Hi everyone! This is my new story. It will have only two chapters, but I hope you like them. Also, this is the first time I write Hotch & JJ romance so let me know how I'm doing. As always any comment or criticism will be appreciated.

I owe a huge thanks to Nebula2 for the beta.

I don't owe Criminal Minds or any of his characters.

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Chapter I: What the Heart Wants.

With a sigh JJ left her office, heading toward the bullpen, a couple of files in her hands. She tucked a stray strand of blond hair behind her ear as she walked downstairs.

She paused in her step watching the team, less Hotch and Rossi, gathered at Prentiss' desk. They were talking softly and shooting not so discreet glances toward Hotch's office.

She frowned, walking toward the group.

"Hey guys. What's going on?"

"Oh sweetie! We have amazing and happy news about the Boss Man," Garcia replied, excitedly taking her by the arm.

"About Hotch?" JJ asked confused.

"Yeah, about Hotch. Do we have another boss?" Morgan said playfully. "Come on Baby Girl; tell her what you just told us."

"All right, all right. It seems our Fearless Leader has decided to leave the land of loneliness and sadness to finally move into the land of happiness and love." Garcia said sweetly.

JJ looked around puzzled, watching the amusing and knowing look on everyone's face.

"What?"

Prentiss rolled her eyes. "Hotch has a date tomorrow."

JJ's eyes widened, feeling as if someone had hit her physically. She opened her mouth several times to say something, anything, but nothing came out.

"Come on honey, we're talking about Hotch, not some ugly, old man." Garcia said sympathetically watching the reaction of her friend.

"We know Doll Face, but come on, I cannot believe it either. I mean, it's been like what? 3 years since his divorce and he hasn't dated anyone since then." Morgan said.

"Actually, it's been 2 years 8 months and 108 days." Reid corrected.

"Yeah, he has been divorced for 2 years, 8 months and 108 days. How could I forget it? Thanks Reid." Morgan rolled his eyes.

"You're welcome." Reid said proudly, losing totally Morgan's sarcasm.

Garcia and Prentiss watched the exchange amused, while JJ was lost in thought.

"Okay, and you know the date of Hotch's divorce because...?" Prentiss asked looking at Reid.

"I have an eidetic memory." Reid replied simply.

"We already know that, the question is why do you memorize the date of divorce of your boss?" Prentiss said irritated. "Oh wait, how do you know the exact date?"

Before Reid could answer, JJ spoke.

"How do you know?" She said, hoping her voice sounded normal.

"Jayje is right, we are getting off topic here people," Garcia admonished gently looking at the team, before turning her gaze to JJ with a smile. "I heard when Hotch and Rossi were talking about it."

"So, do you know who's she?"

"Not really, sweetcheeks. They never mentioned a name." Garcia said sadly.

"It can't be so hard to tell. I mean he practically lives here, and he wouldn't date someone he doesn't know," Prentiss commented.

"Um... guys I don't think we should be talking about this." Reid said, looking nervously toward Hotch's office.

"... and he would never go out with someone who works here. He's too by the book to do that." Prentiss continued, ignoring Reid's interruption.

JJ blinked when Emily said that, because she knew it was true. Hotch would never go out with somebody who worked with him, much less with a subordinate. She was brought out of her thoughts, as the others continued talking.

"So, it should be someone he met out of here, right?" Morgan said.

"Well, that doesn't really help. It could be a neighbor or someone he met while he was with Jack, maybe."

"Hotch could never flirt or look for women while he's with his son." JJ objected immediately.

"Of course not sweetie, but come on, you see a tall, dark and handsome man in the park with a little boy that is just like him. You wouldn't go for it? Because I would."

JJ could feel a slight blush appear on her cheeks but didn't say anything.

"What? Baby Girl, I'm hurt." Morgan said in fake hurt.

"Don't worry my Chocolate Adonis, you're still my favorite." Garcia said, blowing a kiss in Morgan's direction.

"It wouldn't be easier just to ask Rossi?" Prentiss said after a moment.

"Yeah, it would be, but he's in a meeting with his publicist today, remember?"

Having heard enough, JJ turned, heading to her office.

"Hey! Where are you going?" Prentiss called after her.

She turned around, forcing a smile on her face.

"To my office I have lots of work to do, and so do all of you."

"Aww, you're so not fun!" Garcia whined.

Finally in her office, JJ sat behind her desk with a deep sigh.

She didn't know why she was so... Sad? Worried? Jealous? She snorted at that thought. No, she definitely was not jealous because Hotch had a date. It was absurd, because they were just friends. Yeah, after she and Will ended things she and Hotch had started spend more time together, but only for Henry and Jack, because they loved each other and had lots of fun together.

She and Hotch had grown closer since then too, but only as friends. It was nice to have someone to talk to, someone who understood what was happening without her having to say anything. True, things between Will and her hadn't ended as badly as Hotch and Haley had, but still, they understood each other.

She couldn't think of anyone who deserved to be happy as much as Hotch did. He was a good father, boss and friend. He deserved the best. That was it. She was just worried about him. Worried that whoever was the woman he would go out with wouldn't be good enough for him, that she didn't understand him. Yeah, that was all.

Deep down she knew it wasn't true, but at least that thought helped her put aside Hotch and his date, and be able to focus on her work.

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She didn't know how much time had passed when there was a knock to her door. When she looked up, she found Emily Prentiss in the door watching her with a curious look on her face.

"Hey."

"Hey. Do you need something?"

"Just coming to see if you want to come have lunch with us," Prentiss said stepping inside.

"No thanks. I want to stay here and finish this before going home." JJ replied pointing to the files and papers on her desk.

"Yeah, good luck with that. God, you and Hotch are so obsessed that you two can't leave work even for a moment, not even to eat." Prentiss rolled her eyes. "Do you want us to bring you anything?"

"No, I'm not really hungry. Maybe I'll order something later."

Once Prentiss left, JJ sat there watching the two files at one side of her desk. They needed Hotch's signature, but she hadn't wanted to go to his office and see him just yet.

She rubbed both hands over her face before standing up, taking the files with her. She left her office and went to Hotch's.

The bullpen was nearly empty, so she stood outside Hotch's office for a moment, before forcing herself to raise her hand and knock at the door.

She went inside after he called her to do so.

"Hey, I just came to bring you these," she said indicating to the files in her hand.

"Thanks," Hotch said, taking and putting the files on his desk. "I guess you didn't go to lunch with the rest of the team?"

JJ nodded. "Yeah, I want to do all the work possible so I don't have to work this weekend."

"Henry must be pretty happy to know you will be with him the whole weekend, isn't he?"

"Yeah, he is and so am I. It's been so long since we had the whole weekend free. I'm looking forward a weekend full of animated movies, trucks and candy." JJ said smiling.

"Yes, that should be interesting." Hotch said, sounding amused.

"If you're going to have Jack, why don't you two come over tomorrow? I'm sure Henry would love it."

And where the hell exactly had that come from? She knew he wouldn't, even if he didn't know it. She just stood in silence.

"I would love to, but I can't. It seems Dave think it's been a long time since I've gone on a date and decided to set me up." Hotch rolled his eyes.

"Really?" She asked surprised.

"Yeah, he organized everything before telling me so I couldn't say no. I think it's a friend of his publicist or something."

She couldn't help but feel slightly relieved after hearing that. It was stupid, really. He was still going on a date, and things could work well between them, but the simple fact he wasn't looking for a date made her relax.

"That sounds like Rossi." She said amused.

"Yeah, I just hope she doesn't end up being a psychopath or something." Hotch said, his lips curled up even so slight.

JJ felt warmed by that smile, it was nice to see him smile more. Her heart gave a little tug in the thought that he was relaxing and smiling more around her lately, after all the time they had been spending together with Henry and Jack. Shaking herself, she focused on Hotch.

She guessed she had been looking at him without saying anything for a bit too long, because he had a curious expression on his face. She could feel a slight blush starting to appear on her face.

"I'd better go or I won't finish," JJ said awkward, starting to walk toward the door. "See you later."

"Yeah." Hotch said amused, still watching her.

JJ let out a deep breath as she closed the door behind her and went back to her office.

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... So, I'm already working on the second chapter and will post it as soon as possible : D

A/N: Thanks to everyone who read it. I hope you all have enjoyed, and as always feedback is appreciated.