Against the Grain
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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.
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Mean Something (Jemily)
"JJ this isn't forever, I promise I'll be back." JJ nodded letting off a small sniffle "I know Em, it just sucks." I reached over and grabbed her hand "Listen, not even oceans can keep us apart. If you need me- I'm back. Just say the word and I'll be here before you know it blackbird." -- Authors Notes: There will be mentions of mental health, self harm, infidelity, death, and overall some situations that may make certain readers uncomfortable, so please tread with caution. Your health is much more important than a view on my chapter. I'll put warnings on more intense chapters, but know some issues may be mentioned casually throughout the story. I also tried to write this as if we were witnessing JJ and Emily's relationship grow on the show, I wanted it to be realistic so sorry in advance if It's long, I'll update as much as possible. If you're enjoying the story please leave a like or a comment, it's my first time ever publishing my work and any feed back is greatly appreciated.Complete
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ANNOUNCEMENT: I wrote this in middle school. It is bad, and I know that. I am so sorry to those of you that read it (I can't even bare to read it myself) 😭. If you do read it, I hope the cringe is...entertaining? It is not technically "complete" and I have no intention of ever rounding the story out, for that I am sorry. Thank you (as of June 2025)! JJ and Emily have always had their secrets, and even though they are best friends, they have some from each other. When they are called to New Orleans to assist with a series of hate crimes, JJ has to face the detective who will never stop hitting on her. In an effort to deflect him, she had to pretend to love someone else, and that person was Emily. After Hotch orders Emily and JJ to go undercover to help catch the unsub, they both start to wonder if their pretend actions were more than pretend, and if their relationship is more that just a friendship. disclaimer: most of this is from criminal minds; including characters, some quotes, and some elements of plot, cases, & settingComplete
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~Part 2 of "The Grip My Heart Like My Headboard" series~ After surviving the terror attack and mending her fractured relationship with JJ, Emily Prentiss is finally cleared to return to work-or so she believes. But a routine psych evaluation with a familiar therapist, takes an unexpected turn when buried emotions and an impulsive confession that she never thought would resurface-comes back and threatens her already fragile stability. Emily is left questioning whether she can juggle the relentless demands of her high-stakes career with the quiet, steady pull of a life with JJ. With talk of a more serious commitment and family, the lines between who she was and who she's becoming begin to blur. Now, she must confront the hardest question of all: is she truly ready to stay in the life she's fought so hard to rebuild?
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