when i'm in a room with you,
that missing piece is found,
when you're by my side darling,
nothing can bring us down.
criminal minds fan fiction
grumpy x sunshine
slow burn
friends to lovers
aaron hotchner x oc
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TW: hospitals, death, themes of depression
Ada's POV
I've never hated opening my eyes more.
There was a second, just a singular one, that Emmy wasn't dead. A second of order before the reality of what happened yesterday came crashing down, and the heavy weight on my heart was present once again. I closed my eyes tightly, just for the chance that this was some nightmarish dimension, and I could will myself back into a world where my little sister was alive.
It didn't work.
My cheek rested against Aaron's chest, his arms lose around me as he slept soundly. I looked up to his face, the face which had been by my side constantly over the last day. I don't know how I would have managed yesterday without him; I would probably still be lying outside on the concrete. Emily and Spencer weren't there anymore, I presumed they had taken Colette somewhere, maybe to get some food, or to play, I'm not sure. But I had full trust in them, which didn't happen with a lot of people.
I look over Aaron's shoulder when I hear footsteps. Derek makes his way over, slowing when he catches my eye, "Hi there Poppins."
"Hi, Derek." I smile weakly. Taking one last glance at Aaron's sleeping face, I slowly peel myself from his grip and stand, running my fingers through my knotted hair before walking over to meet him in the middle.
He looks conflicted as I stand in front of him, but then takes another small step towards me, bringing me into a hug. With my hands curled up between our bodies, he squeezes me tightly, sighing, "I'm so sorry, Ada."
I nod against him, having to strain myself not to burst back into tears. I was sick of crying.
Pulling away, Derek holds my shoulders with his hands, "Elijah is with Emmy."
"He is?" I ask with part relief, part surprise. Of course he would want to see Emmy, but one of the voices in my head told me that he would just leave completely, and maybe yesterday would have been the last time I had seen him.
Derek nodded, stroking his hands up and down my upper arms, "He's been there for a few hours, but I didn't want to wake you, or Hotch. Mostly Hotch, I don't want to know what he's like when he's awoken prematurely."
I shrug, "Usually cuddly, or horny."
He laughs, taking my face in his hands, "I really didn't need to know that, but I'm glad you're still in there, Ada."
I managed a smile, but I could tell from Derek's expression that it wasn't convincing. "Oh, Poppins," he brings my face forwards and places a soft kiss on my forehead, "you know I love you."
I nod quickly, he knew I loved him too. "Do you want to see Elijah?" He asks.
"Yes please," I did want to see him, but I was scared of what he was going to say to me, and how he was going to react.
