Ooh, another chapter. I'm really enjoying writing this, and I'm so glad you guys are enjoying reading it. Writing is actually my favorite pastime, so I'll probably update quite often.
Love of Blood - Thanks for the review, I'm glad you like it. But why'd you leaving me hanging like that?
I don't own Criminal Minds or any of their characters.
"Go try these on," Garcia ordered as she threw a heaping pile of clothes at the boy.
"Garcia, these are all... Not really my style," Spencer said, referring to the graphic tees, jeans, and regular t-shirts.
"What do you mean?" Garcia asked, raising an eyebrow.
"I'm more of a sweater kind 'a guy," The boy shrugged his shoulders lazily, "And besides, all these pairs of socks you gave me are matching."
"You can mix them up," Garcia suggested, brushing it off.
"They're all white!" The boy snapped.
"Fine, you pick out your own clothes then," Garcia said, taking the pile he already had from him, "But, you have to let me pick out at least three outfits for you."
"Ugh! Fine," The boy snapped before walking towards the sweaters.
The boy picked up a plain grey sweater throughout his search as he continued looking for a couple more, though he was interrupted by a woman who walked over to him, smacking on her gum rather loudly.
"Do you need help with anything?" She questioned with a smile on her face, speaking to him as if he were five.
"No, I'm fine. Thank you," Spencer replied irritably, he had a feeling she wasn't going to leave.
"Are you sure, sweetie? You look like you could use some help," She smiled, patting his back.
Spencer glared at out the corner of his eye as he threw another grey sweater over his shoulder, "No ma'am, I'm fine."
"Are you lost? Where's you Mommy?" She asked with a sweet smile. That sweet smile was very irritating to Spencer.
"Ma'am, I'm not lost, but I would very much appreciate it if you didn't treat me like a dumbass," Spencer snapped, turning to face her.
The woman gaped as she looked down at him, looking at a loss for words. It wasn't normal for a child to say things like this, to adults anyway.
Spencer tilted his head and smiled at the woman sarcastically, waving his hands in a shooing manner, "Now go, I'm shopping."
The woman straightened her blouse and turned on her heel, leaving the boy to his business. Spencer laughed in delightful happiness, he was very happy with himself in this moment. He threw a white shirt over his shoulder before walking over to the pants section. This is when Garcia caught back up with him.
"Hey, what's up with that woman over there? She's keeps giving you weird looks," Garcia asked with a raised blond eyebrow.
Spencer snickered to himself as he grabbed a pair of dark shorts and threw them over his shoulder, "She was bugging me, I told her to screw off."
Garcia gasped and smacked the boy on the back of the head. Spencer cried out and grabbed the back of his head, rubbing it gently.
"Ow! What was that for?!" He cried in an angry tone, glaring up at Garcia.
"You know exactly why I did that!" Garcia snapped, disappointed in the boy.
Spencer chuckled a fake chuckle and rolled his eyes before grabbing a pair of Navy blue shorts.
"Anyway, I got your outfits," Garcia suddenly smiled, presenting the boy a orange long sleeved shirt with a design on it, a yellow and red striped t-shirt, and a jean jacket. She also had him a few pairs of jeans and a pair of navy blue converse, because she knew those were his favorite shoes.
"Thanks Garcia," Spencer smiled a small smile at her as he threw his final pair of grey shorts over his shoulder.
"Isn't all that a bit nerdy?" Garcia giggled with a smile plastered onto her face.
"What can I say? I'm the nerd king."
Spencer had changed into one of his outfits for the plane ride home, and it was a long plane ride home. The longest it seems he's ever been on. Everyone had looked at him the entire way there, it was irritating. He had tried to play cards with JJ, Hotch, and Morgan, but they made it awkward. And every time he tried to do or get something, they asked if he needed help. Wait, they didn't ask, they did it anyway. He needed a drink, they got it for him. He was tired, somebody was by his side. He felt nauseous, they wanted to get him medicine and wrap up in blankets, make sure he didn't fall ill.
It was a relief when the plane finally landed, then he found out he would be staying with JJ and her family for a while. Why? Why had this happened to him.
"Come on Spence, let's go," JJ smiled, motioning for the boy to come over.
He climbed into the front seat of JJ's car and fastened his seat belt, crossing his arms angrily, letting out a large huff. JJ got into the car and got situated before looking over at her closest friend, smiling sympathetically. She felt bad for him, he was thrown into this whole thing without warning, and why this stage of his life? He seemed very angry about everything. JJ was curious as to what happened at this point in his life, and she was going to find out what happened, the easy way or not.
JJ pulled into her driveway with ease and put the car in park. She turned the key and pulled it out before glancing over at Spencer.
"Spence, we're here," She said as she opened her door, but she didn't get a reply from the boy. She looked over and realized he was asleep. She smiled and gazed at him. He looked adorable when he slept, so innocent. She giggled and jumped out of her seat and onto the concrete below her. She closed her door and went to the other side of the car, opening Spencer's door and unfastening his seat belt. She then realized he was too big for her to carry. Luckily though, Will had heard her car pull up and decided to come out and greet her.
"Hey baby," He smiled and embraced her tightly, kissing her on the lips firmly before looking at the child in the front seat of JJ's car.
"So this is him, huh?" Will said as he released his wife, "I guess you want me to carry him inside?"
"If you don't mind," JJ smiled tiredly as she crossed her arms, the cold hair sending a shiver down her spine and arms.
"Alright," Will smiled. He wrapped one arm around the boys back and the other went under his legs before he lifted him, "Come on buddy. Let's get you inside."
Spencer mumbled sleepily under his breath and wrapped his arm around Will's neck, resting his head on the man's shoulder. JJ smiled and felt her heart flutter at this adorable scene. She closed the car door and followed her husband inside.
"Mommy!" She heard her son yell. He dropped his toy car and came running towards his mother, jumping into her arms, "I missed you!"
"Awe, I missed you too, buddy," JJ smiled, rubbing her sons back.
"Who's that?" Henry asked as he pulled out of JJ's tight grip and he pointed a stubby finger at the sleeping boy.
"That's Spencer, he's um..." JJ thought of something to say. She couldn't tell him what really happened, he'd either be confused or go around telling all of his friends, "He's your cousin. He'll be staying here awhile."
"His name's Spencer? Like Uncle Spencer?" Henry asked with a wide smile.
"Yeah, they've got the same name! Crazy right?" JJ laughed.
Henry giggled as Will walked back over to his family, "Alright little man, it's time for bed."
"But..." Henry cried, his eyebrows furrowing, making him look sad.
"No buts, you know it's time for bed," Will said as he picked up the pouting boy.
"But you let me stay up late when Mommy was gone," Henry pouted.
"I told you not to say anything about that," Will scolded quietly, looking out the corner of his eye to his wife.
JJ rolled her eyes and smiled a mildly annoyed smile, "Goodnight Henry."
"Goodnight Mommy," Henry said quietly as JJ kissed him on the cheek. Will then took the child to his room and got him ready for bed.
JJ smiled at her boys before looking down at Spencer. She smiled down at him as she walked over the couch where he was laying, sound asleep. She slowly began to peel his shoes off his feet, trying not to wake him. He shifted a little, but never woke. She sighed in relief as she threw his shoes to the ground, right beside the couch. JJ gently sat him up and pulled his coat off before laying him back down and grabbing the blanket on the back of the couch and pulling it over the child. JJ smiled down at him as he grabbed the blanket and pulled it up to his chin, mumbling something in his sleep. JJ kneeled down and smiled at him, she then hesitantly placed a kiss on his forehead before going to her room to get some shut eye.
Awe, how sweet. Hope you guys liked it, but I need to tell you something. During the day on weekdays I won't update. My family just got a puppy and I have to watch her all day. She's in that biting and chewing stage, so... I'll most likely update in the evenings. But on weekends I'll update more frequently. Also, I'm actually writing my own story with my own made up characters, so that might cause some update problems as well. I take my time on it a little more, so it's not as rushed as this is. But I will try and to update this at least a few times a week. :)