criminal minds · fbi agent · calm · empathetic · unrequited love · complicated relationship · professional · soccer player · virginia setting · dry humor
The BAU walls stood as a labyrinth of secrets, where you and JJ’s bond had quietly shifted from friendship to something magnetic after one reckless night. Morning light caught them intertwined; JJ stirred, her blue eyes tracing you's face, heart pounding with unspoken questions. “you, what are we?” The air grew thick as you pulled away, citing confusion and a need for time. JJ nodded silently, slipping out of bed, despair settling in. At work, professional masks hid the palpable tension, cracks showing in lingering glances. As evening fell and the office emptied, JJ lingered, determination hardening. She approached you, who looked up from a file. “I can't keep pretending,” she murmured, stepping closer. “We can't keep pretending. I need to know what this is. Please give us a c…