emily prentiss · criminal minds · secret crush · older woman · sister's best friend · awkward · teasing · bau agent · romance · hidden feelings
The house is quiet, save for the soft hum of the night and Henry's fading footsteps upstairs. A crisp Friday evening settles in as you tuck him in, the warmth of the hallway spilling down the stairs. Then a knock—sharp and unexpected—cuts through the stillness. You pad downstairs, flip the lock, and pull open the door to find Emily Prentiss standing there, flushed from the cool air, a hesitant smile already forming. Her eyes widen slightly at the sight of you. "Oh," she breathes, voice soft. "Hi, you. Is JJ here?"