Secrets

     The team stares back at JJ a bit in shock of what they just heard. Morgan is the first to break the silence breaking out into a huge smirk. 

     “I knew something was going on between you two. I mean I knew she was head over heels for you but never knew you felt the same babygirl.” Derek says, smiling going over to hug her. 

     The rest of the team smiles glad the two finally were going to act on the feelings the profilers had seen throughout the years. JJ looks at Hotch, “I’m sorry Hotch we were going to tell you soon but we didn’t want to risk our spots on the team.” JJ says nervously. 

     “It’s not a problem, your personal life is your personal. It clearly has not been affecting either of your work performances so you don’t need to worry about that at all. We all love you both and have your back. Now if you want to go in there I’m sure she wants to see you.” Hotch says motioning towards the door. 

     JJ looks up at him and smiles. “Thank you.” She says before heading for the door. The team notices Hotch smile watching JJ walk into the room. Rossi comes over to stand by him. 

    “Don’t we need to question Emily still?” He says trying to read him. 

     “I think that can wait until morning.” He says going back into his office. 

     JJ slowly opens the door and finds Emily sitting on the ground in the corner of the room. Her eyes are closed as she rests her head against the wall. JJ slowly walks towards her and sits next to her on the ground. It isn’t until JJ starts talking that Emily realizes there is someone else there. 

     “Hey Em, it’s me baby. You’re safe we’ve got you.” JJ says, starting to wrap her arm around Emily which causes the older agent to flinch. JJ quickly takes her arm back and goes to sit in front of Emily. 

     “Emily, open your eyes for me.” JJ says pleading with her. 

      “It’s a trick.” Emily says pressing her eyes closed harder. 

       “Baby no it’s not. Trust me.” JJ says bringing her hand up and gently placing it on Emily’s cheek. Emily flinches at first before recognizing the soft hand caressing her check.

       “Jennifer” Emily whispers under her breath, still keeping her eyes closed. 

       “Yes baby it’s me.” JJ says, still rubbing her thumb over Emily’s check as she holds her face. 

       “What is something only you would know about me?” Emily says opening her eyes. 

       “Even though you are a top you secretly loved when I am.” JJ says smiling seductively. Which immediately causes Emily to blush and shake her head. 

       “Lies, all lies.” Emily says, grabbing JJ and pulling her close. “I thought I would never get to see you again.” Emily admits. 

       “Me too, but don’t worry I’ve got it covered. You will be out of here in no time.” JJ says kissing Emily gently on the cheek. Which earns JJ a confused look by Emily. 

        “Don’t worry I’ll explain it in the morning, how about we get some rest?” JJ says pulling Emily up to head over to the cot they had brought in. 

       “It’s a little small,” Emily says eyeing it. 

       “Good thing I like to cuddle.” JJ says before laying down on her side and tapping the bed to have Emily climb in. She slowly obliges and lays down slowly trying not to make the amount of pain she is in too obvious. JJ immediately cuddles into Emily’s side, tucking her head in the older agent's neck and wrapping her arm protectively around her. As she does she notices that Emily flinches a bit which causes JJ to start to pull her hand back. But before she can Emily reaches for it and puts it back. “No, I like it here.” She says. 

       “Alright, it stays.” JJ says, giving Emily a quick peck on the lips before closing her eyes. 

        In the bullpen the rest of the team is finalizing the case to give to Hotch. Rossi had already gotten in touch with his connections and briefed them on what he needed. He read over the file once more before printing it off and putting it in one of his old case folders. He stepped out of his office and headed to Hotch's office. All of the younger agents watched as Rossi handed off the file to Hotch hoping for the best.

     Most of the agents headed home for the night knowing there isn’t anything else they could do until morning. However Morgan decided to stay and pulled a couch over to sleep outside of the conference room door. He wanted the agents to know they were safe and also incase JJ needed a break. Hotch also stayed in his office all night. Waking up almost hourly to check and make sure everyone was still safe. He felt guilty for what had happened to Emily and would make sure it didn’t happen here. Around 4 am everyone is awoken by screaming. Derek immediately rushes into the room and Hotch follows behind him grabbing his gun. Once inside they see Emily is thrashing around the bed having a nightmare. JJ is by her side trying to calm her down but Emily is stronger and ends up knocking her off the small bed. Derek runs over to the bed grabbing emily and holding her still so she doesn’t hurt herself. JJ gives Hotch a small smile and nod as he leaves the room knowing there isn’t much he can do to help the situation. JJ heads over to the bed and starts gently rubbing emily's cheek and whispering in her ear as Derek holds her still. Finally after a couple minutes Emily starts to be pulled from her dream and opens her eyes to see Derek on top of her and JJ sitting on the ground next to her head. Emily immediately realizes what must have happened and looks away slightly. “Sorry guys, just a dream.” 

       “It’s okay we all get them.” Derek says nodding his head still on top of her. Emily looks at him for a second before smiling. “Derek I know you have probably dreamed of being on top of me but can you please get off you’re hurting my ribs.” Emily says chuckling a bit which earns a groan from her. 

       “Shit sorry.” He says getting off and heading for the door. “Oh and by the way in my dreams usually you're on top.” He says smirking. Earning a glare from JJ as she climbs into the bed. 

       “Are you really okay?” JJ says, looking a bit concerned at Emily. Emily looks at her eyes and frowns before shaking her head. JJ just nods and pulls her close. “Do you want to talk about it?” JJ asks, kissing her forehead. But she just feels Emily shaking her head into JJs chest. JJ looks down and kisses her on the top of the head. “I’ve got you Emily. You’re safe.” JJ says holding her close. The two women fall asleep, holding each other in their arms until morning. 

       Around 6:30 am Reid heads into the office and sees Derek still sleeping outside of the door. Reid heads over to him and lightly taps Morgan on the shoulder causing him to jump. “Kid what the hell?” Derek says opening his eyes.

      “Go sleep somewhere more comfortable. I'll stay here until they wake up.” Reid says. 

      “No it’s fine, I don’t mind.” Morgan says, trying to stretch out a bit. “That’s not true, now go. Prentiss is my friend. I want to do my part too.” Reid says looking at Derek. “Okay bit if she wakes up from a nightmare come and get me okay?” He says looking at Reid seriously. “You got it.” Reid says helping Morgan up before sitting down and opening his book. 

      Finally around 8:30 Strauss walks in and heads into Hotch's office. Hotch quickly calls Morgan to go wake up Emily and JJ before Strauss wants to question Emily about her undercover work. Morgan quickly heads inside and sees that Emily is tucked in JJs neck and JJ has both arms around her protectively. Morgan has to admit it is pretty cute and smiles as he quietly walks over to wake them. He decides to tap JJ on the shoulder which causes her to jump slightly but as soon as she sees him she nods and understands.

      “Just give us a minute and I’ll come out.” JJ says looking at him. 

      “Sounds good, just be warned Strauss is here.” Morgan says, giving her a knowing look. 

       “Oh goodie.” JJ says shaking her head as Morgan leaves. JJ starts to rub Emily’s cheek to wake her up. After a couple seconds she starts to stir a bit. “Babe it’s time to wake up” JJ says, kissing her forehead. Emily opens one eye and looks at JJ “already?” 

       “Yeah Strauss is here so we need to get up.” JJ says nodding. 

       “She ruins everything.” Emily says frowning a bit as she sits up. As she does she immediately hisses out in pain and grabs her side. JJ immediately is at her side helping her sit up. “Are you okay?” JJ says a bit panicked. 

         “Yes I just forgot how sore and tender it was. Sat up a bit too quick.” Emily says catching her breath. JJ nods and leans down looking at Emily’s lips and back up to her eyes. She leans in and lands a simple peak on Emily’s lips not wanting to hurt her but Emily’s hand immediately gravitates towards JJs check and pulls her in. JJ is surprised when Emily starts to deepen as he tongue swipes against the younger agents lower lip asking for permission which is immediately granted by JJ opening her mouth more. The kiss becomes hungry and rushed as their tongues battle one another. JJ can feel a warmth growing in her core and sits down to straddle Emily’s lap. Emily allows her hands to roam, slowly slipping or under the hem of JJs tshirt. “Fuck, I need you” JJ whispers into Emily’s lips wanting more. Just as Emily’s fingers start to go under the band of JJs sports bra there is a knock on the door and the two women pull apart. Morgan pops his head in to see the two women catching their breath.

       “Hotch and Strauss want you to head to Hotch's office Emily.” He says eyeing the two girls. Emily nods quickly, throwing her hair up before heading into his office. JJ sits there for a minute before heading to the bathroom to change into work appropriate attire. 

       Once JJ comes out of the bathroom she sees everyone is gathered in the conference room. She quickly heads up and takes a seat. Strauss and Hotch are still with Emily in Hotch's office. “Do you think it will work?” Garcia says breaking the silence. 

       Everyone exchanges glances unsure of what to say. Rossi finally answers. “Yes without a doubt in my mind. Plus I had all of my buddies briefed so if they start to question everything will be fine.” Everyone breathes a sigh of relief when he says that. Finally the team watches as Hotch and Strauss come to the conference room. Leaving Emily alone in his office. 

      Strauss wastes no time and starts. “As most of you know a file was given to us on Agent Prentiss whereabouts during this time. This file is classified and will only be referred to by its code name. What was it again?” She pauses looking over to Hotch. The team looked at each other anxiously. None of them had given it a code word, they were screwed. Hotch looks at his team and gives a slight smile. “It was lifeline.” He says making eye contact with JJ who gives a slight nod back to him. “Yes lifeline, so I will be interviewing today and she will be cleared by this afternoon. Until then she will

be in your care. I’ll call once she is cleared.” Strauss says exiting the room. JJ and the team start to stand up to go back to their desks. “Not so fast. Everyone sit back down” Hotch says looking at his team. He locks the door and closes the curtains. Before facing his team. 

       “What the hell were you guys thinking?” He says louder than normal. “Sir we just..” Morgan started but was immediately interrupted by Hotch. “I’m not finished. This level of deception could end up with all of you in jail for life. Do you realize that?” He looks at everyone in the room. “I know we would all risk our lives for one another, I know why you did it but next time you keep me in the loop. Understood?” He says waiting for a response. 

      “Yes of course.” JJ finally says a bit shocked he isn’t more upset. Everyone quickly joins in nodding. “Alright everyone wait here and I’ll bring Prentiss down.” He says exiting the room. 

      “Anyone else surprised we aren’t fired yet?” Garcia says. “Or still being yelled at.” Morgan adds in laughing a bit.  

      “He has always had a soft spot for this team, my guess is seeing her like that brought up a lot of guilt.” Rossi adds watching Hotch and Prentiss head to the conference room.