A Criminal Minds / Demily Fanfiction: Blast From The Past

Chapter 9

Chapter 9

Lauren's pov

   The plane landed and we all got off. I left first and made sure that both Derek and Emily were near the back; I just couldn't be around them right now. We headed for the two SUVs that were waiting for us.

   I heard Hotch talking to the case agent and just as we were about to get into the SUVs, he gestured for us all to go back over to him. "What is it Hotch?" Rossi asked and I noticed that Derek kept glancing in my direction.

   "There's another victim; patrol just found her. She's still alive." There were whispers from everyone around us in response to the idea that the unsub may have made a mistake. "She's at Bellevue and she's well enough to talk." Ok, but what did that even mean? "Derek, you and Lauren go and interview the victim. JJ, take Emily and Rossi and head to the last crime scene. Reid and I will head to the precinct and look over the evidence." Great. Paired with Derek. That was definitely not what I needed.

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JJ's pov

   This crime scene was worse than the last one we worked; it was practically one huge trash dump site. Im pretty sure that numerous animals had urinated all over the scene. After all, police tape is designed to keep humans out; not animals.

   I saw something behind an overturned trash can so I moved closer to see what it was. Ewww! Was that...? Yep, it was vomit. "Hey JJ, I got an earring over here." Emily was coming towards me holding a gold dangling earring containing pink gems. She handed it to a crime scene tech who came up behind me. Although she tried to hide it, she wasn't doing a very good job; Emily was hiding something. I was debating whether or not to ask her about it.

   I must have been staring or something because Em was looking at me all weird. "JJ, are you okay?" Should I answer or not? What the hell... What harm could it do? "Im fine. But Em, I should be asking if you're okay." Oh God. Maybe I shouldn't have asked.

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Emily's pov

   Why did everyone keep asking me that? First Derek and now JJ. Was I really that transparent? She was just staring at me, waiting for an answer. Shit! What was I going to tell her? "Emily, you know you can tell me anything, right?" Guilt tripping me; way to go JJ.

   "I know, and when im ready to tell you, I will. Promise!" I shouldn't have said that. As soon as I had, I regretted it. It would keep JJ off my back for a while though.

   "I'll hold you to that!" She smiled at me then returned to going through trash.