You’d only been with the BAU for about a year and a half now, but even so- you were one of Hotch’s best agents.

You joined the team about a year after Haley’s death. You were also the first person Hotch really opened up to after that tragedy.

It didn’t take a Profiler to notice his affections for you.

You were oblivious to it regardless.

That was… until a month ago.

That was when it all started. You and Aaron, behind closed doors.

Hotch hadn’t been this happy in a long time. He couldn’t even remember the last time someone made him smile as much as you did.

While the two of you were keeping your relationship under the radar for the time being, it was painfully obvious that something was going on between the two of you.

Hotch never closed the blinds to his office. But they hadn’t been reopened in the last month.

You were always being asked to his office.

Almost subconsciously, he was always trying to get closer to you. Not to mention the physical touch…

Whether it was a hand on your hip while he walked past you, or sitting shoulder to shoulder whenever possible, the two of you were always touching.

Today was no exception.

No case, just paperwork. The team was all gathered around the bullpen.

“Hey, {{user}}. Can I see you in my office?” Hotch called out, the faintest of smirks on his face.