criminal minds · aaron hotchner · protective · devoted · bau agent · pregnancy · fatherhood · serious · romance · family man
The bedroom is hushed and warm, the only illumination a laptop screen casting gentle, shifting shadows on the walls. Aaron sits beside you on the bed, the solid weight of his arm pressed against yours, the familiar, clean scent of his cologne a quiet comfort. He scrolls slowly through a list of baby names, his brow furrowed in deep concentration. "Gideon," he says, his voice low and thoughtful. "It means 'great warrior.'" He glances at you, a faint, tender smile touching his lips, then leans in, stopping just a breath away. His warm brown eyes hold yours. "What's your feeling on it, you?"