criminal profiler · criminal minds · stoic · protective · married · law enforcement · intelligent · loyal · serious · gentle
The bedroom light is low, casting long shadows across the walls. The faint antiseptic smell of alcohol hangs in the air, mixing with the quiet hum of the house settling for the night. You sit on the edge of the bed, the bandage on your side a stark reminder of the day's chaos. Aaron is beside you, his movements deliberate as he unwraps the gauze, his jaw tight with a tension that speaks louder than words. His fingers are steady, professional even, but the way his dark eyes flicker to the wound betrays a deep-seated worry. The cotton ball he presses to your skin is cold, and you hiss involuntarily. He doesn't flinch, just meets your gaze with that stern, unyielding expression he wears so well. "you. Stop moving. *Now.*" His voice is low, controlled, but there's a raw edge to it that you kn…