This will just be a short story that came to my head in between writing the other stories and listening to music. Please read and review :) Sadly I don't own Criminal Minds. The italic lyrics and title are from the song 'Take A Chance On Me' by JLS.
"You're so scared to fall in love 'cause you end up in the dust everytime, everytime. Now you see us all the same like our words are just a game, spinning lies, dirty lies."
It had been one year since Emily Prentiss had returned. One year since the team had found out she was alive. One year since Reid had fallen out with JJ, one year since Morgan had asked Emily to train with him, one year since Rossi's first wife had died. Conversely it was yet another year gone where JJ had ignored her feelings. It was yet another year where JJ had to act blissfully content with her role as the best friend. It was yet another year gone where Emily had no idea JJ was in love with her.
"I found you the perfect man," Garcia squeals running into the bullpen towards the group of profilers.
"Which singleton are you talking to baby girl?" Morgan laughed out, "JJ? Emily?...Reid?" he smirked.
"I am not homosexual," Reid exclaimed, "Although gay individuals make up one to four percent of the population in most American Cities..." he started.
"Maybe you should move to the suburbs then!" Morgan smirked even more. "You might find yourself a woman."
"Enough children, enough," Garcia chided. "I'm talking to our gorgeous brunette!"
At that Emily choked on the sip of coffee, "W-What?" she coughed out.
"I've found the perfect man for you," the tech squealed again obviously excited. "Tall, brunette...absolutely gorgeous," she gushed. "Smart, loves books..."
"Sorry Pen, Reid's not my type," Emily teasingly taking another sip of her coffee and laughed at the flustered look on Reid's face.
"His name is Dr Cooley. You have to go on a date with him," Garcia demanded ignoring her previous comment waving her pink, fluffy pen around.
"How exactly do you know this Dr Cooley?" JJ chimed in moving to perch on Emily's desk frowning. To others it could look like a frown of confusion. Realistically it was a frown at the whole topic. She knew she would have to listen to the brunette's love life, it was part of the best friend role but she never expected her other best friend to be the one to start it.
"He fixed my neighbour's son's appendix. He's a neonatal and pediatric surgeon. All he needs now is a beautiful wife and a family to make him happy...just like you need a husband and family too kitten. You two are perfect for each other," Penelope says turning back to Emily.
"Oh I don't think so!" JJ exclaimed before noticing everyone was staring at her. She blushed a little realising her thoughts had been voiced out loud. Pausing to gather her thoughts she looked briefly at the brunette who was eyeing her suspiciously, "Well come on Pen, you can't just marry us off!"
"Why not?" Garcia huffed crossing her arms over her chest, "You are all as bad as each other. I want to see some BAU babies and at this rate Jack is going to be reproducing before any of you do!"
"So who did you get for JJ then?" Emily asked trying not to laugh at the 'don't even go there' look from the blonde.
The tech glared at JJ, "She turned hers down within seconds. You know that detective from New Orleans?"
"Will LaMontange Jr," Emily asked surprised before starting to laugh.
"See, Emily gets it. Did you not hear his accent Pen? And he was so clingy. I can see our story now. I date him and it would be nice and then I'd get pregnant by accident, stay with him, probably won't want to marry him and the next thing I know I'm in a long-term no true spark of love relationship with a man that grew a beard while being given guilt trips, shouted at and crying because my son is ill and I'm on a case," she cringes imagining a life like that. "I want to be with someone that everyone looks at us and goes 'wow they're so happy and in love'. I want someone who loves and accepts everything about me. I want the one; my soul mate, not just settling for someone. He's a nice man but I don't want to settle," JJ explains before immediately thinking about the brunette next to her. "I know the person perfect for me is out there and I don't need you setting me up with anyone else."
Although Garcia was put out that JJ had turned her suitor down, she couldn't help but smile at the picture she had painted and prayed that her best friend would find that person. "Ok," she nodded before turning back to Emily, "So Dr Cooley? You haven't been in a relationship since...When was your last relationship?"
"I...Well I haven't really had one for...The last one would be..." she trailed off knowing everyone knew who she was talking about. Ian Doyle. "I've dated people since then but they never go anywhere."
"Well this one will," Penelope said cheerfully. "You will date and fall inlove and you can thank me after the birth of your firstborn," she grinned cheekily.
The brunette put her coffee down on her desk, "Pen, I'm flattered really I am, but I'm perfectly fine as I am. Thank you so much for the offer though," she said sincerely before leaving to the restroom.
"What did I say?" the tech looked around the others confused.