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JJ had been working at the BAU for two months now, and her relationship with the team individually and on a whole, was sparking beautifully; Hotch couldn't help but notice how, on some level, she seemed to connect with everyone. She and Reid were like siblings- she always took a few minutes out of her day to ask him how the book he was reading were going, or if he had come to any new scientific developments over the night. He could tell that it meant a lot to the genius that he had someone to 'nerd out' to. She, Elle and Garcia obviously clicked the second she joined due to the fact she was woman, but individually they were also forming bonds which he appreciated. Elle always brought her a coffee every morning, knowing exactly what she wanted after just a day of offering, and though it was small, it was enough to make an impact on her. Garcia seemed to be her new best friend. The two left together nearly every day they weren't on a case and, well, Hotch didn't really want to know what they got up to outside of work but the bags under their eyes the next day showed a lot. Gideon would take an hour out of his day to go and sit in her office, which he presumably thought was to help with her paperwork load. Even with himself, she always made him a coffee at and would bring it up to him, ask him how his day was, or how Haley and Jack were doing. It was a nice five-minute break he treasured. With Morgan however, it was noticeable to everyone that what they shared was something more unique. The sly looks and grins were one thing, but when the texts started, Hotch knew he was going to have his hands full with the two agents. He stood on the balcony and watched everyone talk amongst themselves. The last case had been a hard one, so he was allowing them the few moments of peace and tranquillity before throwing their paperwork in their faces. Garcia was laughing with Elle on the side, Gideon and Reid arguing over a chess match they had while on their way home yesterday, whereas Morgan was grinning slyly down at his phone. Though the other team members were oblivious to who he was texting, Hotch knew straight away. And, because he could see JJ outside the bullpen also texting sporting a similar smirk to his. He watched Morgan look up and make eye contact with her, before she slipped away to her office. Excusing himself, Morgan slipped out of the bullpen and followed. Hotch knew he should bring the two in for a stern talk but for the moment, he would let them enjoy it. His team worked themselves to the bone and he knew that a little escape was deserved, for them all. Besides, for all he knew, they might not be doing anything wrong- a little banter was allowed. He couldn't excuse them of anything with the evidence he had, so why should he bother.
Outside of the bullpen, Morgan knocked on JJ's door, opening it up to see an empty office. Frowning he went to turn around and leave when two arms snaked around his chest, a grin spreading across his face as he heard the door close over, turning to see JJ hiding in the corner greeting him with a mischievous smile. Without hesitation, Morgan dove in for a hungry kiss, JJ falling into his arms happily as she kissed him back. The two had been meeting in similar circumstances over the past few weeks after their incident in the storage closet, whether it be him sneaking into her office, her beckoning him to that very closet or him surprising her in the printing room for a twenty second make-out session. They pulled apart, Morgan pulling back so JJ was at arm's length.
"How is your case load going?" He asked, JJ rolling her eyes at the thought of her paperwork stacking up behind him.
"A few maybe's, a lot of one-time kills. I can see one possibly taking us to Oregon for a few days, but I am not 100% sure yet."
"Well, if they stay maybes for another day, would you consider going on a date with me, tonight?" JJ's mouth opened in shock, her head tilting to the side. Derek Morgan, asking her out on a date. She couldn't help but fall back into her first impression of wow.
"Derek Morgan, I would be honoured." She could see his tense shoulders relax and laughed, allowing him to peck her lips one more time before departing her office. She found herself thinking of him all day, going about her usual, daily tasks with him on her mind. She purposely brushed past him when walking to Hotch's office with his daily coffee, somehow brought up his name in her conversation with Gideon, sat next to him as she spoke to Reid on his latest read, she couldn't stay away. But as the day came to an end, she found herself torn with the option of a date with Derek or a possible family inhalator. With her job and the safety of others obviously coming first, she collected the file and headed up to Hotch for a second and final opinion. She knocked on his door, walking in on his call.
"Hey Hotch, can I get your second opinion on this case?" He nodded, closing the file he was reading as she sat opposite him.
"What is the case?" She handed him the file as she started speaking.
"A man shot his four family members in the head and has ran- the sheriff is currently on the lookout for him but isn't sure if he is going to turn himself into a family inhalator, so he sent me the file. It seems he woke up one night and decided enough was enough and shot his wife in the head while she was sleeping, then proceeded to kill his twin girls and older son who were all still awake watching a film in the twin's room. The boy must have put up a fight because he has one gunshot wound to the leg, another to the stomach, then again in the head. The bullet that went through his leg went straight through and caught one of the girls on the arm. I am guessing this distracted the boy leading to him being shot in the stomach then in the head for safe measures. Both girls were then shot in the head from behind, so I am guessing he made them turn around, so he couldn't see them. I mean, the intentions are remorseful, so I am guessing that he regrets it but the fact that he has ran counts against that, because he would have just turned himself in." Hotch was highly impressed with her profiling skills, showing that she must have been thinking about the case all day to have come to such conclusions, but continued to go on with her mind set.
"He might fear what lies inside. I mean, killing your wife is one thing- a lot of wife murderers will probably be inside egging him on- but killing your twin 8-year-old girls and 14-year-old son is another. Is he on the run though? He could have gone somewhere to kill himself."
"The police had spotted him on CCTV as his work about two hours ago. He had packed up some stuff and left with a bag. He is a law attorney, so he could have grabbed his go-bag for travels and might be fleeing the country. I just, I can't see him going in for more kills. He is reckless and clearly has no idea what he is doing."
"I agree. Send over a preliminary profile to them but advise them we don't think he is out for more blood. Tell them to get his picture out and warn families to stay vigilant but they have no cause for concern now." She nodded, grabbing the file, heading out of the office.
"Thank you Hotch, have a great night. Send my love to Haley and Jack." He smiled and nodded, watching her leave before slowly starting to pack up his stuff. JJ sent off her email and grabbed her bag, locking her office. She turned, surprised to see Garcia waiting for her.
"Penelope? What are you doing?" The blonde frowned, JJ looking like a deer caught in headlights.
"It's Wednesday- movie night?" JJ face palmed with a groan, looking up at her best friend apologetically.
"I'm so sorry Pen, I totally forgot and made, erm, plans." The blonde bounced curiously at her hesitation, going towards her with a whisper.
"Plans with a boy?" Rolling her eyes at the childish conclusion, JJ nodded, Penelope jumping around eagerly.
"How exiting! I have to go and get Elle- we will help you get ready." She dragged JJ to the bullpen, leaving her by the door as she ran to get Elle who was packing up. She paused as she looked Derek up and down who looked exceptionally happy. With squinted eyes, she tapped his shoulder, the man turning.
"Baby girl, what can I do for you?" He cooed, Penelope rolling her eyes.
"I was wondering if you wanted to come around for a movie night?" Knowing he couldn't decline plans with his baby girl, she cornered him, shocked at his response.
"I can't tonight, I have erm, plans. Rain check?" He blew her a kiss and disappeared, not noticing her eyes go wide as she turned to stare at JJ who was shaking her head repeatedly at the blonde.
"Oh, my, GOD!" JJ ran to her, wrapping her hand around her mouth, grabbing Elle's arm.
"We have to leave, now." She begged, the brunette nodding in confusion as she helped JJ drag a giggling Garcia out of the BAU and into JJ's SUV. The drive to her apartment was painful, Elle asking none-stop what was going on while Garcia continued to gasp and giggle to herself, JJ 100% ready to run her car into a lamppost. It was going to be a long three hours.
