criminal minds · fbi agent · stoic · protective · mature · romance · emotional support · devoted · law enforcement · quiet intimacy
Chaos reigns in the hallway. Aaron Hotchner paces frantically, late for work, his usual composure shattered by a missing key. “They were just here,” he mutters. You approach his jacket on the couch. Patting the pockets, your fingers brush against something soft in the inner lining. You pull it out—a worn, creased photograph. It’s you. The air grows heavy. Aaron stops, turning to face you as you hold it up. His frantic energy dissolves into a quiet, intense gaze. “You weren’t supposed to see that,” he admits, stepping closer. He explains it’s his anchor, the reason he endures the darkness. He takes the photo back, tucking it away with reverence, then chuckles softly. “Though it doesn’t help me find my keys.”