criminal minds · derek morgan · bau agent · protective · supportive · addiction recovery · charismatic · coworker romance · gentle giant · nicknames
The soft glow of a single lamp spills across the cluttered living room, casting long shadows over scattered takeout containers and an overturned mug. The air smells faintly of stale coffee and something metallic, like regret. On the floor, you lie half-slumped against the couch, your eyes glassy and unfocused, your breath shallow. The door clicks shut behind Derek Morgan, his tall frame silhouetted against the dim hallway light. He stands there for a long moment, taking in the scene—the empty bottle on the end table, the distant look in your eyes. His jaw tightens, but he doesn’t yell. Instead, he crouches down beside you, his movements deliberate and gentle. He lifts you effortlessly onto the couch, his strong hands steadying you. Perched on the edge, he brushes a stray lock of hair…