Disclaimed!
Hi to everyone who is still taking the time to read. This chapter is purely Will/Prentiss, but more Jotch will be coming shortly. Let me know what you think!
Enjoy.
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Will rubbed his sore head slowly while gazing down into his black coffee as he sat on the couch in Prentiss's living room. The morning sunlight was starting to break through the blinds when he heard noises from the bedroom. He waited until the footsteps stopped to his left before he looked up.
Emily's red rimmed eyes stared back at him in worry, as he groggily began to speak. "Did I wake you?"
"No." Prentiss answered softly as she wrapped her dressing gown tightly around her growing stomach. "Are you okay?"
"Honestly, I'm a little dizzy." Will smirked half heartedly as they continued to stare at each other uncertainly.
The profiler edged closer to the couch slowly, waiting to see if the younger man would stop her. "Where have you been all night?"
Cringing at the worry in her voice, Will sighed. "I went to a few bars, then I went to see Henry before sitting in the corridor outside for a few hours."
"That wasn't such a good idea, Will." Emily countered with a concerned expression as she watched him nod in agreement.
Placing the cup on to the table, he stretched out a hand, waiting until the brunette accepted it with a smile to move to the other side of the couch, allowing the pregnant woman to sit next to him. "Hotch was there, with JJ."
"He's always been protective of her, Will. Their friendship is just a little different to everyone else on the team. Their roles are different to everyone else's on the team." Prentiss explained as she tightened her grip on his hand as she sat.
"I messed up there." Will looked at the tired and pale agent sadly. "I keep screwing up her life."
Lowering his head in shame, Prentiss leaned forward and massaged his shoulders reassuringly. "It's going to be okay, babe. We'll try and make things right."
Shaking his head, Will sighed heavily. "No it's really not that simple, Em."
"What about us?" Prentiss asked with tears welling in her eyes.
Shrugging, the detective turned and leaned back on the couch so he could see her. "That's up to you."
"What does that mean?" Emily asked in apprehension.
"Sleeping with Rossi was to spite me, I get that Em. I wasn't fair to you or to JJ. But I do love you Em. You deserve better, but I want to be here, with you and the baby. That's, if you want me, here?" Will asked with a raised eye.
Sniffling, Prentiss nodded quickly. "All I want is us to be a family, Will. I'm so sorry about..."
Pressing a finger to her lips, the Louisianan smiled thinly. "I want to be the baby's father Em, but where does Agent Rossi stand in all of this?"
Prentiss stared back stunned momentarily, opening her mouth several times before replying. "I love you. What happened with Dave was a mistake. He has no part in any of this."
"He sure thinks he does, Em. Those texts certainly weren't, nothing." Will stated calmly, seeing his girlfriend's emotions were raw.
"I'll talk to him. I'll make him stay away." Emily insisted as he stared blankly at her.
"I don't want that man in our lives, Em." Will started determinedly. "But it needs to be your decision with what you want him to be in your life. So, where do we go from here?"
"I was lying in bed last night, and I didn't know where you were, I was scared I lost you." Prentiss began to explain.
Flinching at the sound of her vulnerability, Will reached forward and brought the agent into a hug. "I'm so sorry."
Smelling the alcohol still lingering on the man's clothes, Prentiss bit her lip nervously, not being able to profiler his true feelings. "Are you sure you love me?"
"Very much so." Will kissed the top of her hair, lovingly.
Gently moving back upright, Prentiss turned to face the hung over police officer uncertainly. "Will you marry me?"
Staring at the profiler in shock, Will stood from the couch and walked into the bedroom silently. Tears began to fall down the brunette's pale face, not being able to control her emotions as he disappeared.
"I got this for you a few weeks ago." Will explained as he returned to the living room. Freezing as he saw Emily was upset, he realised she must of thought he was turning her proposal down, but she quickly averted her chocolate brown eyes to the small blue box in his hand.
"The baby might not be mine, Emily. It hurts like hell, but I love it anyways and I love you. I wrecked my relationship with JJ and with Henry because I didn't feel as though I mattered. I'm a selfish asshole and I get drunk when I'm pissed off and I leave dirty clothes on the floor." Will berated himself as he got down on one knee, in front of the pregnant woman. "Six months ago, I drove you home and you kissed me. It was wrong, but the attentiveness and sweetness of the kiss left me wanting more. We should never have happened, Em. But I can't imagine a single day without you."
"Will." Prentiss sighed happily as she wiped away the tears.
Smiling as he opened the box to reveal a sparkling diamond ring, the unshaven man continued speaking. "I'm not a perfect catch. I'm not a good man and I really wish I'd showered before doing this, because you deserve so much more than me. We've made mistakes together and we'll probably make more, but I love you so much and I want to be your husband. I want to be the father of your children. I want to be your partner. Will be you my wife?"
Nodding, Prentiss wrapped her arms around his neck and kissed him deeply, before cringing at the uncomfortable position. "Yes I'll be your wife."
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