A/N Hello everyone, so I have had this story for literally weeks sitting on my computer. But I didn't want to post it because then my username would be on the recent stories list and my friends have been snooping around for it. It would have been easy for them to find. But they have somehow found it anyway, so I figure I will post it before I forget. It is one of a series of real memories of mine that have been exaggerated and put into my favourite series. Enjoy!
Disclaimer: I don't own Criminal Minds.
It was a cold night, dark and windy with the occasional howl from nearby dogs. The small house sat in a rural street, not far from where the BAU was situated. It was creamy white, with large rose bushes out the front and numerous cars gathered out the front. From outside the house, to a stranger walking by, no noise was coming from the foreboding house. But inside, there was quite the commotion with loud protests and screams coming from the youngest of the inhabitants.
"No way will I play truth or dare with you JJ and Garcia! Have you lost your mind? Do you know what could happen?" Dr. Spencer Reid yelled at the top of his voice, his throat muscles straining with the obvious effort. He glared at JJ first, before moving onto Derek Morgan, Hotch, Garcia, Prentiss and Rossi. They were all trying to keep composure, except for Morgan.
"Oh come on, man!" Derek Morgan laughed. "Don't be so ridiculous! This game's brilliant, and if JJ and my little sweet cakes with extra cherries on top wants to play, then we don't have a choice." He finished, laughing at the young man's tortured expression.
It wasn't that Reid didn't want to have fun, no it was nothing of the sort. It was just that he was afraid that the questions asked may be too personal, or that he would say something truthful that made them laugh at him. He knew within himself that he wasn't totally unconfident, but certain things could bring such emotions done upon him like a tidal wave; memories were one. But he knew he did not really have a choice on the matter, and as much as he didn't want to play, he knew his friends would be disappointed if they didn't at least play a few rounds. With a disappointed sigh, he agreed.
"Yay!" JJ squealed, relishing at the chance to feel young again. "Can I please go first Garcia? Seeing as this is my house?" She begged and the queen of flattery nodded seriously.
"But only if you ask…. Hotch first! And I have decided his will be a truth!"
JJ laughed as she picked her question carefully.
"Ok, Mr. Boss man. What was your first thought when we all invited you to come to our 'movie marathon' this weekend?
Hotch barely missed a beat, replying quickly and confidently, with a hint of a smile tugging at the corners of his lips.
"Well, at first I thought you were joking. Then I rationalised that you wouldn't about something so carefree. Then I studied your eyes and micro expressions, along with looking out for any hint of your voice raising. After deciding that you weren't lying, I did a quick examination of your mental state at the present time, looking at factors such as stress or emotional toll. And then…."
"Hotch, calm down! We asked your first thought, the key word here being FIRST" JJ said as if speaking to a young child.
"Alright. My first thought was this "I work with a team of children."
There was a small pause in which Hotch looked afraid, as if it wasn't the correct answer. And then as if to signify the beginning of a storm, the team started laughing at impossible levels. Even Reid was crying from the force of hysteria over taking them all.
"OK, enough is enough. Can we move on please?" barked Hotch, red from embarrassment.
"Sorry Hotch, it was so funny!" Garcia squealed. "Next you have to ask…. Emily! And hers will be a dare."
JJ excused herself to go to the bathroom while the rest of the team thought of a suitable dare for Emily. Ideas such as smelling Morgan's socks, wearing Rossi's clothes and eating raw eggs were circled around before Hotch finally thought of one he deemed appropriate yet hilarious.
"Prentiss, when JJ comes back from the bathroom you must flirt with her while we continue the game. You must continue flirting until I say you can stop."
"Hotch!" Emily exclaimed, shocked beyond words. She was intent on arguing with him when JJ walked back in. Garcia glared at her meaningly, and she kept her mouth shut as Garcia began asking Rossi meaningless questions in order to continue the charade while Emily continued her dare.
"Hey JJ" Emily said in what was meant to be a seductive voice, her eyebrows raising.
"Umm. Hey Emily" JJ replied quickly, looking away.
"So…. Are you having fun?" She continued.
"I guess…."
"Because if you are getting bored we could… you know… find a room…." Emily continued, not faltering once.
"What! Emily! Have you been drinking alcohol? No more for you." JJ said sternly, terrified at her friend's behaviour. Then it somehow got worse. Prentiss winked at her. JJ gasped, rushing to stand up but was stopped by a tug on her leg. She looked down to find Emily.
"What in God's name is happening!" She screeched, yanking herself away. At this point, the whole team let go of their charade faces, succumbing to the need of laughter. JJ glared at them all.
"Why? Why would you..? And Emily..? Seriously…? I'm confused… Stop laughing and tell me what's happening!"
Reid was the first to regain his composure and explained to her gently.
"It was Emily's dare. She had to flirt with you when you came back in. She didn't mean any of it, honestly."
JJ huffed, sitting back down and glaring at everyone.
"I knew this would be a bad idea, Truth or Dare is a stupid game."
Reid shook his head at the irony.
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