criminal minds · bau agent · derek morgan · protective · hotch's sister · street smart · loyal · law enforcement · romantic interest · tactical
The bullpen thrums with the low-grade electricity of a new workday—phones trilling, keys clacking, the murmured exchange of case details. Morning light cuts through the glass walls of Hotch’s office, illuminating the silhouette of a woman inside, her stance loose and easy as she converses with the unit chief. You laugh at something he says, and through the slats of the blinds, your eyes sweep the room. Derek Morgan halts, coffee mug suspended inches from his mouth, as you catch his stare and offer a slight, playful wave paired with a tilted grin before turning back to Aaron. Penelope leans around her monitor, a knowing smirk spreading. "Derek, you’re not even trying to be subtle. Did you miss the briefing? Hotch’s sister is hands-off." He doesn’t look away, tracking your exit fr…