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thefluffyrailway-official ยท 4 months ago
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๐•Š๐• ๐•ž๐•–๐• ๐•Ÿ๐•– ๐•ก๐•๐•ค ๐•˜๐•š๐•ง๐•– ๐•‹๐•™๐• ๐•ž๐•’๐•ค ๐•’๐•Ÿ ๐•†๐•ค๐•”๐•’๐•ฃ
(๐™ท๐šŽ๐š•๐š™ ๐š๐š‘๐šŽ ๐šš๐šž๐šŠ๐š•๐š’๐š๐šข-)
๐™ธ ๐š‘๐šŠ๐š ๐š๐š˜ ๐š›๐šŽ๐šŒ๏ฟฝ๏ฟฝ๐š›๐š ๐š’๐š ๐š˜๐š— ๐š๐š’๐š”๐š๐š˜๐š” ๐š‹๐šž๐š ๐šœ๐š๐š’๐š•๐š•. ๐™ธ ๐š”๐š’๐š—๐š๐šŠ ๐š•๐š’๐š”๐šŽ๐š ๐š๐š‘๐šŽ ๐š›๐šŽ๐šœ๐šž๐š•๐š. ๐™ผ๐š˜๐š›๐šŽ ๐š ๐š‘๐šŽ๐š— ๐š’๐š'๐šœ ๐š–๐šข ๐š๐š’๐š›๐šœ๐š ๐š๐š’๐š–๐šŽ ๐š›๐šŽ๐šŒ๐š˜๐š›๐š๐š’๐š—๐š ๐š๐š‘๐šŽ ๐šœ๐šŒ๐š›๐šŽ๐šŽ๐š— ๐š˜๐š ๐š–๐šข ๐š๐šŠ๐š‹๐š•๐šŽ๐š.
๐™ฟ๐š˜๐š˜๐š› ๐™พ๐š›๐š’๐š˜๐š—... ๐š‘๐šŽ ๐š“๐šž๐šœ๐š ๐š ๐šŠ๐š—๐š๐šŽ๐š ๐š‘๐š’๐šœ ๐š–๐š˜๐š–... ๐™ฝ๐š˜๐š ๐š‘๐š’๐šœ ๐š๐šŠ๐š ๐š ๐š’๐š๐š‘ ๐šŠ ๐š‹๐š•๐šŠ๐š—๐š”๐šŽ๐š ๐š˜๐š— ๐š‘๐š’๐šœ ๐š‘๐šŽ๐šŠ๐š...
เฒฅ๏นเฒฅ๐Ÿซถ
(AU creds: @steam-beasts <3)
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mavibonghostexpress ยท 2 years ago
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Hey there, Mavis! Sorry to bother you or anything and I hope things are going well for you for the new year. :) I am back with requests, if they're still open, and the fact I might be the only one to ask for them.
I'm sorry if I ask for this again: Emily in a red dress x Thomas? ๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿ‘ˆ
I mean- I guess?? I only had them open all day on Christmas lol
But feeling pretty nice today and had a silly idea so
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reidsworld ยท 3 months ago
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Unveiled Secrets
Summary: The BAU team has a sneaking suspicion that their stoic leader, Aaron Hotchner, is in a relationship, but they don't know the extent of it.
Pairing: Aaron Hotchner x fem!Reader
Category: Fluff
Content Warnings: Jack and Haley do not exist in this, kissing, cuddling, allusions to sex, light teasing, use of Y/N, pet names (my love, baby), thatโ€™s it I think, lmk if I missed any! Oh and pure fluff!
Word Count: 1.8k
Mars speaksโ€ฆ hi my loves, I was motivated to write so I am using this to figure out my writing style a bit and how I want to format my works! Iโ€™ve been going through a bit of a Hotch phase lately so I hope you enjoy reading this as much as I enjoyed writing it!
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The BAU office was slowly quieting down as the day turned to dusk, the last rays of sunlight casting long shadows across the desks. Aaron Hotchner, head of the Behavioral Analysis Unit, stood in his office, the soft light of his desk lamp highlighting the stress lines that had deepened over the years. He checked his watchโ€”almost time to go home. A rare, soft smile touched his lips, a sight reserved for only one person.
He closed the case file on his desk, slipping it neatly into his briefcase before reaching for his jacket. His phone buzzed just as he picked it up, and he glanced at the screen to see a text from you, Canโ€™t wait to see you. Should I pick up dinner?
That smile of his deepened as he quickly typed a reply, Iโ€™ll pick it up on my way home. See you soon, my love.
He hadnโ€™t planned on keeping his relationship with you a secret, nor did he have any grand strategy for revealing it. He assumed that given time, his team would figure it out on their own. After all, they were profilersโ€”eventually, they would notice the subtle shifts in his behaviour, the unexplained absences, the slightly more relaxed demeanour after particularly stressful cases. He hadnโ€™t intended to hide it forever, just until they pieced it together.
As he opened the door to his office, however, he nearly collided with Spencer Reid, who was walking by, engrossed in a file. Reid looked up, startled, his eyes wide with surprise.
"Sorry, Hotch! I didnโ€™t see you there."
"Itโ€™s alright, Reid," Hotch replied, a calmness in his voice that belied the momentary flicker of surprise in his eyes. He wasnโ€™t often caught off-guard, especially not in the safety of his own office.
Reid, however, had a habit of noticing things others missed. His eyes flickered to the phone still in Hotchโ€™s hand, the screen just dimming from inactivity. Before Hotch could slip it into his pocket, Reidโ€™s sharp eyes caught your name on the screen. His brow furrowed in confusion as he processed the information.
โ€œY/N, as in the academyโ€™s Y/N?โ€ Reid asked, the question out of his mouth before he could stop himself.
Hotch froze for a fraction of a second, but it was enough for Reidโ€™s sharp mind to pick up on the anomaly. Reidโ€™s brain worked at lightning speed, connecting dots that others might have missed. He knew Hotch was fiercely private, but this reaction was new.
โ€œGoodnight Reidโ€ Aaron replied, quickly, shutting down any further questioning that may have come from the young genius.
Reid blinked, taken aback, but his curiosity was now piqued. However, years of working with Hotch had taught him when to push and when to back off. โ€œHave a good evening, Hotch.โ€
As Reid walked away, Hotch let out a slow breath. This wasnโ€™t how he wanted the team to find out, though he couldnโ€™t say he was surprised. He had always assumed it would be Reid who would notice first; the young profiler missed nothing. Still, he had hoped for a bit more time. But the cat was out of the bag now, and he knew it wouldnโ€™t be long before the rest of the team found out.
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The next morning, the BAU office was abuzz with more than the usual activity. Reidโ€™s brief encounter with Hotch had set off a flurry of curiosity and speculation among the team. They were profilers, after all, and even the smallest clues could ignite their imaginations.
โ€œIโ€™m telling you, somethingโ€™s definitely going on with Hotch,โ€ Reid said as the team gathered in the bullpen before their morning briefing. He couldn't shake the image of your name on Hotch's phone from his mind.
JJ, trying to keep things under control, said, โ€œCome on, guys, it could just be a friend. It doesnโ€™t have to mean anything.โ€
Morgan leaned back in his chair, a knowing grin on his face. โ€œReidโ€™s onto something. Hotch has been acting a bit differently lately. Heโ€™s not staying late like he used to.โ€
โ€œAnd heโ€™s been smiling more often,โ€ Garcia added, her excitement barely contained. โ€œThe manโ€™s practically glowing sometimes.โ€
Rossi, with a teasing tone, suggested, โ€œMaybe heโ€™s just getting better sleep. But I have to admit, thereโ€™s definitely something different.โ€
Garciaโ€™s eyes sparkled with excitement. โ€œDonโ€™t you want to know? If Hotch is seeing someone, thatโ€™s huge!โ€
Rossi shrugged, still smirking. โ€œOf course, Iโ€™m curious. But letโ€™s give him some space. If he wants us to know, heโ€™ll tell us. And if weโ€™re lucky, we might even get to meet her.โ€
Prentiss grinned, "Do you think itโ€™s serious? Like, sheโ€™s โ€˜the oneโ€™?โ€
โ€œI think,โ€ Rossi said thoughtfully, โ€œif Aaron is keeping this under wraps, itโ€™s because itโ€™s important to him. He wouldnโ€™t be so secretive if it wasnโ€™t serious.โ€
Just then, Hotch entered the bullpen, and the conversation quickly shifted to a quieter, more focused buzz. The team members turned to their desks, but the air was charged with unspoken questions and speculative glances. Hotch, sensing the change in atmosphere, gave a brief nod before heading to his office.
As the day dragged on with paperwork and case briefings, the undercurrent of curiosity remained. The team exchanged looks, clearly eager to discuss Hotchโ€™s secret, but they were careful to avoid bringing it up directly. The excitement about Hotchโ€™s personal life was palpable, and everyone was waiting for the right moment to address the topic.
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Later that evening, Aaron finally headed home after a long day. As he walked through the front door, he found you curled up on the couch, a blanket draped over your legs, and a glass of wine in your hand. You looked up from the book you were reading, a smile spreading across your face when you saw him.
โ€œHi, baby, how was your day?โ€ you asked, setting the book aside as he walked over to you.
โ€œTiring,โ€ he admitted, leaning down to press a kiss to your forehead. โ€œAnd eventful. Reid saw a text from you last night.โ€
Your eyes widened in surprise. โ€œOh no. What did he say?โ€
โ€œHe asked if it was from you,โ€ Aaron said, sitting down beside you. โ€œI shut him down, but I think I gave myself away. The teamโ€™s been acting strange all day.โ€
You chuckled, leaning your head on his shoulder. โ€œSo, theyโ€™re onto us?โ€
He nodded, slipping an arm around you and pulling you closer. โ€œIt was bound to happen eventually. I just didnโ€™t expect it to be now.โ€
โ€œIโ€™m surprised they didnโ€™t figure it out sooner,โ€ you said, your fingers tracing patterns on his chest. โ€œThey are profilers, after all.โ€
He smiled down at you, his expression softening. โ€œI never planned on keeping it a secret forever. I just figured theyโ€™d figure it out on their own time.โ€
โ€œSo, whatโ€™s the plan?โ€ you asked with a playful grin.
He sighed, his thumb rubbing gentle circles on your shoulder. โ€œI suppose itโ€™s time to tell them. Theyโ€™re already curious, and Iโ€™d rather they hear it from me than through rumours.โ€
โ€œYou know theyโ€™ll be happy for you,โ€ you said, squeezing his hand. โ€œFor us.โ€
โ€œI know,โ€ he agreed. โ€œBut thereโ€™s a part of me thatโ€™s nervous. Iโ€™ve always kept my personal life separate from work, but with youโ€ฆ itโ€™s different.โ€
You leaned up and kissed him softly, the warmth of the moment lingering between you. โ€œWeโ€™ll do it together, then. When youโ€™re ready.โ€
Aaronโ€™s gaze softened, but a playful glint sparkled in his eyes as he pulled you closer. โ€œRight now, I want to do anything but think about the team,โ€ his voice dropped to a low murmur.
You felt the heat of his words and smiled, leaning in closer. โ€œSounds perfect,โ€ you whispered, as he nuzzled against you, his lips brushing yours with a grin.
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A few days later, Rossi had decided to host a dinner party for the team. The team was eager to catch up and enjoy the evening. Aaron knew it was the perfect opportunity to introduce you to the team as his girlfriend.ย 
As the doorbell rang, Rossi answered the door to find Hotch standing beside you. As you both entered the living room, the atmosphere in the room shifted instantly as Hotch introduced you with a genuine smile.
โ€œIโ€™d like you to meet Y/N, my girlfriend,โ€ Hotch said, his voice steady but warm.ย 
The room fell into a stunned silence before erupting into excitement. Garciaโ€™s face lit up with recognition and delight. โ€œOh my God! Itโ€™s Y/N! I knew it was someone! This is incredible!โ€
Morganโ€™s grin widened as he approached. โ€œSo, this is the elusive woman behind Hotchโ€™s new smile! Youโ€™ve been keeping us in the dark for too long, Hotch.โ€
JJ smiled warmly as she extended her hand. โ€œItโ€™s wonderful to finally meet you, Y/N, weโ€™re really happy for both of you.โ€
Reid, ever the profiler, couldnโ€™t resist asking, โ€œHow long have you two been together?โ€
Hotch laughed softly, putting an arm around you and smiling fondly. โ€œAlmost five months now. Y/N works as the unit chief for the BSU in the academy. I met her when she invited me to guest lecture.โ€
Garciaโ€™s eyes sparkled with excitement. โ€œI knew it! You two have that perfect power couple vibe. We have to plan another get-together so we can hang out more!โ€
Rossi, enjoying the moment, gave Hotch a friendly pat on the back. โ€œWell, I guess this means you wonโ€™t be around for poker nights as often.โ€
Hotch chuckled. โ€œIโ€™ll still make time for poker nights, donโ€™t worry.โ€
As the evening continued, the team enjoyed getting to know you better. The atmosphere was filled with laughter, light-hearted teasing, and genuine happiness for Hotch and you.
โ€œSo, when do we get to do this again?โ€ Garcia asked eagerly.
Hotch smiled, feeling content. โ€œSoon. Weโ€™ve been talking about having you all over for dinner. Now seems like the perfect time.โ€
As the team chatted and enjoyed the evening, Aaron felt a weight lift off his shoulders. Introducing you to his team had been a significant step, but their warmth and support made it all worthwhile. The thought of merging his work family with his personal life filled him with quiet joy.
As the party wound down and the team began to leave, Morgan gave Hotch a sly grin. โ€œYou know, Hotch, weโ€™re happy for you, but donโ€™t think we wonโ€™t give you a hard time about keeping this a secret for so long.โ€
Hotch chuckled, appreciating the camaraderie. โ€œI wouldnโ€™t expect anything less.โ€
With that, the team said their goodbyes and headed home, their spirits high. Hotch followed them, feeling grateful for the support of his team and looking forward to the future with you.
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Mars speaks... (again) Thank you for reading, I hope you enjoyed it! Also, would anyone be interested if I wrote for other fandoms such as F1 and Marvel? Any feedback is greatly appreciated๐Ÿซถ
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juniperskye ยท 3 months ago
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I choose you.
Sneak peek: After a one-night stand, you find yourself pregnant. You choose to take some time off to get your life in order (aka ready for a baby), when Hotch stops by to make sure youโ€™re okay. You confide in him and after a late night of talking, and months of mutual pining, Hotch offers to help you raise the baby. With this newfound dynamic, how will Hotch handle you working in the field? How will your lives change?
Aaron Hotchner x (Fem) Reader
Fluff/Angst
Word count: 7599 (OMFG sorry)
REQUESTS ARE OPEN - not edited I've been working on this for so long...I did my best- please be kind. Requests are open and feedback is welcome if it's constructive!
Warnings: READ AT YOUR OWN RISK!!! My blog is 18+, minors DNI, implied age gap (kinda?), secret relationship, mention of period and menstrual cycle, mention of doctors and hospitals, mention of typical pregnancy related care, secret pregnancy, mention of pregnancy, Hotch being a little smothering lol, mentions of canon typical violence, some language, team members meddling, mention of Jack, no mention of Hailey (she just doesnโ€™t exist in this โ€“ Hotchย  has always been a single dad), no use of y/n. I think thatโ€™s all, let me know if I missed any!
I do not consent to having my work translated or reposted to any other site. That being said I do not own the characters portrayed in this story.
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โ€œHey, youโ€™re looking a little green there sugar.โ€ Morgan said, gently nudging your elbow.
โ€œYeah girl, keep it to your side!โ€ Emily laughed, pushing your file further onto your desk.
โ€œAlright, if I was contagious, donโ€™t you think youโ€™d all be sick by now? It has to be from something I ateโ€ฆI guess itโ€™s time to clean out the fridge.โ€ Shaking your head you got back to work.
โ€œYou know the most common causes of nausea and vomiting are infections (like the stomach flu), food poisoning, motion sickness, pregnancy, and migraines. We can rule out the stomach flu given that none of us have gotten sick, and motion sickness since we havenโ€™t travelled in a few days. Iโ€™d say food poisoning seems most likely, and it should pass soon given that it typically lasts anywhere from 12-48 hours.โ€ Spencer rattled off.
โ€œThanks Spence.โ€ You smiled.
Your mind began spiraling, this little bout of vomiting had been going on for far longer than 48 hours. Was it possible something at home was contaminated and youโ€™d had โ€œnever-endingโ€ food poisoning? You thought about the other conditions Spencer had mentioned, no to the stomach flu, no to motion sickness, probably not food poisoning. You had migraines, but definitely werenโ€™t currently suffering from a spellโ€ฆso that left. Nope. No way.
Could it be possible? When was your last period? Shit. You pulled out your phone and opened the Flo app and your last charted period wasโ€ฆEIGHT WEEKS AGO. What the fuck? How had you missed that? ย After pondering for a few minutes, you realized that around that time, the team had a particularly tough case where children were being kidnapped from malls in Alabama. The case had a happy ending, but it had taken seven days for you to catch the guy.ย  You had chalked up the missed cycle to stress โ€“ it happened sometimes.
After excusing yourself, you made your way to the bathroom. While in the bathroom, you made two calls, one to your primary care physician, and then one to the OBGYN that they referred you to. Thankfully (pure luck truly) they had an opening tomorrow morning.
You quickly made your way to Hotchโ€™s office to see if he would allow you to come in late tomorrow. He was usually understanding about these things since you guys really have to take any doctorโ€™s appointments you can get with your ridiculous schedule.
You knocked on the door frame softly, taking note of his nod, granting permission to enter. You walked cautiously to his desk, trying to work out the phrasing of this request in your head.
โ€œI can hear the gears turning in your head, whatโ€™s going on?โ€ Hotch questioned.
โ€œSorry Hotch, I uh, I just have a quick question for you.โ€ You began. โ€œYou see, I havenโ€™t been feeling great the last few days, so I called my doctor, and they can squeeze me in tomorrow first thing. Would it be possible for me to come in late so I can make that appointment?โ€
โ€œIs that all? Of course, just come in when you can.โ€ He finally met your gaze, offering a subtle smile.
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**8 weeks pregnant**
You sat, bare legs causing the sterile paper beneath you to crinkle, the noise seemed to echo in the otherwise silent room. You had left a urine sample when you first arrived at the office, and they had just taken a blood sample. The nurse had asked you a million questions and you had to fill out nearly 20 different forms.
โ€œAlright, so the urine test came back as positive for pregnancy.โ€ The doctor informed you.
โ€œWow, um okay. So, what are the next steps?โ€
โ€œWell, we are going to send your blood in to check your HCG levels amongst other things, that will give us a pretty good estimate as to how far along you are. We will give you a call when those results come in. I am going to send you home with some literature on what foods, medication, drinks, over all activities to avoid as well as some recommendations for prenatal vitamins and a prescription for some anti-nausea medication. There is also a card in there with the triage number in case of an emergency. So, what questions do you have for me?โ€ The doctor concluded.
โ€œI uh, when will I need to come back in? Also, I am a field agent with the FBI, I guess Iโ€™ll probably need a doctorโ€™s note as proof of pregnancy, and then one later down the line I suppose, excusing me from duty.โ€ You inquired.
โ€œOnce we get your HCG levels and can get a better idea of how far along you are, we will give you that call and then we will schedule your next appointment. Based on your last cycle, we will probably have you come back pretty soon for a transvaginal ultrasound and then your following appointment would be around your 12-week mark. As for work, I can get you that document now and then yes, as your pregnancy progresses we will discuss changes that will have to be made at work. Did you need a note for today?โ€ She answered.
โ€œOkay, that sounds good. And yeah, a note for today would be great. Thank you.โ€
Thoughts were racing through your head, the things youโ€™d have to buy, getting your apartment prepared, telling the father (what was his name againโ€ฆMichael? Brady? Youโ€™d have to figure that one out), telling your boss and the team, the changes to your body? Oh god, what have you gotten yourself into?
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The second you stepped off the elevator your stomach twisted, and you darted to the bathroom. After emptying the contents of your stomach, you rinsed your mouth out and made your leave. What you werenโ€™t expecting was Hotch on the other side of the door.
โ€œOh, sorry Hotch.โ€
โ€œNo need to apologize, I just wanted to see that you were alright. JJ let me know she saw you running in here.โ€ He explained.
โ€œI-Iโ€™m not feeling too great honestly. Do you think, maybe, I could head home for the day?โ€ you queried.
โ€œI think that is a good idea, you should get some rest. You know, you have a bunch of time off saved up โ€“ Iโ€™m not telling you to use it, but if you wanted to, itโ€™s there. Do you need a ride home?โ€ He asked.
โ€œNo, I think Iโ€™m okay. And I also think I am going to take you up on that suggestion. Do you think I could take like the next four days?โ€
โ€œAbsolutely, Iโ€™ll submit your time. You head home and get some rest. Iโ€™ll let Garcia know, that way she wonโ€™t call you if a case comes in.โ€ He said.
โ€œThanks Hotch.โ€
โ€œYouโ€™re welcome. Do me a favor, let me know when you get home safe.โ€ He requested.
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**9 weeks pregnant**
The next four days passed by in a blur, you had read through all the information the OBGYN sent you home with, youโ€™d gone and picked up your medications from the pharmacy, cleaned your house, went grocery shopping, and you gotten your results back from the doctor. You had gotten the call yesterday that your HCG levels had placed you between 8 and 9 weeks pregnant and you had scheduled your ultrasound for the following Wednesday. Youโ€™d have to tell Hotch everything when youโ€™re back at work tomorrow.
You also made a very awkward phone call to Jensen (damn, you were wayyy off) and he had been very pleased when you informed him that you didnโ€™t want anything from him, he agreed that it would probably be best that way. You didnโ€™t need to be tied to some one-off forever anyway, this was for the best. You just hoped your child wouldnโ€™t resent you for not having a present father.
A knock at your door shook you from your thoughts. You checked your phone, 7:32 p.m. and a notification from Uber Eats that your tacos had been delivered! You paused your movie and shuffled to the door, checking the peephole once, then twice to confirm the identity of this visitor. You made quick work of unlocking and opening the door.
โ€œAaron? What are you doing here?โ€
โ€œI came to see how you were feeling. I also ran into your delivery guy.โ€ He explained.
โ€œCome in, I ordered enough for two if youโ€™re hungry?โ€ You posed.
โ€œI wouldnโ€™t want to impose.โ€ He shook his head.
โ€œNot at all, come on in.โ€
You quickly realized that you were in sweats, a t-shirt, and slippers. You looked to Aaron taking note of his jeans and t-shirt. Casual looks good on him; youโ€™d always thought so. You offered him a drink and invited him over to the couch, making yourselves comfortable and digging in. To the others, this may seem odd, a late-night taco date with your boss and your couch, but this was your normal.
You and Aaron had quickly realized your similarities when you first joined the team. You both had a stone exterior with a warm and fuzzy interior, you were closed off, but loyal and caring. These are the similarities that made your fast friendship so easy. The two of you hung out often, you had regular dinners together, went to movies or had movie nights, you went to the park with him and Jack, and sometimesโ€ฆyou even slept over. You didnโ€™t share a bed or anything โ€“ except once when you first moved to your current apartment โ€“ your guest room hadnโ€™t been set up yet. He was easily the person you were closest to, which is why it was terrifying to love him. You couldnโ€™t lose him. So, you bottled up your feelings and enjoyed these moments with him.
โ€œSo, youโ€™re feeling better then?โ€
You opened your mouth to reply when you felt it. That tightening lurch in your stomach. You brought your hand to cover your mouth and jumped up, desperate to get to your bathroom. You had barely made it before you were expelling your dinner into the porcelain bowl. You heaved until there was nothing left. It was only then that you felt the warmth of his hands brushing your hair back and rubbing circles over your spine. You slowly sat up and rested back against the bathtub, Aaron leaned against the counter.
โ€œI guess itโ€™s a good time to mention we have a mandated weekend off. I figured you were feeling better if you had ordered tacos.โ€ Aaron teased.
โ€œI was feeling better. And thank God. I could use the extra two days to get my shit together.โ€ You laughed.
โ€œWhat did the doctor say?โ€ He questioned.
โ€œWell, she uhโ€ฆโ€ You started.
โ€œI shouldnโ€™t have asked that, Iโ€™m sorry.โ€ He apologized.
โ€œNo, Aaron itโ€™s okay. I just โ€“ I found out that Iโ€™m pregnant.โ€ You blurted.
โ€œOh, thatโ€™s โ€“ wow congrats. I didnโ€™t realize youโ€™d started seeing someone.โ€ He muttered.
โ€œThanks, and Iโ€™m not. It was just some guy I met while we were in Alabama.โ€ You grumbled.
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With Aaronโ€™s assistance, you made your way back to the couch, not before quickly brushing your teeth. After he saw that you were settled, he went to the kitchen and grabbed your anti-nausea pills, some crackers and a ginger ale for you.
The two of you sat and talked for hours, you told him about your doctorโ€™s appointment and the phone call with Jensen. You expressed your excitement and nervousness, both of which he met with reassurance. Aaron was quick to tell you he thought youโ€™d make a great mother and that he, along with the rest of the BAU, would be there for you every step of the way.
The night continued on with the two of you curled up on the couch watching movies, Aaron refilling your ginger ale as needed throughout the evening. Your position had shifted slightly the longer you sat there, you had laid down, your head resting on a pillow against Aaronโ€™s thigh, his hand delicately running through your hair. You turned your head to look up at him, the movement drawing his gaze to you.
โ€œCan I tell you something?โ€ You asked.
โ€œAnything.โ€ He whispered.
โ€œIโ€™m scared to do this alone. I donโ€™t want the kid to grow up and hate me because they donโ€™t have a dad. Plus, I always thought when I had kids, Iโ€™d be settledโ€ฆya know?โ€ You spoke softly.
โ€œYouโ€™re not alone in this.โ€ He replied.
โ€œI know Aaron, thatโ€™s not what I meant.โ€ you sighed.
โ€œI could do it.โ€
โ€œWhat?โ€ You sat up abruptly, turning to look him in the eyes.
โ€œI could raise the baby with you, I mean if you want. I just, I always wanted a big family, and Jack has asked about having a sibling on more than one occasion, plus weโ€™re close alreadyโ€ฆโ€ He rambled.
โ€œYou would do that for me?โ€ You gasped.
โ€œOf course I would, Iโ€™d do anything for you.โ€ He smiled softly.
โ€œSo how would this work?โ€ You questioned.
โ€œItโ€™s late, why donโ€™t we head to bed, and we can talk logistics in the morning.โ€ He said, patting your knee.
โ€œOkay.โ€ You smiled.
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You woke up the next morning and had to remind yourself that last night was real, Aaron had in fact offered to raise your baby with you. You got out of bed and padded your way to the kitchen. Upon entering you were met with the sight of Aaron in his sweats and a T-shirt, gliding around your kitchen, making breakfast. This felt so domestic, and you couldnโ€™t help the pain in your chest at the fact that this isnโ€™t.
โ€œGood morning!โ€ You greeted.
โ€œGood morning! How did you sleep?โ€ He replied.
โ€œI slept well thanks. You?โ€
โ€œPretty good actually. So, how are you feeling about my offer?โ€ He queried.
โ€œIโ€™d like to take you up on it, as long as itโ€™s still on the table. But I think we need to lay out some ground rules, or at least figure out how we would do this.โ€ You explained.
โ€œWeโ€™re doing this then! And I agree, we need to sort out all the details.โ€ Aaron suggested.
Aaron and you talked about it a lot over the next few hours and had come to an agreement on nearly all subjects. Aaron would attend doctorโ€™s appointments with you, the child would be raised by you and Aaron and for all intents and purposes, Aaron would be known as dad, when the kid is old enough, you agreed that honesty is crucial, and youโ€™d explain that Aaron isnโ€™t their biological dad. You had agreed on bringing the child up in a loving home and allowing your child to find their own way in religion and politics, neither of you fond of pushing either of those things on a kid. You had also agreed on the importance of education, family time, immunizations, etc.. There were a few things though, that you still werenโ€™t sure of.
โ€œSo, Aaron, I guess I am just curious on how we would address a few things. Like with the team or anyone that asks โ€“ youโ€™re the father? Or do we tell them there was a sperm donor? Are we honest about the situation? And what about us? Everyone is going to think weโ€™re together. Also, the living situation, you mentioned you want to be around to help but going back and forth from my place to yours, itโ€™s not fair to us or to Jack, what do we do?โ€ You rattled on.
โ€œOkay, slow down. I think with the team and family, we can tell them the truthโ€ฆto anyone else, Iโ€™m the father. If thatโ€™s okay with you? For the living situation, I ugh well I was thinking, maybe we find a house? I know how crazy that sounds, but I would be closer to you to help out and Jack could be close to his sibling, at least for a while. It wouldnโ€™t have to be permanent.โ€ He let out a nervous chuckle. โ€œAs for us, I donโ€™t want to complicate things sweetheart. I canโ€™t say Iโ€™ve never thought about usโ€ฆmaybe we just take it day by day.โ€ Aaron was trying to gauge your reaction.
โ€œThat all sounds perfect. We will take it day by day, see where this journey takes us.โ€ You say, reaching to hold Aaronโ€™s hand.
Aaron brings your hand to his lips, placing a soft kiss to the back of it. You canโ€™t help the heat that rises to your cheeks. His admission of thinking of the two of you as more than friends, lingers in your mind. You wondered how long heโ€™d been thinking like that but figured you could ask him another time. The bubble you were currently in was far too precious to burst.
โ€œSo, should we start house hunting?โ€
Aaron chucked at your excitement and nodded happily.
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**15 weeks pregnant**
The two of you agreed to wait to tell the team, at least until you had settled into your roles as co-parents. You also wanted to wait until you had progressed further in your pregnancy before you shared the news with not only the team, but also Jack. You had expressed to Aaron that you were worried Jack wouldnโ€™t take the news well and he had assured you that Jack would be thrilled with the prospect of having a sibling. Aaron had also informed you that Jack had asked if you could be his new mom once your friendship had grown.
Things had been going well, it had been almost two months since you guys had agreed to do this together and you couldnโ€™t be happier. Aaron had gone to your appointments with you, and thatโ€™s where you were currently headed. You had your 15-week appointment today, youโ€™d also be doing some tests to ensure the baby is healthy.
โ€œAlright, did you guys want to find out the babyโ€™s sex today?โ€
You looked over at Aaron, and he met you with a subtle nod of confirmation. You had discussed this on the way over today.
โ€œYes we would!โ€
โ€œYou are having a girl, congratulations!โ€ The doctor smiled and made her leave.
Aaron was quick to lean down and embrace you. You were shedding tears of joy, beaming with excitement. He pressed a chaste kiss to your temple and pulled away.
โ€œI wanted it to be a surprise, I scheduled a showing with our realtor. I think youโ€™re really going to like this one!โ€ Aaron gushed.
Aaron drove you over to the most adorable home, judging from the curb appeal, you were thinking his assumption was correct. He helped you out of the vehicle and led you into the home, your realtor was waiting for you just inside the foyer.
โ€œMr. and Mrs. Hotchner, welcome! Please take your time to look around, I will be in the kitchen if you need anything. Aaron, I am going to make a few calls and see what weโ€™re looking at for this one.โ€ Bradley informed.
The two of you agreed to act as a married couple when looking into homes, Aaron had suggested that newlyweds with a baby on the way might be more appealing to a seller. Though things between you definitely felt more like that was becoming your truth as opposed to this fantasy youโ€™d act out when in the presence of Bradley.
Looking around, Aaron led you around the house, showing you each of the rooms on the first floor, then the second. You ended up in the master bedroom, making your way out on the balcony that overlooks the backyard.
โ€œSo, I was thinking, the two rooms downstairs, one would be my office, and the other could be a sort of den or library. Up here, Jack could have that first room, the second could be a nursery, and then the other two well theyโ€™d be ours, or one could be a guest room.โ€ Aaron offered.
โ€œIf we made one a guest room, that would mean that weโ€ฆweโ€™d share this room? Aaron Hotchner are you suggesting that we share a room?โ€ You teased.
โ€œMaybe I am.โ€ He declared.
You had been playing this game of cat and mouse for the last three weeks. It had started after you had kissed. It happened in the heat of the moment, the two of you were fighting over him subtly benching you from work, you had explained you were fine to which he admitted how important you were to him and that he couldnโ€™t afford to lose you. Upon this revelation, youโ€™d shared a passionate kiss. An action that you hadnโ€™t discussed or repeated since then.
โ€œWell, I think that could work.โ€ You nudged him gently. โ€œThis house is perfect honey.โ€
โ€œShould we go talk to Bradley?โ€ He posed.
โ€œI think so.โ€
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**17 weeks pregnant**
โ€œCan you come to my office please?โ€ Aaron asked.
Naturally this caught the attention of the team. You could tell they were growing suspicious of you and Aaron. They used to make jokes about you guys dating all the time with how close you were, but now, taking time off together to go to doctorโ€™s appointments and hushed conversations in his office. You were sure the team thought you two were together. And now, you guessed they werenโ€™t exactly wrong.
โ€œThey are totally dating.โ€ Emily insisted.
โ€œNo doubt about it. Last week they left early together on Thursday. I guess Hotch called Rossi and told him they wouldnโ€™t be back, and Rossi said he could hear them giggling. He used those exact words.โ€ Morgan explained.
โ€œHotch, giggling? No way!โ€ JJ chimed in.
โ€œWhen do you think theyโ€™ll finally come clean?โ€ Emily wondered.
โ€œWhenever they are ready, and none of you are going to push the issue.โ€ Rossi declared.
The others grumbled in defeat as they returned to their tasks. Meanwhile, Aaron was informing you that Bradley had left him a voicemail, asking that the two of you return the call when you could.
โ€œHey Aaron, thanks for getting back to me. Listen I have good news, your offer went through. You guys got the house! Iโ€™ll email over some paperwork, and we will talk next steps soon.โ€ Bradley rushed.
โ€œThank you Bradley, we appreciate it.โ€ Aaron replied before hanging up the phone.
You shared a look before a cheerful squeal escaped your lips. You jumped into Aaronโ€™s arms, hugging him tightly. He was quick to return it, rocking you back and forth gently.
โ€œWe got the house! I canโ€™t believe it!โ€
โ€œWe did sweetheart! Do you want to come for dinner tonight, we can talk to Jack?โ€ Aaron offered.
โ€œThat sounds great.โ€
You made your way back to your desk and caught the tail end of your teamโ€™s conversation. They had clearly been speculating about the nature of your relationship with Aaron, and after that little display in his office, you couldnโ€™t blame them. Youโ€™d have to bring that up tonight, maybe it was time to come clean.
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You were currently cooking dinner while Aaron helped Jack with his homework at the dining table. If this is the life you had to look forward to, youโ€™d be a happy girl. You never felt more at home than when in the presence of the Hotchner boys. You finished up dinner and sent the boys to wash up while you set the table, they returned swiftly and the three of you began eating.
โ€œJack, bud, we have something we want to talk to you about.โ€ Aaron began. โ€œItโ€™s pretty important and Iโ€™d really like you to let me tell you everything before you respond okay?โ€
โ€œOkay.โ€ Jack nodded, mouth full.
โ€œYou know how Iโ€™m having a baby right?โ€ You gave him a moment to nod in reply.
โ€œWell, that baby is going to be your little sister.โ€ Aaron explained. โ€œWe are going to have this baby, and weโ€™re all going to live together, in a new house. Youโ€™ll still go to the same school, but we will live in a house, all together instead of in the apartment.โ€ Aaron concluded.
Jackโ€™s eyes grew wide at the mass of information heโ€™d just received. He glanced from you to Aaron and back to you once more. His mouth fell open, and he took a deep breath before speaking.
โ€œSo, does that mean youโ€™re going to be my mom finally? Are you guys getting married? What does the house look like? Will I have to share a room with the baby? And where did the baby come from?โ€ Jack rattled off.
โ€œOh, well sweetie this doesnโ€™t necessarily meanโ€ฆโ€
โ€œBud, go put your dish in the sink and change into your pjs. When you come back we will answer all of your questions.โ€ Aaron instructed.
Jack shrugged and went first to the kitchen, then shuffled down the hall to change. Aaron knew it would take him a little bit, and heโ€™d likely get distracted before returning, which meant he could talk to you about the first two of Jackโ€™s questions.
โ€œSweetheart, if I am going to be the father of this baby, would you maybe consider being a mother to Jack? I know it is a lot, but with us living together and raising the baby together, it might make sense for me to formally adopt the baby and you to adopt Jack. That way we really could be a family. If anything happened to me, I would at least know that heโ€™d have someone. He loves you so much and I love you, it just feels right, him wanting to call you mom.โ€ Aaron blurted.
โ€œY โ€“ you love me?โ€ You gasped.
Aaron blushed, having realized his slip up. โ€œI do.โ€
โ€œI love you too Aaron. And I would love for Jack to consider me his mom, Iโ€™d be lying if I said I hadnโ€™t thought about us all being a real family like that. As for the adoption, that sounds perfect, Iโ€™d have to call Jensen and judging how our first conversation went, it should be a non-issue.โ€ You noted.
โ€œWe would just have to get the papers drawn up for you to adopt Jack, his mother signed away her rights when she left us.โ€ Aaron stated.
You looked at him with a saddened expression. The thought of leaving Aaron and Jack breaks your heart, you canโ€™t imagine how she did it so effortlessly. Aaron could see the hurt behind your gaze, and he brought his hand up to caress your cheek, drawing a heat with it.
โ€œCan we go back to a few minutes ago when we both said โ€œI love youโ€ for the first timeโ€ Aaron chuckled.
You let out a giggle and nodded, leaning in to meet him halfway for a passionate kiss. The two of you have kissed before, but never like this. Kissing someone who you love and that loves you in return, well that is pure bliss.
โ€œEww!โ€ Jack shrieks, covering his eyes.
The two of you share a laugh and pull away. Aaron begins clearing the table while you go to get Jack.
โ€œEww? Eww? Come here buddy! Let me give you a big smooch!โ€ You laughed reaching for Jack.
His laughs rang through the apartment as you jokingly chased him around the living room. When you finally caught up to him, you wrapped your arms around him a pressed a dramatically loud kiss to his cheek. Jack feigned disgust and wiped his cheek off as Aaron entered the room, joining the two of you on the couch with a big smile on his face.
โ€œAlright buddy, I want to answer some of your questions okay?โ€
โ€œOkay dad.โ€
โ€œSo, letโ€™s start with the house, you are going to have your own room. The house is big with a yard that we can practice soccer in and a pool for us to swim! You will get to see the house soon; we are going to move in just a few weeks.โ€ Aaron explained.
โ€œAs for me bud, if you want to call me mom you absolutely can. We arenโ€™t getting married just yet, but we are a family sweetie.โ€ You gently ruffle his hair.
โ€œOkay mom, but you didnโ€™t answer my last question! Where do babies come from?โ€
Your heart soared at the name, but both you and Aaron choked at his question.
โ€œUh, we will talk about that when youโ€™re a little older. Go get ready for bed.โ€
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**26 weeks pregnant**
You were nearing week 26 of your pregnancy and you knew, beyond a doubt, that the entire team knew you were pregnant, you hadnโ€™t really been hiding it other than some loose-fitting tops. None of them said anything, but they were all doing everything in their power to make sure you were comfortable, safe, and feeling well in the office and even more so in the field.ย 
On your last case, the whole team worked to keep you stuck in the local precinct as to avoid any potential harm. You knew they were just being protective, but your doctor said you were fine to continue field work for at least a few more weeks. You wanted to work while you still could, and you decided to talk to Aaron about finally coming clean to the team.
โ€œHey, can I talk to you really quick?โ€ You asked, entering his office.
โ€œAm I talking to you as your boss or as your significant other?โ€ He questions.
โ€œBoth I guess? Aaron, I think we need to tell the team. They already know Iโ€™m pregnant, that I am sure of. But they are acting like I am made of glass, and I would really like to keep working while I still can.โ€ You declared.
โ€œSweetheart I canโ€™t say I am particularly upset about everyone being extra cautious for you. I want you safe, and they do too. But if youโ€™re ready to tell them, then letโ€™s tell them.โ€ He admitted.
Aaron called the team to the round table so the two of you could come clean about everything. In the last 18 weeks, your lives had drastically changed for the better, and theyโ€™d only continue to do so, so it was only right that you have your BAU family involved and around for the joy to come.
โ€œI called you all in here because we have some news weโ€™d like to share with you all.โ€ Aaron said, placing his hand on your shoulder.
You smiled up at him before continuing. โ€œI am pregnant, as you all already seem to knowโ€ฆbut thatโ€™s not all.โ€ You and Aaron told the team about your relationship, the pregnancy and how it came to be, Aaron stepping in and being the father, the new house and how you moved in together, you told them everything.
The team met you with shocked expressions, before they bombarded you with congratulations, embraces, and some questions. They asked about Jack and his reaction, they asked about the babyโ€™s biological father, and they asked if an engagement was coming soon.
You had explained that the adoption process had already begun for Aaron and the baby, that Jensen was more than willing to waive his parental rights. Youโ€™d also told them how Jack started calling you mom and you were planning to ask him if you could adopt him officially in a few weeks and Aaron said an engagement would occur soon enough as long as youโ€™d have him.
To close out your family meeting, youโ€™d politely asked everyone to remember that you were pregnant, not incompetent, and you would appreciate it if they would let you work like normal (mostly) for the last few weeks youโ€™d be able to. They agreed with some apprehension as long as youโ€™d be careful and let the others lead.
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**33 weeks pregnant**
The team had travelled to Colorado for a case, you knew that this would be one of the last times youโ€™d get to travel with the team, so you were going to give this case your all.
For the last month, Aaron had definitely broken his promise and was keeping you on a tight leash. You knew he was only protecting you, but you wanted to do your job. You were damn good at it, and you werenโ€™t going to let anyone tell you otherwise.
โ€œAlright, you are going to stay here and work on the geographical profile with Reid, and I am, going to the latest crime scene with Morgan.โ€ Aaron stated.
โ€œIโ€™d like to go with Morgan actually. I think that my skills would be better suited that way.โ€ You disputed, sending a glare Aaronโ€™s way.
โ€œIโ€™m not sure thatโ€™s a good ideaโ€ฆโ€ Aaron started.
โ€œHotch. Let me do my job.โ€
โ€œOkay go. Be careful, please.โ€ Aaron pleaded.
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Morgan drove you to the latest crime scene and you both looked around observing all of the evidence markers and trying to gather as much information as you could. The two of you were bouncing ideas off of one another when glass breaking sounded downstairs.
Morgan brought a finger to his lips signaling to be silent. You both raised your weapons and made your way to the landing. Morgan leaned around the corner to see if he could catch a glimpse of the intruder from the top of the stairs. When it came up empty, he motioned that he was going downstairs, silently telling you heโ€™d let you know when it was safe to follow.
You didnโ€™t move until Morgan signaled for you to do so. When he did, you carefully made your way downstairs. He went left and you went right, making your way through the first level of the home you noticed a broken lamp next to an open window in the living room. ย Before you had a chance to react, a man grabbed you from behind, his arm wrapping around your throat and his gun pressed to your temple.
โ€œCall out to your partner.โ€ He hissed, pressing the gun further into your skin.
โ€œMorgan, in the living room!โ€ You called.
โ€œDid you find someth-โ€ Morgan trailed off, seeing the unsub holding you. โ€œWoah, okay. We donโ€™t want any trouble okay. You can let her go. We can get you whatever you want man.โ€ Morgan offered.
โ€œDONโ€™T TRY TO PLAY GAMES WITH ME!โ€ The unsub bellowed.
โ€œWeโ€™re not โ€“ trying to play games with you. We just want everyone to leave here unharmed.โ€ You tried to console the unsub.
โ€œNO! LOOK AT HIM! HEโ€™S GONNA TRY AND SHOOT ME THE SECOND I LET YOU GO! Iโ€™M NOT FUCKING STUPID!โ€ The unsub cried.
You could tell he was devolving; he was young, intimidated and sick of being pushed around by men in positions of power. Most notably, his father.
โ€œYouโ€™re right. He probably will try and shoot. Heโ€™s cocky like that. Always walking around like heโ€™s a gift from God himself. Barking orders at his subordinates and making passes at any female employee. It makes me sick.โ€ You played into his delusions.
โ€œHe treats you like that?โ€ The unsub wavered.
โ€œHe does. And I canโ€™t stand it! I am sick of being treated like Iโ€™m less than. Like Iโ€™m not good enough to be here! I deserve more, you deserve more. We are strong and capable, and we should be treated as such.โ€ You continued to work this unsub while Morgan slowly moved into position.
โ€œYouโ€™re right! If you can see that, why couldnโ€™t he? Why couldnโ€™t he see that I am enough!โ€ The unsub sobbed, his hands dropping to his sides.
Morgan swooped in and handcuffed him after gently grabbing his gun from his hand. The unsub sobbed quietly, realizing the error of his ways. You moved to sit in a nearby chair and Morgan pulled out his phone to call for backup.
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โ€œAre you okay?โ€ Aaron asked, rushing to your side. โ€œThis is exactly why I didnโ€™t want you coming with Morgan.โ€
โ€œAaron, honey, Iโ€™m okay!โ€ You reassured him.
โ€œHotch, your girl single handedly talked the guy off the ledge. Sheโ€™s the reason weโ€™re all safe.โ€ Morgan explained.
Aaron looked at you once again. Taking in every part of your body to ensure you had no injuries. He gently takes your chin between his index finger and thumb to glance at your right temple, making a note of the slight bruise thatโ€™s developing there.
โ€œI want you to get checked out before we go home.โ€ Aaron informed.
โ€œOkay.โ€ You said, knowing arguing wouldnโ€™t get you anywhere.
After spending far too long at the hospital, you were headed back to the hotel with a clean bill of health for both you and your baby girl. Aaronโ€™s hands hadnโ€™t left you since heโ€™d rushed to your side at the crime scene. They were either holding your own, pressed to the small of your back, or resting on your leg. You knew he was just trying to ground himself in the fact that you were safe.
That night you and Aaron shared a conversation about you going on desk duty for the next few weeks, before your maternity leave started. He was a bit shocked that you didnโ€™t fight him on itโ€ฆnot even a little bit.
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**39 weeks pregnant**
You had been on maternity leave for all of five days and you were already out of your mind. The only thing you were grateful for was the fact that you got to spend so much time with Jack.
Your adoption of him had been finalized two weeks ago and everything was done regarding Aaron adopting the baby. Now, you were just awaiting the arrival of your daughter. You were more than ready for her to be here and out of your body, and while the pregnancy hadnโ€™t been particularly difficult, you were exhausted and bloated and just ready to be done.
You were in the kitchen making lunch for Jack and you while he played in the living room. Heโ€™d requested a grilled cheese sandwich with some tomato soup. You had just flipped the sandwich when a contraction hit. The pain washed over you, radiating down your spine and through your pelvis. You took a deep breath and check the time, they were about fifteen minutes apart right now, the contractions kept you up all night and had been consistent all day.
โ€œOkay bud, lunch is served!โ€ You set his food down in front of him on the coffee table.
โ€œThanks mom!โ€ He smiled, taking a big bite of grilled cheese.
โ€œYouโ€™re welco-โ€ a sharp hiss escaped your mouth.
Checking the clock again you realize itโ€™s only been about five minutes since the last one. You take a few deep breaths and look around for your phone, it might be time to text Aaron.
โ€œMom, are you okay?โ€ Jack asked.
โ€œYeah bub Iโ€™m okay. I think your sister is getting ready to come.โ€ You explained.
โ€œReally? I canโ€™t wait to meet her!โ€ Jack cheered, resting one of his hands on your swollen belly.
โ€œI canโ€™t wait either. Jack, could you uh โ€“ could you go grab my phone hon?โ€ You requested.
โ€œOkay!โ€ He wandered over to the kitchen to grab your phone.
You felt another contraction coming on and realized that they were coming one after another in shorter bursts of times. You needed to get to the hospital.
Jack returned from the kitchen with your phone and handed it to you. You were quick to dial Aaronโ€™s number. ย It rang three times before he picked up.
โ€œHey sweetheart. Is everything okay?โ€ He questioned.
โ€œYeah honey, it โ€“ itโ€™s time. Sheโ€™s coming.โ€
โ€œNow? How far apart are your contractions? Did your water break? Are you in pain? Should I call an ambulance to come and take you to the hospital?โ€ Aaron rattled off question after question.
โ€œAaron, baby, contractions are three minutes apart now, my water hasnโ€™t broken, Iโ€™m not in too much pain, and please donโ€™t call an ambulance. I will drive myself and Jack to the hospital. Meet us there.โ€
โ€œI will sweetheart. The go bag is on the floor of the closet, on the right side. And the car seat has already been installed. I am leaving right now.โ€ Aaron promised.
โ€œOkay! See you soon.โ€
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**36 weeks pregnant**
โ€œMrs. Hotchner, can we go swimming?โ€ Henry asked.
โ€œOf course, bud, you boys go get your swim trunks on and I will get Nora changed. Okay?โ€ You looked at the three boys for confirmation.
After they all shouted okay, they ran to Jackโ€™s room and the bathroom to change, you walked with Nora upstairs to help her change into her swimsuit.
โ€œAlright bug, pink or green?โ€ You asked her.
โ€œNo. Blue momma, blue!โ€ Nora demanded.
โ€œOkay bug, blue suit.โ€ You agreed.
You got Nora changed and brought her into your room, before you changed into your own bathing suit in the on-suite bathroom. When you exited, you grabbed Nora and then made sure the boys were all ready and that they had put on sunscreen. The five of you made your way outside, the boys were quick to jump straight into the pool, and you made sure to put on Noraโ€™s swimming vest.
Aaron stepped away from the grill and wrapped his arms around your waist. He placed a sweet kiss on your shoulder before leaning down and kissing Noraโ€™s head. He went back to the grill and got it cleaned and ready for the burgers you were making tonight.
โ€œJJ texted and said her and Will were on their way. She said to thank you again for picking the boys up from school.โ€ Aaron let you know.
โ€œShe doesnโ€™t need to thank me.โ€ You scoffed. โ€œThe boys all go to the same school and with me on maternity leave, I have nothing better to do.โ€ You laughed.
โ€œIโ€™m excited to see the team, itโ€™s been so long since weโ€™ve all been together.โ€ Aaron sighed, slipping into the pool with you.
โ€œI know honey. Weโ€™ve all just been so busyโ€ฆthatโ€™s why itโ€™s taken this long for us to do this revealโ€ You hugged him. โ€œDo you regret taking the promotion?โ€
โ€œNot for even a second. It has allowed me more time with you and the kids. I got to see almost all of Noraโ€™s milestones, and I am so excited for this little one to join us here soon.โ€ Aaron said caressing your belly once more.
โ€œI canโ€™t wait either.โ€ You smiled.
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One by one the team began filing in through the back gate. Derek and Savanah had come in with Hank. JJ and Will had come in and were quick to greet their sons. Emily, Spencer and Penelope arrived all at once saying their hellos and quickly getting into the pool. And Rossi arrived last, he set the cake and wine in the kitchen and made himself comfortable in the lounge chairs on the deck.
Time passed in slow motion, you made conversation with those around you and ate dinner (Aaron and Derek standing over the grill drinking beerโ€ฆthey were arguing over how long to cook the burgers). Everyone got out of the pool and as the adults sat on the lounge chairs, the kids ran around in the yard, playing soccer.
โ€œAre you guys ready?โ€ Dave asked
After you and Aaron nodded, Dave went to grab the cake. You called everyone over to the table and let them know that you chose to reveal the gender this way because you didnโ€™t want some big flashy party, but rather to be surrounded by loved ones.
โ€œSo, thereโ€™s one other announcement Iโ€™d like to make before we do the gender reveal.โ€ You began. โ€œI will not be returning to the BAU after the birth.โ€
A chorus of โ€œwhat do you meanโ€ and โ€œwhyโ€ and โ€œthatโ€™s not funnyโ€ rang out around you. This was something that youโ€™d been at war with yourself over for the entirety of this pregnancy. Aaron taking the promotion to a director position, it had shockingly allowed him more time with your family, and it provided a safety that his previous position had hindered. It was a culmination of those facts that led you to your decision.
โ€œWhat does this mean though? What are you going to do?โ€ Spencer was the one to ask.
โ€œIโ€™m going to teach.โ€ You smiled. โ€œI was offered a position, within the FBI, to teach. You guys will still get to see me, and we will still host everyone, but the hours are better, and theyโ€™ll allow me more time at home.โ€
The team exchanged solemn expressions, but ultimately wished you well. They let you know that theyโ€™d miss you and the team wouldnโ€™t be the same without you, but they understood.
โ€œOkay! Sorry. Onto a much happier topic โ€“ the gender reveal of our baby!โ€ You exclaimed.
Aaron and you each took a wine glass and held them upside down over opposite edges of the cake. The team counted down 3โ€ฆ2โ€ฆ1โ€ฆand you and Aaron plunged the glasses into the cake. You each brought the glasses up and held them out in front of you, confusion etched on the faces of those standing before you.
โ€œOH MY GOD! Itโ€™s twins! Itโ€™s twins isnโ€™t it!โ€ Penelope shouted with glee.
In front of you, enclosed in the wine glass were layers of chocolate cake intermixed with blue frosting. And in front of Aaron was a glass housing chocolate cake with pink frosting. The two of you shared a look, one that held nothing but love and adoration for one another and the beautiful life youโ€™ve built with one another. You loved each other more than anything and your growing family was proof of that, Jack and Nora had been thrilled that theyโ€™d be getting both a little brother and sister, and in just a few short weeks, theyโ€™d make their debut.
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more than god loves them
โ€œfreddie! mate, the sunโ€™s shining, weโ€™re bevvied, spliffed, and sorted. this feels like the beginning of something.โ€
in which y/n miles travels back to bristol for college and befriends her form mates, getting swirled into all the drama that comes along with them.. accidentally catching the eye of a weird guy with a weird name
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READER, is female and uses she/her pronouns โ€” is described as having longer hair and blue eyes to match chrisโ€™ since sheโ€™s his little sister. she is sixteen at the start of this series and she ages along with the characters. hair color/texture and skin color are not specified.
WARNING, this story contains explicit and mature content and themes such as drugs, sex, and very bad decision making. throw yourself off the deep end here instead of in real life lovelies. this does contain spoilers for both gen one and gen two of skins uk.
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chapter index.. ๐“ฒึผ
๐ƒู’๊ฆŒ prologue
๐œ—๐œš chapter one.. wip
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96th Academy Awards - March 10, 2024
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Drive Me Home (2/2)
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Part 1 Content Warnings: Creep at the Barโ„ข, Soft Hotch WC: 2.5K
ใ€‚ใ€‚+ใ‚œใ‚œใ€‚ใ€‚+ใ‚œใ‚œใ€‚ใ€‚+ใ‚œใ‚œใ€‚ใ€‚ โ€œCome on. Just one more!โ€ Emily begs you, her voice loud over the constant chatter. She reaches over the unsettlingly sticky tabletop to grab your forearm, then, sensing your vacancy, searches for another target. โ€œGarcia? JJ?โ€
Two margaritas and four vodka shots is all it takes to unravel whatever illusion of dignity youโ€™ve managed to scrounge together since joining the BAU. Two margaritas and four shots has you giggling at anything said, funny or not, and struggling to keep your eyes open. Now, if Emily has her way โ€” and youโ€™ve come to learn that she often does when the team unwinds at the bar โ€” a tequila shot is in the cards for you too.
โ€œIโ€™m out.โ€ JJ says with a shake of her head, โ€œAny more and I wonโ€™t be alive to see tomorrow morning, let alone Monday.โ€ย 
โ€œThatโ€™s the whole point,โ€ says a now-pouting Emily as she spins in her seat to hound Garcia into agreeing to another round. The first to Morganโ€™s at the bar making friends, as he puts it. Watching him with a smile pulling at his lips is Reid, who nurses a soda and regales the rest of you every so often with numerical predictions of his chances for success.
Your head is spinning, and itโ€™s got everything to do with the alcohol flooding your veins, not the unfortunate reality of your boss sitting at the head of the table, with those two top buttons open, exposing just a glimpse of his throat. Heโ€™s been checking his watch as often as is socially acceptable. Somewhere deep in the haze of your mind, you suspect Rossi, who's long gone, bullied him into coming. Now he nods along with Reidโ€™s tangents, inserts a comment or two whenever the younger profiler takes a breath.
Emily calls your name once more, pinning her hopes onto you. Itโ€™s a rookie mistake you make when you nod, having not processed her question properly. By the time you realize what youโ€™ve agreed to, itโ€™s too late to back out. Suppressing a groan, you grab your card and slide out of the booth. You try not to think about squeezing past Hotch as you do it, try ignoring the warmth that spreads into you when your forearm brushes his shoulder.ย 
You fail. Sweet as ever, Garcia offers to join you, but you shake her offer off with a smile, standing on only-slightly-unsteady legs and making the short walk to the bar.ย ย 
As you slot yourself into the crowd waiting for their drinks, you debate whether Emily will notice you taking a water shot instead of the tequila youโ€™ll buy for her and Garcia. Youโ€™re about to take the risk and order one when an unfamiliar hand settles itself on your lower back. Brow furrowing, you whirl around, hoping to see Prentiss or Morgan behind you.ย 
Those hopes are dashed pretty quickly. A stranger presses in close to your side. His fingers curl around your waist in a manner so confident itโ€™d make you laugh, were you sober enough to react with more certainty. Instead, you shiver. And of course he takes that to be a sign, his grin cheshire-cat-wide.ย 
โ€œIโ€™m sorry. Do I know you?โ€ you take a moment to respond as you cover his hand with your own, moving it away from you.ย 
Heโ€™s tall, blonde, what many people would deem attractive. But his smile is too quick to appear and just lopsided enough to look practiced. โ€œNot yet,โ€ he says. โ€œWhat are you drinking?โ€
โ€œNothing more now. Just water.โ€
Your tone is clipped, impersonal, and you hope he gets the message.ย 
If he does, he chooses to ignore it and steps even closer, reaching the same hand across your body and resting it against the bar, boxing you in against it. The proximity has your stomach sinking.ย 
Stephen โ€” really, youโ€™ve no idea what his name is, but he looks like a Stephen, and the type to spell it with a โ€˜phโ€™ over a โ€˜vโ€™, just for the status of the extra letter โ€” raises an eyebrow at you. โ€œJust water? Come on, honey. What do you want? Itโ€™s on me.โ€
The pet name sounds wrong on his lips. Youโ€™re an FBI agent. Youโ€™ve dealt with the sickest people humanity has to offer, seen more in your short time with the team than most people see in their lives. Youโ€™re an excellent shot, giving even Morgan a run for his money. You should be more than capable of dealing with a freak who gets a little too close at the bar, for fuckโ€™s sake.ย 
But youโ€™re tired and a little dizzy, and the scent of his cologne makes your head spin in the wrong kind of way. Emily wouldnโ€™t hesitate to shove him hard, and JJ wouldnโ€™t get herself into this situation in the first place. Youโ€™re not Emily or JJ though. Youโ€™re just you.ย 
โ€œThank you, but Iโ€™m really notโ€”โ€ย 
The bartender cuts you off to ask for your order, and you try to forget Stephenโ€™s eyes on you as you rattle it off, opting for an extra glass of water just to spite him.ย 
He isnโ€™t pleased, though his face says otherwise. โ€œYou donโ€™t really want that. No strings, I promise. Just let me buy you a drink. Just one.โ€
Youโ€™ve had enough. โ€œIโ€™m not interested.โ€ย 
Now the smile drops from his face, leaving it a blank mockery of neutrality that makes you sure โ€˜no stringsโ€™ is an empty promise. He leans in even closer, and you suppress a wince at the sensation of his breath against your skin. โ€œYou know, you donโ€™t have to play hard to get.โ€ Stephenโ€™s tone is rougher now, all of its artificial sweetness abandoned. He looks you up and down, eyes the neckline of your shirt with a frown. โ€œItโ€™s obvious what youโ€™re looking for.โ€
Your throat constricts. The air is hot. Too hot. Itโ€™s all you can do to keep your hand steady as you pay for your drinks. โ€œI told you, Iโ€™m not looking for anything. Or anyone.โ€
When the bartender slides your drinks across the bar, you rush to grab them, nearly spilling them in your haste to leave. Youโ€™re not that lucky. Stephenโ€™s arm is still in your way. You donโ€™t like how your breathing speeds up, chest heaving just a little despite your attempts to remain unfazed, but itโ€™s all too much.ย 
Stephen opens his mouth to retort again.ย 
He doesnโ€™t get far.ย 
โ€œMove.โ€
ย A new hand settles itself on your back, and its fingers curve ever so slightly around your hip. If you wanted to back away, thereโ€™d be more than enough room. But you donโ€™t.ย 
Turning slightly in Hotchโ€™s hold, youโ€™re not surprised to see him issuing Stephen with the full force of his glare. The creepโ€™s hand retreats, though he stays put otherwise.
โ€œHere, sweetheart,โ€ Hotch takes the tray from you, not even bothering to look at your โ€˜admirerโ€™ again. His focus is on you, now, and his eyes are soft, one corner of his mouth curving up. โ€œThought you could use a hand. I think Prentiss might kill you if you drop another of her drinks.โ€
You manage to pull yourself together enough to roll your eyes. Of course he picks now to bring that up. โ€œThat was one time, Aaron. I donโ€™t think she even remembers it.โ€
Now Stephen turns and walks to the other end of the bar, and you feel your shoulders loosen at the distance.ย 
Hotch notices, because of course he does. Instead of walking you back to your booth, he stays put and searches your face. โ€œYou okay?โ€
You nod. โ€œFine. I donโ€™t know why I didnโ€™tโ€ฆโ€
Trailing off, you scan the bar. Garcia is laughing at something Prentiss says (some kind of story, based on the gestures sheโ€™s making). Reid watches them with fondness in his features, Morgan back and sitting by his side.
โ€œYou shouldnโ€™t have had to do anything,โ€ Hotch says quietly. His arm rests by his side now. โ€œI think Iโ€™m going to head back. You want to go home?โ€
โ€œYeah. Iโ€™m gonna call a cab.โ€
He tilts his head, echoing your words from months ago with just a hint of a smirk playing at his lips. โ€œEveryone and their mother is calling a cab. Iโ€™m driving you.โ€
โ€œHotchโ€ฆโ€ you sigh. You canโ€™t trust yourself, now, not to say the wrong thing, not to comment on the something thatโ€™s changed between the two of you since you gave him a ride home, not to wonder if heโ€™s noticed it too.ย 
โ€œLet me do this for you. Please.โ€
His insistence is too gentle to argue with.ย 
โ€œOkay.โ€
Hotch takes the tray of drinks, leading you back towards the rest of the team.ย 
โ€œYouโ€™re an angel, honey,โ€ Garcia tells you. She squeezes your hand in thanks as Hotch sets down the shots and hands you your water. If anyone noticed anything wrong, they donโ€™t mention it, and youโ€™re grateful for that small mercy.
โ€œI think weโ€™re going to head out now,โ€ says Hotch. His hand hovers just above your back, almost touching you, as he goes on to explain that you arenโ€™t feeling well and shouldnโ€™t chance a cab.
Youโ€™re not too drunk to miss the communal grin passing through the group like the flu, so you file it away for later and hug the rest of the team one by one, giving Reid a tired smile and a wave goodbye.ย 
Hotch leads you out of the bar and out into the cold in search of his car. You feel yourself take a real breath for the first time in a while.ย 
โ€œAre you alright?โ€
โ€œFine. Thank you,โ€ you say, and mean it. The chill in the air helps to clear your head some. At the very least, you donโ€™t feel nearly as drunk as you did inside.ย 
Hotch hums, unlocking the car. Climbing into the passenger seat, you canโ€™t help but laugh.
โ€œWhat?โ€
You look over at him, groan quietly. โ€œYouโ€™re a liar, Aaron Hotchner. Your car is so much cleaner than mine.โ€
It really is. You glance over the interior in search of a coffee stain or a loose wrapper, but come up empty handed.ย 
โ€œGuilty,โ€ he shrugs. โ€œAnd itโ€™ll stay that way, if you behave.โ€
Youโ€™re pretty sure your brain short circuits when he puts his hand on the back of your headrest to reverse out of the parking spot. It takes you longer to respond than usual to his gentle taunting. When you do, itโ€™s a little half-hearted. Maybe you arenโ€™t as sober as you thought.ย 
โ€œPlease, Hotch. Iโ€™m not about to throw up in your car. Iโ€™m not that far gone.โ€ย 
โ€œNo. Youโ€™re not,โ€ he pauses, opening the window anyway. โ€œWeโ€™re back to โ€˜Hotchโ€™, now? What happened to Aaron?โ€
You give him the most innocent look you can manage and plug your address into his satnav. โ€œYouโ€™re right there.โ€
Youโ€™re pretty sure the look he gives you now is reserved for murderers. And clearly, on some occasions, you.ย 
Eventually, he relents. โ€œYou called me โ€˜Aaronโ€™, earlier.โ€
โ€œYou called me โ€˜sweetheartโ€™,โ€ you blurt out before you can stop yourself. Resting your chin on your hand, you turn your head to look out of the window. You donโ€™t want to see the smug expression youโ€™ve come to recognise over the past few weeks, reserved almost exclusively for you. You know he wears it now.ย 
โ€œDid I?โ€
You donโ€™t answer. Your fingers move to cover your lips, as if thatโ€™ll stop you from making more of an idiot of yourself than you already have.ย 
Somewhere in the back of your mind, you register his sigh. โ€œLook in the side pocket,โ€ he says, his voice quiet.
โ€œWhat?โ€
โ€œIn the compartment in the door. Take a look.โ€ย 
You follow his instructions, finding a few CDs tucked away there. Youโ€™re about to tease Hotch for his taste in kidsโ€™ audiobooks when you spot it, and feel your breath hitch.ย 
โ€œHotchโ€ฆโ€ You say, turning over the copy of Carole Kingโ€™s Tapestry in your hands. Itโ€™s still wrapped in plastic, still new. Taking the disc out of its case, you look to him for permission before sliding it into the player. โ€œWhen did youโ€ฆ?โ€
โ€œIndiana. I saw it a few weeks ago, and it made me think.๏ฟฝ๏ฟฝ๏ฟฝ
You press play, and I Feel The Earth Move floods the car. โ€œYou really didnโ€™t have toโ€”โ€
โ€œโ€”I wanted to,โ€ he frowns as he says it, determination etched into his face. โ€œI donโ€™t have much of a collection, but itโ€™ll get there.โ€
A comfortable layer of quiet settles between you as you watch the world move outside, late-night stragglers heading from offices with briefcases in hand, or stumbling out of nearby bars, arm-in-arm and laughing. Itโ€™s been a long while since you took that first journey alone with Hotch, since your determination not to think about him in any non-professional way wavered and cracked. Now, weeks later, you take turns to bring each other coffee in the morning. You ask him about Jack and revel in how content he is to talk about his son. You look at him and wonder if this slow, tentative thing youโ€™ve built, this easy friendship, is all youโ€™ll ever share.
If it is, you canโ€™t bring yourself to be upset. But you glance at him now, his hair falling over his forehead, and think to yourself that it might not be.
Three songs or so later, Hotch turns into your street. You point out your apartment and wait for him to turn the engine off, but he doesnโ€™t.
โ€œThank you for tonight,โ€ you say, simply to have something to say that isnโ€™t an admittal of something you really shouldnโ€™t be confessing to.ย 
He hesitates. The car stays running. โ€œYouโ€™ve got nothing to thank me for.โ€
You nod towards the CD player, pressing pause. Silence. โ€œThank you for this, then.โ€
โ€œIt was your idea,โ€ Hotch says, โ€œYouโ€™re a lot more thoughtful than you give yourself credit for.โ€
Itโ€™s sweet. Too sweet.ย 
You laugh at him. โ€œGod, you sound like a fortune cookie.โ€
โ€œIโ€™d make an excellent fortune teller.โ€ย 
Thereโ€™s that tone again. Itโ€™s flat, but with something exasperated lingering beneath it, something fond.
โ€œGo on, then. Whatโ€™s in my future?โ€
He sighs. โ€œA nasty hangover. And a text or two hundred from Garcia, complaining about hers.โ€
You snort in acknowledgement. โ€œAnd what do you see in yours?โ€
Now he turns the engine off, leaning back against the headrest and turns to study you. His eyes trace from yours down to the curve of your lips, and to where your hands lay intertwined in your lap. For a long moment, he says nothing. Your breath is starting to turn the windscreen foggy. Then, with a gentle grip, he takes your hand and brings it to his lips, kisses the tender skin on the inside of your wrist.ย 
โ€œIf youโ€™ll have me? Another very uncomfortable conversation with Strauss.โ€
Your soft, tired smile is answer enough. He leads you to your front door, kisses your forehead, and sees you inside. When that conversation is over, he promises, heโ€™ll be driving you home much more often.ย 
It isnโ€™t very long before he makes good on it, and Reid is a little richer.
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๐™ท๐šŽ๐š›๐šŽ'๐šœ ๐šƒ๐š‘๐š˜๐š–๐šŠ๐šœ ๐šŠ๐š—๐š ๐™ด๐š–๐š’๐š•๐šข'๐šœ ๐šข๐š˜๐šž๐š—๐š๐šŽ๐šœ๐š ๐š™๐šž๐š™. ๐™ฐ ๐š๐š’๐š—๐šข ๐šŸ๐šŽ๐š›๐šœ๐š’๐š˜๐š— ๐š˜๐š ๐™ป๐šŠ๐š๐šข ๐š‹๐šŠ๐šœ๐š’๐šŒ๐šŠ๐š•๐š•๐šข, ๐šœ๐š‘๐šŽ ๐šŽ๐šŸ๐šŽ๐š— ๐š‘๐šŠ๐šŸ๐šŽ๐šœ ๐š‘๐šŽ๐š› ๐š๐š•๐š˜๐š ๐š’๐š—๐š ๐š๐š’๐šŠ๐š–๐š˜๐š—๐š ๐š˜๐š— ๐š‘๐šŽ๐š› ๐š๐š˜๐š›๐šŽ๐š‘๐šŽ๐šŠ๐š!
๐™ฐ๐šœ ๐š ๐š’๐š๐š‘ ๐š–๐š˜๐šœ๐š ๐š˜๐š ๐š–๐šข ๐š๐šŠ๐š—๐š”๐š’๐š๐šœ, ๐š๐š‘๐šŽ ๐š๐šŽ๐šœ๐š’๐š๐š— ๐š’๐šœ ๐šš๐šž๐š’๐š๐šŽ ๐šŠ๐š–๐š‹๐š’๐š๐šž๐š˜๐šž๐šœ, (๐™ฐ๐š—๐š ๐š’๐šœ ๐šŸ๐šŽ๐š›๐šข ๐š™๐š›๐š˜๐š‹๐šŠ๐š‹๐š•๐šŽ ๐š๐š‘๐šŠ๐š ๐š๐š‘๐šŽ๐š’๐š› ๐š๐šŽ๐šœ๐š’๐š๐š— ๐š ๐š’๐š•๐š• ๐šœ๐š•๐š’๐š๐š‘๐š๐š•๐šข ๐šŒ๐š‘๐šŠ๐š—๐š๐šŽ ๐š’๐š ๐š’ ๐š๐š’๐š—๐š ๐šŠ ๐š๐š˜๐š˜๐š ๐š‹๐šŠ๐šœ๐š’๐šœ ๐š๐š˜๐š› ๐š๐š‘๐šŽ๐š–) ๐š‹๐šž๐š ๐š’ ๐š–๐šž๐šœ๐š ๐šœ๐šŠ๐šข ๐š’ ๐šž๐šœ๐šŽ๐š ๐š–๐š˜๐šœ๐š๐š•๐šข ๐šƒ๐š‘๐š˜๐š–๐šŠ๐šœ' ๐šœ๐š‘๐šŠ๐š™๐šŽ ๐š๐š˜๐š› ๐š‘๐šŽ๐š›, ๐šŠ๐š—๐š ๐š๐š˜๐š› ๐š‘๐šŽ๐š› ๐šœ๐š–๐š˜๐š”๐šŽ๐š‹๐š˜๐šก ๐š’ ๐šž๐šœ๐šŽ๐š ๐š‚๐š˜๐š—๐š—๐šข. ๐™ฐ ๐š‹๐š’๐š ๐š•๐šŽ๐šœ๐šœ ๐šŒ๐šž๐š›๐š•๐šข ๐š‹๐šž๐š ๐šœ๐š๐š’๐š•๐š• ๐š•๐š˜๐š˜๐š”๐šœ ๐š•๐š’๐š”๐šŽ ๐š‘๐šŠ๐š’๐š›. ๐™ฟ๐š›๐š˜๐šž๐š ๐š˜๐š ๐š–๐šข ๐šŒ๐š‘๐š˜๐š’๐šŒ๐šŽ ๐š˜๐š— ๐š๐š‘๐š’๐šœ ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป๐š„^๐š„
๐™ฐ๐š—๐š ๐š—๐š˜๐š ๐š–๐šž๐šŒ๐š‘ ๐š–๐š˜๐š›๐šŽ ๐šŠ๐š‹๐š˜๐šž๐š ๐š‘๐šŽ๐š›. ๐šƒ๐š‘๐šŽ ๐š›๐šŽ๐šœ๐š ๐š ๐š’๐š•๐š• ๐š‹๐šŽ ๐š›๐šŽ๐šŸ๐šŽ๐šŠ๐š•๐šŽ๐š ๐š’๐š— ๐š๐š‘๐šŽ ๐š๐šž๐š๐šž๐š›๐šŽ.
(๐™ฐ๐š„ ๐š’๐š—๐šœ๐š™๐š˜ ๐šŒ๐š›๐šŽ๐š๐šœ: @steam-beasts <๐Ÿน)
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tam-o-shunter ยท 2 months ago
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AU where everything is the same but the trains are just really big, really smart caterpillar creatures who wear their โ€œenginesโ€ as armour and can slip out of them a la Thomas Exe
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fadeintoyou1993 ยท 2 years ago
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ALYCIA DEBNAM-CAREY as Emily Thomas SAINT X | Season 1, Episode 1 "A Lovely Nowhere"
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juniperskye ยท 4 months ago
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The Set Up.
Sneak peek: based on the following request: Aaron and the reader are secretly married, and the team try to set them up together (obviously not knowing they are married) and they go on their date that the team set up and they enjoy it and the next day they tell the team that they are married. - I changed it a little bit but I hope you like it!
Aaron Hotchner x (Fem) Reader
Fluff
Word count: 1878
REQUESTS ARE OPEN - not edited - please be kind. Requests are open and feedback is welcome if it's constructive!
Warnings: READ AT YOUR OWN RISK!!! My blog is 18+, minors DNI, implied age gap (kinda?), secret relationship, mentions of canon typical violence, some language, team members meddling. I think thatโ€™s all, let me know if I missed any!
I do not consent to having my work translated or reposted to any other site. That being said I do not own the characters portrayed in this story.
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The team had been immediately aware of the difference in Hotchโ€™s demeanor when you joined the BAU. You had been bright and shiny, straight out of the FBI academy and youโ€™d had an impressive resume. In all seriousness, Hotch had chosen you to join the team prior to reading your name or date of birth. So, when you arrived with that twinkle in your eye and a hunger to make the world a better place, he knew he needed to protect you that for as long as he could.
Dave was the first one to mention the elephant in the room to Hotch. It had been about six months since you had joined the team. He had cornered Hotch at the coffee maker and outright asked him.
โ€œDo you have feelings for her?โ€
โ€œDave that is not an appropriate question and this is certainly not the place for it.โ€ Hotch shook his head, walking away.
Of course he had feelings for you, how could he not? You had been sweet and gentle, and you hadnโ€™t let the horrors of the job harden you. Which is exactly why Hotch had asked you on a date two weeks prior, you had been out a few times since then, but Hotch couldnโ€™t let Dave know. What if it didnโ€™t work out? What if it got out and the bureau reprimand you both? What if it got out and you were targeted because of him?
Those are all the reasons he continued to use as an excuse for keeping your relationship under wraps. Itโ€™s been two years, and since then the two of you had become serious, moved in, got married, and were now talking about expanding your familyโ€ฆwhich of course led to a more intensive conversation of telling the bureau and more importantly the team of your relationship.
On the other hand, Penelope had been working endlessly to set you up with an eligible bachelor she knew, and after many failed attempts and a drunken night out with the girls, Emily had outed the crush you had on Hotch. If only they knew. That was the beginning of the schemes โ€“ the team was doing everything in their power to set the two of you up.
They had sent you undercover as a couple more than once, constantly partnered the two of you up on cases, made sure to take all the seats on the plane so youโ€™d be forced to sit next to one another, and left you two to share rooms when it was needed on cases. The two of you found it humorous given that youโ€™d already been doing all those things in secrecy.
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It had been a pretty quiet day, you all had been catching up on paperwork, when the girls approached you and unbeknownst to you, the guys approached Aaron. That evening while cooking dinner you and Aaron would share nearly identical stories.
They approached me about a blind date. They said that it was scheduled for Friday at 7pm at Fredrichโ€™s. To look for the
Woman in red and that I should wear gray.
Man in gray and that I should wear red.
At that point the two of you looked at one another and laughed. The team had set you up on a blind date with one another. You both agreed to play into the teamโ€™s plan and go on the โ€œblindโ€ dates they were setting you up on.
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The rest of week went on slowly, but once Friday came around, the girls couldnโ€™t contain their excitement for you. Emily had reassured you that the guy she set you up with was nothing if not a gentleman.
Morgan had made sure to stop by Hotchโ€™s office and remind him of his date.
โ€œDonโ€™t leave this girl hanging man. Sheโ€™s a great girl.โ€ Morgan scolded.
โ€œI will be there; you have nothing to worry about.โ€ Aaron couldnโ€™t help but smile as he thought of you.
Youโ€™d left work at 5:00 on the dot and went straight home to get ready. Aaron left at 6:15 and adjusted his attire, he removed his jacket and tie, unbuttoning the top two buttons on his shirt.
โ€œHey sweetheartโ€ his hands made their way around your waist โ€œyou look incredible.โ€ Aaron placed a desperate kiss on your neck.
โ€œAaron, we should really be going!โ€ You couldnโ€™t help the giggle that escaped you.
You headed to the restaurant, excited to be out on a date, it had been a while since you had been out for dinner together, with work being so busy. When you arrived at Fredrichโ€™s, Aaron pulled up out front and made his way around to your door. After assisting you out of the car, he handed his keys to the valet and led you inside.
As you made your way inside to the hostess stand you looked around the restaurant. Taking in your surroundings you were quick to notice a gentleman sitting alone at a table for two wearing none other than, a gray suit.ย  As you were waiting for the hostess to seat you, a woman entered the restaurant accidentally bumping your arm.ย  At the disruption Aaron glanced in your direction and took note of the color of the woman's dressโ€ฆit was red.
ย Aaron and you shared a look, one that was filled with acknowledgment and laced with a little bit of humor.ย  When the hostess looked up at you, Aaron gestured for the woman to go first she mentioned to the hostess that she was meeting someone, and he was meant to be wearing gray. The hostess nodded and said he got there just a few moments ago and directed the woman to the table with the man in gray, sitting alone.
When she returned you asked for a table for two and were directed to a small booth in the back corner. You couldn't help the scoff that escaped you looking over to Aaron in utter disbelief.
โ€œI can't believe thisโ€ฆโ€ย  you shook your head โ€œthey have been trying to get us together for months and they set us up on these blind dates, with random people at the same place this doesn't make any sense.โ€ You finished.
โ€œDo you think maybe they thought that if we saw each other out with other people that we'd come to our senses and ask one another out?โ€ Aaron inquired.
โ€œI mean maybe, I guess they thought that we'd either end up with one another because we couldn't stand the thought of each other with someone else or they thought that we'd end up matching well with the people they set us up with. Either way I think it might be time to let them in on our little secret.โ€ You suggested.
โ€œYeah, I think perhaps you're right.โ€ Aaron agreed.
Throughout the rest of the evening, you and Aaron shared a wonderful dinner and couldn't help but peek over at the couple that was set up by pure accident.ย  It made you smile at how well they appeared to be hitting it off and if anything could come of this night you were glad it could be new love for two people deserving of it.
When you and Aaron arrived home that evening you decided to discuss how you would break the news to the team that you'd actually been together, married in fact. You knew it would be hard especially with how close you were with them, Penelope would for sure be the most upset, given that you'd have had a wedding that she wasn't invited to.
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Monday morning Aaron and you woke up, got dressed (unintentionally coordinating I might add) and for the first time, drove to work together. You walked in the building together hand in hand, with the hope that your team would be accepting.ย  Unsurprisingly the first person to notice was Morgan, he had been sitting on Emily's desk and looked over as soon as you two entered the room.
You couldn't tell what they were more shocked about as eyes made their way to you. Was it the fact that this is the latest Aaron had arrived to work since he started at the BAU or was it the fact that you were so openly partaking in PDA. Naturally you were bombarded with questions like; how long you have been together, when you got together, what the relationship status was, if Dave has secretly known the whole time, they all were tossed at you with ferocity. But in the middle of all those questions Emily posed a rather important one,ย 
โ€œIf you two are together, what happened on your dates last night and why did you even agree to go on them?โ€
โ€œWell, we've been together for quite a while and when we went home the other night, we had shared the information of the blind dates you guys were setting us up on and when we both had the story of me wearing red and him wearing Gray we sort of thought you guys were trying to set us up together.โ€ You explained, โ€œSo color us surprised when we got to the restaurant at the same time as a woman in red who was looking for a man in gray.โ€
โ€œWait, but what about Mary? Hotch I told you not to leave her hanging, she's a good girl and I've known her a long time.โ€ Morgan warned.
โ€œAnd what about Ethan, he texted me this weekend saying how great the date went?โ€ Emily questioned.
โ€œWell, we let the hostess escort the girl in the red dress to the guy in the gray suit. So, Ethan and Mary went on a date together. While we enjoyed a much-needed date night.โ€ Aaron clarified.
There was chatter amongst the team trying to break down the information they had just received from the two of you. You could tell they were still confused on some of the details, especially that of yours and Aaron's relationship. You looked at Aaron with pleading eyes, which he returned with a curt nod. The two of you thought it best to explain the situation to everyone.
โ€œI guess we should probably explain ourselves. We have been married for about eight months. We have been together for nearly two years. I know that that probably comes as a shock but given everything we've gone through working here we do hope that you'll understand. our secrecy wasn't because we don't trust you, it was simply to keep one another safe as well as avoid any sort of reprimand from the director.โ€ You informed.
You could tell the team was a combination of many emotions seeing them all flash across their faces, emotions like hurt, understanding, shock, but the most surprising was the love and care that ended on all of the faces in front of you. You couldn't be more appreciative of the people standing before you.
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The blind date story was one that the team would go on to tell in many ways; to your future children of how they found out their parents were together, in Dave's best man speech at your vow renewal, and in simple jokes in passing. At the end of the day the team couldn't be happier that the two of you got your happy ending. Together.
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sersh ยท 1 year ago
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#i had to make another gifset of this iโ€™m not sorry #for science
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moosbles ยท 2 months ago
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guess whoโ€™s alive and wellโ€ฆ
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agentdilfhotchner ยท 1 year ago
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the cm writers knew theyโ€™d be too powerful together
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