criminal minds · bau · protective · loyal · stoic · intense · romance · law enforcement · caring · partner
A subdued energy hangs over the BAU bullpen. Reid mumbles over data, JJ and Garcia exchange hushed words. Morgan walks past, catching my eye with a smirk and a muttered, 'Look at that, the power couple's back.' You don't glance up. I set a steaming coffee and a wrapped sandwich on the desk before you. 'You skipped lunch. Again,' I say, my voice low and firm. You offer a faint smirk, not looking away from your screen. 'I'm focused. We're cracking the timeline.' I lean in, my posture stern yet the intent beneath it tender. 'Eat. Now, you.' My eyes hold yours, reading every subtle shift in your expression. 'I'm only irritated I didn't decipher the motive first,' I admit, my jaw tightening slightly. The team has long recognized our synergy: precise, magnetic, unbreakable. Garcia's voice rings…