here, a very sweet old woman sold them to me.”

“Well, thank you, then,” you smiled and he responded in kind, but then he didn’t speak again. You were just observing him, not figuring out what was causing his strange behavior. “Do you want to sit down?”

The flowers ended up in a vase on the counter in the kitchen and when you returned he was already sitting on the couch, legs together and hands on his knees.

"And how are you?"

“Well, I was about to eat something while watching the Doctor Who Christmas special,” you told him. You expected him to start ranting about fun facts or the story or the actors or anything, but he just smiled at you understandingly and stayed silent. “Is your mom okay?”

“Yes, she is. I was having dinner with her a while ago, but... I thought I'd come here because I want to tell you something important."

Oh, you thought, there's the real reason for his nocturnal visit. 

"Yeah? What is it about?" you asked, slightly worried about whatever he had to say.

Everything he had thought about in the car seemed to have been erased from his memory and now Spencer didn't even know where to start. He had only confessed these kinds of feelings to two people in his life and neither of those times had turned out well, so he didn't know what to expect.

“Okay, I'm going to tell you, but you have to promise me that you will take it in the best way, okay?” he asked and you nodded. "And this won't change anything between us if you... if you don't agree with what I'm going to tell you."

“Hey, you're scaring me,” you joked nervously, but when you didn't hear him laugh your fear became genuine. “Is something wrong? You know you can tell me anything.”

“It's not a bad thing. Well, not unless you want it to be.”

“Well, tell me then,” you encouraged him kindly, with a smile that provided him with the courage he needed.

You were so pretty and he just wanted to kiss you to death.

“We've known each other for practically our entire lives, right?” he began “I still remember the first time I talked to you. And I don't speak figuratively, but I really remember it, it's one of the things from my childhood that my brain didn't throw away. I had been watching you from the window because you went out to your yard to spread a blanket to play with dolls and cars and all kinds of things. Sometimes you jumped rope and other times you kicked the ball and all I could think about was how you could have so much fun being alone. I mean, I was just reading and studying things with my microscope and you know, nerdy things” he murmured, letting out a short laugh “Until one day you knocked on my window and asked me if I wanted to play with you.”

“My mom told me to do it,” you confessed, “Well, I suggested it, but she encouraged me to do it. It always made me sad to see you there and I thought you were just too shy to come over and play.”

“But no one had ever done that. Include me in some activity, I mean. Everyone made fun of me at school or called me weird, but not you, not even when I deserved it. It made me happy that a girl like that wanted to be with me and even though you had too much energy, somehow I could keep up with you. When we grew up I thought you would just get bored of me, but that wasn't the case and even when I was promoted in grade you stayed in contact with me. You were there when mom got worse and I had to send her to that sanatorium and yet your family treated me like I was your own family. You have always been there for me and you have made me feel less alone in the world, and I don't think I have ever thanked you for that.”

“Oh, Crash,” you smiled, a couple of tears gathering on your eyelids. “You don't need to do that. I have done everything because that is what friends are for.”

“But I don't want to be friends,” he said immediately and your expression changed to a worried one at that moment. The silence between you made you imagine the worst, but it was only because he was gathering the courage to continue “To me you are something else.”

Your face contorted into another grimace, but this time one of surprise and confusion.

"What do you me…?”

“I'm in love with you,” he spat. This time all his years of training were of no use as he tried to decipher your expression. “And it's okay if you don't feel the same way about me, I'm not asking that of you. I just want you to know that the day I got here for the case I... I was going crazy at the mere thought of someone hurting you. I didn't realize that you meant everything to me until that moment and I haven't been able to stop thinking about it since. That night I just wanted to hold you and keep you safe for the rest of our lives and although I don't have much experience, I think that's what love feels like. I have always loved you, only now it is a different love. And I'll understand if you don't feel the same way about me and I just misinterpreted things, but please, if that's the case, just let me stay your friend because I don't think I can handle messing things up. I don't ask you for anything more than that, that whatever you feel, things don't become uncomfortable just because of what I just told you."

There were a few seconds of silence and then he finally dared to look at you. You were stunned, with your gaze lost and your lips parted. Years of friendship passed before the man's eyes, who interpreted your lack of conversation as a rejection of his feelings, and he felt his heart break a little. From the beginning he was aware that this possibility existed, but now that it had materialized, he realized that perhaps he wasn’t ready.

But then your eyes met his and he felt your hand reach out to his, which was already shaking slightly.

“Your hands are cold,” you observed, sliding a little on the couch so you could take both of his limbs. Spencer followed your movements carefully and could see how you brought both hands to your lips to place a kiss on his knuckles.

“Is that all you have to say?”

“I actually have too much to say, I just don't know how,” you confessed.

“You don't have to lie to avoid hurting me. I already told you, it's okay if you don't feel the same."

“Spencer Reid,” you said sternly, thus forcing him to look at you. “Stop saying that.”

“So it's not like that?”

“Of course not, why would you think so?” You mumbled, really waiting for a response that never came. You watched him carefully, trying to memorize all his features, while you reflected on how much he had changed in front of your eyes and how he was still the same scared little boy from the window.

“Because… I don't know, there has never been someone who loves me the way I am.”

“Oh, Spencer,” you murmured condescendingly, “I've loved you since you were an ugly kid with glasses who couldn't stop talking about science, what other proof do you need?”

He definitely wasn't expecting that answer and that's why he started laughing; not like a soft laugh, but a loud, euphoric laugh.

“Why do you call me ugly kid?”

“You were!” You defended yourself, accompanying him in his joy. You had probably ruined the most romantic moment of your life, however, it was worth it to see the man laugh like that. And after all you were still his best friend, it was your job to joke like that “And yet I liked you, you can't imagine how much. Then you grew up and became this perfect prototype of a boy and you were so focused on your studies that I thought you weren't interested in me, at least in that way. But you were my friend and I was happy like that, I always have been. I tried to bury those feelings because I was also afraid of ruining things, but now you come to tell me all this, and I just don't believe it."

"Are you serious?" he asked, trying not to get overwhelmed by the fact that you had just called him perfect and that you were confessing to him that you had been feeling what he was feeling since you two met. When you nodded, another laugh escaped him as he thought that, after all, his mother had been right.

He had to take a moment to digest the situation. You loved him, you really did, and things weren't ruined. He felt foolish thinking about how long you had been keeping this quiet and how he hadn't noticed, but he concluded that if he had found out at another time he probably would have freaked out and things would have ended very differently, a result he would regret for the rest of his life.

Your hands were still joined and Spencer began to rub his thumb against the back of them, feeling the luckiest to see you smile at him that way and knowing the reason for that expression.

“Is that why you brought me the tulips?” you exclaimed in a sweet voice. You should have sensed it before but only now did you realize that detail.

“Yes, I wanted to surprise you,” he replied, quite satisfied with himself. “I thought about them because, in fact, in the language of flowers, tulips symbolize hope, sincere love and prosperity, but depending on their color the meaning can be transformed. Red tulips, in this case, are ideal for a statement and express unconditional love.”

You let out a gentle laugh, feeling nothing but tenderness at his reaction.

“There's my usual boy,” you said with a proud tone, reaching out to leave a loud kiss on his cheek. Something in Spencer stirred when he heard you call him yours and that desire to kiss you returned, this time with more intensity than before.

"And then?" he asked in your direction. With your eyes you asked for a more complete explanation of what precisely he was referring to “Do you accept me? Do you accept my love?”

“Of course I do,” you replied obviously, giving him that confirmation he needed.

“And if I asked you something serious for us right now, what would you tell me?”

You looked at him for a second, looking for a sign of lying on his face, but when you didn't find it, you smiled, your cheeks completely blushing.

“I would tell you that I would have liked to be more prepared. I'm in pajamas and I smell like a burrito, I think I've looked better."

"It doesn’t matter. "I can take you on a date later, in a nice and elegant place, like you deserve," he murmured excitedly, stopping holding one of your hands to place it on your face. "But only if that's what you want."

“I do, handsome,” you smiled, sliding your hand to surround his wrist. “It's the most definitive yes of my entire life.”

You had dreamed of this moment for a long time, but you had never believed it could come true and now that it had, your heart was overflowing with joy. He was smiling from ear to ear and you suddenly realized that his eyes traveled momentarily to your lips. You saw him swallow, undecided about the next move, so you decided to save him a little effort and reached out until your lips collided with his.

You took him by surprise and although at first it felt strange to be doing that with him, almost as if it were wrong, after a couple of seconds the contact relaxed and you knew that you no longer wanted to kiss lips other than his.

With every second he caressed you in a deeper and more needy way, very different from what you had expected, even his hands took you firmly by the waist to keep you as close to him as possible. He tasted like years of mutual longing and mint gum and it had you completely giddy. You separated only when it was vital to take a breath and then you continued kissing, already addicted to a drug you had just discovered.

“You're so pretty,” he sighed against your lips, allowing himself to compliment you now that he knew you reciprocated. “So, so pretty. And so sweet to me” he recited between kisses, each one gentler than the last “You are perfect.”

“Reid, stop it,” you asked him, feeling nervous from hearing him talk to you like that and feeling him kiss you like that.

"Why? That's what I think. I've always thought so” he smiled, separating himself from you just to enjoy the sight of your beauty, and then he gently caressed the side of your head “I love you” he said.

Your cheeks already hurt from smiling so much and yet you managed to give him that vision again, and how could you not? The man of your dreams was telling you that he loved you.

You leaned in again to kiss him, this time more briefly and delicately, and then you looked into his eyes.

“I love you too” you confessed.

And both of you knew that you didn't need anything more than that.

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[midnightunderground-hq]

A TALE TOLD....

While the only snow that sticks may be up high in the mountains, to say that winter has not brought it’s shivers would be a rather foolish statement. It’s been nearly a month since the Navarro hunters were banished to wherever they may go and those taken were reunited with their families. Time heals many wounds, but, in truth, I doubt that everyone will be safe from the horrors that plague them as memories seep into sleepless nights. I do hope you and your fellows are able to enjoy the festivities this year regardless of what my haunt your heart.

The Midnight Underground exists in a strange and beautiful place - a true melting pot of ideologies and cultures. While many Unaware traditions are slowly woven in, or perhaps practiced in their entireties, the entirety of our people celebrate the Winter Solstice in some form or the other. Santa Claus’ reindeer may not pay at the roof of the little Wolves’ homes but they are far from neglected in terms of presents and family woes. You may still see a Wizard arguing politics with their family over a roasted turkey. Especially this year, where the tensions are high. Which candidate are you voting for, grandmother?

There are many things you may see looking around this frigid desert city. Of course there are the Unaware festivities: a ball drop for new years on the strip, ice skating at Downtown Summerlin, or the botanical garden at the Bellagio just to think of a few. Beneath it all, like always if you are able to open your eyes, are the stirrings of something so, so much more.

IMPLICATIONS FOR THE GAME....

Much like our Halloween event, there will be many things to experience around the Midnight Underground during the Winter Solstice. However, they do not to place during one night, but rather spread throughout December 21st to December 31st. All text messages inside the discord are also able to take place throughout any of these days, though if they are plot relevant, try to make it clear which days they are happening during. The events you may experience are as follows:

Connor and Esmeray’s Winter Solstice Party: December 21st: For wolves the welcoming of the solstice is rooted in deep tradition. The Talbot’s have always taken the night to greet the sun and say thank you to the moon and her hard work. Connor has gone, in Connor fashion, and made it extra special. He claims the party will act as a house warming for him and Esme’s new home, but in secret he’s been plotting to surprise his best friend with a cake and a matching set of birthday girl sashes. **Required attendance for @chlocxli​ at the request of Connor who has not stopped texting you asking how close you are to the house. Sorry, my dear, I suppose he eagerly awaits your arrival.

Damian Harker’s Gingerbread Jubilee: December 24th: As with all events the Mortalis candidate chooses to host, this one will be at Pete’s Diner and be open to both the Unaware and beyond. Best keep your knowledge to yourself while making gingerbread houses and enjoying delicious cocoa. **Required attendance for @lilieths​. Apparently he wishes to discuss some things both seen and heard. Damian is not a man I would tempt the fates with.

Hollis Fiala’s Poelnaran Celebration: December 25th-26th: Poelnaran is one of the most important festivities for the Fae - and they have many of them. Hollis has allowed us to breach through the veil and partake in the dancing and merriment that will be there. The event is exclusive and invite only and they ask for any non-fae in attendance to wear a mask, lest Mother Below see you and chase you away. Please remember the fae merriment can be rather extreme from those unaccustomed to it. They will be dancing until they collapse and for those not of their nature, the expectation is to dance until your feet bleed. **Required attendance for @desertsiren​

Karnstein Kafe’s Holiday Hodge Podge: December 29th: Rina of Karnstein Kafe had gathered together their favorite of all human holiday traditions. There will be a white elephant, their famous fried chicken, and then a wish around the pine tree. Feel free to write out a wish you have for the coming year and tie it up on the tree. They’ll also be passing out free coffee cups. **Required attendance for @camkiskadden​. You’ve found a note tucked away inside your things, unsure how it got there, but the writer requests your presence, claiming they have information on the mysterious Goodwin.

Thaddeus James’ Looking into the New Year Party: December 31st: Every year, Thaddeus James hosts a rather lavish and exciting New Years Eve Party at the top of The Strat overlooking the city. It is a black tie affair but all in the Midnight Underground are welcome to attend. He always picks someone from the crowd to do a reading for. It’s sure to be a night you’ll never forget. **Please note, there will be a special discord event for all who participate in this event. @r3m3mb3r-m3-n0t​ you have been given a special invitation. Best not tempt the man who you owe a debt to.

Clementine Johnson Devlin’s Coming Into the Shadows Bash: December 31st: And what is this? Friendly competition for the Power Candidate himself? It seems our darling Clementine grows tired of the light and hopes to venture out into the cold shadows with the rest of us. We welcome you with open arms, pupling, as this is your home. I assume all your friends are welcome in attendance. Did any of you know the late Orator had an offspring? Curiouser and Curiouser! **Required attendance for @noatwithstanding​. Would it be any surprise that your dearest friends would like you there? They adore you as I do, fledgling.

I truly do love these holiest of days. You’ll spend some time thinking of me, won’t you?

Sincerely,

[isoldio]

Hell-o, neighbor. What is thee doing today?

hello, hello :} not too much. we're going to downtown summerlin today !! :} just took a shower. i made a mint coplay in rh today too so im having a pretty good day i think :} what is thou doing

[judyreppart]

Pancho’s Mexican Restaurant to Offer Black Friday Shoppers a Dining Discount   Pancho’s Mexican Restaurant, located in Downtown Summerlin, will offer its own type of Black Friday deal – a 10% discount on the food check with a same-day receipt from any Downtown Summerlin store, available exclusively on Friday, Nov. 29. The Black Friday ... Read more

[len1nb]

Journal 7

Downtown Fort Myers

The history of Downtown Fort Myers is that people have lived there for at least 14,000 years, dating back to the end of the last great ice age. Back then, the water was held in glaciers, the sea levels were lower than they are today and peninsular Florida was twice as wide as it is today, extending into what is now the Gulf of Mexico.

In the early 16th century, Spanish explorers encountered the Calusa, a powerful Native American group in Southwest Florida. The Calusa controlled much of the region, including the Miami area, and thrived on fishing, shellfishing, and hunting. They resisted Spanish efforts to settle, with the first attempts resulting in hostility and deaths, including that of Ponce de Leon. Spanish Jesuit missions were established but failed due to the Calusa's resistance.

By 1763, following European diseases, the Calusa population had dwindled significantly, with many fleeing to Cuba. The Caloosahatchee River, named by the Seminoles, means "River of the Calusa."

Fort Myers, originally established in 1841 during the Second Seminole War as Fort Harvie, was reoccupied and renamed during the Third Seminole War. It later played a role during the Civil War, being occupied by Black Federal troops. Monuments around the town commemorate the area's military history.

Cattle ranching in Florida began with early Spanish settlers who brought cattle to the New World. These cattle, known as "scrub" cattle, survived Florida's harsh climate and were later herded by pioneers to Jacob Summerlin's ranch near Punta Rassa. From there, cattle were shipped to Cuba for better prices. It wasn't until 1908 that Fort Myers passed an ordinance requiring cattle to be kept outside city limits, as they had previously roamed the streets. Today, cattle ranching remains an important part of Florida's economy.

Fort Myers was a busy working waterfront from the late 1800s to the 1920s, with citrus, vegetables, and fish shipped from river wharves. River transportation was key before the railroad reached the city in 1904. The Caloosahatchee Canal, completed in the 1890s, connected the river to Lake Okeechobee. Today, the city's waterfront focuses on parks and recreational areas like Centennial Park and the Yacht Basin.

The "Fathers of Industry" in Fort Myers, including Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, Harvey Firestone, and George Sanders, played key roles in the area's development. Edison sought ways to produce rubber locally for Firestone tires, which would then be used on Ford cars. George Sanders designed the Edison Mall, which opened in 1964 and shifted shopping from downtown.

The Old County Courthouse, built in 1915 in Classical Revival style, now houses the county commissioners' offices. In contrast, the modern courthouse/justice building has a more contemporary design reflecting the evolving needs of the community.

During the Great Depression, WPA projects like Centennial Park, the Yacht Basin, and the Old Post Office (now the Sydney and Berne Davis Art Center) helped provide jobs and boost the local economy.

The "City of Palms" features two Palm Parks showcasing palms from around the world, and public art is integrated into various downtown buildings, such as the Caloosahatchee Manuscripts and a mosaic on the new Federal Building.

Downtown Fort Myers, once a hub for shopping and socializing, has evolved with the rise of shopping malls, leading to a shift in retail activity. The city now promotes "Smart Growth" to encourage sustainable, mixed-use development with diverse housing, cultural venues, and walkable spaces.

Fort Myers' history also includes the painful legacy of segregation, highlighting the city's complex and often less visible past. The importance of voting and understanding local politics is emphasized for active community participation.

Learning about the city relates to the readings and course objectives because the history of Downtown Fort Myers provides us details on the ups and downs the State and City went through. With our course, we learn the history of Sustainability and how it was sustainable then and now. The importance of this information helps us understand that life is about overcoming obstacles to better the future of the world for future generations and having a long-lasting world with having knowledge of sustainability.

[dylan-holly]

Watching Red Rock’s firework show from the Downtown Summerlin parking lot

[socoflasvegas]

Vegas in my eyes

When I think of home, I think of Las Vegas, as do many other people. I have grown in the past four years and became immensely aware of my social position as well as the position of those around me. As a commuter that lives far from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, I am constantly driving around town at all times of the day. Whether I am in Summerlin, North Las Vegas, or Downtown, I see a repeated crisis that sweeps the nation, homelessness, yet I am not away of policies that treat this disheartening situation as one (a crisis). Although I have never experienced homelessness, I have met people who are or have been in the past. I feel so connected to Las Vegas, yet disheartened because I do not have the ability to make structural changes to my community. So many of my sociology classes have brought me the ability to look at social problems as structural issues, and that is exactly how I characterize homelessness.

[youropticalrx]

Find Your Perfect Pair: Eyeglasses in Las Vegas at Your Optical RX

The style, flair, spectacular sights and sounds of amazing Las Vegas are just simply out of this world.

The neon lights and casinos are major attractions in Las Vegas.  

The fashion avenues in Las Vegas match the city’s reputation of being one of the most glamour cities of the world.  

When we talk about fashion, we can also talk about the Eye wear fashion through various stores and related avenues in Las Vegas. So  getting the best brands  of  Eye Glasses in Las Vegas  is  easy  , as  these  international eye glasses brands   are readily  available through the  best  of Eye Wear Stores across  Las Vegas .   

When in Las Vegas you can explore some great Eye Wear Stores and related outlets including J Crimi Eyewear Boutique , Las Vegas Eye Center ,Centennial Family Eyecare,  and Eye Care at Rhodes Ranch Brimhall Eye, these  stores are  reputed  for showcasing the best  of international  Eye wear  brands.

To get the most designer Eye Glasses in Las Vegas you need to explore some of the finest stores and retail outlets in Las Vegas  including The LASIK Vision Institute which is  a huge outlet and houses  some of the best  eye  glasses brands of the  World . 

 You can also look at True Eye Care and Eyeglass World  store in Las Vegas which are very classy and house some of the trendiest Eye glasses brands available in Las Vegas.

Las Vegas has many other stores and outlets that are great like Vegas Vision , J Crimi Eyewear Boutique  and Eyeglass World .  These  futuristic   eye glasses  stores  display  the most trendiest  eye glasses  fashion  including trends  in 2024.

 Las  Vegas  as  vast as it  is , a paradise in the desert  has  many other  Eye glasses  outlets including Warby Parker Downtown , Summerlin  and Eleven Optometry these  stores are known  for offering the classiest  and trendiest   eye glasses and related  eye  wear  products.

 Las Vegas  also have  Eye Glasses stores and outlets that  also provide complete eye care  and  related services  including stores like Spring Mountain Vision and  Las Vegas Eye Center.

 Apart from the most stylish eye glasses and eye frames that these stores offer they also offer eye testing facilities through state- of- the- art equipments. 

 At the various Eye Wear stores in Las Vegas you can   go for the ‘Who is Who’ in the Eye Wear  World including    Alan Mikli  Paris ,   Argyleculture , Badgley  Mischka   and  Bertsey  Joffrson.  

Among  the brands  who  are known   for multiple sub  brands  these  include  BVLGARI , Cartier , Christian  Dior , Coach  , Converse, Dita , Flexon ,  Boss and Gucci.

However  there are Eye Glasses brands that  you can explore in Las Vegas  like Kate Spade, Kio  Yamato , Maui  jm ,  Oakley , Oliver  Peoples , Prada ,  Roberto  Cavalli  , Spy + ,Tom Ford , Tiffany  and CO  and Cartier.

 So explore the city  of dreams Las Vegas along with some of the most  imaginative Eye  Glasses  brands of the  world.  

[sharkeyfamilyrealtor]

Unveiling the Vibrant Real Estate Landscape of Las Vegas

Nestled in the heart of the Mojave Desert, Las Vegas stands tall as an iconic oasis of entertainment, luxury, and a burgeoning real estate market. The city's skyline, adorned with towering skyscrapers, dazzling lights, and a vibrant culture, beckons investors and homebuyers alike to explore its diverse housing options. As the market continues to evolve, the pulse of real estate in Las Vegas resonates with both opportunity and innovation.

Dynamic Neighborhoods

Las Vegas is more than just the famous Strip; it comprises a tapestry of distinct neighborhoods, each offering its own unique allure. Summerlin, known for its master-planned communities and lush green spaces, attracts families seeking tranquility and top-notch amenities. The Downtown Arts District pulsates with creativity, fostering a community ideal for artists and entrepreneurs. The historic charm of neighborhoods like Rancho Bel Air appeals to those yearning for a touch of classic elegance.

Market Trends and Investment Potential

The real estate market in Las Vegas has shown remarkable resilience and growth. While the city experienced a temporary dip during the 2008 recession, it has rebounded vigorously, consistently showcasing an upward trajectory. The city's affordability compared to other metropolitan areas, coupled with a steady influx of new residents, contributes to its appeal. Investors find opportunities in the city's diverse portfolio, from luxury high-rise condominiums along the Strip to suburban single-family homes.

Tech Integration and Innovation

Las Vegas isn't just embracing the future; it's actively shaping it. Technological integration has become a hallmark of the city's real estate landscape. From virtual property tours to AI-powered predictive analytics aiding investment decisions, technology is revolutionizing how properties are marketed and managed. Smart homes equipped with the latest automation and energy-efficient features are increasingly sought after, reflecting a trend towards sustainable living.

Sustainable Development

The city has made strides toward sustainable development, incorporating eco-friendly initiatives into its real estate projects. Builders are adopting green building practices, aiming for LEED certification and integrating solar panels and energy-efficient appliances into new constructions. The emphasis on sustainability aligns with the growing demand for environmentally conscious living spaces among buyers and investors.

Challenges and Opportunities

Despite its robust growth, Las Vegas faces challenges typical of rapidly expanding markets. Housing affordability remains a concern as prices escalate, potentially creating barriers for first-time homebuyers. The need for infrastructure development to support the burgeoning population is also evident. However, these challenges present opportunities for innovative solutions and collaborations within the real estate sector, fostering inclusive growth and community development.

Las Vegas embodies a real estate landscape defined by diversity, innovation, and resilience. From luxurious high-rises to serene suburban communities, the city offers a spectrum of options for investors and home seekers. As the market continues to evolve, embracing technology, sustainability, and community-focused initiatives will be key in shaping the future of real estate in this vibrant desert metropolis. Las Vegas stands as a testament to the dynamic nature of real estate, inviting individuals and businesses to partake in its ever-evolving story.

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[cool-in-lasvegas-nv]

Auric Symphony Park in Las Vegas, NV

What are your thoughts about the real estate industry nowadays? When it comes to apartment for rent, deluxe properties are popular among students and young professionals. For example, the apartments in Symphony Park location are renowned. One of the best features of the said place is that every detail is elegantly orchestrated. In other words, each apartment unit is well-designed to match your needs for a luxurious lifestyle. In addition, their gallery is just a glimpse of the sophisticated lifestyle offered at these luxury apartments at Symphony Park. Lastly, their fabulous community amenities are stimulated by the best of Vegas resorts.

Las Vegas, NV

If you want to plan ahead to make your travel extra special, searching for pre-scheduled events is a must. In Las Vegas, NV area, there are future activities there. All you have to do is visit the website of Eventbrite. First, there will be Yoga on The Lawn this coming Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at around 7:30 PM at Downtown Summerlin. Second, the Dead Daisies Rock Vamp'd in Vegas! Special guest The Black Moods event is scheduled on Saturday, September 9, 2023, at around 8:00 PM at Count's Vamp'd Rock Bar & Grill. Lastly, the Rhythm and Beats will take place this coming Saturday, September 16, 2023, at around 10:00 PM at Ninja Karaoke.

Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens

Are you familiar with Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens? It’s located in Las Vegas, NV. Interestingly, each season, the extremely talented Horticulture and Engineering teams convert the 14,000-square-foot Botanical Gardens into a showcase of inspiring sights, sounds, scents, and colors. Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter are all featured-along with a special display for Lunar New Year. In other words, when the seasons change so do the displays. Aside from that, the talented Conservatory team changes out the design and also replants and repurposes as much of the living plant material as possible, further celebrating Mother Nature and their commitment to sustainability.

CCSD adding police officers to middle schools

There are several thought-provoking news reports in Las Vegas, NV area these days. In a recent news article, police officers will begin moving into roles at Clark County School District middle school campuses. In the past, the district arranged just high schools with police officer resources. However, new safety improvements will assign officers to middle schools. Moreover, Channel 13 Anchor Reporter Abel Garcia talked with CCSD Police Lieutenant Bryan Zink about all the new safety measures in place for the 2023-2024 school year. CCSD has confirmed a new "middle school division" will be implemented. At present, plans include having three officers in three different regions of the county.

Link to maps

Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens 3600 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109, United States Get on I-15 N from Las Vegas Blvd S and W Flamingo Rd 7 min (1.0 mi) Continue on I-15 N to Las Vegas. Take exit 41 from I-15 N 5 min (3.7 mi) Continue on W Bonneville Ave. Take S Grand Central Pkwy to Promenade Pl 3 min (0.7 mi) Auric Symphony Park 250 Promenade Pl, Las Vegas, NV 89106, United States

[thegaytraveler]

Pride is a year-round observance in Vegas

National Pride Month is celebrated every June, honoring the LGBTQ+ community and its contributions and culture. Las Vegas observes Pride year-round -- including its own official Pride celebration each October -- as the destination is an ideal place for members of the LGBTQ+ community to celebrate their true selves regardless of the occasion. Here are some Las Vegas Pride Month highlights, annual events and LGBTQ+ nightspots that keep the party going all year long.

PRIDE MONTH EVENTS IN LAS VEGAS

Caesars Entertainment will celebrate Pride Month by lighting up the High Roller observation wheel at The LINQ Promenade and the Eiffel Tower at Paris Las Vegas in rainbow colors on Thursday, June 1 and Wednesday, June 28.

The Venetian Resort Las Vegas kicks off Pride Month on Thursday, June 1 by displaying the colors of the Pride flag on the resort’s exterior tower signs.

In recognition and celebration of LGBTQ+ voices and culture, The Neon Museum has created a self-guided tour using the stanchion toppers which will be dotted around the Neon Boneyard to tell some of the LGBTQ+ stories of Las Vegas. Throughout the month, tour guides will place a greater emphasis on these stories, including facts from Las Vegas historian and queer advocate Dennis McBride. Highlights include stories about Liberace, Kenny Kerr and Christine Jorgensen.

Held every Saturday throughout June (and the summer season), the Las Vegas PRIDE Elevate Pool Party promises splash-tastic action at Retro Pool Lounge at SAHARA Las Vegas.

Cheapshot, a showroom and discotheque in downtown Las Vegas, presents an Elton John-themed piano bar experience every Saturday in June.

Celebrating 13 seasons, the long-running Temptation Sundays pool party at Luxor Hotel & Casino offers fun under the sun every Sunday in June—and the rest of the summer. The hotel’s resident production show, Fantasy, celebrates Pride Month with an additional number added to the production’s shows from Friday, June 16 to Sunday, June 18. The revue’s headliner will mesmerize the audience with a rendition “Born This Way” by Lady Gaga to recognize and show support for the LGBTQ+ community.

Visitors can lace up a pair of roller skates to show some pride, as Las Vegas PRIDE Family Skate Night presented by CRUSH is taking place on Monday, June 5 at Crystal Palace Rancho.

Visitors can participate in friendly competition at Las Vegas PRIDE Family Bingo at The Portal at AREA15 on Wednesday, June 7.

For adventure seekers, Las Vegas PRIDE OUTside Hike offers a trek along Mount Charleston’s Mary Jane Falls trail, taking place Sunday, June 11. The organization also plans monthly hikes throughout the year.

The Mexican hideaway of La Mona Rosa will present a Pride Brunch on Sunday, June 11 and Sunday, June 25. The event will feature a drag show at noon, as well as an exclusive pride cocktail and signature brunch items.

Las Vegas female impersonator Frank Marino will bring a crew of pop-culture favorites to Frankie’s Uptown at Downtown Summerlin for Frank Marino’s Divas Drag Brunch. Taking place on Sunday, June 11, the event features performers giving their very best impersonations of stars such as Taylor Swift, P!nk, Beyonce, Rihanna, Tina Turner and more.

Visitors looking for some laughs with a side of plasticware can enjoy the Tupperware Party with Dixie Longate at 24 Oxford at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas on Sunday, June 11, with proceeds benefitting Aid for AIDS Nevada (AFAN). The resort also presents a Pride Month House Party on Wednesday, June 14 at Kassi Beach House, which features LGBTQ+-friendly DJs, a face and body painter and more. Additionally, RuPaul’s Drag Race favorite Monét X Change performs at the hotel’s 24 Oxford lounge on Friday, June 16. The property’s monthlong celebration also includes a production from another RuPaul’s Drag Race alum, as Gia Gunn brings the gossip and drama on Sunday, June 18 to The Shag Room. The special installment of the venue’s Upside Down Tea Party, Spilling the Tea with Gia Gunn, will also feature live performances by Elise Victoria and benefit Aid for AIDS Nevada (AFAN).

GLAM returns to Ghostbar at Palms Casino Resort on Sunday, June 11, hosted by American Idol alumni Mikalah Gordon and featuring DJ Lisa Pittman.

Sports fans can take in a game featuring the World Champion Las Vegas Aces on Thursday, June 15, as Las Vegas Aces PRIDE Night takes place at Michelob ULTRA Arena at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino.

The 6th Annual PRIDE Bar Crawl takes place Saturday, June 17, when LGBTQ+ bars and mainstream venues invite revelers to hop around the destination. Registration begins at Therapy in the Fremont Street Entertainment District, with the event ending in a drag show and after-party at FreeZone Nightclub & Bar in Las Vegas’ beloved Fruit Loop.

Longtime Las Vegas female impersonator Frank Marino puts on Love Out Loud, a drag brunch at Level Up inside MGM Grand Hotel & Casino on Sunday, June 18. The event will feature performances by Marino and his Divas and include a buffet style brunch and two hours of bottomless champagne or sparkling wine.

Frank Marino continues his Love Out Loud experience with Guyote Sunday at Coyote Ugly at New York-New York Hotel & Casino on Sunday, June 18. The event includes a special performance by Thunder From Down Under and a one-hour meet-and-greet session with the cast. The event also offers a special opportunity for male guests to be allowed to dance on the bars with the Coyote Ugly dancers.

The Liberace: Real and Beyond exhibit opens at the Nevada State Museum, Las Vegas opens on Saturday, June 24. The display chronicles the LGBTQ+ icon’s life and features many personal items, including costumes, pianos, automobiles and more.

Gold Spike in downtown Las Vegas has announced the return of its Drag Queen Bingo night. Being held in the venue’s Backyard space, the Pride Month installment takes place on Thursday, June 29, featuring bingo games, live performances, giveaways and drink specials. An additional installment will take place on Thursday, Aug. 31.

UPCOMING LGBTQ+ EVENTS IN VEGAS

Wynn Las Vegas will host two well-known LGBTQ+ comedians in July, as Tom Dillon plays the Encore Theater on Saturday, July 22, with Mateo Lane following in the same space on Saturday, July 29.

Singer, choreographer and internet sensation Todrick Hall will take the Vegas stage on Tuesday, Sept. 19, as he presents Todrick Hall: Velvet Rage at House of Blues Las Vegas at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino.

LAS VEGAS PRIDE EVENTS

Las Vegas PRIDE celebrates 40 years with the Ruby Anniversary, aptly named Red and Wild. The annual Las Vegas PRIDE Parade—one of the only nighttime gay pride parades in the United States—kicks off the celebration on Friday, Oct. 6 in downtown Las Vegas. The procession, taking place down Fourth Street, features fabulous floats, glamorous drag queens, community organizations and more.

The parade is only the beginning of a weekend-long celebration of LGBTQ+ unity, as the Las Vegas PRIDE Festival takes place on Saturday, Oct. 7. Held at the Craig Ranch Regional Park, the event features entertainment, food and beverage, family-friendly activities and more.

Las Vegas PRIDE also sponsors additional parties throughout PRIDE weekend and several non-sanctioned parties at the LGBTQ+ venues in the destination also host celebratory events.

ANNUAL LGBTQ+ EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR IN LAS VEGAS

The Aid for AIDS of Nevada’s AIDS Walk Las Vegas occurs annually in May, most recently taking place at Sunset Park. Now in its 33rd year, the event features entertainment from community and Strip performers, including Chippendales, Vegas! The Show, the Las Vegas Men’s Chorus and more. The Nevada Gay Rodeo Association’s most anticipated event of the year, the BigHorn Rodeo, takes place from Friday, Sept. 15 to Sunday, Sept. 17 at Horseman’s Park. The annual event features rough stock, roping, speed, and camp events. The organization also puts on several gatherings throughout the year, including Cowboy Bingo Night at Quadz Video Bar. Attendees can participate in the classic game with the chance to win fabulous raffle prizes from sponsors and supporters.

Also held in May, the Henderson Pride Festival features a series of events focused on celebrating diversity, self-awareness and promoting health and wellness. The event traditionally features live entertainment, food trucks, a family fun zone, vendors and more.

The Imperial Royal Sovereign Court of the Desert Empire, Inc. hosts its Las Vegas Coronation event each December, which attracts International Imperial Royal Court System dignitaries from across the United States to the destination.

Held each January, the Sin City Classic is a multi-day LGBTQ+ sports festival. Started in 2008, the event has grown to become the largest annual LGBTQ+ sporting event in the world. Nearly 8,000 LGBTQ+ athletes and another 2,000 fans and allies will attend the event, which provides an open atmosphere for LGBTQ+ athletes to connect and compete over the course of four days of competition and social activities.

LGBTQ+ WEDDINGS

Caesars Entertainment offers several nuptial options for same-sex and gender non-binary couples at its resorts throughout the destination, with options to say “I do” on The LINQ Hotel + Experience’s High Roller observation wheel, on the Eiffel Tower deck at Paris Las Vegas, and at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, where celebrity-style wedding packages come complete with paparazzi and a red-carpet host.

Famed for theatrical themed weddings, the Viva Las Vegas Wedding Chapel offers two new wedding packages: “ShElvis” and “Queens of Vegas.” The two packages performed by icons of drag launches during National Pride Month but will be offered year-round. The ShElvis package includes a drag queen Elvis serving as the officiant, who also will perform two songs; while the Queens of Vegas package features a choice of a drag queen Madonna or Cher impersonator. Both packages include florals, photos, limousine transportation and more.

LGBTQ+ ENTERTAINMENT AND NIGHTLIFE   Part of a chain of western-themed gay bars, Charlie’s Las Vegas is a short ride from the Strip on the west side of Las Vegas. The space features a full dance floor and a vibrant entertainment calendar including drag shows, karaoke, and bingo.    FreeZone Nightclub and Bar pairs a casual atmosphere with upbeat music and nightly events like karaoke and drag shows. Guests can also grab a bite from their bar menu or play a round of pool.    Just off the Strip, Fun Hog Ranch is a casual hangout offering several beers on tap, cocktails and more. The welcoming space routinely partners with community organizations for fun, themed events.    The Garage, located a few miles off the Strip, is a hot spot for locals and visitors alike. Modeled after an auto-body shop, the bar features pool tables, shuffleboard and darts, in addition to drink specials and mouth-watering bar bites.    The Garden Las Vegas is an intimate and chic lounge bar located in the Downtown Las Vegas Arts District, featuring craft cocktails, light bites, and extravagant ambiance. Visitors can join some of the most talented drag queens every Saturday and Sunday at the Bottomless Drag Brunch for endless cocktails, delicious food and fun that slays.  Serving up unforgettable parties seven nights a week, Piranha Nightclub is the ultimate late-night location for LGBTQ+ revelers. From international DJs to world famous drag queens, the entertainment is top-notch and draws a lively, diverse crowd. Depending on the occasion, guests can enjoy a cocktail or dance the night away on Piranha’s state-of-the-art dance floors among go-go dancers.    Just a short walk from Piranha and FreeZone is Quadz. In addition to pool tables and darts, the bar also features regular special events, including bingo and themed parties.

From the creative team behind the Emmy Award-winning series RuPaul’s Drag Race, RuPaul’s Drag Race Live! at Flamingo Las Vegas is an extravaganza featuring cast favorites including Derrick Barry, Jaida Essence Hall, Jorgeous and more.

Drag Brunch at Señor Frog’s at Treasure Island Hotel & Casino offers an unlimited supply of mimosas, a bottomless Southwestern-inspired buffet, and entertainment from queens—or royalty—from RuPaul’s Drag Race, including Shannel and Kahanna Montrese.

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