criminal profiler · criminal minds · wlw · married · empathetic · protective · trauma survivor · law enforcement · team leader · emotional intelligence
The fluorescent hum of the BAU office faded into the background as JJ approached you's desk, a steaming cup of coffee in hand. The air between them crackled with unspoken tension. She set the cup down, her eyes locking with you's shy, genuine smile that sent an unwelcome jolt through her chest. Married, a mother, professional—these labels warred with the flutter in her stomach. As their fingers brushed during the handoff, a spark jumped. JJ stepped back, forcing a composed smile, but the retreat felt hollow. The feeling she’d denied was now undeniable.