When Blackbirds Fly

Aftermath

You were trying to hold yourself together as you pulled up at Em's apartment. The two of you broke up only two days ago, and you were here to pick up stuff you had at her place.

Walking up the stairs, you found the door already open and pushed in, finding the beautiful brunette sitting on the couch, not bothering to look at who entered.

You continued onward and walked to her room, opening some closets to pick up your clothes and going to the bathroom to gather makeup you've left behind.

Although it was slowly ripping your heart out with each item put in the box, you didn't let any tears fall as you walked down the stairs. Emily was sitting on the kitchen island, staring off into nothing. Huffing, you opened the front door and walked out, loading your stuff in the trunk. You could feel eyes on your back. Turning, you looked up and saw Emily watching you from her window, turning away with a look of surprise when you saw her.

Shaking your head, you hopped into the drivers seat of your black 2019 GMC Yukon XL. The engine whirled as you looked at her apartment for the last time that day and drove off.

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Finally arriving at your city house, you were immediately greeted by your German Shepard, Korra. Putting your stuff aside, you flopped onto a bean bag chair you had, Korra's large body covering you as you buried your face into her thick fur, letting the tears finally fall.

Korra fell asleep in your lap, you almost weren't visible under the big fluff of fur. Gently squirming out, you took the box from earlier upstairs, placing everything where it belonged. It was nearing 10 and you had work tomorrow. Sighing, you changed into an oversized shirt and shorts, flopping onto the bed and falling asleep.

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Meanwhile with Emily, she was busy drinking her second beer bottle, sitting at her kitchen. Sergio was already asleep upstairs but she didn't bother. Looking around, everything reminded her of you. All the memories showered over her at once. The once "unable to break" Emily broke down and started sobbing, putting her head in her hands.

She looked up at her oven clock. It's 11, I really have to work tomorrow too. Emily trudged upstairs towards her room, changing into an FBI Academy shirt and lied down. The crickets nearby lulled her to sleep.

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You pushed through the large glass doors and walked through the bullpen, sitting down at your desk near Derek, Spence, and Emily. "Morning Y/N!" Spencer chirped happily. You smiled, one of your famous emotional masks on. "Hey Spence! Do we have a case?" You sat down as he shook his head, curls bouncing. Derek smiled at the two of you before turning, "Morning Princess." He greeted Emily. "Hey guys!" She sat down at her desk next to yours, her eyes glazing over you. Her own mask broke, a sad expression flashing before turning back to normal.

JJ walked over to the four of you, sitting down at the edge of your desk. She handed everyone their coffee, silence falling for a minute. You could feel the light tension and you lowered yourself slightly, just under the small glass window between you and Emily. "Hey Y/N, want to go to the movies with me? They're playing that one horror movie you like." Spencer offered, his nose wrinkling at horror. You immediately thought of all the movie nights you had with Emily and looked up at him with a light smile. "Maybe another time, Spence." He nodded and you smiled, happy he wasn't offended or let down.

You got up and made your way to the break room, hearing the tap of Emily's heels as you entered. Going to the cabinets, you didn't even turn as you spoke, "What, Emily?" You muttered. She sighed softly before speaking, "Is what happened between us going to affect work?" You narrowed your eyes and whirled around, eyes darkened with anger. Emily took a half step back before you spoke, "It better not, give me like a week." You turned back around. And if it does, one of us will have to leave the BAU. You thought, stirring your coffee as you heard her leave.