Accidental Attractions

Chapter ten

So I assume my first coming out experience was better than most. I wouldn't really know since it was my only time doing so. I honestly don't know how I'm going to tell Reid or Rossi, specifically because Rossi is like a father to me and Reid is like a brother, a brother who is in love with JJ. I think I'm going to tell them at work hopefully, I don't really know. I first have to speak to JJ because my revelation will probably spur questions leading to answers involving her.

I arrive home, make some dinner and go to take a shower. I get in bed and as soon as my head hit the pillow I was fast asleep. I wake up to my alarm clock screeching in my ear. Crap I'm late. Dammit. I don't have time for breakfast so I throw a blazer over the shirt I slept in and quickly pull on a pair of slacks and shoes. I brush my teeth and hair sloppily and rush out the door.

It was apparent the team was aware of my tardiness and were affected by it seeing as how they watched me walk all the way through the bull pen to the round table, obviously awaiting my arrival. "Good morning Em." JJ says. A smile creeping on then off her face when she saw Reid staring. But that's no surprise, he always smiles. I love his smile, it lights up my day. He's my best friend, second to JJ of course.

"Ok, lets begin." Hotch says, motioning to Garcia to begin the presentation for the new case. She finishes relatively quickly, I think because she has a lot of work to do today.  But no, I guess I was wrong because after she has concluded she looks at me as I turn to leave and pulls me into her 'bat cave'. "I just wanted to ask you if you were okay with sharing a bed with JJ or if you want a separate room or bed." She said with a serious expression which is very unlike her. "Um, I mean, have you asked her about it?" "Ya she said whatever you want she is fine with." I'm kinda relieved she said that, it makes me feel better and it makes the decision way easier. "Uh I can share with JJ, it's fine." I say while nodding. I can see Garcia's face light up a bit and a smile creep onto her face. I take the fact that she has not said anything else as a sign to leave and prepare my go-bag.

The case isn't relatively as complex or strange as the last one. A couple girls went missing after a frat party three days ago. A couple days later, one by one, their bodies began to show up. It's somewhere in Texas, I don't really know where. I wasn't paying that close of attention to the presentation. I was a tad more focused on the blonde standing beside me.

In a matter of minutes, almost twenty, the entirety of the team is situated in their seats. Morgan and Reid paired up, and Rossi and Hotch as well, just like usual. And of course JJ and I are sitting next to one another on the couch. "Hey, so how did your talk with Penelope go last night?" She asked. Her hand in my upper leg. "Just fine actually. She took it well and agreed to not say anything to anyone until we are ready, until you are ready." I don't think I should have used that specific phrasing but it's too late now. "What, uh, are you like, ready to tell people already? Not that that's bad, just, it's kinda early don't you think?" Her eyebrows furrow up and minuscule lines form on her forehead. "It's not too early. I mean, I'm sure about how I feel. I have no doubt in my mind I have feelings for you and to be frank, hiding this is getting to be quite exhausting." I hope I didn't mess anything up. I hope she agrees and doesn't like freak out or something. "I guess you're right. But just to make myself clear, I'm positively certain about my feelings for you, Agent Prentiss." She moves her hand a bit higher on my leg and squeezes it gently. "I'm glad we can agree. Does that mean we can tell the fam." I say in a somewhat goofy voice knowing she finds it funny when I use slang. "Yes, but only if you never say fam again." We both chuckle. The sparkle in her eyes when she laughs gives me so much joy, along with her perfect smile. I place my hand on top of the one resting in my thigh and intertwine my fingers with hers; discreetly of course.

The case was quick and not very problematic. We caught the unsub in around three and a half days. It was a schizophrenic college security guard, previously employed in the 90's although. He believed he was helping the girls whom he believed to be intoxicated from being caught and getting into trouble. We arrested him and saved two more victims. He will be transported to a psychiatric facility in Pennsylvania to treat his illness. And actually, JJ played a critical role in this case and even made the arrest. She connected the dots somehow and found his address in her own by talking to the witnesses and victims' families.

"You did great this case, Agent Jereau. Watching you put that unsub in handcuffs, the highlight of my week." I say enthusiastically. "Oh well thank you Agent Prentiss, I'm glad you think that." She says whilst winking my way. I get a rush of something exciting in the back of my neck. We are just getting off the jet when she says, "I think I want to tell Reid about us, by myself, right now." I'm kind of shocked not going to lie. I would have thought he was the last person she would have wanted to tell especially by herself seeing as how he's like a brother to the both of us. But also because he used to be in love with her.

"Okay, I'm cool with that. " I lean in and quickly peck a kiss on her cheek before anyone can see. She smiles at me, then gives me a hug. "Wish me luck." She mutters. "You don't need it, but good luck Agent Jereau." I reply. She walks off into the terminal building towards where Reid is wandering. I see them meet and she wraps her arm around him and they both smile. Wow, I love them both so much.

       JJ's POV
"Reid, Hey." I say as I approach the tall, lanky man before me. I wrap my arm around him and we walk as he says, "Well hello, Jennifer." In a goofy tone. "What's up. You seem like you need to tell me something. You're eyebrows are slightly curled up and your body language is stiff. You put your arm around me slowly and nervously while also-" "Okay, Okay, I get it Spence. And yes I do have something we should talk about." "You're not pregnant are you?" He says jokingly. "No, I am not pregnant."

I look down at my feet nervously and suddenly become racked with fear about the situation. I've never come out before and I am blanking on what to say although I've gone over the situation in my head a thousand times. "Jennifer what is it?" He says, his tone growing warmer and more serious. "I, uh..." "it's okay, you can tell me anything." What he says cheers me up and makes me gain a sliver of confidence. "I'm dating someone new." His expression of seriousness drops when he hears me. "That's it? Really, that's not a big deal, I couldn't be happier though." But he notices my expression has yet to lighten up. "What is it? Is he like a serial killer or something? Are you sure you're not pregnant?" He says, a comical emphasis on the last part.

"Spencer, I'm gay." His expression is blank and his voice confused when he says, "Wait, really?" I nod, still yet to make eye contact. He stops walking and turns to me. He grabs me and embraces me tightly. "Jennifer, I still love you. Nothing you can do will ever make me stop loving you." Tears threaten my eyes and one single droplet escapes without consent. He wipes the tear from my face with his thumb and smiles sweetly at me before giving me another warm hug.

"So-" He says, pulling back but still holding onto my arms. "-who's the lucky lady. Wait, let me guess." He starts to tap his finger dramatically on his lip like he's in deep thought. "Prentiss." He says I a monotone voice. "Ha, ya! How did you know." "The real question is how you didn't know sooner." He gives me a light kiss on the head, then walks to his car. 

A/N
Hey guys, sorry I haven't been updating lately I've been kinda busy but I have a free weekend so I plan on updating again really soon. I hope y'all enjoyed this chapter, I worked really hard on it. 😉