Title: Written in the Stars

Disclaimer: I do not own Hot in Cleveland, Hazy Mills and SamJen Productions do. I also do not own Criminal Minds, Erica Messer, Mark Gordon and CBS do.

Author's Note: An AU story. What if Joy Scroggs know David Rossi in the past? For this story Joy's middle name is Arabella and her birthday is July 18.

Pairing: David Rossi/Joy Scroggs

Rating: T

Genre: Friendship/Romance

Preview of/Spoiler for Bad Bromance (2.2)

This was hopeless.

She was never going to get her green card. Awhile back she had notified by Department of Homeland Security's Citizenship and Immigration Services. They had found about her current status and wanted to deport her back to England. She would undoubtedly be criticized by her mother Philippa once again, only this time in closer proximity. She had tried two different times with two different times. First was Rick—all the good that did. Then she asked a random homeless guy to be her fiancée…that didn't work either.

She wanted to try someone else, but this time she knew it had to be someone who knew her. The question was who would it be? There was only one way she could find out. She went to her room and found her little black book. Hopefully, she could be best suited for the task/job of helping her. She bypassed many names till she reached R. When she saw the name David Rossi listed there she remembered the time she met him in Vegas the relationship that followed. They helped each other relieve built up the tension of relationships that had ended for them at the time; for her, it was another breakup and from him his third divorce. Before made the call she thought back to that very day she met him.

-Flashback: Summer 1997, Bally Hotel-

Joy, Melanie, and Victoria were at a lounge at the Bally Lounge celebrating Melanie's birthday with Victoria. At the moment Melanie was happily married with two kids, Will and Jenna, Victoria was on the verge of another divorce and her, Joy Scroggs was also on the market. Well, she had been seeing a guy Bentley Ellin. The problem? He was a narcissist who focused attention on himself. It was not like that at the start but it soon became that way. When Joy ended it and Bentley barely even noticed.

All the while David Rossi was at the bar nursing his scotch. He was in Vegas. He had completed a book tour and was now at the bar. Well, truth be told forty-eight hours ago he was at the blackjack table and was on a major winning streak which got the attention of the dealer Krystall. After her shift was over they had gone for drinks. They had gotten drunk that they ended up getting married at the chapel. It was not until this morning when they woke up and sobered up when they realized it was a mistake and got a quickie divorce. It would have taken six weeks but since he and Krystall agreed that this was not a good idea. So their lawyers were able to speed up the process.

He thought great I have already three divorces under my belt, talk about bad luck. Right, then he lifted his head and saw a beautiful brunette with long wavy chestnut-colored hair with two other ladies at a table a few table away. It was clear she was she seemed miserable but was covering it up well. Now Dave wasn't sure about dating after what had happened but Dave was intrigued by the brunette. He had some purpose. So he waved over the bartender and found out what she liked to drink and ordered her next drink for her.

Meanwhile, Joy finally finished off the vodka she had been nursing when she heard, "Miss Scroggs?"

Joy turned around and came eye to eye the cocktail waitress and the waitress said, "This drink refill is courtesy of the gentleman over at the far end of the bar."

Joy looked over and saw him who made brief eye contact with her before looking away. Joy felt her skip a beat. She turned around again and then back again and met his gaze only a little longer this time before he looked away again. This time when she turned back and saw that not only were Melanie and Victoria staring at her.

Victoria spoke up first, "Don't deny it, Joy, we all saw you eyeing him. Clearly, you're single and he presumably single and interested. Go and see if he is worth it."

Taking a deep breath Joy took her drink and went for it. Before she completely left the table she said, "If this does work out don't wait up for me."

The two of them whistled. Joy, with the drink in hand, walked over to the bar. She saw that the guy's head was down so she tried. "You look like a hard worker. I have an opening you can fill."

Dave lifted his head up and there stood the beautiful brunette. Dave thought again wow she is even more beautiful up close. Calm down Dave you don't want to scare her away.

Joy sat down next to him and after they introduced themselves they began talking. Soon they talked for several hours, she found out that he was an FBI special agent working for the Behavioral Analysis Unit while he found that she was gaining a reputation as the eyebrow queen in Beverly Hills. Soon it was getting late, but she didn't want it to end; neither did Dave. Joy had an idea and she hoped it would work.

She leaned in and said, "How about private time in my room, hm?"

Dave couldn't help but smile. He was really beginning to like her.

Joy continued. "Meet me in my room, Room 508 in twenty minutes. I will be waiting for you David."

With that, Joy finished the last of her drink, got up, sauntered away from the bar, out the lounge and made her way to her room. When she got to her room, she quickly to her suitcase and found what she was looking for, at least the good thing was that she and her friends each had their own rooms.

Twenty minutes by she heard a knock on the door. She thought right on time.

Taking one last look before she put on a trench coat and headed to the door. Taking a breath, she opened the door and then hid behind it. Once she saw that Dave was in the room she closed the door and said, "Welcome David, I have been waiting for you."

Dave whirled around and saw her standing in a trench coat. He was speechless. There stood the most beautiful woman ever and he was feeling a little nervous. All he could out was, "Joy are you-"

Joy pulled him in by the lapels of his shirt and said, "Less talk and more of this."

She pulled him and began kissing him…hard. Soon David responded, pulled her in closer to him and kissed her back with equal passion. As they made out, he wrapped his left arm around her waist and let his right hand run through her hair. Joy, on the other hand, ran one hand through his hair gently pulling at it and let her other hand slide down his clothed chest and downwards.

They parted lips only to get air in their lungs. Right, then Joy backed up and undid the buttons on the coat and let it slid off of her body to reveal the 'costume' she had underneath.

David saw her his eyes bugged out. Wow, she really does know how to get what she wants.

Joy smirked when she saw the look on his face. She back closer to him and said, "As you can see I have become a prisoner who is captivated by your charm and your rugged good looks."

Dave smirked. Two can play that game.

Dave bent over slightly and picked her up in one swoop causing Joy to giggle. Dave carried her to the bed with every intention to ravish her.

-Present Day, Cleveland-

Joy let out a sigh and smiled. That night was one of the best nights she had ever had. He made her feel so loved that she completely forgot about her ex-boyfriend. After that night they had dated for a period of time which getting to know each other well and they had visited each other. However, with the demands of their careers along with long distance, they split amicably. Nevertheless, they remained friends for many years but had lost touch about eleven years ago. Now, she needed to call him to ask for the favor or cash in the favor whichever works.

Hoping the number is the same she pulled out her cell phone and dialed the number.

-x-

Meanwhile, in DC Dave and his team had gotten back from New Hampshire after solving a heartbreaking case involving a family of five where the boss of the company the father worked for went too far to complete destroy the father and the family for his own gain.

Just as he sat down to enjoy a glass of scotch when he heard his home phone ring. He thought who could it be?

When he saw it was an unknown number he was curious and cautious at the same time. He answered, "Hello?"

When Joy heard his voice she was excited, he sounded the same and more debonair at the same time. How could that be possible?

When she heard 'Hello' again she spoke, "David Rossi?"

Dave heard the British accent; he knew who it could be but wanted to check. "Is this Joy Scroggs?"

Joy smiled—he remembered!

Joy spoke, "Yes David, it is me."

They spoke for a little while, catching on the years that was lost. As they talked Joy realized it is as if nothing had changed. They picked up where they left off and the conversation still flowed. A short time later Joy said, "Dave I called you because I need a favor from you."

A/N 2: Thanks for reading the first chapter! Please leave a review!