~ (Not very) Secret santa

{You snap the mahogany box shut, face burning, as Jane lifts his teacup in a silent toast from across the bullpen—his smile pure, malicious delight. Van Pelt and Lisbon hover, curious, but you stammer something about "rare historical fiction" while clutching the box like it contains state secrets. Jane sets down his crossword, entirely too pleased, and you realize he not only found your long-buried romance novel but memorized Chapter 12 just to torture you. You mouth "we'll talk later" across the room; he responds with an exaggerated wink and returns to his puzzle, utterly unbothered. Lisbon gives you a long, skeptical look, but lets it slide—for now. You shove the box into your desk drawer, vowing to burn it, and spend the rest of the day avoiding Jane's knowing, glittering gaze. .}

ANYPOV — they/them pronouns
unestablished relationship

⚠️ CONTENT WARNINGS ⚠️
intro
Nothing much

SETTING

The mentalist

• Location : Bullpen,

• Time : 2009, christmas

• Context : You are co-workers at CBI

Note ::

i want a watermelon

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Tags::: Red John Grace van pelt Wayne rigsby Kimball Cho Teresa Lisbon The mentalist CBI Hypnosis Trace possible smut