Criminal Minds One Shots

*Forever (JJxReader)

Requested by PanicAtTheWhoz

y/s/n = your son's name

You were just about to leave work to go pick up your son from kindergarten when your phone started ringing.

"Hello?"

"Hi, y/n."

"Hey, JJ. What's up. Everything okay?"

"Uh, yeah, yeah. Um, I really don't mean to bother you but, uh, I got called into work and I can't pick up Henry—"

"Say no more," you interrupted with a smile. "You and Henry are always welcome."

JJ sighed with relief. "Thank you so much, y/n/n. I really owe ya one. I gotta go. Tell Henry I'll be home as fast as I can."

"It's no trouble. Really."

You parked your car and walked into the darkened classroom. Y/s/n and two other kids were quietly coloring at a low table near the door. The rest of the class, including Henry, were taking an afternoon nap, as those children were in the afterschool care program.

"Hi, Mrs. Nelson," you happily whispered.

The elderly woman looked up at you and smiled brightly. "Oh! Hello, y/n! Here for y/s/n?"

"And Henry Jareau."

"Mmm. Jennifer out saving the world again?"

You chuckled softly. "Indeed, ma'am."

"Right. I'll go wake him up. His things are all neatly in his cubby."

You crouched next to your son and told him it was time to go.

"But I don't wanna yet."

"I know buddy. But Hen's coming home with us today," you assured.

"Yay!"

You quickly shushed y/s/n with a smile, helping him collect his and Henry's things.

Once the three of you were back at your house the boys immediately rushed to y/s/n's room.

"Hey be careful!" you called out, not wanting to have to explain any injuries to JJ.

"OKAY!" came the reply.

You shook your head and chuckled, sitting down on the couch and closing your eyes for a brief moment. Despite your best efforts, your mind wandered into dangerous territory; worrying.

Is JJ okay? you thought.

Of course she is. Why wouldn't she be? you reasoned.

Well because she could be dealing with literally anything! A serial killer, a sexual sadist... a deranged clown with a lot of guns.

Your eyes snapped open. Shaking your head you tried to steady your breathing.

"Relax," you mumbled. "Everything's fine. It's okay. Everything's good."

You looked over at the clock and realized you should start on dinner. Only when you stood up did you realize just how tired you were.

"These are the times I dread living alone," you grumbled.

"You don't live alone," a small voice chirped.

Dropping your phone you whipped around in fear, taking a deep breath when you saw it was just Henry.

"Henry! You can't sneak up on me like that! I'm old! You could've given me a heart attack!" Jokingly, you put your hands to your chest and dramatically gasped, letting your tongue flop out in the process.