"When do I leave? JJ asked her boss, who not only became like family to her over the past 7 years but someone she has come to trust with everything and they had grown closer as friends.

"The end of the week," Hotch answered sadly, looking down. He didn't want to look the blonde in the eye. It would be too much."

"What?" She asked shocked, that wasn't enough time.

"They wanted you to start tomorrow," he stated, trying to keep his tone professional and not let how much this is hurting him show.

"No! I can't. I need to train someone," she told him. This was ridiculous! She didn't even want to go, she was being forced out. She didn't want to leave the team, she didn't want to leave Reid or Morgan or Garcia or anybody else. She especially did not want to leave her team leader. The thought of not seeing him every day made her sick.

The statement from JJ finally caused Hotch to look at her. She thought he was just going to replace her? "I'm not replacing you," he said matter of factly.

JJ looked at Hotch like he was crazy. She took a step closer to him, even though they were already in close proximity to each other. "No Hotch, you can't take this on yourself. Your hands are full!" Ever since Haley died, Hotch had been even busier, juggling life as a single dad and working.

"We'll figure it out," he assured her, gently reaching out to touch her shoulder, ignoring the tingling sensation through his body, "I'm hoping I can get you back."

Silence fell between the two of them. JJ looked at the hand that was still touching her shoulder. Why was it that a hand on her shoulder would cause a spark? She knew the attraction was there, at least on her part but why hadn't he moved? And why were they still standing so close to one another?

"Hotch," JJ said after another moment of silence. Sensing that it was getting awkward, Hotch pulled away and went to stand behind is desk, grabbing a piece of paper.

"Strauss wanted you to fill this out… exit interview," he explained when he saw the look of confusion on JJ's face.

"Are you kidding me?" That question had two meanings to JJ. She couldn't believe that Strauss wanted her to do this, when she knew that JJ didn't want to go. She also couldn't believe how Hotch could turn from caring to professional and stoic in a second. Maybe the flirting and the hidden stares were all in her head.

"She's big on procedure. Just be honest… I was hoping I could do something about this and I'm sorry that I couldn't," Hotch said. He wanted to say so much more. He wanted to take her in his arms and wanted to make her feel better. He wanted her to stay. He was going to miss her so much and she has no idea how much he fought for her to stay.

There had always been something between them. At least Hotch thought so. He wasn't sure if she felt the same way, but he had noticed her natural beauty for the past seven years. He was married to Haley though and then when they got divorced, she was with Will and she was pregnant. That hurt him, more than he realized, but she was happy and that is all that Hotch wanted for her. After everything she had been through, losing her sister so young and then her parents separating, she needed some happiness in her life.

JJ looked down at the form in her hand and started laughing. Not in the funny way but in the 'I can't believe this is happening way.'

"I know," was all she said. She wanted to say so much more but knew that it wasn't the right time. There would never be a right time for her and Hotch. Not waiting to hear a response, JJ turned and went to open the door.

"JJ?" Hotch questioned, before she could open the door. He saw her demeanor change right in front of him and he didn't know what happened. "What's wrong? Besides the obvious of course."

JJ didn't turn back around to face him. She kept her head down when she spoke. "I don't know if I can tell you, Hotch," she answered truthfully.

Instead of staying where he was behind his desk, Hotch moved to stand behind her. He put his hand on her shoulder and quietly turned her around. She was now standing with her back against the door and Hotch was right in front of her; much closer than before.

"You can tell me anything," he answered honestly, looking straight into her eyes. She should know that by now.

"Hotch…" JJ started but never finished. Instead she entwined her fingers around his neck and pulled his head down so his lips could meet hers.

The kiss was long overdue and both parties knew that. Quickly the kiss became intense as Hotch led them towards the couch in his office. He sat down so JJ was straddling him. Six years she had thought about this. Even when she was with Will, even when she was pregnant and even when he was grieving. She never stopped thinking of Hotch that way. JJ knew it was wrong to think about that, but she couldn't help it, there was always something more.

Pulling back to catch their breath, JJ and Hotch looked at each other intently. Neither one said anything as Hotch got up and closed his blinds and locked his door. Not that the was expecting anything more to happen but this was one thing he did not want Strauss to walk in on.

Settling back on the couch, JJ re-took her position straddling Hotch. He rested his hands on her hips.

"Hotch…" JJ started, not knowing what to say, "What are we doing here?"

Hotch pulled her close into a hug. "I don't know," he mumbled into her neck, "But I know that I am going to miss you so much and I don't want to stop. I have thought about this before JJ… but the timing was never right. And now you're leaving, and I won't be able to see you every day and I just… I can't imagine not seeing you every day."

JJ pulled back from their hug so that she could look Hotch in the eyes. "I don't want to stop either. I have thought about this before. I have Henry and Will to think about, but the truth is… things are different Hotch. I don't know what's going to happen with my new job and I don't know the next time I am going to see you. All I know is that being here, straddling you, kissing you, feeling your hands on me… it feels right Hotch, it feels so right, and I don't want you to stop."

Hotch looked at the beautiful blonde sitting on his lap and couldn't believe what he had just heard. She just poured her heart to him and told him how she felt.

"Kiss me," JJ said, not thinking with her head but thinking with her heart.

"What?" Hotch asked, making sure that he had heard her right.

"Kiss me," JJ repeated herself, "Kiss me, don't stop and do whatever you want to me because after this week… everything is going to change."

Hotch didn't have to be told twice. He kissed her like she was the only thing that mattered. And he didn't stop.

The next day, he had been told that she was finishing her workload at home.

She had left.

And he didn't know if he was ever going to see her again.

A/N: Okay, new story! I know, I probably shouldn't but I couldn't help myself. I'm binge-watching Criminal Minds right now and although my favourite pairing is JJ and Reid, I love the idea of this pairing. Anyways, let me know what you guys think! And if you're reading my other stories, don't worry, those will be updated soon! Thanks so much everyone! Until next time… xoxo