Derek was nothing if not persistent. You learned that quickly, once he flirted with you and you hard core shut him down. Since then he had been nothing but a nuisance jokingly, attempting to make you swoon any time he could. He used all his tricks but you were determined to knock his ego down a few pegs. As you got to know the team more you realized they were all like family, and Derek grew to be a great friend. He was kind, smart and a great agent. Maybe it was his charms, or maybe it was everything but, but you admired him.

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"Mmm, it's still a no, Derek."

"Ouch."