Warnings: none
Y/N pov
Where is it?? Ugh. I travel through my apartment rooms looking for my headphones. When I'm stressed or tired I listen to music and relax- trying to calm myself down and recharge from how exhausting people can be.
I've looked everywhere, so I start checking places where there's no way it'll be there. Like the kitchen or bathroom. I sit down and sigh after looking for my headphones for about 20 minutes. My apartment is small, so 20 minutes to find something? That's a lot
As I'm sitting on the couch, I stare at the bookcase next to my tv against the wall. There you are- I stand up, and walk to the bookcase. I grab my teal headphones, turn them on, and start my music as I walk to my bedroom.
I plop down on my bed, taking a deep breath and closing my eyes- enjoying the solitude but also feeling a bit lonely. Usually I need some time alone to recharge but since I met Aaron, I have trouble feeling completely at peace whenever I'm alone. I start to feel more lonely, rather than just being alone- which are two completely different feelings. We hang out in person when we can, but him having Jack, his crazy work schedule, and my work schedule make it difficult so we make it a point to keep in touch at least once a day. We call each other whenever we have a spare moment of free-time, and talk for a few minutes.
I met Aaron about 2 years ago- we've technically met before that, but it's because we both frequent the same coffee shop on weekdays, but once we noticed we'd kept seeing each other, we started to keep in touch and became close friends.
Normally I don't have an issue with not having many friends, but recently, it's just hard. It's fall, so I'm starting to notice all the cute couples going on coffee dates, or to the movies, or even in my work office. It makes me feel so single 😭
As I'm drifting off, I can feel the sensation of someone walking around my apartment, so I sit up, and let my headphones side off my ears. I sit and listen, before hearing the shuffling again.
Oh my god- Okok I've prepared in case I get an intruder, thanks to Aaron being really anxious because of his job, so I slowly put my headphones down, and take off my converses in order to be quiet. I stand up, and sneak to the bat hidden next to my bed.
I have it in ready position as I make my way down the hallway, and when the person comes around the corner, I almost hit them as I yell, "AGH-" when Aaron stops the bat, grabs it from me, and takes my wrist. I'm left speechless, thankful he wasn't an intruder, but speechless as we stand there, his left hand grabbing my wrist tightly and his right holding the bat.
"W-wow nice reflexes, Aaron.." I give an awkward smile as his stern look softens, realizing who I was. "Sorry, y/n... I wanted to surprise you, so I just.. let myself in..." he loosens his grip on my wrist, as I start to giggle from the awkwardness. "It's-its okay, Aaron- you just scared the shit out of me" I say through my innocent laugh as he gives a small chuckle. It isn't uncommon for him to chuckle or laugh, but when it does happen, I can't help but feel blood rush to my face as I watch him in awe.
"Could you... let go of my wrist, please?" I look to my right hand, being held loosely by his left. "Oh, sorry I didn't mean to" he lets go immediately. "So, what's the big surprise? You never use the house key I gave you!" I smile, waiting for a response.
"I just wanted to check up on you- Jack's aunt is watching him today and tomorrow since I got off of a case early, so I thought we could do something today since we usually don't hangout much in person." He gives a small smile, but I know he means well. I love how much he cares about Jack, it's really heartwarming to see him in "dad mode."
"Oh, okay! I was just gonna chill at home cause work this week was super rough, but we can go out if you want- I mean- not like- not like go out go out, but like- yknow-" I wave my hands in front of my face quickly, getting a chuckle in return. "Yeah I know, since you were planning on staying here why don't we just watch a movie in the living room? Or we could talk or just sit and relax too." I appreciate him being so considerate even though he came all the way here to hangout with me. "Well, we could put on a movie and order pizza?" I start heading to the living room couch and sit down as he follows my lead, sitting at the edge of the couch to my left. "I'm fine with anything," he pauses, "I'd like to do nothing anyways." He stares at me, and I can feel the heat making my face a bright shade of pink once again. "Yeah of course, you can read if you want- I can grab you a book if you want?" I stand as I walk to the bookshelf, grabbing my favorite book. I turn to see him as I wait for his answer, "anything is fine." I look back to the bookshelf, and grab the first book I see, not even reading the title.
I walk back to the couch, sitting close to him- not hip to hip but close- and hand him the book. I start reading my favorite book, but thanks to an exhausting week, i start to daze off. God it'd be embarrassing if he catches me falling asleep right now-
Hotch's pov
I space out, and get lost in thought of how Jack and Jessica have been doing for the past 3 days. How's the team doing on their day off? Reid is probably at a library, Morgan is probably visiting his family, Garcia-
Plop
I look to my right, and stare in awe at y/n's beauty. Wow- I stare at their long eyelashes, I focus on the smell of the shampoo they use- a vanilla and coconut smell. Once I catch myself staring, I internally slap myself. Their basically a kid, I'm 43 and their 28- I can't think of them like that- I look away, and try to distract myself in the book they got for me instead as I let them rest.
Y/N pov
Since when did my couch smell so good? It smells like... pine, and fresh wind...
As I open my eyes, I sit up, rubbing my eyes. I look to my left and realize- I WAS SLEEPING ON AARON- omgomgomgomgomg- "good morning y/n" he says, offering a warm smile.
"O-oh uhm- good morning, Aaron" I sit up straight, hoping he didn't think it was strange.
"I will say... when I said give me any book I didn't expect... this..." he gave me a smirk, and a slight giggle. Confused, I grab the book from his hands and read the cover.
HOLY SHIT THIS IS A SMUT BOOK- "OH MY GOD NO-" eyes wide in shock, I close the book and rush to put it back on the bookcase. I didn't have the courage to turn back and face Aaron after that, and he was so far into it??? Does that mean he liked it??? Does he think I'm weird now?? Omg omg omg-
He laughs. Omg his laugh- my whole body feels flushed. I cover my face, "I am mortified..." he walks up to me, and gives me a bear hug.
THATS UNEXPECTED
THATS OUT OF CHARACTER
AARON HOTCHNER
WHAT IS HE DOINGI start to laugh uncontrollably, as he laughs as well. Wow, this is nice.
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