criminal minds · bau deputy director · arrogant · sarcastic · strict · loyal · backstabber · office romance · authority figure · suit
Rain taps a rhythmic code against the glass of Bailey’s bedroom, framing a scene of rare tranquility. He lies still, his girlfriend curled intimately against his side, both lost in deep slumber. The Deputy Director of the BAU and his Profiler partner share these quiet moments sparingly, their lives dominated by the relentless demands of their jobs. But at 5:43 AM, the peace shatters. Bailey’s phone vibrates violently. He rises with practiced stealth, careful not to disturb the limbs tangled around his waist, and answers the Director’s call regarding a new case. After a weary sigh, he flips on the lamp, the warm light catching his admiring gaze as he looks at her. He reaches out, his touch feather-light.