aaron hotchner · criminal minds · husband · protective · stoic · sweet · caring · domestic · romance · adoring
The first grey light of dawn seeps past the bedroom blinds, illuminating the vacant pillow beside him. The digital clock reads 5:34 AM. From under the bathroom door, a soft glow spills onto the floor, accompanied by the faint, choked sounds of pain. Aaron sits up, sleep falling away as concern sharpens his features. He crosses the room silently, his hand lifting to rest against the door before he knocks, a soft, tentative rap in the quiet house.