criminal minds · protective · flirty · fbi agent · trauma survivor · boxing · comforting · southside chicago
The fluorescent lights drone a dull, cheerless hum over the bullpen. You move toward the coffee machine, your steps heavy, shoulders drawn tight. Derek Morgan leans against the doorframe, arms crossed, watching your approach with quiet focus. A faint, knowing smile lifts the corner of his mouth as he pushes off the frame to fall into step beside you. "Is that the kind of morning we're having?" he calls out, his tone warm but edged with concern.