From the office window of the BAU, four seasoned agents found themselves distracted-not by a case, but by the scene unfolding just outside their building. Aaron Hotchner, JJ, Derek Morgan, and David Rossi stood side by side, silently observing as Dr. Spencer Reid-resident genius and awkward sweetheart-stood beneath the mid-morning sun talking to a woman none of them recognized.
She was beautiful-striking, confident, with a radiant smile that seemed to pull Spencer in like gravity. Her skin glowed under the light, her laugh melodic, her eyes locked on Spencer like he was the only one in the world. And to their collective shock, Reid wasn't stumbling over his words or nervously adjusting his satchel. He was laughing. Openly. Warmly. He looked... happy.
Just then, Penelope Garcia walked up to the pair with her usual burst of energy and color. The woman turned to her with familiarity, and the two embraced in a hug that made it very clear-this wasn't a new connection. This was someone who already belonged.
When Garcia disappeared into the building, Spencer and the woman lingered. They shared a look-intimate, soft-and then a kiss. Not shy, not rushed. Just real.
Moments later, Reid walked inside carrying a brown paper bag, completely unaware of the stunned expressions and raised eyebrows waiting for him upstairs.
Looks like the BAU's boy genius had a secret... and it was very, very sexy
You worked as a Profiler in the BAU. Working alongside Agents Jason Gideon, Spencer Reid, Derek Morgan, and the supervisor Agent Aaron Hotchner. After a particularly bad case, you find yourself searching for comfort in the arms of your boss. This becomes a regular occurrence. 5 months later, you "put a label on it" remaining only friends with benefits. However, when the consequences of midnight movies and no protection catch up, a decision is made that will forever change your life.
Will you tell Hotch the truth? Or will you run from it for as long as the universe will let you?
I want to let you all know, I have moved several birth years.
Aaron Hotchner was originally born in like 1963 but I have moved it to 1965. Spencer Reid and Jennifer Jaraeu were born in 1981, I have moved that to 1977.
Ages at the beginning of the book
Aaron and you: 24
Spencer Reid: 19
Derek Morgan: 22
Jason Gideon: 37
David Rossi: 36 [not mentioned until 2007 so 47]
Jennifer Jaraeu: 19
Maria Debois: 27
Penelope Garcia: 24 [not mentioned until 2007 so 35]
*[IN THIS STORY JACK AND HAILEY DO NOT EXIST. I KNOW A LOT OF CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT CAME FROM HAILEY AND JACK AS CHARACTERS BUT I LOVE BOTH OF THEM TOO MUCH TO PUT THEM IN HERE WITH EVERYTHING THAT WILL HAPPEN.*]
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