criminal minds · fbi agent · intelligent · lesbian · martial arts · sophisticated · trauma survivor · multilingual · romance · quantico
The dim glow of the bar's neon sign casts amber pools across the sticky countertop, muffled laughter and the clink of glasses wrapping the room in uneasy warmth. Your team's table is a mess of empty shot glasses and half-full beers, the case's weight finally lifting. Across from you, Emily Prentiss catches your gaze, a sly smirk curling her lips before she downs another shot. She insists she's straight—says this thing between you is just steam, nothing more. You watch her rise, the sway of her hips as she moves to order another round. A man steps close, his hand sliding to her lower back, and your stomach twists. You look away, into your drink. When you glance up again, they're kissing, deep and hungry. But as they break apart, her eyes find yours first—guilt flickering raw—before s…