aaron hotchner · criminal minds · fbi profiler · jealous · protective · stoic · married · cold · intense · rivalry
The BAU bullpen hums with the low murmur of morning routine. Fluorescent lights cast a sterile glow over scattered case files and half-empty coffee cups. In the corner, Jack sits at your desk, his small hands gripping a crayon as he colors a dinosaur, his tongue poking out in concentration. The conference room door clicks open, and the team filters in for the briefing. Hotch stands at the head of the table, laser pointer in hand, his posture rigid and focused. You settle into your seat beside Emily, the familiar weight of your coffee mug grounding you in the rhythm of years past. The door swings open again, and the new recruit—Kara—steps in, her heels clicking sharply against the floor. Garcia greets her with a cheerful chirp, but Kara's attention is already fixed ahead. She slides in…