Okay guys, so this is the sequel to "Christmas Can Come Early". For those of you who read the first edition of the sequel, you may notice it's been almost two years since I last updated. FOR THIS I AM TRULY SORRY! In the time I haven't updated though, if you've read any of my newer stories, you'll notice my writing style has changed slightly. Because of this, and the delay in updating my story, I thought it would be better just to start afresh. Hope you like it! Oh, and for those of you who are new to the sequel, THIS CANNOT BE A STAND ALONE! "Christmas Can Come Early" really does need to be read first. Thanks!

Previously in Emily and JJ's relationship

"But I had to get this, because I couldn't risk you finding it in the house and as much as I love everyone, I couldn't be certain it wouldn't slip, and I wanted it to be a surprise. JJ, we've not been together all that long in the grand scheme of things, or when you look at Hotch and Hayley, but I love you with all my heart. I've loved you from the moment I first saw you when you told Hotch there was a case when I was talking to him in his office, it just took me a while to realise it. And even longer to act on it. You mean everything to me now J, even more than my family, and I can't imagine my life without you. For this reason, I ask you one thing Jennifer Jareau, will you do the honour of being my wife?"

The room was silent waiting for JJ to answer, with tears in their eyes: who would have known Emily Prentiss, bad ass agent of the FBI, could be so sentimental and touching. Holding Emily's gaze for a moment longer, JJ let the tears fall before diverting her eyes to look at the ring and slowly round the room at their friends, who all looked so happy at what had just happened. JJ couldn't believe what she was about to say, but she had to be happy. If nothing else, Emily had taught her to think of her own happiness before anyone else. With a small gulp, JJ found Emily's eyes once again, before replying.

"Emily. I love you, I really do, and I don't want this to change anything, but no, I'm sorry, I can't marry you. If there's one thing you've taught me Emily, it's to put my own happiness before anyone else. If I accepted your proposal, it wouldn't make me unhappy, but I wouldn't be as happy as I am now. I'm happy just being with you and being able to call you my girlfriend. I'm sorry Emily, no"

JJ hated herself for doing it, hated knowing she was the person who had made Emily cry. Hearing the shocked gasps echo around the room, JJ turned to see her teammates looking at her with disbelief. JEmily, as the team called them, was the strongest relationship they had ever seen.

"I'm sorry Em, I love you, with all that I have been, am, and will be, I'm just not ready for marriage yet."

So there's a quick little reminder of where Emily and JJ are in their relationship; Emily has just proposed to JJ as her Christmas present, but has been rebuffed. Poor Emily...