Against the Grain - Arden Blake - Wattpad

Story cover for Against the Grain by FicsAndFingerprints

Against the Grain

FicsAndFingerprints

Reads 914
Votes 122
Parts 64
Time 5h 56m

Reads 914
Votes 122
Parts 64
Time 5h 56m

FicsAndFingerprints

Mature

JJ never imagined her carefully constructed life would be shaken by someone like Emily Prentiss. Polar opposites in every way-JJ with her blue-collar roots and steadfast sense of duty, Emily with her silver-spoon upbringing and enigmatic charm-they're thrown together in the high-stakes world of the BAU.

As they navigate the pressures of their work, unresolved pasts, and the complexities of the human heart, JJ finds herself questioning everything she thought she knew about love, identity, and belonging.

In a world where the lines between personal and professional blur, can two people so different find common ground-and maybe something more?

A slow-burn, slice-of-life romance that unfolds through cases, quiet moments, and the bonds of a chosen family.All Rights Reserved

Table of contents

64 parts

Sign up to add Against the Grain to your library and receive updates

or

Content Guidelines

You may also like

Crush by whore4prentiss

Emily has spent her entire life moving from country to country. No friends, no personal life, and not a care in the world. Her days are spent hotboxing the bathroom and disappointing her mother. The only thing keeping her on the somewhat "straight" and narrow is her crush. JJ is George Washington High's IT girl. Captain of the girl's soccer team, jock boyfriend, and straight A's. Both girls are well known throughout their school. One for being the hot, new girl, the other for being a perfect princess. What does highschool hold for Jemily? This story follows Emily Prentiss (who no one knows much about other than rumors spread by classmates) and Jennifer (JJ) Jareau (the cute, cool girl with who everyone wants to be friends) as they find their way through high school and adolescence. That makes it sound serious... it's not... it's just Jemily in high school. This is a continuation of 'Meet Me in the Bathroom', a chapter from my 'Jemily One Shots', so if you haven't read that yet you should. Both are written like Emily is telling a story. It will include smut (but I don't get graphic), cursing, and will not be a super continuous story (more broken up but still connected).

You Loved Me Half Asleep (jemily) by coolerintheory

When Agent Emily Prentiss arrived at the BAU, she was expecting a lukewarm welcome and a long trial period. What she wasn't expecting was to meet the most breathtaking woman she had ever seen, fall for her, and do everything she could to push away the best thing that had ever happened to her. She had convinced herself that distance was best, but Emily Prentiss doesn't always know best. *This is part of The Unsent Project Series, specifically the "Dear Jennifer" work on ao3 **Cross-posted on ao3 ***Formatting changes made for Wattpad

A New Mission (Jennifer Jareau x Reader) by hoesgonluvthis

After five years undercover with the CIA's Special Activities Division, Y/N L/N is ready for a fresh start. Returning to the U.S., she's set to join the FBI's Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU), where she can use her PhD in psychology to tackle complex criminal cases like serial murders. Y/N must navigate the pressure of high-stakes criminal investigations while grappling with her growing feelings for JJ. As their professional relationship deepens, so does the tension between them.

I See you, Y/N. (Emily Prentiss X Reader) by _healingmyself_

"I'm living in hell. At least that's how it feels. But it's okay because I don't know any different. You can get used to anything if you think it's meant to be." Y/n is living her life in the hell of her childhood home until the BAU frees her. After years there is a reunion with her rescuers to help solve her own case. Does everybody still recognize her? Does y/n remember what happend? Is she good enough and able to help? And why can't she get Emily Prentiss out of her head? I'm writing this story from the first person perspective. I use the pronouns she/her for y/n, if you would like something different, let me know. This is my first story and English is not my first language, so please be gracious. This story covers toxic parents, murder (not clearly described), violence and mental health problems such as depression, anxiety, eating disorders, self-harm and suicide attempt/ thoughts. Please don't read this story if it triggers you. If you wanna know exactly what TW every Chapter has, feel free to message me. Maybe there will be smut if I dare to write this ;) I don't own any of the characters! Have fun and let me know what you think!

Behind the Mask | Emily Prentiss x Reader [18+] by prentissmultiverse

In the world of Washington D.C.'s elite, masks hide more than just faces. At a high-profile masquerade ball, you find yourself captivated by a mysterious woman whose charm and allure are impossible to ignore. As the night unfolds, her flirtatious gaze becomes an invitation you can't refuse. But when the masks come off, the real surprise awaits. The woman you shared an unforgettable night with is none other than Emily Prentiss, the Section Chief of the FBI's Behavioral Analysis Unit. And as fate would have it, your dream internship at the BAU places you right under her watchful eye. This story is a slow-burn romance filled with tension and the intoxicating mix of professional ambition and forbidden desire. ⚠️ chapters containing smut are marked with * 🔔 regular updates! Genre: Romance, Mystery, Drama, Crime Themes: Identity, Attraction, Power Dynamics, Self-Discovery, LGBTQ+ Pairing: Emily Prentiss x female Reader general tw: age gap relationship, smut, violance, murder, blood...all the typical criminal minds stuff

Shadow Of Hearts (Emily Prentiss X OC) by CreedMel99

The story follows Emily Prentiss, a seasoned FBI agent with the Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU), as she navigates the complexities of her professional and personal life. The BAU is constantly on the trail of dangerous criminals, but amidst the intensity of their work, Emily finds herself drawn to Elena "Echo" Christopolous, a sharp-witted and fiercely independent agent newly transferred to the team. As they tackle a series of brutal cases, the tension between them evolves into a deep, romantic connection, forcing Emily to balance her growing feelings for Echo with the high-stakes demands of her job. The story explores themes of love, trust, and the challenges of maintaining a relationship in the high-pressure world of criminal profiling. *I do not own the criminal mind's characters, but I own the OC character echo*

My Protector [Jennifer Jareau x Reader] by greys_cm_addict13

Y/N has been with the BAU for two years and has always had a secret crush on JJ. Who knew that the feeling was mutual. Jennifer Jareau x female reader I do not own the rights to the Criminal Minds characters But the rest of the story line is my own. If I use dialogue or story lines from the show I will credit it at the bottom of the chapter. Best Ranks #1 jjxreader 1/24/23 #1 ajcook 5/26/23 #1 ellegreenaway 2/11/23 #2 jemily 4/15/23 #3 jenniferjareau 5/14/23 #10 emilyprentiss 3/8/23

Surprise, Surprise by XoButterflyKissesXo

Jennifer Prentiss-Jareau was devastated by the killing of her wife of five minutes. After Emily Prentiss-Jareau was shot and killed, she had to take care of Declan and Daviana all by herself. She falls into a deep depression and discovers only one thing that could help her. As a police officer, she had many responsibilities along with Declan and Daviana. But she finds herself getting into a side hustle. It helps her cope with the passing of her beloved wife. It also helps her with her rage towards the one who murdered her. However, she receives some news that sent her emotions flying all over the place. *Sequel to Something's Gotta Give (Jemily)*

𝐩𝐮𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞//𝐣𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 by anqaxo

𝘐𝘴 𝘪𝘵 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦? 𝘓𝘶𝘴𝘵? 𝘋𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘳𝘦? 𝘖𝘳 𝘪𝘴 𝘪𝘵 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘢 𝘴𝘵𝘶𝘱𝘪𝘥 𝘤𝘳𝘶𝘴𝘩? 𝘞𝘩𝘰 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸𝘴? 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘣𝘰𝘵𝘩 𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝘪𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘧𝘦𝘦𝘭 𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩 𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳'𝘴 𝘣𝘰𝘥𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘯 𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩 𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘴. 𝓳𝓮𝓷𝓷𝓲𝓯𝓮𝓻 𝓳𝓪𝓻𝓮𝓪𝓾 & 𝓮𝓶𝓲𝓵𝔂 𝓹𝓻𝓮𝓷𝓽𝓲𝓼𝓼 -->ᴄʀɪᴍɪɴᴀʟ ᴍɪɴᴅꜱ 2024

You may also like

Slide 1 of 9

You Loved Me Half Asleep (jemily) cover

A New Mission (Jennifer Jareau x Reader) cover

I See you, Y/N. (Emily Prentiss X Reader) cover

Behind the Mask | Emily Prentiss x Reader [18+] cover

Shadow Of Hearts (Emily Prentiss X OC) cover

My Protector [Jennifer Jareau x Reader] cover

Surprise, Surprise cover

𝐩𝐮𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞//𝐣𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 cover

Crush

Emily has spent her entire life moving from country to country. No friends, no personal life, and not a care in the world. Her days are spent hotboxing the bathroom and disappointing her mother. The only thing keeping her on the somewhat "straight" and narrow is her crush. JJ is George Washington High's IT girl. Captain of the girl's soccer team, jock boyfriend, and straight A's. Both girls are well known throughout their school. One for being the hot, new girl, the other for being a perfect princess. What does highschool hold for Jemily? This story follows Emily Prentiss (who no one knows much about other than rumors spread by classmates) and Jennifer (JJ) Jareau (the cute, cool girl with who everyone wants to be friends) as they find their way through high school and adolescence. That makes it sound serious... it's not... it's just Jemily in high school. This is a continuation of 'Meet Me in the Bathroom', a chapter from my 'Jemily One Shots', so if you haven't read that yet you should. Both are written like Emily is telling a story. It will include smut (but I don't get graphic), cursing, and will not be a super continuous story (more broken up but still connected).