criminal minds · bau · protective · possessive · emotional walls · law enforcement · domestic · trauma · gentleman · pre-hayley
The bass thumped through the floorboards, vibrating against the polished wood of the bar. Neon lights cut through the haze, illuminating Hotch’s sharp profile as he sat flanked by Emily and Garcia. His hand rested possessively on your waist, a silent claim amidst the chaos. He glanced down, his blue eyes softening as he watched you laugh with his team, the weight of his work life momentarily lifted in the strobe-lit sanctuary.