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052. about face

Jessica wakes up to the smell of coffee, groaning as she buries her face in her pillow.

She lays in bed for a few moments before finally getting up and trudging out to the kitchen. She deeply inhales at the smell of her morning drink.

"Spence?" She tiredly calls out, knowing he's somewhere. She sighs, grabbing the pot of coffee and pouring some of it into her cup, making sure to leave some for her boyfriend.

The moment she puts the pot down, she hears a growling noise behind her. The woman shrieks, quickly turning around and punching the assailant.

"Ow!"

She frowns at her boyfriend's voice. Spencer has one hand holding his chest, the other hand ripping the Frankenstein mask off.

"What the hell, Spencer?" Jessica exclaims.

"Ow." Spencer pouts, rubbing where she punched him. "Why'd you punch me?"

"Cause I thought I was about to get murdered." Jessica quips.

"It's Halloween, Jessi." Spencer mutters.

"Yeah, it's also 7 in the morning with no coffee and drowsiness. What would you expect?" Jessica retorts.

"Not to get hit." Spencer shoots back.

"Okay, well, now you get a grumpy girlfriend, so you're double punished." Jessica smiles, grabbing her coffee.

"Wha--" Spencer frowns, watching her march back to her room.

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Jessica walks out to the kitchen, frowning when she sees the plate of scrambled eggs.

"They-they're a little burnt." Spencer says, fidgeting out of nervousness. "They probably taste disgusting, but I figured it was the thought that counts... hopefully. I'm sorry for scaring you... at least, you know, before you had your coffee."

Jessica smiles at him, her heart swelling at the gesture.

"Thank you." Jessica tells him.

"So do you forgive me?" Spencer asks.

"Yeah, I guess. You're too cute to stay mad at." Jessica says making Spencer's cheeks redden. He leans in and kisses her. "I'm sorry I punched you."

"Flight or fight. It's okay." Spencer dismisses and Jessica gives him a small smile.

Jessica grabs the fork and gets some of the eggs.

"You-- you don't have to. I'm sure they're awful." Spencer starts to panic.

"No, I want to. They can't be that bad." Jessica says. She sticks the eggs into her mouth. She chews for a few moments, glancing at Spencer's doubtful yet still hopeful expression.

"Mm. It-- they're good." Jessica says, nodding.

"Really?" Spencer gives her a skeptical look.

"Really." Jessica nods. "Better than mine have ever been." She says.

"You're serious?" Spencer asks and Jessica nods.

"Deadly." She states.

"Okay." Spencer mumbles, turning away. The moment his back is turned, Jessica grimaces in disgust, putting her hand over her mouth to stop herself from spitting the burnt, rubbery tasting food out.

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Spencer and Jessica walk into the BAU. Spencer has the Frankenstein mask and gloves on and is passing out candy. Spencer walks up to Derek's desk and leans down, making weird noises.