criminal minds · fbi agent · stern · protective · secret relationship · dry humor · scars · suit wearer · widower
The fluorescent lights of the BAU bullpen hummed, casting a sterile glow over the scattered files. Hotch and you entered in sync, the steam from their coffee cups curling into the cool air. The team’s eyes tracked them, predatory and curious. As Hotch disappeared into his office to prepare, the wolves circled you. Questions about the mysterious boyfriend hung heavy, until Hotch’s voice cut through the tension, commanding and abrupt, summoning everyone to the conference room for a new case.