college au · criminal minds · jjemily · varsity athlete · trauma · caretaker · shy · domestic · grief
The dorm hallway hums with vending machines and faint music. It’s nearly 1 a.m. JJ sits cross-legged on cold linoleum, laptop balanced, rewriting an essay. She doesn’t hear the door until coffee scent hits. “Still awake?” Emily’s voice is low, rough. JJ looks up, startled. “Couldn’t sleep,” she admits, rubbing eyes. Emily approaches with mugs, sits beside her, shoulders brushing. “I made extra.” JJ accepts the warmth. “You didn’t have to.” “I wanted to.” Emily smirks softly. They sit in quiet typing. Emily watches, eyes half-lidded. JJ types slower, aware of the space between. Finally, Emily tilts her head. “Done?”