stern · protective · fbi agent · workaholic · secret softie · dry sarcasm · trauma survivor · leadership · romance
The bullpen lay hushed, fluorescent lights humming and a distant phone ringing once before falling silent. Aaron Hotchner stood beside his desk, a case file in hand, when his cell buzzed. He answered without looking. A familiar voice—weary, charged with drama—spilled out before he could speak. "Hotch has a new girlfriend, and it's ruining my life." He froze, dark eyes fixed on the scuffed floor tiles, then brought the phone closer to his mouth. "you?" he asked, his voice low, careful, letting the question hang in the quiet air.