This is my first fic, so reviews are greatly appreciated! I do not own Criminal Minds or any of the characters. Rated M for possible smut in possible future chapters.
On the plane back to Quantico from Georgia, JJ had a lot on her mind. Things hadn't been going well with Will, they haven't for a while, but she felt like there was nothing she could do about it. Henry needed a father and well, JJ needed someone who could watch Henry when they were away on cases.
Trying to read his book, Spencer couldn't help but be interrupted by Emily and JJ discussing their plans for the night.
"What's going on tonight?" Spencer asked without looking up from his book.
"It was Ladies Night, but…" Emily trailed off.
"I forgot to book a sitter," JJ replied. Will was out of town on work, and she was exhausted from the double duty of taking care of Henry and work.
"I'll do it," Spencer replied quickly.
Prentiss looked over at him skeptically.
"Spence." JJ said simply, Prentiss' gaze shifting from Reid to JJ.
"What? I've seen an episode of Mr. Belvedere," he replied. JJ's smile widened as it shifted from Reid to Emily. She desperately needed a night to let loose.
"You've never babysat by yourself before," JJ replied skeptically, she happy that Spencer volunteered.
"You know ... uh... he could do a couple of hours," Emily responded.
"What could possibly go wrong?" Reid smiled.
Emily and Garcia arrived at JJ's house 30 minutes before Spencer was supposed to come over, to have a glass of wine and finish getting ready before going out Salsa dancing. JJ was finishing putting on her makeup in the bathroom as Emily laid across JJ's bed with a glass of wine. Garcia was digging through her closet, trying to help JJ select a dress.
"So JJ, where is Will anyway?" Emily called from the bedroom.
JJ exited the bathroom, her makeup done. "He's um.. well.. he went back to New Orleans for a while…" she responded quietly.
"What do you mean?" Garcia emerged from the closet, an alarmed expression on her face.
JJ shrugged, biting her lower lip. "We've been fighting a lot lately and he said that he… he said he needed to clear his head for a while."
Emily's jaw dropped as a disgusted look spread across her face, "typical guy, always running away from problems instead of solving them." She finished her glass of wine.
"That's why I really needed tonight—just some time to let loose and be myself," JJ said thoughtfully, trying not to cry.
"Well fun we shall have my love," Garcia smiled, holding two of JJ's dresses. "Which shall it be?"
"That black one on the left is hot, JJ," Emily raised her eyebrow, "that's my vote anyway."
JJ smiled, thankful to have her two best friends to help her take her mind off everything. "The one on the left it is, then." She took the garment from Garcia's hands. JJ slipped into the bathroom, changing into the form fitting dress.
As soon as she emerged from the bathroom, the doorbell rang.
"That must be Spence!" JJ said, grabbing the pair of heels Garcia selected before running downstairs.
She opened the door.
"Spence!" JJ smiled as he walked into the foyer, "thank you so much again for doing this for me."
"I'm happy help," he responded, pausing as he took off his jacket. "Wow. JJ, you look uh… you look gorgeous."
"You—You think so?" she asked, self conscious about the short hemline of the dress. JJ couldn't help but notice Spencer looked pretty good himself. Instead of his usual dress pants/sweater vest combo, he was wearing a pair of dark jeans, and a black and white striped sweater.
Spencer nodded, as he walked further into the living room. "Absolutely," he responded.
Henry was lying on the couch watching a movie, and at the sound of Spencer's voice he jumped up, "Uncle Spence!" The boy smiled, putting his arms out for Spencer to lift him in a hug.
"How's it going Henry?" Spencer winced a little, as he picked the boy up.
"Good! Mom said after the movie I have to go to bed though," Henry replied dejectedly.
"Well your mom is pretty smart, I'd say that sounds like a good idea." Spencer responded softly, as he sat down on the couch, Henry in his lap.
JJ smiled at the sight of them, she always forgot how good Spencer was with him. Will didn't especially like having Spencer around the house, not after he heard about Spencer's crush on JJ forever ago. Not like it mattered now, sure Spencer always took interest in what was going on with her, but their relationship had evolved into one of siblings. JJ was still surprised that he called her gorgeous though, she knew Spencer was always sweet and polite, but to call her gorgeous was so out of character. Sure, he'd called her beautiful just after giving birth to Henry, but that was typical Spence, wanting to make her feel better. JJ leaned over the back of the couch to give Henry a kiss goodbye, grazing Spencer's shoulder in the process.
"Behave you two," she said, hearing Garcia and Prentiss coming down the stairs.
"Hey Reid," Prentiss said as she put her coat on.
"You are a life saver," Garcia smiled, ruffling Spencer's hair.
"Well don't you two look nice, and it's not a problem," Spencer replied, "you said you'd be gone about two hours right."
Garcia looked at Prentiss, a large smile on her face.
"Yeah. Two hours," Emily responded.
"Love you," JJ called out to Henry as she put on her coat.
"Wave bye to mom," Spencer laughed as he grabbed Henry's hand, waving it excitedly.
JJ smiled, she couldn't help but think how sweet it was of Spencer to volunteer, and how much he genuinely enjoyed spending time with Henry. Will would never go out of his way to do something like that.
After the movie, Spencer helped Henry into his pajamas, tucked him into bed, and read Treasure Island to him until he fell asleep.
Spencer glanced at his watch, thinking to himself they should be home in about twenty minutes or so, he decided to walk downstairs and take a nap on the couch.
2:00 AM
Spencer woke to the sound of JJ fumbling with her key in the door. Half asleep, he shuffled over to the door, opening it.
JJ stumbled in, her high heels in her hands. Prentiss and Garcia waved to Reid from the cab, before it drove off.
"Oh my," Spencer laughed, putting his arm around JJ.
"Thank you s-soooo much Spence," JJ smiled, "that's the most fun I've had since.. well since I've met Will!"
Spencer's eyes widened. "I uh… want some help getting to bed?" he asked, as he watched the blonde stumble.
She nodded, leaning into Spencer as he helped her up the stairs. "So how was Henry?" JJ slurred.
"Just fine," Spencer smiled though he felt guilty for how much he was enjoying the feeling of JJ leaning against him. "After the movie I read to him until he fell asleep."
JJ stopped for a moment outside of her bedroom door. "Oh Spence, I bet the loved that," she said quietly, looking up at him.
"I uh.. yeah he did," Spencer opened the door to her bedroom. "Alright, why don't you wash up. Where are your pajamas?"
"In the top drawer in the closet," JJ replied, stumbling to the bathroom.
Spencer walked over to the drawer, opening it. On top was a sexy dark purple nightgown. He felt his face flush as he moved it aside, grabbing her a pair of shorts and a tank top. Spencer had gone into caretaker mode, something he'd mastered from nights of helping his mother during schizophrenic breaks. JJ emerged from the bathroom, and Spencer handed her the pajamas.
"Can you just, do you mind helping with the zipper on the dress? I'm a little uncoordinated right now," JJ laughed.
"S-sure," Spencer replied, reminding himself he just wanted to make sure she got to bed. They all had to be up early to cheer on Hotch for his triathlon. He walked over to JJ, and undid her zipper enough for her to be able to finish the rest.
JJ began sliding dress off, and Spencer quickly turned, facing the door away from her.
"It's safe to turn around now," JJ mumbled, peeling back the covers on the bed.
"Alright, let me grab you a glass of water," he responded, filling a glass in the bathroom and placing it on her bedside table. "Are you good for me to leave now?"
"I'd…" JJ replied quietly, "I'd like it if you stayed for a little while."
Spencer was confused, "What do you need Jay?"
She sighed loudly, "I just… it's been a really long awful week. Would you mind staying a little longer?"
The sadness in her voice made Spencer's heartstrings pull. "Of course Jay, what do you want me to do?"
"It would make me feel a lot better to just be held right now," JJ mumbled into her pillow.
Unable to ever say no to JJ, Spencer sat on top of the covers on the bed. He placed his hand on JJ's back, rubbing it gently.
JJ rolled over onto her back, looking up at him silently.
He understood what she wanted him to do. Spencer got up, and turned off the light before he walked back to the closet. He grabbed a pair of baggy sweatpants JJ had only worn when she was pregnant with Henry and nothing else fit. He undid his jeans, pulling the sweatpants on quickly before lifting his sweater over his head, leaving the undershirt he had been wearing on.
She smiled at him, pulling the covers back. Spencer crawled into bed next to her, and silently placed his arm around her waist.
"Thank you," JJ mouthed.
Spencer nodded, his eyes closed as his head rested on the pillow.
A moment later he felt JJ's lips on his. He pulled back in shock, "Jay, what are you... No. No, no, no. Jay you're drunk and sad, just… just go to sleep. I'm here for you, but just go to sleep okay?"
JJ looked at him, unsure why she did what she had just done—and more unsure why she wanted to do it again.
Without saying another word JJ placed her hand behind Spencer's ear, pulling his lips to hers.
please review! i haven't decided if this is going to be a one shot or if i'm going to extend it and your input would be helpful!