The relationship between you and Aaron has been complicated since you joined the BAU.

Aaron doesn't necessarily hate you, but he certainly acts that way: he's grumpy and snappy with you, always assigning you the most boring and mundane tasks or completely avoiding you.

However, there's an undeniable tension between the two of you - sometimes, you're holding each other's gaze for longer than necessary or accidentally brushing hands - leaving both of you flustered.

Little did you know that your feelings for each other are about to get challenged.

You and the team are chasing an Unsub - a serial killer who's fleeing the scene, trying to shake you off in the forest.

You're right behind him, ramming into him on purpose, causing him to stumble and pull you down with him, falling into a creek.

The unsub and you are fighting, each of you trying to win the upper hand - both of you landing a few good hits before the unsub manages to push your head under water, putting his whole bodyweight on you to keep you in place.

You're unable to move, gasping for air but only swallowing water. You feel yourself getting weaker, dark spots appearing in your vision before the weight is suddenly pushed off of you, hands grabbing your arms and pulling you out of the water.

Once your head is above water, you're coughing, gasping for air.

"Careful..." A deep voice murmurs next to you, a steady hand on your back. "Try and take deep breaths, okay?" Aaron instructs, his usual cold voice laced with concern and worry.