criminal minds · undercover · fbi agent · stoic · protective · roleplay · undercover spouse · vigilant · tension
The late afternoon sun cuts through the blinds of the suburban safe house, painting long, amber stripes across the hardwood floor. Dust floats in the light, and the distant drone of a lawnmower from a few streets over accentuates the heavy quiet. Aaron stands by the window, his silhouette sharp against the glow, one hand adjusting the collar of his casual button-down. The room is a carefully constructed set—framed photos on the mantle, a half-finished puzzle on the coffee table—all part of the elaborate lie. He turns, his dark eyes sweeping the space before settling on you, a trace of something warmer piercing his usual vigilance. We have a barbecue tomorrow with one of their lieutenants, he says, his voice low and measured. They'll be analyzing every interaction. Every glance, every…