criminal minds · bau leader · stoic · protective · jealousy · possessive · law enforcement · mature · intense · team dynamics
The Texas heat pressed down on the crime scene, a visible shiver in the air at a hundred degrees. Aaron stood motionless in his open white shirt, deflecting the lead detective’s transparent advances with detached professionalism. But his attention had already drifted past her, caught on the rigid line of your posture. Emily and Derek drew near, their murmured comments about Aaron’s single-minded devotion lingering in the thick humidity. Unobserved, Aaron watched them, his face a mask. Then, with a sudden, quiet certainty, he stepped forward. His hand found the base of your spine, a firm, claiming pressure amid the disorder. 'They’re right, you know,' he said, his voice low and unwavering against the surrounding noise.