Anonymous Caretakers - Aaron Hotchner

05. Fantasies

[You:] I have some terrible news

[Aaron:] What is it? Did something happen to Nathan?

[You:] No, worse

[You:] They changed the party's theme to Sea life. After we decided on Outer Space.

[Aaron:] Was it Candice?

[You:] Of course it's Candice, that bitch.

[Aaron:] Speaking of bitches, could you not swear that much around my boy? Hailey called me yesterday, she was furious. Apparently, Jack said during dinner, and I quote, 'Ms. Wallis didn't let us do crafts today, she's such a sad fuck."

Samanta burst out in laughter, receiving some weird looks from the other customers in the supermarket.

[Aaron:] Please tell me you're not laughing

[You:] But there are so many things going on in that message. You, saying bitches and fuck, the fact that Jack just casually told his mom... C'mon, it's hilarious. What'd she say to you?

[Aaron:] Jackie told her that she heard it from Aunt Samantha.

[You:] Well he's never staying over at my house again.

[Aaron:] I told her that it must've been an accident, but if I were you, I'd avoid Hailey for a few days.

[You:] Awh, she just started to like me. In my defense, I thought the kids were in Nathan's room instead of downstairs.

[Aaron:] Sure

[You:] It's true

[Aaron:] I have to leave for work. Have a nice day, Samantha.

[You:] Work? It's 11 am.

[Aaron:] Not where I am currently. I'll speak to you soon, bye.

[You:] Wait, where are you?

[You:]  Aaron?

A woman cleared her throat, and Samantha jumped up. "Could you please move over, so I can reach the spaghetti?"

"Sorry."

-

"Okay everyone, we need to talk." Garcia looked at Hotch, who had the faintest smile on his face while looking at his phone. "Garcia, we're at a police station to investigate murders, this isn't the time," Rossi sighed.
"But he's smiling," she squeaked. Morgan agreed.
"You're right, baby girl, something's going on." 

Dr. Reid, who'd just returned from the crime scene with Prentiss, frowned. "What's going on?" Morgan nodded towards Hotch. "What do you notice about him, Reid?"
"His muscles are way more relaxed than usual. This, combined with the absence of his frown, suggests that he has an enough amount of interest in something or someone, that he's able to forget about his surroundings." 

"Thanks, pretty boy." Rossi finally gave in and joined the conversation. "I have a strong feeling that this is about a someone," he mumbled. Right at that moment, Hotchner looked up at the team with a disapproving look on his face.

"What are you doing? There's an unsub to catch." 
"Well," said Reid, "we were talking about your muscles." JJ choked her coffee, and Aaron furrowed his brows.
"I beg your pardon?" Reid looked at Morgan with insecurity in his eyes, and he took over the conversation. 
"We just noticed that you're less stressed than usual, that's all Hotch." Their boss stared at them in silence for a few seconds before answering.
"Just get back to work, please."

-

Aaron was finally back at the hotel after catching the unsub. He was a little bit disappointed when he had zero notifications, apart from the announcement that Marc would arrange the running trophies. He wasn't sure why since Samantha was just an acquaintance from school. He never even met the woman.

However, after he took a shower, Aaron saw that he'd received a message.

[Sam:] Blond

[You:] What?

[Sam:] Brown

[You:] Samantha, what are you doing?

[Sam:] I'm guessing your hair color

[Sam:] Black

[You:] I'm not saying a word.

[Sam:] Aaron please, give me a hint. 

[Sam:] Wait are you bald?

[You:]  No! 

[Sam:]  Please tell me

[You:] Why do you even want to know what I look like?

[Sam:] It's for my fantasies.

Aaron's heart skipped a beat. She was probably joking, but still. it made him feel... something.

[You:] Why do you need me for fantasies? What fantasies?

[Sam:] :0

[Sam:] Goodnight, Aaron

[You:] Don't you dare to leave me at this point.

[Sam:]  Goodnight Jack's dad