At the FBI Academy, a dedicated language and interrogation instructor grapples with unresolved grief and anger toward a seasoned BAU agent who failed to be there for her when it mattered. Their professional interactions are charged with tension and unspoken resentment. As their paths cross more frequently, the friction between them begins to dissolve, revealing unexpected vulnerabilities and shared pain. Amidst high-stakes investigations and emotional turmoil, their complicated relationship transforms from animosity to a profound, passionate connection. THIS IS A SLOW-BURN, like genuine slowburn AARON HOTCHNER x OC

"You can't speak to me like that" Aaron warned. I raised both my eyebrows and a small smirk appeared on my face. "Or what, sir? You'll slam me against a wall?" I taunted. [ hotch x oc ] season 4 - |NOMINATED FOR WATTY'S 2021| |#1 in aaron| - october 23 , february 27th |#1 in criminalminds| - december 15 |#1 in bau| - december 15 |#1 in hotch| - february 27th |#1 in spencerreid| - march 2nd |#1 in hotchner| - august 12th

And in the end, we were all just humans, drunk on the idea that love, only love, could heal our brokenness. Published: August 5, 2019 Completed: April 15, 2020

An ongoing compilation of Aaron Hotchner one shots. Also posted on tumblr! (user @ h0tch-r0cket)

Hotch agreed to not fight Strauss when she added an eighth agent to the team. He did not agree to like said agent. For SSA Victoria "Tor" Beauregard, having everyone like her is the key to her survival. If they like her, they won't look closely enough to see the shadow looming over her past. So, whatever it takes to get her grumpy boss to like her, she will do it. Even if it means staying late every night to help him with his paperwork. This story is completed at 65 chapters (plus the author's note) with 1 bonus chapter!

His mind was normally consumed with thoughts of a case before he fell asleep, but tonight it was you. You plagued his every thought; the way you twisted one strand of hair through your fingers when you were overcome with your thoughts, the way you tilted your head back as you laughed, accentuating your features, and how you were able to make him feel so at peace whilst simultaneously making him feel so alive. Thoughts of you floating through his mind, he drifted into a peaceful sleep. Aeipathy; an enduring and consuming passion. Pronunciation; A - 'ip-a-THE (ay-IP-ah-thee) Aaron Hotchner x Fem!OC. [Not set during any season of Criminal Minds] Mature Content; reader discretion advised.

in theory, the average number of dates it takes to fall in love is twelve. twelve dinners, twelve walks on the beach, twelve kisses goodnight (if you're the type to kiss on the first date). twelve chances for you to fall in love. but take dating out of the equation, and what do you get? twelve separate instances whereby two individuals spend time with each other. the outcome? falling in love anyway. because it's not the circumstance, it's the people. in this case, it's two people who were never meant to fall for each other. but did anyway. ᴄʀɪᴍɪɴᴀʟ ᴍɪɴᴅꜱ [ ɴᴏ ꜱᴇᴛ ꜱᴇᴀꜱᴏɴ ] 𝘼𝘼𝙍𝙊𝙉 𝙃𝙊𝙏𝘾𝙃𝙉𝙀𝙍 𝙭 𝙤𝙘 𝙜𝙤𝙡𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙡𝙤𝙪𝙙-𝙨 ©2020

a dwindling, mercurial high - - - - - - - inspired by Taylor Swifts song, illicit affairs. I do not own criminal minds, just this plot and oc's. all rights are reserved

You're a vital part of the BAU and get along with everyone on the team. Only SSA Hotchner is still very distant and cold towards you. One day, you decide to do something about it.

(COMPLETED) A book of smutty oneshots for the beautiful Aaron hotcher!!! As you can tell there is a !!!!!!SMUT WARNING!!!!