All These New Beauty Marks

Chapter 11

I wake up and before I open my eyes all my memories rush back into my brain. The sorrow and heartbreak of the last 24 hours refuses to leave my thoughts. As all of these memories come flushing in so does one thought that comforts me; I'm in Spences arms. I smilr to myself knowing how safe I am a nuzzle my head into his chest more. He kisses my head in response which is when I realize he is awake.

"Hi." Is all I can manage to say. My vocal chords are shot from yelling and I suddenly become aware that ny mouth is as dry as a dessert. "When was the last time I had water?" I ask.

"Um.. I'm not sure but here." He says passing me a cup of water. I take small sips. I still don't feel very well. I pass him back the cup and he sets it on the side table. His hand sits gently on my waste and his other is playing with my hair. I feel so loved in this very moment. His hand slowly slides off ny waster and he sits up in the bed. He gently places my head on his lap.

"Should I let Hotch know that neither of us will be coming in today?" He asks. I totally forgot about the team and my heart aches for my family.

"Can I see them?" I say turning to look at him with a slight smile.

'I don't see why not. I will go find and ask the doctor and if he says yes I'll call the team." He says still stroking my hair. "You are so beautiful." He says as he gets up and walks out of the room. Spence makes me feel so good. I know we aren't together but lately we have been sharing so many moments that seem very meaningful, and that kiss two nights ago... I don't know if I was just feeling vulnerable but he made me feel 10 times stronger, and he still is. A few minutes have passed and I'm starting to worry about Spence.

"Spence?" I call out quietly. I whip my legs over the side of the bed and attempt to stand. I am unsucsessful and end up plopping back down on the bed. Right as I am attempting for the second try, Spencer opens the door.

"Jayje are you trying to stand?" He says tilting his head and smiling. He chuckles and walks back over to me, sitting me down on the bed.

"Yeah, but it isn't working." I say discouraged. He sists beside me and strokes my leg gently.

"So, I called the team and they are gonna be here at noon."

"What time is it now?" I ask feeling dumb.

"It is 11:16." He says checking his watch.

"And when did I get brought here?"

"About 5pm yesterday. You woke up at 12am but fell back asleep until you just woke up now." He explains to me. I nod my head.

"Wait! Where is Henry!" I say with panic radiating ny voice. Spence puts his hand on my back.

"He is with Will's parents." He says.

"Do they know what happened?" Although Will is gone his parents are still my childs grandpa and grandma and I do still have a good bond with them both.

"They know you were attacked in your home, thats about it." He says. I am relieved. The poor people lost their son, this would break their hearts. I decide to lay back down in bed and Spencer takes his seat thats beside my bed. He sits up by my face. Neither of us have spoken about the kiss since it happened and the tension is only building. I know he won't try anything because of my current state, but damn I wish he would. I move over a bit so he can rest his elbow on the bed. He's just sitting there and watching me and I'm sitting here and letting him. There is no physical connection but there doesn't have to be, our eyes dance with eachother. He rests his head beside mine and his hand fixes on my waste. Our faces, inches apart and neither of us wanting to move. Should I kiss him? Suddenly, theres a knock at the door. Spence jolts up and removes his hand from my waste. "Come in." Spence says, his voice cracking. I giggle at his voice and nervousness and he smiles back at me.

"Whats so funny kids." Morgan says walking in and sitting on one of the chairs.

"Oh nothing." I say with a smile still leftover. It really isn't that funny I just want to giggle for some reason.

"Hey Jayje." Emily says with a big smile. She comes over to me and gives me a hug and a kiss on the cheek.

"Hi Em." I say with a genuine smile. "Hey Morgan." I say in his direction.

"Whatsup kid." He says giving me a bro hug. Which causes me to wince. "Oh sorry." He says pulling back.

"It's fine." I say as the pain slowly fades.

"Hello you blonde godess! You look beautiful!" Garcia says with a huge smile. I give her a smile and a laugh. Wait, I actually haven't seen myself yet. I wonder what I look like. I know my face hurts so its probably bruised and I can feel the stitches in my forehead. I know I have a concussion because the lights are dim and the doctor told me. So I probably really do notlook beautiful. Another greeting is knocking me out of ny thoughts. Rossi kisses me on both cheeks like an Italian would. I really do giggle at this and I actually pass om my giggles to Emily. As we continue to laugh together Hotch says to me from the back of the room;

"Glad to see you're alright." He smiles but I can see worry in his eyes. Spence notices it too and then notices me noticing it. He tries to take ny attention away from it by placing his hand in mine. I grab it for security. Everyone begins chatting and it's starting to get overwhelming. I squeez his hand a little harder. He gives me a squeez back. I smile at his assurance and he smiles back. I sit there in my own world nodding and agreeing with what everyone says but really I'm just waiting to be alone with Spence.

A/N: i had way more planned for this chapter but i usually keep it at 1000 words per chapter so you guys will probabky be getting a new one soon.