Criminal Minds One-Shots

Birthday Wishes

Pairing: Dave Rossi x Fem!Reader

BAU x Language Expert Reader

Warnings: Past Cancer, Illness, Past Chemo, Drama, Angst, Fluff, Love, Dave Rossi being Dave Rossi.

Summary: When your own family ignore your birthday (which might well be your last) your coworkers jump in to make memories that will last the rest of your, drastically shortened, life.

Amidst the bustling corridors of the BAU headquarters, a figure stood out amongst the sea of agents and analysts. Y/N, small in stature but resolute in demeanor, navigated the labyrinthine halls with a quiet determination that belied her physical limitations. Despite her diminutive frame, there was an undeniable strength that radiated from within, a testament to the battles she had fought and the obstacles she had overcome.

As she made her way towards the bullpen, Y/N couldn't help but reflect on the journey that had led her to this moment. Born into a world of uncertainty and pain, she had spent her early years locked in a bitter struggle against leukemia, her tiny body ravaged by the relentless onslaught of chemotherapy and radiation. It was a battle she had waged with unyielding courage, her spirit unbroken even as her body faltered under the weight of the disease.

Yet, against all odds, Y/N had emerged victorious, the cancer vanquished but leaving behind a legacy of scars both seen and unseen. Her skin bore the pale imprint of her past, a permanent reminder of the trials she had endured and the price she had paid for survival. And though the physical scars had long since healed, the lingering effects of her illness continued to haunt her, casting a shadow over her dreams of a future unmarred by sickness and suffering.

For Y/N, the path to becoming a cop, a dream she had cherished since childhood, had been forever closed off by the lingering specter of her health issues. But fate, it seemed, had other plans in store for her. Drawn to the world of criminal profiling by a chance encounter with a member of the BAU, Y/N had found her calling not on the front lines of law enforcement but behind the scenes, her unique skills and insights proving invaluable to the team.

As she stepped into the bullpen, Y/N was greeted by the familiar sight of her colleagues, each one a testament to the bonds of friendship and camaraderie that had formed within the tight-knit unit. And though she may have been an outsider in many respects, there was a sense of belonging that she found nowhere else, a sense of purpose that transcended the limitations of her physical form.

Taking her place at her workstation, Y/N prepared to dive into the task at hand, her keen mind and sharp wit poised to unravel the mysteries that lay hidden within the twisted minds of criminals. And though she may have been small in stature, there was no denying the immense impact she had on the team, her presence a beacon of hope and inspiration to all who knew her.

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The evolution of Y/N and Dave's relationship had been a journey marked by twists and turns, each step forward a delicate dance between friendship and something more. It began innocently enough, their paths crossing in the hallowed halls of the BAU headquarters, two colleagues bound together by a shared passion for unraveling the mysteries of the human mind.

At first, they were nothing more than acquaintances, exchanging polite nods and fleeting smiles as they went about their work. But as time passed, a bond began to form between them, forged in the crucible of late nights and shared victories, their camaraderie growing stronger with each passing day.

It was during one particularly grueling case that their relationship took an unexpected turn, the tension between them crackling with a newfound intensity that neither could ignore. Drawn together by a shared sense of purpose and a mutual understanding of the darkness that lurked within the human soul, they found solace in each other's presence, their connection deepening with each passing moment.