A/N: Whatif-ifonly did a little Xmas gift exchange of our own.
I know this is very late, I sincerely apologise, Whatif-ifonly, but you know what the Christmas period is like. Hectic hectic hectic. And it didn't help that my display driver crashed every time I opened Word, so I couldn't finish typing until I was in the car on the way home.
Now home safe, hope everyone, especially my exchange buddy, Whatif-ifonly, had a safe, happy Christmas and New Year.
Disclaimer: I don't own CM.
The wind howled outside the small home in suburban Virginia that belonged to Jennifer 'JJ' Jareau and Spencer Reid. Snow was coming down thick and fast, meaning they would have the white Christmas they had hoped for. At that moment in time, a few minutes before midnight, the loved up couple were cuddled together on the couch in front of the fireplace, silent, just listening to the sound of the logs crackling and popping in the fireplace. The quiet tunes of Amy Grant's voice whispered from the radio, just audible over the howling wind.
Children carry through the streets
A brightly painted star
Angels gather 'round the hearth
Strumming on guitars
And men of great renown and faith
Say prayers on boulevards
It's the night before Christmas
JJ found herself humming along to the radio as she lay there in Spencer's arms. Turning to look at her boyfriend, she felt her heart melt as the reflection of the fire danced across his beautiful caramel eyes. Spencer smiled, making his eyes light up brighter than any fire could possibly burn. JJ realised he was humming in harmony with her. Feeling musical, she parted her lips, and began to sing softly.
But you don't have to be an angel
To sing harmony
You don't have to be a child
To love the mystery
And you don't have to be a wise man
On bended knee
The heart of this Christmas is in you and me
"You are the heart of my Christmas," Spencer whispered, leaning down and pressing a gentle kiss to her lips. JJ felt that familiar warm, fuzzy feeling heating up her insides. When he said things like that...she felt like the only girl in the world.
The night before Christmas
The night before Christmas
JJ knew this was the best Christmas she had celebrated so far. And she hoped that Spencer was going to be around for a long time, to make each Christmas more special than the last.
"I have something for you," she said softly. Before he could reply, she had gotten up and walked to the Christmas tree, which was lit up so brightly, it could rival Tokyo at night time. Picking up the smallest gift under the tree, she returned to her boyfriend's lap. She placed the wrapped box in his hands, her fingers lingering against his skin for just a second. Spencer looked at her expectantly, so she gave him a slight nod, as if to say 'Go on. Open it'
If your heart's been longing
You've been afraid to try
Sorrow's kept you company
And the dance has passed you by
I'll lift you up and blaze with you
Across the moonlit sky
On the night before Christmas
Spencer opened the box to reveal a gold watch, one that had a tiny picture of them as the clock face. Looking closer, he realised it was inscribed with something around the edge.
'The night before Christmas. The night for you and me'
"Do you like it?" JJ asked softly, looking slightly worried. Spencer replied by leaning in and kissing her again, but this time much deeper. When they pulled apart, JJ was flushed, and slightly breathless.
"I'll take that as a yes," she giggled.
"I have something for you too," Spencer said softly, gently placing the watch on the coffee table. Reaching into his pocket, he pulled out a tiny box, which was wrapped with a ribbon. JJ watched him closely, not sure what he was doing.
Cause you don't have to be an angel
To sing harmony
You don't have to be a child
To love the mystery
And you don't have to be a wise man
On bended knee
The heart of this Christmas is in you and me
The heart of this Christmas is in you and me
Spencer pulled the end of the ribbon, untying it slowly.
"I want to spend the rest of my life making memories like this. Memories with you," he said gently, pulling it off the box. JJ's heart leapt as he opened it.
"Will you marry me?"
JJ felt tears of happiness spring to her eyes.
"Yes...yes!" she exclaimed. Spencer smiled, sliding the ring onto her finger. As soon as it was on, JJ threw her arms around his neck, kissing him deeply. And they remained like that. Kissing their way into Christmas, the beginning of a new life.
The night before Christmas
The night before Christmas
A/N: Whatif-ifonly, I hope you liked it!
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SQ215 xxx