#Penelope drop your skincare routine

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Currently wondering how Penelope doesn't seem to have any beard burns and hickies all over her. Colin didn't shave off his five o'clock shadow before leaving for the ball (valid) and he was FEASTING on her. She should be covered with them.

[fayemarvels]

Please come pick him up

Spencer Reid x fem!reader

Summary: After a hard case, Spencer and the team go get drunk to forget about it. Spencer gets drunk and this leads to (Y/N) accidentally meeting Derek.

Warnings: mentions of death, murder, unsub, consumption of alcohol – not specified, 1 sexual joke, / please inform me if I missed something

Word count: 2k

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Spencer and (Y/N) have been dating for 9 months. Everything was going great, they met each other’s parents and Spencer even met (Y/N)’s parents. But she still hasn’t met his. It wasn’t because he was ashamed or embarrassed by her.

He just knew the team would make a huge deal about it, and would probably embarrass him or make a huge deal out of it. He knew he would have to introduce them eventually. But for now, he wanted to keep the relationship a secret from the team.

(Y/N) knew the reasons as to why she didn’t meet the team, and she was okay with it. He wanted to introduce them on his own terms, but he didn’t think she would meet them because of his alcohol intolerance.

It was 1 am and (Y/N) was waiting for Spencer to come home. He and his team went out to get their minds of the latest case in California. It was physically and mentally very draining. It took them 4 weeks to catch the unsub, who killed 9 people before they got to him. And as usual, everyone on the team blamed themselves just a little, for all the lives that were lost, especially Spencer. Scratch that, Spencer fully blamed himself for the killings, and it broke (Y/N)’s heart.

“I should’ve known where he was hiding, it was on the geological profile and I glanced over it! They would still be alive if I saw it sooner.” Spencer was sitting on the ground with his back to the couch sobbing. His hands were tugging at his hair, his eyes full of tears, his cheeks red and blotchy and he tried to catch his breath.

“Bub, please don’t do this to yourself,” (Y/N) begged as she tried to get his hands out of his hair. She took him into her arms and he leaned against her.

“It’s okay, it’s fine,” she tried to calm him down. He put his face into the crook of her neck and breathed in her scent. His breath started to calm down and his eyes started to close.

“Bub, we have to get to the bed, your back will hurt if we sleep here” She slowly walked him into his bedroom and helped him into his pajamas. When they flopped onto the bed, Spencer immediately laid his head on (Y/N)’s chest and wrapped his hands around her waist.

“Goodnight bub, it’s gonna be better tomorrow, I promise.” She whispered and ran her fingers through his hair. He fell asleep quickly that night.

Originally, Spencer didn’t want to go to the bar with his friends, but (Y/N) persuaded him. She said it would be good for his mind, to get his mind off the case.

She dropped him off in front of the bar and kissed his cheek.

“Call me when you want to go home, have fun, get your mind off the case, don’t drink too much please, your head hurts when you are hangover.” He nodded and got out of the car.

“I’ll call you, Love you bye,” he said and walked into the bar.

He came to the bar at around 9 pm. Penelope, Emily, and Derek were already there and they saved him a place in the booth. They talked about work, personal lives, and the rest of the team. Rossi and JJ came at around 10 pm and Hotch came 15 minutes after them. The alcohol started coming their way, and Derek persuaded Spencer to drink.

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3 hours later, Spencer couldn’t stand on his own properly. He was really tired and wanted to go home and cuddle with his love.

“Okay pretty boy, I think that’s enough for you,” Derek said and Spencer shook his head.

“Noooo I want some more, she told me to have fun,” Spencer whined and Derek looked at him confused,

“Sorry pretty boy, but we need to get you home, you said you have someone who will pick you up, give me your phone, I will call.” Spencer pouted and mumbled,

“I want to go home, she will be worried, I told her I won’t drink.” Everyone looked at him with raised eyebrows.

“Her? Who is her? You have a girlfriend we don’t know of?” Derek teased and Spencer nodded dreamily.

”Yeah, her name is (Y/N) she is the most beautiful person in the whole world. She is my ride home, call her.” he instructed and Derek rolled his eyes.

He fished out Spencer’s phone from his back pocket and dialed the contact with the name “My (Y/N)”

“Hey love, everything alright?” he heard a cheery voice from the other end and he chuckled.

“Hey, this is Derek Morgan, Spencer is very drunk and he says that you are his ride home, can you come to pick him up please?”

“Um, sure yeah I’ll be there in about 10 minutes, bye.” She said and ended the call.

“So, pretty boy, tell me about this girlfriend of yours.” Derek teased and Spencer grumbled.

“I won’t tell you anything, you will make fun of me”

“I won’t, I promise, I just want to know everything.” Derek tried to get any information out of him, but Spencer didn’t budge.

“No, if I told you anything, I would regret it tomorrow.” Spencer shook his head and Derek shrugged his shoulders.

“Ok, but just now, I will get it out of you.”

Just as he finished his sentence, a car pulled up next to them.

“Hey lover,” The woman in the car called out to Spencer and his eyes widened in happiness.

“My honeybun, you are here,” he slurred and (Y/N) laughed in embarrassment. She got out of the car and walked towards Spencer.

“Well hello,” Derek greeted and she smiled at him.

“Hi, I’m (Y/N), it’s pleasure to finally meet you, ” she shook his hand.

”I would like to say the same but considering I just learned about your existence, I would be lying.” He glared at Spencer and the genius wrapped his arms around his girlfriend’s shoulders from behind.

“I missed you so, so much, honeybun” he mumbled.

“I missed you too Bon Bon,” she teased and he glared at her. He always called the weirdest nicknames when he was drunk, and she loved it.

“Okay lover, let’s get you to bed,” she said to Spencer and he wiggled his eyebrows and she smacked his forehead very lightly.

“Not like that you idiot,” she shook her head and his shoulders sagged.

“Come onnnn,” he whined and she started to push him towards the car. When she finally stuffed his long body into the car, she turned to talk to Derek.

“Thank you so much for calling me, do you need a ride home?” she asked him and he just waved his hand.

“No, I have a ride, thanks for asking though.” She nodded and thanked him once again.

They said their goodbyes and (Y/N) sat in the driver’s seat. She turned towards Spencer and saw him passed out with his head against the window. She covered him with her jacket and started the car engine.

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She drove through the empty streets and listened to the random song on the radio, which played through the car quietly. The bar wasn’t far away from Spencer’s apartment, only about 10 minutes. She pulled up to the parking lot in front of his apartment and turned off the engine.

“Baby wake up, we are at home,” she softly stroked his cheek and he slowly opened his eyes.

“Already?” he asked groggily and she hummed in agreement.

“Yeah, come on, I’ll help you” she got out of the car and went to his side. She opened the door and wrapped his arm around her shoulders.

“Come on, up.” She struggled to get him to stand up, but they finally made it. His limbs were like jelly and didn’t listen to him at all.

“m’ really tired” he whispered and she rubbed his side.

“I know my love, we are nearly there,” she tried to comfort him.

They slowly walked into the building, and towards the elevator. After they stepped in, and Spencer pushed the floor number, she sighed in relief. Her back was killing her, and her arms hurt from holding Spencer’s body weight.

The elevator came to stop and (Y/N) dragged him down the hall towards his apartment. When they got to his door he slumped and she fished out keys from her pocket.

When she finally opened the door he stumbled in and slid down against the wall, and stretched his long legs in front of him. (Y/N) laughed when she saw him and he made grabby hands towards her.

“What is it bub?” she asked and crouched down beside him. He pulled her towards him and she sat on his lap. She moved some hair from his forehead and he kissed the inside of her palm.

“I love you so much, you know that?” he asked and she hummed.

“You told me quite a few times.” She put her forehead on his and pecked his lips softly.

“I love you so, so much.” They stayed like that for a couple of minutes before (Y/N) pulled away.

“Come to bed” she whispered against his lips and he nodded his head. She could see that Spencer sobered up a bit. When she helped him up, he could stand on his own and move quite easily.

They walked into the bathroom first. (Y/N) put some toothpaste on both of their toothbrushes while Spencer pulled out the things each of them needs for their skincare routine.

“Thanks love,” He thanked her when she handed him his toothbrush. They brushed their teeth quietly and occasionally bumped their hips together. When they spit out the toothpaste and flossed their teeth, they did their skincare routine.

They started by washing their faces, put on some cleanser, toner, eye cream, and moisturizer. They put it away and shuffled into the bedroom hand in hand.

“What do you want to sleep in?” (Y/N) asked Spencer, who was already laying in bed, trying very hard not to fall asleep.

“Pajama pants and your pink sweater, you know which one” Spencer replied and (Y/N) threw the clothes at him. He caught them and changed into them.

“Come cuddle me please.” He requested softly and she complied. In her pajamas, she walked towards the bed and slid under the comforter. She opened her arms and Spencer put his head on her chest.

“The headache tomorrow is going to be huge,” he sighed softly and she ran her fingers up and down his back soothingly.

“Don’t worry, I’m gonna take care of you.” She comforted him and he snuggled deeper into her side.

“You know, you have to introduce me to your teammates now that they know I exist.” She teased and Spencer nodded

“I’ve thought about it quite often lately.” He confessed and (Y/N) looked at him shocked.

“You have?” she asked in disbelief.

“Yeah, I want them to know all about the girl I love.” He said and she kissed his cheek in gratitude.

“I can’t wait” she whispered.

“We should sleep, so we can go to the market tomorrow.”

The market thing was their tradition. It started about a month before they officially started dating, back when they were just friends. She membered it like it was yesterday. They were watching doctor who at Spencer’s apartment and she wanted some apples in caramel.

They went out and wandered around quite a bit before they stumbled on the little farmer’s market. It was October and apples were everywhere. It turned out great, (Y/N) got her apples in caramel, and they got a tradition that would last for a very long time.

(Y/N) came back into reality, when she heard a snore come from Spencer. She smiled at the sight of him, looking so peaceful. He looked so beautiful when he slept. All of his facial muscles relaxed, and with his mind at peace.

“Goodnight my love, sweet dreams” she whispered softly, tucked the comforter up to his chin, and kissed his forehead one more time. Her eyelids closed and she drifted off into sleep.

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I am sorry this took so long, but I have been so busy, we are back in school, homework and everything piled up and I didn’t have time for writing.

Also, thanks for 57 followers, I am so, so happy you are enjoying my work.

I want to write some more one shots around this one ((Y/N) meeting the team, the farmers market tradition origin), would anyone be interested in reading it?

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[diamcndgirl]

all your friends are so cool, you go out every night in your daddy's nice car, yeah, you're livin' the life got a pretty face, pretty boyfriend, too i wanna be you so bad, and i don't even know you all i see is what i should be happier, prettier, jealousy, jealousy all i see is what i should be i’m losin' it, all i get's, jealousy, jealousy...

i’m so sick of myself, i’d rather be anyone else.

under the tag is a self para based on the friday the 13th curse placed on penelope. trigger warning for: self loathing, jealousy, and parental issues.

it was late in the evening when penelope got home. she spent most of her day with wally and talking to them about the strange day they seemed to be having. something in her just wasn’t right as she collapsed in her bed. head falling into silk sheets as she stared up at the pink crystal chandelier above her bed. this wasn’t right. she was never this clumsy, this out of touch with herself. it felt like she was an awkward child again. a lump grew in her throat as she thought back to the days running around the school grounds. the chubby girl who no one seemed to like.

it had been years since she’d been like this. it was making her feel small again. like nothing she was doing was right. she worked so hard to be perfect, to plan her whole life and make it go exactly right. she didn’t trip in her heels, bump into strangers, she didn’t drop things out of no where.. that wasn’t her. 

she needed someone to talk to.. someone to vent to. someone to help her reverse this curse francesco spoke of. 

howl. they were magic they had to know. maybe if she called the shop he’d pick up.. or someone would it wasn’t too late right? who cares.. she’d leave a voicemail if she had to. 

grabbing her phone she scrolled her call list and then her finger slipped and she called her mother... dropped her phone.. and it began to ring. 

“shit!” she cursed, rolling over to pick up the phone. but, when she reached to get the phone she fell right between the bed and the wall. thankfully she could reach her phone but it was too late her mother was already answering on the other side of the line. but when she went to try and get up she was stuck between the frame and the wall. 

“hello?!” her mother called out, “penelope, answer me this instant.” 

“mama, i’m sorry. i didn’t mean to call you so late.” she sighed.

“of course not. why would you bother?” her mother grumbled, “what are you doing anyways, dear? it’s late you need all the beauty rest you can get.”

penelope went to shoot a comment back but instantly felt small again. “sorry mother.” she said, “i’ll let you go. you’re right i need to get my rest.”

without hesitation her mother hung up and penny just laid there stuck. 

she felt tears welling up in her eyes because she knew no matter what she did that woman would treat her just like little miss piggy. the chubby girl with no grace. 

she wanted to be one of those perfect girls with a perfect life. penelope was trying so hard. she’d lost the weight, gained the ‘friends’, and even started dressing differently to fit in.. she did everything.. she even changed her personality. but it was never good enough. somehow everything she changed seemed to reverse with this curse.. and it was killing her inside. 

the thought of being less than perfect was eating her alive. 

so what did penelope do? she just cried. laid there and cried. “i’ll never be good enough. i’ll always just be miss piggy. ugly, lousy, miss piggy.” she cried out, sobbing as she buried her face in her arms. 

it took her a while to stop crying. like... almost two hours she laid on the ground stuck between the bed crying. until she finally got pissed off and forced her way out of her situation. 

she squeezed her way out from between the bed and wall and got up. going to the bathroom to clean off her face. she was not going to let some stupid curse make her feel this bad. not penelope hainline.. she’d been through too much to revert back to her old ways. nothing, not even her own body, would make her feel small again. 

clumsily she grabbed a wash cloth from under the counter and started to wipe away her makeup stained face. dropping her skincare products left and right as she tried to make it through her skin care routine. 

“you’re not going to beat me curse.” she spoke out... believing whoever placed it on her must hear. “i’m penelope hainline and clumsy or not i’m still amazing.” she said with a ‘ha’ at the end. until she tripped over spilled water from the mess she was making. she landing flat on her butt and sighed.

“i’m perfect either way.. even if i’m just clumsy and odd miss piggy.” she reminded herself. and she meant it.. no matter a curse, a evil boy, or anything else would stop her from being perfectly herself. she might not be the most graceful, talented, or whatever you want to say.. but she is still herself and she wasn’t letting anything stop her.

[mellymarena]

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Sorry, French Ladies. This Spanish Beauty Secret For Firm Skin Is Game-Changing

Move over, Parisiennes…Spanish beauties like Penelope Cruz look like they age backwards.

Our faces reflect many things: years of stress, stored emotions, habitual expressions, and muscular tension. Collectively, these can leave their mark. Although there are over 50 muscles in the face, most of these don’t get used and therefore atrophy–so it’s no wonder that our faces begin to sag over time.

While the cosmetic surgery industry continues to advertise the fix-it-quick solutions with Botox, collagen injections, or fillers, European women have been privy to other natural remedies, including the uplifting facial–a natural technique that improves skin and muscle tone–without expensive injections or going under the knife.

Mariona Vilanova, founder of Therapeutic Beauty Treatments (which has three locations in Spain), has been providing European beauties with uplifting facials for more than six years. While she customizes her treatments depending on each client’s age and skin type, in general, she combines many techniques of the ancient Japanese massage (also called Kenkou or Kobido) with facial reflexology (Dien Chan) and Facial Shiatsu. The lymphatic drainage process completes the massage, which stimulates muscle circulation, rejuvenates cells, removes toxins, and reduces or eliminates the retention of liquids (which can contribute to bags under the eyes and a double chin).

Mariona at work…doesn’t this look *so* soothing?

Often, Mariona also mixes in crystal healing, aromatherapy, music/or sounds, as well as organic products that let the skin breathe, such as her preferred line, Le Pure (all of the products in this line are vegan and cruelty-free).

After an uplifting facial, you can expect firmer skin tone, enhanced definition in the face, and boosted circulation (read: glow!) for an overall radiant and dewy look. You will also likely feel re-energized and relaxed.

If you are thinking that this is only a treatment for women who have already begun to notice sagging skin, think again. The uplifting facial is beneficial for both men and women, and even those as young as 25 will benefit from this natural, non-invasive anti-aging treatment.

For maximum results, it’s best to commit to a regular massage routine–the effects are cumulative (plus, you deserve it!). In addition to improved facial muscle tone, massage promotes more efficient product absorption, and the enhanced blood circulation means more effective nutrient delivery to the skin. In other words, regular massage helps your skin look better by treating it from the inside and outside. Mariona recommends one session a week for 8-9 consecutive weeks and then maintaining a session once every three weeks after that.

Of course, not all of us have abundant access to our local facialist, so she offers these tips to try at home:

Work the skin from the center of the face outwards; then, massage upwards along the jaw line, up and under the cheek bone area, and along the upper lip line.

 For lymphatic drainage: start with small circular motions using the fingertips, working from the center of the face outwards and upwards, and drawing the thumbs down the sides of the neck and under the ears to stimulate the lymphatic system. Then, use deeper massage movements for drainage and also to de-puff, de-stress, and relax the muscles.

Additional self-massage tips include:

Always work with clean hands and a clean face.

Never massage skin that’s injured or actively breaking out.

Apply firm but gentle pressure.

Never pull or drag skin–especially in a downward motion–this has the opposite effect of what we’re going for!

If you have uncontrolled hypertension, check with your doctor before performing self-massage.

You can also combine your DIY uplifting facial massage with an organic, non-comedogenic facial oil. For an aromatherapeutic experience, add a few drops of a skin-safe essential oil. (Pure chamomile is a great choice for reducing inflammation!) Just be sure to follow these tips for essential oil safety.

Have you tried this amazing Spanish beauty secret?

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Photo: Penelope Cruz via Instagram, Mariona Vilanova, Mary Hood Luttrell

Kirsten is a writer, yoga instructor and a mother of two living in Barcelona, Spain. While Kirsten has been a yoga enthusiast for more than 15 years, her life shifted when her practice moved off the mat. Her mantra: “I do not do yoga. Yoga does me.” She is currently working on her upcoming novel, “Butterflies of Barcelona,” a story about an American family finding joy in the slower and more inconvenient culture of Spain. You can visit her website at Yogasimple.net.

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