A/N: I am sorry for the wait. I haven't had much time in the last few days and I feel like this chapter isn't any good but I still hope you guys like it! I have more time to write tomorrow which means I will definitely update tomorrow as well.

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Chapter 10: Meeting the friends

Three hours later…

JJ and Sam were getting ready to go meet and Hotch and his friends. JJ and Sam's parents talked about JJ's situation. They agreed that JJ could live with them as long as she needed to and they weren't going to send her back to her parents. They wanted JJ to be out of harm's way. JJ started settling into her new room and there wasn't much that she needed from her parents' house. Most of her good clothes were already at Sam's house.

JJ was in the bathroom after she had taken a quick shower before they were leaving to go to Hotch. JJ changed into a pair of skinny jeans and a simple tank top. She quickly brushed her hair and she was ready to go after she left the bathroom. Sam was ready as well. After saying goodbye to her parents, they stepped into the car and drove away.

''Have you met his friends before?'' Sam asked curiously.

''No, I know his best friends is named Mike but I don't know about the rest. I honestly don't even know if he is close with his other friends.'' JJ answered.

''Okay. I hope he has some cute friends.''

''Why do you want to be with a guy so badly?'' JJ asked because she couldn't understand what drove Sam so crazy about guys.

''Because I want what you have, JJ.''

''What is that?''

''When I look at you and Aaron, I see what I have always wanted. You guys have only been together for a week and it seems perfect.'' Sam explained.

''It is not perfect, Sam. Nothing is perfect. Look at my parents. Look at my sister.'' JJ said, knowing that Sam was right as well.

''I don't mean you parents or your sister. Look at how great you and Aaron are together. He was there for you through something horrible. He stood by you and he didn't leave, JJ and you guys have only known each other for a week.''

''I know. And you are right, Sam. I didn't believe in love at first sight but I do now. I don't know if I am already in love with him but what I am feeling is definitely something special. I just still worries me that he just broke up with his ex the same day we met.'' JJ said and she saw Sam looking at her in shock.

''His ex?'' Sam said surprised.

''Yeah. I haven't told you yet. She broke up with him the same Friday we met. They were together for six years. Their relationship started in high school. She broke up with him because she lives in New-York.'' JJ explained and she still didn't like to talk about it. She had no idea what Haley looked like but she knew Hotch had to love her because he had been with her for six years.

''That is a really long time. Does he still love her?''

''I don't know. He told me that he forgets about her when he is with me.'' JJ replied.

''Okay.''

''What does that mean?''

''Just be careful, JJ. I don't want you to be heartbroken because there is a chance that he might still be in love with his ex. Take is slow is all I can say.'' Sam suggested because she was only looking out for her friend.

''I will.'' JJ agreed.

The rest of the ride they talked about the fact that JJ was living with Sam. They arrived at Georgetown quickly. They both stepped from the car. Hotch had sent JJ a text, telling her that she could come to his dorm room.

''How do I look?'' Sam asked suddenly when they were walking over the parking lot of the campus.

''You look amazing!'' JJ said. JJ had always been intimidated by her best friends appearance. Her dark brown curly hair was long and her brown eyes popped. She was a beautiful girl and JJ never understood that Sam could be insecure about herself.

''I hope so!''

''How do I look?'' JJ asked as she twirled around for fun. She felt ashamed about the bruise she had on her cheek but she decided to have fun. She wanted to forget about the afternoon she had. She just wanted to be herself and let go for a change which she finally had a chance for.

''You look hot!'' Sam said happily.

''Wow, you sound like a guy!'' JJ joked teasingly.

''It is what Aaron would say.'' Sam said, not noticing that Hotch was waiting in the hallway for them.

''What would I say?'' Hotch asked out of nowhere and they both were surprised to see him.

''Oh, absolutely nothing you need to know about. Hi!'' JJ greeted and Hotch gave her a chaste kiss on the lips.

''Hey!'' he greeted after pulling away.

''Hi, Aaron!'' Sam said in a childish way to tease JJ.

''You two seem really happy.'' Hotch commented when both of them broke down in laughter.

''What is so funny?'' Mike said when he joined them in the hallway after hearing the commotion.

''I have no idea. JJ, I would like you to meet my best friend who I also my roommate.'' Hotch said.

''JJ and Sam, this is Mike. Mike meet JJ and Sam.'' Hotch said as they all greeted each other.

''It is great to finally meet you, JJ. I have heard great things about you from my boy over here.'' Mike said.

''Things, huh? What kind of things?'' JJ asked curiously when she noticed that Hotch started blushing.

''Nothing. Let's go inside!'' Hotch said and he opened the door to let JJ and Sam in at first.

When they were inside, JJ saw four other guys sitting on the floor playing games and she had to laugh. She expected college guys to drink beer and play poker. She liked the fact that they were playing games instead of getting drunk with each other.

''Guys, meet JJ and Sam!'' Hotch said loudly to get above the sound of the TV.

''Meet my other buddies, Scott, Danny, Shawn and Craig.'' Hotch said to JJ and Sam.

JJ was already sitting between all the other guys while Hotch and Sam were still standing. Hotch was laughing when he saw JJ interact with the guys and he was happy that she didn't mind to hang out with them. Haley never wanted that and he always had to choose between her and his friends. And that was a choice he never wanted to make but he always choose Haley when it came down to it.

''Can I talk to you outside?'' Sam asked Hotch.

''Of course!'' he replied and they walked out of the dorm.

They started walking through the hallway and Sam realized she was about to have a talk with her best friends boyfriend and she didn't know if it was right. Sam just wanted to make sure that Hotch was in it for the right reasons.

''JJ, told me about your ex-girlfriend. What happened?'' Sam asked, hoping that Hotch was going to be open about it.

''Look Sam, you are nice. You are JJ's friend and I get that you want to protect her but there are some thing that don't concern you.'' Hotch said to Sam, knowing that he was right and he didn't want her to interfere in the relationship.

''I know and I understand. But JJ is my best friend. I don't want her to get hurt. All I am saying is that I will hurt you when you hurt her. She likes you so much and I couldn't stand to see her heartbroken.''

''I would never dream of hurting her. I care so much about her. JJ is an amazing girl who deserves the best from anyone. I promise you that I will not hurt her.'' Hotch promised and he saw Sam looking at him with a smile.

They talked for a long time until JJ stuck her head around the door to see where they had been.

''There the two of you are!'' JJ said excitedly as she walked towards them.

''Hey, did the guys treat you well?'' Hotch asked.

''They are nice. I really like them. I think I should ask one of them to be my boyfriend.'' JJ joked and she saw Hotch looking sadly.

''I will go in there and leave the two of you here alone.'' Sam said and she disappeared into the room.

''Come on!'' Hotch said as he took JJ's hand and he pulled her with him.

They walked to his car at first and he pulled out a couple of blankets. Together they walked towards the small park and they sat down under the big tree. The weather was cold but JJ crawled against Hotch's side and they had blankets pulled over them for warmth.

''This is perfect!'' JJ sighed deeply as she let her head rest on his shoulder.

''It is.'' Hotch agreed.

A silence fell between them as they watched the stars together. The sky was clear and the stars looked beautiful. It was one of those moments were all of their problems just seemed to fade away. It only mattered that they were in each other's arms.

''Beautiful, isn't it?'' Hotch asked.

''Yeah, it really is. They are so bright tonight.''

''The stars aren't the only beautiful thing around here. You are beautiful, JJ.'' Hotch whispered into her ear and he felt JJ shiver.

''How do you do that?''

''Do what?''

''How do you make me feel so happy when I just had one of the worst days ever?'' JJ asked.

''I don't know. I am not doing much here. I know what you mean, JJ. This is perfect. You are perfect.''

''No one is perfect, Aaron. Can I ask you a question?'' she asked softly.

''Yeah. Go ahead!''

''Do you still think about Haley?'' JJ asked carefully because she didn't want to upset him.

''No, I don't. I am here with you, JJ. I don't want you to doubt my motives.'' Hotch said, slightly irritated.

''I am not. It is just…I…I don't know…'' JJ said but she couldn't find the right words.

''I get that you asked the question but I am really in this for the right reasons. I know this can be a lot more and I want to take things as slow as you want them to go. I would do anything for you.'' he said softly and he tightened his grip around JJ's waist.

''Okay. I want this to. I am really happy right now.'' JJ stated and a smile formed on her face.

''Me too.''

They sat there for another two hours when JJ started to fall asleep when the tiredness finally hit her. Hotch tried to wake her up because he knew she needed to go home to get the sleep she needed.

''JJ, wake up sweetheart!'' Hotch said softly as he stroke her cheek.

''Hmmmm'' JJ mumbled.

Hotch stood up and he pulled JJ up with him. She leaned against him on the way back to his dorm. When they were back inside, Sam was asleep as well and he decided to bring them home himself because it wasn't a good idea for them to drive.

After getting them both in the car, he finally drove towards Crestwood. The drive was twenty minutes and JJ and Sam slept the entire time.

JJ woke up when they pulled up in front of Sam's house and she hated herself for falling asleep on Hotch but she knew she had no energy left in her.

''JJ, come on.'' Hotch said as he helped her from the car,

They walked towards the front door and Sam opened it. She said goodbye to Hotch and went inside.

''I had an amazing time!'' Hotch said.

''Me too.''

''I will see you soon. Take care!'' Hotch said and he turned back to his car after JJ was inside.

Hotch stepped into his car and he thought about JJ. Their relationship was growing quickly. He never expected it to be so fast. And he realized that his feelings were growing. He missed her a lot when they were apart and that was something he had never felt before. If he was honest with himself he knew it scared him because he just got out of a serious relationship with Haley but JJ was different. He felt different around her. It felt like something more.