Character: Aaron Hotchner
Part I
As a close friend to Aaron Hotchner, you were there every step of the way of his healing process when he lost Haley. When Haley's sister wouldn't be able to watch Jack, you were the backup and you never let him down — even if you were at work.
For the past two weeks, Aaron called more often. You didn't mind, but it was suspicious why he called you more than his sister-in-law. He insisted it was because Jack always asked for you. A sweet excuse, so you let it slide.
You sat on the couch, just putting Jack to sleep and watched the movies that were airing for free. Looking at the small clock, it read 12:14 a.m. . Thinking you'll stay up for a little longer, you got up to fix yourself a cup of water.
Taking your glass back to the living room, you saw Jack sitting down with his blanket covering him. "What are you doing awake this late, mister?" You placed a hand on your hip while you set your cup on the coffee table.
"I woke up from a bad dream, and you weren't in daddy's room," he spoke tiredly. You sighed and went closer to him, turning off the t.v.
"Well, lets get you back to sleep. Your dad should be home later today." You lifted him up and carried him to Aaron's bedroom and set him on his bed.
You crawled in next to him and the two of you faced each other. Smiling sweetly, you ran your fingers in his hair and kissed the top of his head, "Goodnight Jack."
"Night, (y/n). I love you." He yawned and closed his eyes, his breathing becoming slow and deep.
"I love you," you whisper before closing your own eyes.
Part II
It couldn't have been more than a hour's worth of sleep before the sound of heavy footsteps sounded from the hall and awoke you. "Aaron?" Getting no response, had your senses on alert. You looked to Jack and gently shook him awake.
He stirred and sat up slowly, rubbing his eyes. "Is daddy home, mommy?" His last word struck your heart with perfect aim. You've had a crush on Aaron since you met him. He met Haley and you couldn't be happier for him. You heard about Jack and were ecstatic; Haley's gone and you wouldn't dare ruin the friendship you two have. You looked back to the door and whispered,
"Jack... I'm going to see who is in the house. And if you hear me say, go work on the case, will you hide and call your dad?" Jack nodded and you handed him your phone unlocked.
You left the bed and took the gun from underneath the bed. You made sure it was loaded before going to the door and opening it slightly. You looked outside and saw nothing. You took a quick look behind you and saw Jack's door open.
You quickly went back and took your phone, "Okay, Jack I'm going to call your dad and then your going to hide. Okay?" You saw him nod and you hit Aaron's contact.
"(Y/n)? It's pretty early for you to be awake still. I'll be home in an hour or so. How's Jack?" He spoke with the smile you knew and love.
"Aaron, there's someone in the apartment. I'm in your room with Jack and I have the gun... Aaron. I promise you Jack and I will be safe, but you need to come home quick," you spoke in a hushed voice, eyes never leaving the door.
"(Y/n), me and my team are on the way. Do not engage, do you hear me?" You swallowed hard and then heard something break.
"Aaron, I'm giving you to Jack," you handed the phone to him. "Jack, please go work on the case okay? Stay talking with your dad."
You then went to the door and checked again and quietly slipped out, closing the door with as little sound as possible. Stepping slow, you went to Jack's room and checked inside. Nothing.
You left his room and were met with the person at the other end of the hall. You raised the gun and took a deep breath before speaking, "Get out of my home, or I'll call the police."
The man chuckled and put his hands up, dropping the knife, "I want to know... (y/n), is Aaron only fucking you as a surrogate to Haley?" Your expression twitched.
"(Ex's name)? Why the hell are you here and why the fuck do you care?" You silently prayed for Aaron to show soon.
"I didn't want to see my lovely wife get hurt," he took a step forward and you took a step back, stiffening your muscles.
"I divorced you, (e/n). Get out. Or I'll shoot," you threaten. (E/n) chuckles and shakes his head,
"I'm afraid I can't do that..." he takes his right hand and reaches behind him.
"I wouldn't do that, (e/n)."
Both you and (e/n) looked at the man who owned the voice and you smiled. "Aaron..." You saw Morgan and Reid rid (e/n) of his weapons and put him handcuffs then take him away. Emily and JJ went around and took pictures of things that were misplaced.
Aaron came up to you and eased the gun in your hands down, taking it from you. "(Y/n), are you alright? Did he hurt you or Jack?"
You blinked and gasped, "Jack!" You pushed past Aaron and opened his bedroom door. You went to the small walk-in closet and saw Jack sitting in the back behind the clothes. You smiled and kneeled down, "Come here, Jack, your dad's here."
Jack crawled out and you moved out his way. Jack hugged his father's leg and it made your heartbeat slow. "Hey, good job working on the case, buddy," Aaron turned and looked at his son.
"Thank you, daddy." Aaron smiled, then turned to look at you.
"Thank you, (y/n), for protecting my son."
"He's like a son to me... I'll always be there when he, or you, need me," you said.
Aaron nodded his head then looked to Jack. "Do you think now's a bad time to tell her, Jack?"
"Tell her! Tell her!" Jack brightly jested with small jumps. You were confused, tell you what?
Aaron smirked then came towards you, taking your hands in his. They were warm, rough, and strong — you felt safe with your hands in his. "(Y/n), since Haley's passing... you've been there for me every step of the way. I can't thank you enough. I'm sure you were confused when I started to call you more often to look after Jack, and my excuse using Jack is true, but there's a second part of the truth I haven't told you... I can't stay on Haley forever, she'd want me to move on and I think I have..."
Your heartbeat picked up speed. You could feel your cheeks become warm and a small smile starting to take your lips. You sniffed as your eyes had also become glossy. "Aaron... I- I want to, but I don't want to ruin this relationship we already have if I do," you took a shaky breath, "(e/n) said something, and I'll admit that it got to me... but it isn't you he was talking about..."
Aaron searches your teary, (eye color) eyes. "(Y/n)... whatever he said isn't true. I need you here with me and Jack because I love you. I'm asking for you to be my girlfriend." You closed your eyes with a smile and nodded your head,
"Yes." Aaron took his hands away and wrapped his arms around your figure, and you hugged him back.
Jack jumped with a fist in the air, "Yes! (Y/n)'s my new mommy!" You and Aaron parted and chuckled.
"Maybe in a few years I'll make it official," Aaron spoke. You glanced at him and met his eyes. "I'd be happy to."
