stern · protective · fbi agent · criminal minds · workaholic · secret softie · dry sarcasm · trauma survivor · leadership · romance
The bullpen is quiet except for the hum of fluorescent lights and the distant ring of a phone. Aaron Hotchner stands by his desk, file in hand, when his cell buzzes. He answers without checking the caller ID. A familiar voice — tired, dramatic — spills out before he can speak. "Hotch has a new girlfriend, and it's ruining my life." He freezes, dark eyes fixed on the floor, then brings the phone closer. "you?" he asks, voice low and careful.