There will be no flashback this chapter. I'm not sure if I'll have anymore for some time. But I might. We'll see how things go. Enjoy!
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The story was dark. The details were ghastly. Every word that left her mouth left him more horrified than before. She was his friend. One of the closest friends he had, and this bastard had done all of this to her.
"Why did you wait until now to say something?" Hotch asked with a hint of sternness. But the concern was still clear.
JJ shook her head,"I'm sorry. I know I should've said something sooner but I...I couldn't."
"JJ. You need to get out of the house. You need to stay away from him. You can stay with me, or someone on the team but I won't let you go back." He instructed
"Hotch I can't." She said
"It wasn't a question." He said
She sighed,"...Hotch...if I leave...he will come after me. I'm not letting anyone get involved with this its my relationship."
"That is not a relationship. If you didn't really wanna leave JJ you wouldn't of told me."
She sighed. He was right. She knew telling Hotch meant it would all end soon. But she also knew what leaving Will would do. He come after her. And eventually who ever who keeping her safe.
"Who else knows about this?" He asked. His head cocked to the side slightly with curiosity.
"Spencer and Morgan but, Spence knows more." She answered.
Hotch took a deep breath. He watched JJ look down into her lap. Out the window. Anywhere but she avoided eye contact.
"JJ."
She looked up at her superior.
"I'm glad you told me." His tone was softer.
She nodded. Once they returned home, everyone got their things together before leaving. Hotch was packing his bag when Reid walked past.
"Reid!" He called.
Hearing his name, he walked back stood in the doorway. His brows rose in a questioning way.
"Please make sure JJ goes home with you. Keep her safe."
He was confused at first. It occurred to him, JJ must've told him.
He nodded,"Yes sir." He answered.
Hotch nodded,"Thank you."
Reid gave a smile,"Night sir."
"Goodnight."
Reid walked into JJ's office. His body went num. He quickly made his way back to Hotch's. He caught him just as the elevator was closing. He stopped the doors from closing with his hands.
"JJ left." He said in a panic tone.
"Call her." Hotch responded quickly as Reid joined him in the library.
JJ entered her house, making sure she closed the door quietly. To her dismay, it wasn't quiet enough.
"Where you been?" She heard his sick voice slur from the living. She was right by the door. She could leave. She could save herself the trouble she knew was coming. But her legs didn't move. She was paralyzed.
"Sleepin' around with that dirt bag boss of yours huh?" He entered the foyer, stepping closer and closer to the young blond in front of him.
"We got in late." She knew it wouldn't work. Nothing would now. But she had to try. She'd do anything to get him to calm down. Before she could comprehend what was happening. His hand swung up and struck her right in the face. She was knocked to the ground.
"I am SICK of hearing lies!" He spat aggressively. He kicked her in the stomach. Her legs curled up, pain washing over her entire body. After several kicks. She saw the knife. Her eyes went wide,
"No. No please don't do this!" She said catching her breath.
He shook his head,"Liars gotta pay for their mistakes."
He covered her mouth, muffling the screams. Tears streamed down her face as the sharp burning pain washed over her.
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Suspense. I hate myself for doing this. But good is on its way I promise. Also, just to clear things up, Henrys not in this sorry.
