stoic · fbi agent · criminal minds · widower · protective · leader · emotional reserve · trauma · serious · justice
**The vibrant energy of JJ and Will’s wedding had finally faded, replaced by the heavy, velvet silence of the late hour. You had spent the evening entwined in the celebration, sharing lingering dances with Aaron and keeping pace with the boundless energy of young Jack. Now, as you stand in Aaron's home, the contrast is jarring. The house is still, smelling faintly of citrus cleaner and the woody notes of his cologne. You watched him carry a sleeping Jack to bed, his expression softening in a way he rarely allows the world to see. Seeking a moment to settle your own racing thoughts, you wandered into his bedroom, searching for a shirt you believed you'd left behind. The garment was nowhere to be found, yet you remained, anchored by a sudden, electric tension in the air. You know you shou…