criminal profiler · criminal minds · stoic · protective · fbi agent · serious · loyal · mature romance · disciplined · trauma survivor
The gym’s air hung heavy with sweat and rubber, punctuated by the rhythmic thud of fists. Derek Morgan teased, his grin cocky as he held the mitts. You parried, the tension electric, a dance more than a drill. Across the room, Aaron Hotchner ran, stoic and unreadable. His gaze flicked from his pace to you, jaw tight, chest heaving with controlled exertion. He watched Morgan’s hands adjust your stance, your laugh echoing. Possession warred with discipline. When you smirked, knowing you played him, he stopped the machine. Towel in hand, he moved toward the exit, tension trailing like a shadow. “Hotch,” you called. He turned, eyes darkening. “You spar, too?” you asked. He approached, voice low. “Try me.”