A/N: I know this is short but I have the next chapter already under way and should be up real soon.

In terms of my roommate situation, I'm just waiting for her to move out. We had "mediation" and although she attacked me left and right over things that were untrue or pointless, I refused to attack her...and of course, she ended up the one who had to move. So I guess being the bigger person actually does count for something :)

SOOOOOO...updates should be happening more often. WOOT WOOT!

CHAPTER SEVEN: You can carry her in

Reid stood closely behind Sophia as she slowly walked towards JJ's car that was parked against the curb. She sat in the back and Reid walked quickly around to the other side, sliding into the seat. As the car began to move Sophia rested her head of Reid's shoulder, closing her eye and eventually drifting to sleep.

The rest of the trip was comfortably silent. At ever red light, which they seemed to hit without fail, JJ would glance into her rearview mirror. She would watch quietly as Reid smiled down at Sophia, running his fingers comfortingly up an down her arm. Sophia was pressed tightly against Reid's body, her arm resting loosely across his lap while her hair was splayed across his shoulder.

JJ pulled up outside of Reid's apartment and, turning off the car, turned to look at Reid. She let out a little sigh as she took in the view of the back seat. Reid looked up at her and frowned.

"I don't want to have to wake her up again…" Reid whispered as he bit his lips, contemplating his options. Hands drew small circles across her stomach and he watched her lips part as she breathed in and out deeply.

"Give me your keys and go-bag. I'll open the door and you can carry her in." JJ smiled as Reid nodded his head in approval. Her smile grew wider as she watched Reid fawn over Sophia. He tucked her hair behind her ears and smoothed out her shirt. He placed a soft kiss on the top of her head as he slid his arms underneath her, gently lifting her off the seat.

He followed JJ up the stairs and into the apartment. He looked down at Sophia once more, making sure she was still sleeping before walking towards the bedroom. He used his foot to gently open the door. Placing her softly on the bed, Reid could not help but let his hands linger on her body. He straightened her shirt and pushed her hair away from her face. He gently pulled her shoes off and dropped them next to the bed.

He left the bedroom softly, making sure the door stayed partially open. He glanced around and realized that JJ was gone, the front door closed and the keys sitting on the kitchen island. He walked over and locked the door, kicking off his shoes before making his way into the kitchen. He grabbed a glass from the cupboard and filled it with water. He placed it on the nightstand by the bed and sat himself down heavily in the armchair that sat in the corner of the room. He was determined to be in the room when Sophia finally woke up.

However he felt himself drifting to sleep, his body utterly exhausted from the lack of genuine sleep. His muscles ached loudly; muscles he didn't he didn't even know he could possible over-use. His lids were heavy and the soft, rhythmic breathing of Sophia lulled him deeper and deeper into the realm of dreams.

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