AN: Alright guys, I'm so so so sorry for the wait. The last few weeks of the semester were ridiculous (huge projects, two 15 page papers, a 10 page paper, and 2 final exams, eek), and then the holidays were here so needless to say, I've been swamped. And I know this isn't much but someone asked for some more Spencer, so I gave it my best. I haven't decided if I really know how to write his character so I apologize if it's slightly OOC.

Anyway, here it is. Let me know what you think. And I hope everyone has a very happy holiday season!

Disclaimer: I own nothing. I want JJ back on the show though.

Chapter Seven

"So, what's the deal with you and Derek?" Emily asked as they walked towards the soccer field almost a week later.

After they had gotten back to their dorm rooms, JJ had set about digging out her keys when the sound of Emily and Spencer laughing hysterically stopped her.

"Let's not interrupt them." Derek placed his hand over hers. "We can watch a movie, if you want?" JJ nodded and let herself be led into his room.

What had started out as a quiet, cuddling while watching a movie session quickly turned into a pretty heated make-out session that was only interrupted when Spencer opened the door, causing them to jump apart while he stood there awkwardly, blushing bright red. He had apologized profusely while JJ buried her face in Derek's chest, trying not to laugh at him.

They had talked for a few minutes before JJ decided to head to bed – at which point she quickly crossed the hall and climbed into bed, thankful that Emily was already sound asleep.

"I don't know actually. I guess we're together but we haven't really discussed it." JJ shrugged.

Emily nodded. "Have you slept with him?"

"Emily!" JJ exclaimed.

"What?" She asked innocently. "It's a perfectly reasonable question. Especially after that make-out session Spence walked into."

JJ sighed and shook her head. "No, we haven't. He knows that I have a complicated past, so I think he's trying to be respectful of that." She explained.

"Did you tell him about Doug?"

"No, but I think he deserves to know, if he's gunna stick with me, ya know?"

"Understandable." Emily agreed. "I bet once you tell him he'll be more open to sex."

"Emily!" JJ exclaimed again.

"I'm just sayin', JJ. He probably thinks you aren't ready."

"But he doesn't -."

"He may not know but he probably has a pretty good idea. Or he, at least, figures that you were hurt really bad by him."

JJ sighed again. "Maybe I should just jump him."

"You could do that, too."

"What are we doing for Halloween?" JJ changed the subject. "It's in less than two weeks."

"Lauren is throwing another party at her place." Emily replied. "We can go to that, if you want?"

JJ nodded. "Sure."

"How far you wanna go this time?" She asked, referring to the track in front of them.

"My game is in forty-five minutes so, two miles?"

"'Kay." Emily nodded as she stretched her legs. "Is Derek coming today and am I sitting by myself?"

"He said he'll be there by the half, at the latest. He has practice. Spence said he'd be there, though."

"Okay."

"How are things going with him?"

"They're good. He's fun." She replied as they started off at a slow jog. "We're going to see a movie tonight; do you and Derek wanna join?"

"I'll ask him."

The two girls fell quiet and just under fifteen minutes later, they were slowing their run to a walk.

"Hey, Emily, JJ." Spencer's voice came from a set of bleachers to their right.

Still breathing heavily, both girls waved and made their way over to him.

"I'm gunna go shower and head to the game. I'll see you there." JJ said.

"Good luck!" Spencer called after her. "How are you?" He turned to Emily.

"Gross and sweaty." She replied with a smile.

"I find your honesty quite refreshing."

"Thanks, I try." She laughed. "What'cha doing out here?"

"I figured I'd walk you over to the game." He shrugged. "And I was in Charlton for a class."

Emily nodded. "And here I thought maybe you were stalking me." She giggled. "Let me shower real fast and we can head over. JJ's starting this game; I don't wanna miss the beginning."

"Okay." He jumped off the bleachers and they headed back to their dorm building.

Half an hour later, Spencer and Emily were making their way back across campus towards the soccer field. They were laughing at something Emily had said about her English professor when Spencer got quiet.

"Hey, Em?" He stopped walking; hands shoved in his pockets, and started rocking back and forth on the balls of his feet.

"Yeah?" Emily had continued walking, not realizing that Spencer had stopped.

"Can, can I ask you a question?" He asked, still standing in the same spot that he had stopped in.

"Yeah, of course." She looked to her right and finally realized that he wasn't walking next to her. Glancing behind her, she frowned in confusion before walking back towards him.

"I was wondering, could I maybe, uh, could I take you out? On a date? Sometime?" He stammered. "I mean, it's okay if not, I just, just wanted to -."

"Spencer!" Emily giggled, grabbing his flailing hands. "Yes, you can."

"What? Really?" He asked, eyes wide in surprise.

"Of course." She smiled, letting their hands fall in between them. "C'mon, the game's starting." She nodded over her shoulder to the sounds of the crowd cheering and proceeded to drag him after her, both of them grinning goofily.