Haunted By Our Past
AN/ I don't own Criminal Minds. This chapter is not done with a beta. So please accept my apologizes before you read it. :) I am trying to get each chapter out as soon as I can. My beta is pretty busy and I didn't want to hold off any longer. So please, enjoy this chapter and I will try to get more updated soon. Hope you all had a fun, healthy and happy holidays and new year. Please don't forget to REVIEW after you read. Thanks a bunch!!!
Chapter 2
As Rossi and JJ walk into the Bar and Grill, JJ speaks up. "Dave, I'm sorry for being so aloof with you on the way here. Please forgive me." JJ and Dave walk to an empty table and sit down.
"JJ, there is no need to forgive you for anything. You have been through a lot. I'm sorry if I upset you by bring up a sore subject, Just know that I'm here if you need anything." Dave smiles and hands JJ a menu. JJ accepts it with a smile and relaxes a little bit.
"Thank you Dave. Ok, what's good here?" JJ asks looking at the menu. Dave watches her over him menu, thinking she is so cute.
"Well, the sirloin steak is great. The shrimp is good. Mmmm, the bacon cheeseburger is really good. What are you in the mood for?" Dave asks, trying to get a better idea of what she likes.
"I was going to stick with a salad. I've put on a few pounds with all this Will drama. So which salad is the best?" JJ asks, looking at the list of salads.
"Jennifer, you don't need to lose weight! You are beautiful the way you are. What made you believe you gained weight?" Dave's upset at this revelation. It had to be the brain washing of that ass, Will.
"Well, it all started with my cloths not fitting. Those type of things don't lie." JJ says, not taking her eyes off the menu. Not wanting to see Dave's disapproving eyes.
"Ok, tell me what size you wore before Will." Dave stares at JJ, waiting for the answer.
"Dave, women don't talk about that. That and their age." JJ smiles.
"What size? Be honest." Dave pushes.
"Size 6. Why?" JJ now looks at him with confusion.
"What was the last size of clothing you bought before you broke up with Will?" Dave asks, trying to delicately make his point.
"Size 3. What's your point, oh wise one?" JJ snaps sarcastically.
"Just that you might not be as big as you think. You just might be getting back to normal. Your normal size. Now, tell me what you want." Dave asks a little on the demanding side.
JJ felt a little better, but didn't like the idea of Dave telling her to do something. "I told you what I want. And please don't tell me what to do." JJ fidgeted, a little uncomfortable.
"I'm sorry JJ. I just want to make sure you get what you want. Not what you think you should have." Dave goes to reach for her hand. This time JJ doesn't pull away.
"That's nice of you Dave. But it's what I need. Thanks. Now, tell me what it is we needed to talk about?" JJ looks Dave in the eye. He loves that about her. How she seems to connect to everyone so easily. How looking into his eyes, she could see into his soul. He's surprised that JJ couldn't see the love that's deep for her.
"Uh, well. I don't know if it's the best time now." Dave's afraid he might scare her away after she just confessed that she might not be ready to love again right now. He didn't want to lose any leverage he might have now.
"Oh, Dave. Just tell me. It can't be that bad." JJ not realizing what she's pushing Dave to say.
"Ok, but just remember. I wasn't going to tell you yet." Dave pauses before he continues.
"Oh Dave! Are you sick?" JJ has concern in her eyes and on her face.
"Not in the sense you're thinking. JJ, I want to tell you that I think I'm in love with you. I would like to know if you would be willing to give me a chance." Dave squeezes her hand. He smiles at her with hope in her eyes.
JJ just stares at Dave in shock. She doesn't know how to respond to that tidbit of news. "Dave. I…I guess I don't understand. You and I never really have talked about anything personal. How could you think you love me?" JJ asks in confusion.
"JJ, I see you with victims and families of the victims. You are so caring and compassionate. You really care about them and you don't even know them. And you trust me enough to tell me what you haven't told the rest of the team. I'm very attracted to you. I have thought so since the moment I laid eyes on you." Dave leans over close to JJ and lightly touches her lips in a soft, gentle kiss. JJ in response to this, closed her eyes and just let the kiss happen.
In her mind, JJ can't comprehend the events that are currently unfolding. JJ has a thing for older men. Maybe that's why Will and her didn't work out. But David 'Player' Rossi was kissing her at this very moment and her heart starts to race. He is such a good kisser that she kicks her shoes off just so she could curl her toes with no problems. And this was just a mere peck.
That is, until JJ grabs Dave's head and pulls him closer for a deeper, more passionate kiss. Dave has no objections. They both let out little moans of pleasure. Until moments later, they pull apart in need of oxygen. It's silent for a moment. Dave breaks the awkward silence.
"Um, well. That was amazing. I wasn't sure if you were ready for something so…deep. But I was right." Dave grins.
"What do you mean you were right?" JJ smiles back at what she thinks is an inside joke.
"From the day I met you, I wondered if you tasted as sweet as you looked and sounded. And I bet all my royalties that you would." Dave smiles real big as he licked his lips.
"Well, Agent Rossi, I do believe that I was right as well." JJ smiles and winks at him as she wipes a little excess moisture off around her mouth.
"So, what were you right about Agent Jearau?" Now Dave is curious.
"I have never kissed a man with facial hair and the girls and I all wondered what it would be like to kiss the legendary, player FBI Agent Rossi. I had bet that it would sexy. The girls seem to think that it would be uncomfortable. Emily kissed this one guy with facial hair and vowed to never do it again. And of course, you know how our all knowing Pen is. She find most anything within liking." JJ stops, teasing Dave.
"So you thought it was sexy?" Dave chuckles. "Does this mean you'll allow me to kiss you like this again?" Dave watches the look JJ's giving.
"Hmm, maybe." JJ blushes just as the waitress stands in front of them.