A/N: I'm binge watching Criminal Minds as I upload haha.

"Shut up, you're going to get us caught!" JJ hissed as Simone tried to stifle her laughter as they stepped off the elevator.

Their day off had been largely uneventful. Until Simone had decided in the evening she wanted a pizza. It had started out as nothing more than a joke, until the seven of them had conspired together to make the ultimate plan that would get them a pizza without any of the coaches or Marta knowing.

And that was how JJ had found herself sneaking back into the hotel with Simone, each of them carrying a pizza. They had only just a few moments earlier been standing on the street, waiting for Gabby to signal from the balcony that it was clear to come back inside.

Her phone buzzed, showing a text from Aly on the screen.

Hallway's clear. Move your asses.

Grinning, JJ beckoned for Simone to follow her, around the corner and down the hallway towards their rooms. Aly was waiting outside the door, gesturing for them to hurry up.

"Want anything from the shop?"

The muffled voice of JJ's coach behind the door put a spring in the girls' step, with Madison throwing open the hotel room door as they approached. They dove in seconds before Nick stepped out into the hallway, pulling on his jacket as he did. Before he set off towards the elevators, he looked left, only to see Aly standing in the hallway giving him a challenging look.

"Uh...," he said, clearly confused as to why she was standing in the hallway.

Fighting back laughter, Aly ducked to her left, disappearing into the room and closing the door before the muffled sound of laughter reached Nick's ears.

Completely baffled, Nick shook his head, grinning as he turned towards the elevators. He knew they were up to something, but for now, he'd let them have their fun.

Two hours later, it was just JJ and Aly alone in their room. After eating all of the pizzas, the girls had relaxed and chatted for a while before breaking back to their own rooms to shower and sleep, as it was starting to get late.

Before she got into bed, JJ was walking slowly around the room, setting out the things she would need the following day for the all-around final. The red leotard she and Simone had decided to wear. Her hair ribbon. Her grips. Her chalk. Her spray bottle. Rolls of tape.

As she was checking it all over, Aly rose from her bed, walking over to her and putting an arm around her friend's shoulders.

"Hey... everything's going to be fine tomorrow," she said gently. "You're getting a little pedantic... you only get like this when you're nervous"

JJ exhaled heavily, turning to look at Aly with a rueful smile on her face. "Is it that obvious?"

Aly nodded, chuckling lightly. "What's going on? You never get nervous"

"I don't know," JJ said quietly. "Whether it's the pressure of being the year before the Olympics... or if it's because of my dad"

"You spoke to him this morning and he said he was fine," Aly reminded her gently.

"I know, but he'll say that regardless because he won't want me to worry," JJ replied.

Turning JJ to face her, Aly put both her hands on her friend's shoulders. "Take his word for it. Because right now, there's nothing you can do. Worrying just makes you feel even worse. The best thing you can do right now is focus on your gymnastics. Give your dad something to smile about when you go out there with Simone tomorrow and kill it"

JJ broke into a grin. "He said this morning he's always got a reason to smile when my mom is around"

"Aww!" Aly gushed as they both started to laugh. "Your dad is such a sap, I love it"

Letting out a heavy breath, JJ visibly relaxed, leaning over and giving Aly a squeeze.

"I think I'd be a little lost without you right now," she admitted as Aly wrapped her arms around her in a warm hug.

"What are friends for?" Aly said with a smile. "Come on girl... you need to get your rest"

Within half an hour, they were both asleep, with JJ feeling more than prepared to tackle what was ahead.