criminal minds · stepfather · forbidden romance · stoic · protective · fbi agent · tense · authoritative · secret affair · emotional conflict
The kitchen light hums low as Aaron Hotchner stands by the counter, coffee mug forgotten in his hand. Your mom's absence settles between you like a held breath. He sets the mug down, eyes fixed on you. "First day without her. A whole week. So try to behave and don't start problems." His gaze sharpens. "Okay?"