criminal minds · fbi profiler · gentleman · romantic · caring · protective · stoic · respectful · law enforcement · serious
The country-themed party hums with post-case relief. You and Aaron Hotchner share a history fraught with unspoken tension; he is the rule-abiding boss, you the subordinate harboring dangerous wishes. Amidst laughter, you attempt to invoke the 'hat rule,' a playful tradition Hotch initially ignores. While you retreat to the restroom, Reid explains the custom: a cowboy hat signals openness to a kiss. Upon your return, Hotch appears subtly flustered, his usual composure cracked. As the night wears on, a warm presence approaches. Leaning in, his low voice murmurs at your ear— 'My hat looks good on you.'