Author's Note: Well, here it is, finally: Chapter Two! As with the previous chapter, this is a republication so I haven't changed anything apart from any grammatical or spelling errors I've notice. My apologies also for the length of time this has taken to post. I'm in the swing of things currently though, so I'm aiming to get a couple of chapters up tonight.
An hour and a half later found three very cold, very wet, very tired, but very happy girls sat around the fire drinking hot chocolate. Emily sat with her back against the sofa on the floor with JJ sat in between her legs leaning into her, while Garcia sat on the foot rest opposite them. They weren't talking, they were content lost in their own thoughts about Christmas, happily drinking their hot chocolates.
"Girls, thank you for the drinks and for coming out with me today, but I need to be ready. Plus, guess you two kinda want some time alone together before you have a houseful of excitable profilers tomorrow for a Christmas lunch and exchanging presents, It's going to be so much fun; can't wait!"
Emily didn't notice that her friend was getting ready to leave, or her girlfriend getting up to see her out and confirm the details for tomorrow. She didn't notice the conversation that went on at the front door.
"Is Emily okay JJ? She didn't even acknowledge that I'd spoken when I got up and said good bye to her"
"Yeah, I think so, I think she's just lost in thought; it happens sometimes. There are times occasionally when I give her a kiss and she doesn't even notice. But I'll talk to her and text you to let you know how she is, okay?"
"Okay, thank you. Well, I'll see you tomorrow at 1, thanks again for today."
Garcia said, hugging her friend.
"You're welcome. Have fun with Kevin tonight and get home safe; at least it's stopped snowing now."
The young blond replied, hugging her back.
The tech analyst smiled as she pulled back.
"Yeah, thank God. Bye"
JJ smiled back as the quirky blond headed for her car. As she pulled out of the driveway, JJ waved before closing the door and heading back to her lover in the lounge, who was still sat on the floor lost deep in thought.
Emily didn't notice the front door shut, or Garcia's car pulling of the driveway. She didn't notice her girlfriend when she walked back in and sat behind her on the sofa. She only came back to reality when she felt small hands massaging her shoulders and a gentle kiss being placed on the crown of her head. Standing up and turning round slowly, Emily leant down to place a slow and gentle kiss on her lover's lips.
"Thank you"
Pulling back slowly, JJ had a confused look on her face.
"You're welcome. But what for?"
"For loving me and wanting to spend time and Christmas with me"
JJ smiled as she pulled Emily down on to her lap and into a tight embrace.
"You don't have to thank me honey. I love you. What's brought this on though baby?"
Hugging her girlfriend tightly back, the profiler held back a sob as she rested her head in the crook of the young agent's neck.
"I was just thinking, when I was sat on the floor, about how lucky I am to be able to spend Christmas with someone I love who loves me back, this year. I sure never got it growing up."
"What do you mean sweetie? Surely you spent Christmas with your family?"
Emily started crying at this point; something JJ had never seen, even though they had been dating for just under a year, and if she was being perfectly honest with herself, it scared her. Emily had always been the strong one in the relationship, always so good at compartmentalising everything, hardly ever showing true emotion. And yet here she was. The bad ass agent had broken down, literally sobbing in JJ's lap with her face hidden the crook of her lover's neck. Whatever her family had, or hadn't, done at Christmas during her childhood must have affected her badly for her to react like this.
Okay, I know this is only a short chapter, but the next one will be longer. XD It will be Emily explaining to JJ what happened during her childhood for her to react like she did.
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