The next morning dawned and the BAU team set off again to spend the day doing their work. However, while the members completed their tasks, Penelope Garcia couldn't resist serving JJ some teasing.
"So, JJ, did you sleep well last night without our statistics lover next to you?" Penelope asked with a mischievous smile.
JJ rolled his eyes and sighed. "Penelope, you're exaggerating again."
"Oh, I'm not exaggerating, love. I'm just intrigued by the idea that Spencer snuck into Derek's room to escape from you," Penelope replied with a wide grin.
JJ smiled slightly and shook his head. "You really make a drama out of everything, don't you?"
Penelope shrugged. "Well, when it comes to romantic entanglements on the team, I just can't resist."
During the day, Penelope continued her banter by repeatedly alluding to Spencer's "escape" from JJ's room. JJ couldn't help but laugh along, even if she was surprised at her friend's intrusive comments.
Finally, as the workday ended and the team arrived back at the motel, JJ and Spencer found themselves together in their new room. The tension was palpable, and JJ couldn't help but keep Penelope's playful comments in her mind.
"How was your day, JJ?" Spencer asked as he sat down on the bed.
"Oh, you know, the usual routine," JJ replied, giving him a teasing look. "So you spent the night at Derek's to escape my scary questions, right?"
Spencer laughed lightly. "I would say it was more of a tactical decision to better prepare myself."
JJ sat down next to him and looked at him seriously. "Spencer, I've been thinking about your words. It was really surprising, but I guess I owe you an honest answer."
Spencer looked at her expectantly. "I'm listening."
JJ smiled softly. "I'll think about it. I guess it never occurred to me that you might feel something more than friendship."
Spencer nodded understandingly. "That's all I can ask, JJ. Whatever you decide, I just want you to know how much you mean to me."
JJ smiled and placed her hand on his. "Thanks, Spencer."
At that moment Penelope couldn't resist and poked her head in the door. "Stop being so sweet, you two. You're making me all sentimental."
JJ laughed and shook his head. "You'll never let it go, will you?"
"Why should I? After all, it's always fun to tease you," Penelope replied with a wink.
The three friends laughed together as the tension slowly dissipated. As night fell and the motel room plunged into darkness, JJ and Spencer fell asleep with a feeling of curiosity and excitement. The future was uncertain, but together they were ready to face the challenges life would bring them.
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Friends teasing Reid and JJ (Outtakes)
FanfictionWhile I was writing the story "Reid's hidden love" a few chapters were created in which JJ and Spencer's colleagues tease the two of them, but I didn't include them in the story. You can find these parts here.
