A/N: Hey guys! I'm pretty happy with this story so far, and the response it is getting. Thank you all for that. I'm excited to keep going with this. This chapter is short, but I already have the next one started. Please let me know what you think!

Also, for those of you who watch FBI, I am hoping to get some more Maggie/OA fics started. I would love any ideas or prompts if you have them. Thanks!

Despite the looming circumstances with Spence, JJ was enjoying herself at the wedding. The team was really able to let lose and have a good time. Plus, none of them could really dance, so that was hilarious to watch.

During one of the slower dances, JJ spotted Reid by the bar. So, extracting herself from the dance floor, she made her way to him. She smiled to herself when she heard him order a plain water, respecting the fact that he never drank alcohol because of wanting to keep his mind clear. "Hey." She stood beside Reid, leaning against the bar.

Reid looked up and gave a small smile. "Hey."

"Spence, I never got to say it back there, but thank you… for saving my life."

"You're welcome. Are you okay?" Reid's voice was soft, almost hesitant.

"Yeah, I'm fine. Luke was right… two guns. How long have you been wearing an ankle holster?"

"Since I got out of prison."

JJ internally cringed, thinking about the time Spence was locked up. "Oh."

Neither said anything for a few seconds, and JJ knew it was time to bring it up. She sighed and looked away. "So, listen Spence… What I said in there… I needed to get his attention, and I needed to get your attention." JJ felt like she was rambling until Reid lightly grabbed her hand.

"Jennifer, truth or dare?"

Even though she wanted to, JJ couldn't tear her eyes away from Reid's. She tried not to profile him, but she could see so much raw emotion. He was still holding her hand, and it took a moment for her to find her voice. "Truth."

"Did you mean it?"

JJ couldn't breathe, and she definitely couldn't answer. Those few seconds felt like an eternity, but then Emily walked over and Reid let go of her hand.

"Hey guys. They're about ready to cut the cake." Emily had absolutely no idea how big of a moment she was interrupting.

JJ smiled brightly. "Okay, thanks. We'll be right there."

As Emily turned and walked off, Reid went to follow, but JJ knew she couldn't let the conversation end like that. She placed her hand on his chest for a second to stop him. "Spence, just wait, please." She didn't know what else to say.

"It's okay, everything's okay." Reid's words were barely audible.

"Yeah?"

"Yeah." His voice cracked ever so slightly, and JJ wasn't sure that she believed him.

"Okay." After a moment, JJ simply walked away. Now wasn't the time to push further.

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Reid could feel her presence before she was even in his line of sight. It was crazy, but that's how it was every time she was in the room. This was no exception. Then she was standing next to him… close enough that he could smell her vanilla perfume.

Reid didn't know if the small talk JJ was initiating was more for her benefit or his, but he played along anyway. Then his heart stopped when she mentioned her "confession." He knew he shouldn't have pushed and asked if she meant it… but he had to know.

The problem was, Reid didn't get an answer. Any other time, he would have been able to read JJ clearly, but now his judgement was way too clouded. He didn't know whether to be disappointed or relieved when Emily interrupted. JJ stopped him when he started to walk off… and then he lied. He told her it was all okay. He saw her distress and stopped her from saying anything else. He lied to her, and hated doing it. He desperately wanted to believe that everything was okay, but that just wasn't the case.

Reid's eyes followed JJ as she walked away. He would stay long enough to watch Dave and Krystall cut the cake, and then he had to get out of there. It was all too much.