AN: What's up dudes? I feel like this is kind of a short chapter so I will most likely update again tomorrow. I probably say this too much but I really appreciateall the reviews, it puts a smile on my face and I justfigured out how to reply to reviews so thats coming your way as well. Anyway enjoy! (:

The next morning went a lot smoother. Emily woke up early and curled her hair, had a big breakfast and was out the door with time to spare.

She was one of the first people at the office, besides Hotch of course. She dropped her bag by her desk and took off her coat. She looked around the big office, there was barely anyone there, it was so calm and quiet.

Coffee. Emily wanted coffee all of the sudden. She made a b-line for the break room. When she entered she was met by JJ who was busy making herself coffee.

"Good morning JJ, I didn't know you were here." Emily said to warn JJ of her presence so she didn't scare her.

"Good morning Em." JJ said turning towards Emily. "I got up early and just decided to come to work a little early."

"Me too." Emily smiled as she finished making her coffee and raised the glass to her mouth.

JJ wasn't looking at Emily so Emily took the opportunity to look at her. She seemed happier today. Her face and eyes weren't red and she wasn't shaking like she was yesterday. These were promising signs.

"So," Emily said after a minute. "Did everything work out ok yesterday?"

"Why don't you come up to my office for a bit?" JJ asked, but it kind of sounded like a demand. Emily nodded and followed JJ out of the break room.

As they walked across the bullpen they said good morning to Morgan and Spencer who must have just arrived.

As they got closer to JJ's office Emily's heart pounded faster and faster. When they got in the office JJ closed the door behind them and they sat down, just like they had 24 hours ago.

There was an awkward silence between them. Emily didn't know if she should speak or if she should wait for JJ to say something.

Emily waited.

Finally JJ spoke. "So I took your advice."

Another silence. "Oh good." Emily said quietly. "So everything worked out then?"

"Well kind of." JJ started. "When he got home from work he got settled and I asked him what was new and stuff. I know it's lame and I didn't expect him to just come out and say it but I didn't know what else to say. He started going off on this story about some new project or something and I was getting pretty impatient. After he finished his story I just blurted it out."

"What did Will say?"

"Well he was pretty shocked. He asked where I got the idea from and I told him about the conversation we had yesterday. He was a little mad at first but he seemed to calm down. Anyway just like you said yesterday he assured me that nothing was going on and promised me he would never do anything like that."

"So do you believe him?" Emily asked, her heart still beating so loudly in her chest and ears that she was worried JJ would hear it.

JJ paused again before saying. "Yeah I think so. I mean he's never done anything like this in the past, I think I was just paranoid or something." JJ smiled. "It's Will we're talking about here."

"I know, that's why I was having such a hard time following what you were saying yesterday." Emily said with a smile plastered on her face.

She looked at the clock on JJ's table. "I better get to work before the boss cracks down on me."

JJ laughed with Emily. "Wait, before you go." JJ said causing the brunette to sit down again.

"Yeah?"

"Did you see the invitation for the office party?" JJ asked.

"Can it be called an invitation if you're being forced to go?" Emily joked.

"I don't think so. When is it anyways?"

"Friday I think." Emily replied getting up from her seat and walking towards the door.

"Todays Wednesday so here's to hoping the rest of the week goes by slowly."

Emily smiled raising her coffee cup a little. "I'll drink to that." She laughed before closing the door behind her.

Emily walked down to her desk and turned on her computer. She took some files out of her bag and spread them out on her desk.

They hadn't had a case in almost two weeks yet she still had a ton of paperwork. She glanced at Morgan's desk in front of her and saw that he did too. How was that possible?

Emily was kind of hoping they would get a case so they could miss the office party. She knew the chances were slim but she could still hope and pray for one.

Emily stretched out in her chair. She didn't feel completely terrible, that was new. It was probably because she didn't really lie too much today, that was also new.

She felt no need to go to the almighty Garcia and confess her sins. Instead she got to work and worked straight through the whole day, only stopping to go on a lunch date with Reid.

The day went by excruciatingly slow but Emily couldn't be more thankful.

After work she and JJ went shopping for a dress to wear at the party and ate out for supper. It was nice. She liked spending time with JJ and she felt bad that she had been pretty much ignoring her for the past couple weeks.

Emily had bought a tight red dress that fell just above the knee. It wasn't too inappropriate but it definitely wasn't very appropriate. JJ had gone a little safer and got a sky blue dress that flowed easily. Both dresses were really nice.

When Emily got to her apartment later that night she was very happy, she had a great day. She didn't think anything could ruin her mood but boy was she wrong.

Her phone buzzed in her pocket and she took it out to check it. With one text her good mood was gone with the wind.

'Are we in the clear?'

It was from Will of course and he was talking about whether or not JJ believed the two of them.

'Yeah.' Emily answered simply before leaving her phone on the counter and going upstairs to get ready for bed. She kind of didn't want to be in the clear. She knew that things were going to get bad and she kind of wanted to get it over with, the sooner the better.

Emily had forgotten about lying to JJ almost everyday and Will cheating on JJ with her.

Emily shook her head. Even in her empty apartment, alone in her mind she couldn't think of it that way. Will was not cheating on JJ with her.

It's only cheating if you get caught after all.

AN: I know, I know. I use that line too much but cut me some slack, it was my first story and besides I like it :) Thanks for reading.