A/N: This is possibly one of my favourite chapters. So many feels!

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When JJ woke up the next morning, she found herself curled up on her side, one arm flung across Will's stomach. He was still fast asleep, his face tipped towards her as his chest rose and fell in time with his breathing.

She smiled, gently tracing a small circle with her thumb on his abs as he slept on. As she lay there in the silence, the room still toasty warm from the dwindling fire in the fireplace, she took a moment to check in with herself.

She'd lost her virginity. At eighteen years old, with a guy whom she loved with all of her heart. Yeah, she had been nervous, but at the end of the day, it hadn't been as scary and unknown as her mind had conjured it up to be. She'd had a fleeting moment when her clothes came off where she had felt incredibly exposed… but Will had been nothing but doting and loving, and merely seconds later, the insecurity had melted away.

To think just a few months earlier, she had been worried that she would never find something like this.

She took a deep breath, shuffling a little closer to him. How he always smelt so good, even when he was asleep, she would probably never figure out.

Part of her felt different. Not necessarily in a bad way. She just felt… stronger. A little more grown up. But for the most part, she still felt exactly the same as she had the day before. She had worried, so much, about whether having sex was going to change everything. But it hadn't.

All it had changed was the fact that she had now had sex.

Will stirred, turning a little more towards JJ so he was on his side. Smiling, JJ lifted her hand to run her fingers through his hair as he fought off waking for just a little bit longer.

"Hey," JJ said softly, smiling up at him as his blue eyes fluttered open. He stared for a moment, trying to recall where he was, before breaking into a dopey grin as he lazily pulled her up against him.

"Morning," he breathed, pressing a light kiss to her forehead.

"Oh come on," JJ said with a giggle. "I think after last night, you can kiss me better than that"

Will laughed, wrapping both arms around JJ and rolling so she was lying on top of him. Their lips met in a deep kiss, and all of a sudden, JJ felt the same excitement from the previous evening rushing over her yet again.

They became so engrossed yet again that the next thing JJ registered was Will pushing them up so she was sitting in his lap before tugging her sweatshirt up and over her head. In the comparative light of the room to the darkness they had been shrouded in the night before, she again felt her heart pick up with vulnerability. But then Will's lips were on her collar bone and just as quickly as they had hit, the insecurities had vanished again.

One by one, items of clothing were shed, cast to the end of the mattress, until they were again just skin on skin in the soft warmth of a room lit by weak morning sunlight and a dying fire. Whereas the previous night had been an awkward first tangle of arms and legs, this time, instinct seemed to be carrying the way.

Will kissed his way up the front of her throat, their bodies pressed so tightly together that even if the fire hadn't been going all night, JJ doubted she would have felt the cold. She let out a soft sigh as he came to her lips, kissing them deeply once more.

"Do you want to?" he whispered, making her open her eyes to look directly at him. She glanced down at their naked bodies, letting out a soft laugh.

"We've come this far, haven't we?" she teased gently. Will chuckled, lifting a hand to brush a strand of blonde hair back from her face.

"We have... but that doesn't mean we have to keep going," he reminded her gently. "I don't want to pressure you... ever"

JJ leaned a little closer, so their lips were almost touching, one of her hands coming up to cup his cheek. They froze like that for just a moment, taking it all in, before JJ spoke, her voice so soft it was barely above a whisper. "I want to"

Will pulled her right in for one more crushing kiss. Her hands slid away from his shoulders, her fingers tracing their way down his chest until they dropped between them to where he was achingly hard.

She'd barely brushed him when he let out a groan, tipping his head back onto the couch.

"As much as I want that, Jayje, I don't want a repeat of last night," he said in a strangled voice. JJ giggled, leaning forward to kiss his neck. He let out another soft groan, one of his hands coming to rest on her ass. Mustering up his resolve, he slowly pulled himself back up to sitting, before reaching over with his free hand to the end of the couch where a little end table stood. Opening the drawer, he produced a square foil packet and a tiny bottle of what looked like lube, earning himself a quizzical look from JJ.

"I… I put them in there yesterday. Just in case anything happened," he explained softly. JJ smiled, leaning in and kissing him deeply.

"You had good foresight," she whispered against his lips. He chuckled, pulling away and ripping open the condom packet.

"JJ… JJ," he laughed as she kissed up and down his neck. "I can't see what I'm doing"

Giggling, she pulled back, waiting just long enough for him to roll the condom on.

"I completely forgot about this last night… hopefully it won't hurt for you this time," he said gently as he smoothed some lube over the condom as well. As soon as he had finished, JJ tipped his chin up and pulled him in for a deep kiss.

Lifting herself up from his lap, she reached down between them. She shifted ever so slightly, allowing him to lodge at her opening.

"Relax," Will whispered against her skin, moving his lips to her neck. "There's no need to rush"

Taking a deep breath, JJ clutched onto his shoulders, steadying herself. As she let it out again, she felt her whole body relax, her hips opening up as she sank completely on to him.

This wasn't as awkward and nerve wracking as the previous evening had been. It actually felt… warm. Comforting. Safe. It didn't hurt anywhere near as much. Instead, there was just a dull ache, being completely overridden by the wonderful feeling of fullness that came from having Will inside her.

"You feel so good darlin'," Will murmured, bringing his lips beneath her ear. His hands came around to cup her ass, making her roll her hips against him. They both let out a moan, JJ's fingers tightening against the strong muscles of Will's shoulders.

"You go at your own pace," Will said in a strangled whisper. "Take it slow babe"

She clutched onto him as she rolled her hips up and down against his pelvis, biting her lip as he filled her completely. Then she rolled just right against him, sending a powerful jolt rushing from her core. She gasped, her head falling back. Will practically dove for the exposed flesh of her neck, peppering it with hot kisses.

"Touch me," she breathed, her nails digging into his skin.

Obliging, Will brought his fingers down between them, gently teasing her sensitive nub even as his own release threatened to take hold within seconds. It didn't take long for her to clench down on him, a breathy cry escaping her lips as she slowly rolled her hips to coax herself through the release.

Completely transfixed by the sight of JJ in the midst of her release, Will followed suit just seconds later, rocking his hips up into her as he emptied himself with a loud groan. He leant back, resting his head on the seat of the couch as JJ flopped forward against his bare chest, tucking her head into the crook of his neck. Breathless and exhausted, Will lifted an arm to wrap around her back, ignoring the thin layer of sweat that glistened from every inch of their skin.

"That was… wow," JJ breathed after what felt like hours. Will chuckled, tipping his head forward again and kissing her forehead.

"You're the most beautiful girl I've ever had in my life," he said breathlessly, earning a little laugh from JJ. "I love you"

"I love you too," JJ replied, lifting her head and pressing a kiss to his jaw.

"We should get cleaned up," he murmured. He shifted beneath her, even as she protested, slipping out of her and immediately pulling off the condom.

With a defeated groan, JJ got up, making Will laugh as she headed in the direction of the bathroom.

"Someone got spoiled last night," Sandy teased gently as JJ came through the door carrying the bunch of red roses from the previous evening.

"He showed up at the gym yesterday with these roses and the dopiest smile on his face," she giggled, dropping her bag at her feet as she nudged the door closed with her foot. Following her mom through to the kitchen, she looked down at the roses with a smile.

Sandy laughed. "He is such a sweetheart. Here, I'll put them in a vase"

JJ let her mother take them from her hands, watching as she carried them over to the sink. Suddenly, everything that had happened since she'd seen her mom the previous morning was pressing in on her. Sure, this morning it hadn't seemed like such a big change. But right now, it was hitting her just how much had happened.

"Mom?" she said softly.

"Yeah?" Sandy replied, setting the roses down in the sink and looking back at JJ over her shoulder.

JJ stayed silent, trying to find her words as she slowly walked around the kitchen counter, not wanting anything between her and her mother. She swallowed hard, feeling a sudden lump of emotion building up in her throat.

"Something the matter?" Sandy asked softly, turning around completely to face her daughter as she noticed the change in JJ's expression.

And then JJ moved forward, quick as a flash, throwing her arms around her mom's waist and hugging her tightly.

"Hey," Sandy said as she stumbled back slightly, somewhat surprised as she wrapped her daughter in a warm embrace. "What's the matter?"

"Nothing," JJ whispered, tucking her head beneath her mom's chin. But the overwhelming emotions soon betrayed her, and seconds later, a sob escaped her lips.

Sandy immediately hugged her tighter, pressing her lips to the top of JJ's head. "What happened sweet girl?"

JJ said nothing, only burying her face against Sandy's chest as she clutched onto her mom for comfort. She couldn't explain it… she didn't regret what had happened at all, so why was she suddenly so emotional?

"Did you and Will have an argument?" Sandy asked gently. JJ shook her head. The words were right there. Right on the tip of her tongue. She just had to spit them out.

"No… no, we… we had sex," she said tearfully.

Hearing the vulnerability in JJ's voice, Sandy hugged her even closer.

"Was that ok?" she asked softly.

"Yeah," JJ breathed, nodding against her mom's chest. "I wanted to"

Her voice cracked as she spoke, more tears spilling over and soaking the front of her mom's shirt.

"Why are you upset?" Sandy asked gently.

"I'm not," JJ sobbed, finally pulling away from her mother. Her eyes were red, glistening with tears, and it broke Sandy's heart. "I just… it's a lot… I love him. So much. And I could feel that, and I could feel how much he loves me… and I'd been so nervous and so scared of having sex, but when it came down to it, it all went away and I just knew I was doing the right thing. I don't even know why I'm crying, I just… I don't think… I wasn't ready for all these emotions"

Sandy let out a soft chuckle, wrapping an arm around JJ's shoulders and pulling her back in beside her.

"I don't think anyone ever is, my girl. It's ok to feel a little emotional about it all. It's a big milestone in your life, whether you want it to be or not. Just as long as it was something you were ready for, and you made that decision without being pressured or coerced. Not that I think Will would ever do that to you"

"I don't regret it," JJ said softly, making Sandy smile.

"Good"

JJ turned back in, looping her arms around her mom's waist for another much needed hug. Sandy chuckled quietly, leaning down and pressing a kiss to the top of her daughter's head. Right now, Sandy knew JJ just wanted a moment to reclaim her childlike innocence. And she was more than happy to oblige it. They stood together in the middle of the kitchen, Sandy's arms wrapped firmly and securely around her youngest child, for what felt like forever. But eventually, JJ lifted her head, shooting her mom a shy smile.

"So last night… it really was ok?" Sandy asked softly, bringing one of her hands up to JJ's shoulder.

"Yeah… it hurt a little… but it was ok," JJ said slowly, noticing the flicker of concern that flashed through Sandy's eyes.

"Unfortunately, the first time quite often hurts… as ready as you feel you are, your body usually tenses up the first time because you're nervous. But the important thing is that you're sharing something special with someone you love, and you're both looking after each other"

JJ smiled, nodding as she brought her hands up to her face and wiped beneath her eyes.

Sandy sighed, giving her daughter a rueful grin as she glanced down at the piece of paper she had sitting on the countertop.

"I was about to make a batch of cookies to take for the ladies in the office. Do you want to help?" she asked warmly, brushing JJ's hair back from her eyes.

"Yeah," JJ said happily. "That sounds fun"

"How was your trip?" Will asked conversationally as he followed his dad out to the garage.

"Oh you know me. Terrible at romantic things. Year in year out I try my hardest, and your mother is kind enough to accept it," William chuckled as he came to a stop by the tool bench and turned to face his son. "How about you? You're a damn sight better at romance than I'll ever be, I have no idea who you get it from"

Will grinned. "Nothing exciting, JJ had been at training all day and didn't want to move from the couch. But I made us dinner and we watched some movies. It was pretty good"

"Yeah?" William asked.

"Yeah," Will said softly, his heart starting to pound in his chest as the words sat on the tip of his tongue. He looked up at his dad, who was waiting patiently as if he knew Will had something more to say.

"It must have been good, because… we ended up having sex," Will blurted out, his cheeks growing hot as he spoke.

"You did?" William asked calmly. Will nodded.

"Both of you wanted to do it?" William continued. Will nodded again. "And you used protection?"

"Of course, Dad"

"Good. Because lord help you if you get that girl pregnant now. Michael Jareau would have to dig you up because I would probably put you in the ground first," William teased, a small smile playing on the corners of his mouth. Will managed a weak grin.

"I somehow expected you to be less calm about this," he admitted. William chuckled.

"Will, you're the youngest of four by ten years. After your brother decided to start screwin' around at fourteen, there isn't much left that can surprise us"

Sitting on the edge of his bed after dinner, Will tapped his foot anxiously as he waited for his brother to pick up the phone. Of all the times Sam could choose not to answer his phone, it had to be now. The one time Will had called because he needed to talk.

There was a sudden click, followed by a commotion.

"Bailey, Bailey, get down! Hello?"

"Hey Sam, it's Will"

"Oh hey little brother. What's up?"

"Not much. Have I caught you at a bad time?"

"No, you're fine. I watched an Everest documentary with Bailey-Rose yesterday and now she thinks that climbin' the coffee table is a great re-enactment"

Will laughed. "Where's Lisa?"

"She's just changin' the baby. Then she can come and get Dora the Mountaineerin' Explorer off the coffee table because every time I take her down, she climbs straight back up"

Will laughed again.

"So what's made you decide to acknowledge my existence again?"

"Oh… nothing. Just wanted to check in… see how you and the family are doing"

"Well, we're doin' just fine Billy. What about you?"

"I'm alright. Can't complain"

"How's JJ?"

Will hesitated. The conversation was starting to head towards why he had called in the first place.

"We're… we're good. Everythin's going real good"

"Oh yeah?"

"Yeah"

There was a short silence, during which Will could hear Sam moving around. After a few thumps and rustles, Sam spoke again.

"Alright Billy. I'm on my own. What's goin' on? You went a little strange when I mentioned JJ"

"Nothing, I told you. Everything's fine"

"So why did you call me? You only call me when you really need to talk. Otherwise you would've just texted me"

Will took a deep breath. And then the words that had been sitting just below his mouth came bubbling up again.

"JJ and I had sex"

There was another short silence.

"You did?"

"Yeah," Will said quietly.

"Correct me if I'm wrong, but JJ is the first girl you've slept with, right?"

"Yeah," Will said again.

"How was it?"

Will swallowed hard, not entirely sure how to answer that question. He racked his brain for a word, something to tell Sam how it had gone, but he came up empty.

"Hello? Are you still there?"

"Yeah… yeah I'm here," Will said softly.

"Well… how did it go?"

"It was… I… I couldn't… I didn't-"

"Will," Sam said gently. "Spit it out"

Will swallowed thickly. "I didn't last long"

Sam chuckled on the other end. "Well, JJ's a hot piece of ass Will, I'm not surprised you jumped the gun"

"Don't talk about her like that!" Will shot back, his voice rising suddenly.

"Woah, I was just kiddin' around"

"Yeah, well, she's way more than her looks," Will said curtly. "She's an amazing person"

"I know, I wasn't sayin' she isn't… I'm sorry, ok, I won't say anythin' like that again," Sam said softly. "So… you got a bit ahead of yourself?"

"Yeah… like, really ahead. And I'm scared that that's going to be a… thing. I don't want it to happen again, I want to be good for her"

"Well, from my experience, slowin' down helps. If you feel like you're gonna… you know… just back off a little"

"Sam, I don't think you understand how… I was in, and then it was over, that's how fast it happened"

"That's ok Will. It happens. Almost every guy is gonna get that when they have sex for the first time, it's almost totally normal"

"It is?"

"Yeah. The best way to get it under control is to just keep havin' sex so you get used to it. And until you get your dick under control, make sure you get her off before you stick it in"

"Ok," Will said.

"Seriously, make sure you get her off first. One because it's just the mark of a good partner to do that, and you should be supremely grateful that a girl like her is even wastin' her time with you," Sam teased. "And two… well… if you wait until afterwards, you'll end up gettin' your… stuff, in your mouth"

"Oh god," Will said, his eyes widening. "You sound like you're talking from personal experience"

"Honestly, let's not even go there"

"Oh come on Sam, what's the weirdest thing you've ever done?"

Sam laughed. "I can't tell you. Your innocent little ears would start bleedin' and Mom would yell at me for corruptin' the baby"

Will laughed.

"But anyway Billy… I'm glad you and JJ are doin' well. You've been pinin' after her for so long… it's nice to see you two workin' out. I hope I've been at least some help… and you know you can call me anytime if there's somethin' you wanna talk about"

"I know. Thanks Sam"

"Alright… I better go, time to wrangle the monkeys for dinner"

"Good luck"

"Thanks. I'm gonna need it"

After bidding goodbye to his brother, Will let out a long breath as he brought his phone back down to his lap. Smiling to himself, he opened up the messages app, clicking on his conversation with JJ.

Hey… I love you.