What can I say, I'm a Criminal Minds lover. I've been itching to do some crap like this lmao. I hope you guys enjoy it.
The Hangover
By the way, it's AU in the sense that the team have different lives, career-wise of course; and are much younger here. Their pasts are somewhat the same and they're still one big family altogether.
Chapter 1: Who Let The Dogs Out
"Hey you've reached Will, sorry I missed ya, but leave a message and I'll get back to you."
"Yeah you've reached Derek Morgan and I didn't get the call obviously, leave a message or don't. Oh yeah but don't text me, cause it's lame."
"You've reached Emily Prentiss, sorry I couldn't get your call, drop a message and I'll get to you as soon—"
"Hello this is Dr. Spencer Reid, sorry I couldn't get the call, I'm—
At the other end of the phone JJ angrily groaned as she hung up. She was almost tempted to throw the phone right out the window.
"Nothing," came the calm voice of Hotch.
"No, it just keeps going to voicemail." JJ replied exasperatedly.
"There must be an explanation." JJ's mother Sandy muttered.
"This is ridiculous, I could understand those knuckleheads, but for Emily to not pick up her phone too," their other friend Penelope Garcia chimed in.
"Yeah what's up with that," added Rossi, whom was idly reading a book on the couch. "I thought it was a 'bachelor party' not an outing with friends. How did Emily get mixed into this?"
JJ only groaned in response. She knew with Derek a bachelor party was certain to happen. The topic had of course made her a little uneasy, that's when her best friend Emily Prentiss came in; stating that she would do a covert op mission. The mission was simple really —or at least when Emily said it— all she was going to do was crash the party a little.
At first she found it humorous. She could only imagine Emily causing discreet mayhem to the guys. But what she didn't expect was for all this to happen.
"They're probably on a roll or something, it is Vegas after all." Rossi said. "Who'd leave a table on a winning streak?"
"Uh obviously someone who has to get married." Garcia retorted.
"I can't believe this," one Ashley Seaver murmured, whom had been silent till now.
Miraculously JJ's phone finally began ringing, she was quick to answer it.
"Hello?"
"JJ, it's Derek." Morgan said.
"Derek," she seethed. "Where the hell are you?! I'm freaking out here."
"JJ listen..." he started, sounding completely exhausted and drained. "We fucked up."
JJ paused for a moment. "What are you talking about Derek?"
"The bachelor party, everything..." Morgan answered frantically. "Things got outta hand and... we lost Will. We can't find Will."
JJ paled. "Excuse me? Derek we're getting married in five hours."
"Yeah..." Morgan hesitated momentarily to take a quick breather. "I don't think that's gonna happen."
"Here you go Will, go on." Rossi said, pointing to a vintage Mercedes.
"Whoa, now Dave you love this car," Will replied incredulously. "You sure about lending it to me?"
"It's Vegas Will, you have to ride in style." Rossi replied. "Otherwise you'll stick out like a sore thumb."
Will smiled as Rossi handed him the keys to the car. "Thank you man."
"Oh one more thing, and I can't stress this one enough, I only want you driving it. That Derek can be so reckless and giving Spencer the chance to drive would be like giving a kid too much sugar, it'll be a recipe for disaster."
Will chuckled. "I'll protect the car with my life."
Rossi gave a small laugh and placed his hands on Will's shoulder; smirking as he did so. "Now remember kid, what ever happens in Vegas stays in Vegas."
"Hehe I'll be sure to remember that." Will said with his usual smooth accent. He bid the older man goodbye before making his way over to pick up Derek. He made his way over to Derek's house just in time to see a woman walking out of it.
He smirked. Same ol' Derek Morgan.
Whoa, that our ride?" Morgan said in awe. "You actually got that old grouch to lend you his car?"
Will frowned when Morgan casually jumped onto the seat next to him. "Hey c'mon Derek, watch the leather."
"Relax, now hit it. We gotta pick up pretty boy."
"Let's get right to it than."
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"Make sure to call me as soon as you get there, understand," the emphasis on 'understand' was hard to miss.
Reid nodded. "Absolutely."
He had been dating Melissa for almost three years now. His friend Derek would always reprimand him for this but Derek just didn't get her. He'd always say she was a pain in the ass and a nag, but Reid didn't think so. Melissa was just one of those high maintenance girls.
"Not like last time where I must've waited like three hours before I got a call." Melissa said.
"I told you I got held up." He walked over to give her a kiss only for her to face away. "What's wrong?"
"Oh I don't know, maybe I'm a little uneasy about you heading off to a strip club." Melissa growled.
"Hey, we're going to Napa Valley." Reid said.
She sighed. "I just don't like that Derek, he can be so immature. I bet he'd just love to take you to those filthy strip clubs."
"It's not gonna be like that," Reid assured. "And besides, you know how I feel about those places."
"Yeah I know, God I wish your friends were this mature."
"No they are," Reid responded quickly. "They just... have a different way of showing it."
At that moment Morgan's loud voice cut through the air. "Paging Dr. Scrubs, Dr. Scrubs!"
Reid took a mental note to slap Derek later as his girlfriend gave him a blank stare.
"Guess I should go." Reid awkwardly said.
"That'd be a good idea Dr. Scrubs." Melissa replied dryly.
Reid attempted another kiss but was met with another futile attempt, so with that he headed out to meet his two friends.
"Hey pretty boy, did you get your permission slip signed?" Morgan joked.
"Huh?" Reid replied obliviously, making Morgan shake his head. Reid eyed the car quizzically, taking a seat behind them. "Isn't this Dave's car?"
"Yeah, but it's ours for the trip." Will answered.
"Cool, hey can I drive?" Reid asked eagerly.
"You wish kid." Will said with a chuckle. "Dave gave me strict orders and that was to not let any of ya two drive." With that he began driving back to their main destination.
"Come on Will aren't you hyped?! It's freaking Vegas." Morgan said as they entered the driveway, clearly excited. "That's like grown folks playground."
"Heh, yeah I'm pretty psyched."
"Yeah that's normal," Reid commented with that usual tone where everyone just knew he was about to start one of his infamous rants. "It's said that your average person visiting Las Vegas is—"
"No statistics Spencer," Will cut him off, giving Spencer a grin from the front mirror. "We're here to have fun, including you."
Reid grinned sheepishly. "Yeah you're right."
"Hey this book I've been reading says it's best to work in teams," Morgan pointed out, holding up a book that read 'Blackjack Kings'. "Anyone wanna be my spotter?"
"Spencer you're from Vegas right? I'm sure you've got some intellect," Will joked.
"Well I was actually banned from some casinos for my card counting abilities." Reid stated.
"But... not all of them," Morgan added mischievously. "Right?"
"No, not all of them." Reid concluded.
"Woo!" Morgan cheered. "We are so coming home rich, especially with Spencer on our team."
"But really though, I don't think we should be doing a lot of gambling." Will suggested.
"It ain't gambling when you know you're gonna win man." Morgan replied.
Will shook his head and laughed.
"Vegas!" Morgan cheered again.
"I'm so excited for you JJ." Garcia said exuberantly.
"Yeah, in a few days you're going to be walking down the aisle with the man of your dreams." Seaver added.
"You've definitely found yourself a keeper, I'm almost jealous." Emily said with a chuckle.
JJ blushed lightly. "Thanks guys."
The girls were currently having a drink by the mini bar, getting their girl time on. JJ couldn't even begin to explain just how much she liked these girls. They had an unbreakable bond and she wouldn't trade them for the world.
"And speaking of your man of dreams," Garcia started. "I hear my chocolate thunder is currently about to take him to his bachelor party."
JJ shifted uncomfortably. "Yeah he is."
Seaver rolled her eyes. "What is it with men and those things?"
Emily scoffed. "Tell me about it." She was about to take a sip of her glass but stopped abruptly; the hand holding the glass stood hovering in the air.
"Emily you okay, you kinda spaced out there." Seaver said.
Emily smirked deviously. "I just got a great idea."
Garcia shifted in her stool and locked her gaze with Emily. "Honey, I want details."
"I was just thinking how much fun it'd be to crash the boy's party." Emily replied.
"Oooh, o-m-g if you do that and record it, it'd be up on the internet for us to enjoy whenever we want!" Garcia squealed.
Seaver laughed. "This takes me back to my high school days. I actually have a camera with me."
The three girls all turned to JJ, waiting anxiously for her conclusion.
JJ seemed to be contemplating the thought for a second, before she held her glass up. "Ladies, I think this deserves a toast."
"So Spencer, don't you think it's weird that you have to lie about going to Vegas?" Morgan said as he digged into the bag of chips. "Yet you've been dating for like ten years."
They had stopped momentarily to get some gas, as well as a few snacks and some beers, and were patiently waiting in line.
"Well sorta, but believe me Derek, it isn't worth a fight." Reid replied.
"Are you serious man?!" Morgan hissed as the cashier began taking their stuff. "You're not allowed to go to Vegas but she's allowed to fuck a bellhop on a cruise?!"
"Whoa, keep your voice down." Reid retorted as the cashier gave them a weird stare. He turned back to Morgan. "Okay, 'A' it was a bartender and 'B' she was drunk. Plus she said she didn't even enjoy it."
Morgan gave him a blank stare. "And you believe that?"
"Yeah I do, because she never enjoys it!"
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An awkward silence occurred.
"That'll be $37.50," the cashier said, and they were all relieved the silence was broken.
Now that they were back on the road, the conversation had returned to being amiable. With Morgan making his usual jokes, and Will occasionally throwing one himself, and Reid throwing his usual rants. They finally arrived at Vegas once nightfall had hit. The flashing lights of buildings and the entire atmosphere only served to pump up their adrenaline.
"Hell yeah baby!" Morgan cheered. "I freaking come alive in the night time."
"Let's get settled quickly so we could move it already." Will said, eager to enjoy the night.
They arrived at the Las Vegas Caesars palace and Will tossed the key to the valet, before heading to check in. The woman behind the counter greeted them with a warm smile.
"Hello there gentlemen, how may I help?"
"Hey there," Will greeted, pausing to read her name tag. "Lisa, we have a reservation."
"Yeah, under Dr. Spencer Reid." Reid added.
Morgan chuckled and lightly elbowed Reid. "Hey don't get fancy pretty boy."
"So I have a reservation for a suite with two rooms ready." Lisa said
"Wait, two rooms?" Morgan asked. "Do you have any villas?"
"That's unnecessary Derek, we won't even be in the room." Reid stated.
Will sighed. "C'mon Derek, it's one night, we can share a bed for one night."
"Oh hey I'll share with you Derek." Reid said. "You okay with that?" He added when Derek sent him a weirded out look.
"No, no I'm not okay with that." Morgan snapped. They couldn't be serious. "Guys we are not sharing beds, what are we twelve years old?!"
The other two sighed.
"I'm sorry Lisa, how much is a villa?" Morgan said.
"We have one villa available and it'll come out to be $42,000." Lisa replied.
"Okay we'll take it," Morgan quickly accepted. He nudged Reid. "Give her your credit card bud."
"I can't..." Reid murmured.
"It's cool we'll split it." Will added.
"Are you crazy?" Morgan cut in. "Hell no, this is on us."
"I can't because Melissa checks my statements." Reid explained.
"Well we won't charge you anything until you check out, so you can figure it out than." Lisa said.
Morgan clasped his hands together gratefully. "Oh yes perfect, thank you Lisa."
"Fine." Reid murmured, before handing her his credit card.
Moments later and they were met with the beautiful, luxurious inside of a villa.
"Now we're talking." Morgan cried happily. admiring the sight before him.
"This place is great, thanks guys— or should I say, thank you Spencer." Will said.
"Only cause I love you." Reid replied.
"Okay ladies, pick a room and get dressed," Morgan ordered. "Be ready in thirty minutes."
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"Yeah you should really see this place," Reid said, currently on the phone. "It's got a great view."
Morgan entered and almost facepalmed when he saw Reid on the phone. He wasn't even ready yet. Walking over to Reid he beckoned his watch to tell him to move it.
Reid took the hint and bid his girlfriend farewell.
"You almost ready?" Will asked as he appeared by the door.
Morgan scoffed. "Yeah, Reid just had to call his guardian first."
Reid ignored him and instead pulled out a small box from his pocket. "I got a little surprise for you guys."
Morgan frowned. "What the hell is that?"
"What's it look like?" Reid answered.
"It looks like a huge mistake."
Reid again chose to ignore his friend to turn to Will. "I'm going to propose to Melissa, after the wedding."
"Congratulations man." Will said.
"Man have you not been listening to a word I've said?!" Morgan hissed.
"Look Derek, we've been dating for two years, six months and five days," Reid explained. "It's time now."
"Spencer she's a complete bitch." Morgan added, failing to hold his displeasure. He honestly couldn't stand that girl. He wanted a girl for Reid that would truly care for him and treat him with love, the way JJ did for Will. To Morgan, Melissa was definitely not a JJ.
"Hey man," Will interjected, nudging Morgan with his elbow. "That's his fiancée."
Morgan shook his head disapprovingly, but dropped the conversation. "Right, now let's go party."
"Yes, let's let the dogs out." Reid added jokingly.
Morgan raised a brow. "The what?"
"Oh I heard one of the other guests say it."
Will laughed lightly and placed his arm around Reid. "Yes Reid, we are ready to let the dogs out."
Morgan lead the two onto the roof, each now sporting a drink in their hands.
"Guys I don't think we're allowed here." Reid said.
"Who cares, you worrying to much." Morgan replied.
"The view is damn beautiful." Will stated, taking in the sight. The view was indeed a good one. All the buildings around them were lit up, illuminating through the night and giving off an energetic vibe.
Reid idly moved the glass in his hand, going pensive for a moment. "Hey guys..."
"What is it Spencer?" Morgan asked, noticing the change of mood. It took a few seconds before Reid spoke up.
"I've always thought of myself as somewhat of an anti-social," Reid began, never truly speaking of his insecurities before now. "Never really having a horde of friends, I became a bit of a lone wolf."
The other two stared intently at their friend whom was speaking his feelings.
"But, than I met you two," he added, earning a sincere smile from both Morgan and Will. "It was than that I realized I wasn't just a lone wolf anymore, but instead it was like I was in a pack. A 'Wolf Pack' of three wolves, and now here we are, taking on Las Vegas together." He finished with a smile.
Morgan and Will couldn't help but grin at their friend's speech.
Will held his glass up for a toast. "I say it's time for the Wolf Pack to party."
Author's Notes
There ya have it guys, hope you enjoyed it. Now originally I was gonna have Seaver fill the role of Melissa, but I couldn't go through with it. To me Seaver is part of the BAU team/family, so I didn't want to give her the role of the 'bitch girlfriend'. Also, although I'm more of a JJ/Reid fan I really do like Will.
Though the only one I JUST can't get use to is Alex Blake (hence why I didn't include her). I don't know why, but I just can't. I want Emily Prentiss back.
