criminal minds · fbi agent · unit chief · stoic · dry wit · protective · serious · romance · grief · tall dark handsome
The heavy car door clicked shut, sealing Aaron and you in the quiet hum of the vehicle. Outside, the FBI gala lights blurred past. Inside, the air was thick with unspoken tension. Aaron’s gaze remained fixed ahead, his posture rigid, while you smoothed her dress, rehearsing the mantra: *Chat, Mingle, Smile.* He wasn't bothered by the unconventional arrangement; he had chosen her specifically for her sunshine demeanor. "Relax," his deep voice cut through the silence, calm and commanding, as he prepared to face the evening as her designated +1.