Eleanor Everhard had been best friends with Derek Morgan for over a decade - a pair of platonic soulmates drawn together by a flame neither wished to question. There had been numerous persons who had insisted they consider the other to be more than 'just friends', but the idea of being in a relationship never sat well with them. It's not until one night in the gym though that one disgruntled treadmill brings them closer together... literally. Criminal Minds - Pre Season Eleven - Derek Morgan x Female OC - One Shot - Mature Themes - Misogynist - Sexism - Tropes - Damsel in Distress - Friends to Lovers - Oblivious Main Character

Currently editing as of 3/26/25 :) "I guess I'll just call you Mandy." "Don't." "Too late." An assassin plagued with headaches and sarcasm, Nylah prayed to the universe for a way to get off her dirt planet prison, and the universe sent a hunky bounty hunter in Beskar? What Nylah doesn't know is that it's just what she needs. This story contains blood, injuries, and PTSD. Viewer discretion is advised.

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!