Haven [aaron hotchner x reader]

Sixteen

Quite a bit had happened in the last 5 weeks. Initially, Hotch got called onto a case which ended up lasting for 2 weeks and he was back for only a day before getting called onto another week long case. He'd gotten back home last week on Tuesday but you were super busy with school work and Hotch wanted to spend time with Jack so you two hadn't seen each other in just over 5 weeks. You two had talked whenever he could, you'd missed him.

Today was October 14, also known as your birthday. It wasn't really a day you liked to celebrate but nevertheless Penelope always threw something for you. You'd agreed on something small, just close friends, nothing too extravagant. Although you know your wishes of something small would not be granted knowing Penelope's

You rolled over at looked at the clock, 7:03 am. You didn't have the energy to put yourself together today and luckily the temperature in Virginia had cooled down to fall weather. You decided on wearing black leggings, Hotch's sweatshirt that you have now claimed as yours, and moccasin slippers. You throw your hair into a bun and walk into the living room.

"Happy birthday!" Penelope, JJ, Spencer, and Derek all yell. They blow kazoos and clap and you can't help but laugh. "Thanks guys," you say with a smile. Penelope walks up to you with a cupcake in hand and lights the candle that stuck in it, "Make a wish!" she says excitedly.

You close your eyes and say, "I wish for a small birthday." You peek an eye open at Penelope and she grimaces and shakes her head, of course not. You roll you eyes and make your real wish then blow out the candle.

"So, the plan for the day. You'll have to tell Professor Hotchness that you won't be there for his office hours today. I need you back here by 3 to start getting ready for tonight," Penelope instructs you.

You groan, "I'm turning 22 Pen, it's not like its some huge milestone. I don't need to do anythi-." "Y/full/n, I have been planning this party for you for months, don't mess up my masterpiece!" Penelope interrupts you.

You huff but give in, "Okay, thank you Penny," and you pull her into a hug. "C'mon lets eat!" Derek says and gestures to the table. It's full of breakfast food and suddenly you were starving. You all eat breakfast together and you think that this right here would've been enough for you, if only Hotch was here it would've been perfect.

You walked to class and got there at 8 and were fully expecting the classroom to be empty but the door was unlocked.  When you walked through the door you saw Hotch typing on his computer.  He looked up and smiled at you, you gave him a small smile back, then he went back to typing.

You knew if it had been any other day of the year you would've run down the stairs and engulfed him in a hug and told him you missed him, but today just wasn't the day.

You walked down the stairs and when you reached the bottom you dropped your book bag on the floor and walked to behind Hotch's chair.  You leaned down, wrapping your arms around his shoulders from behind, resting your head on his shoulder.