As an FBI agent in the Dallas field office, your unit calls for collaboration with the BAU. Years later, a decision is made for you, catapulting you suddenly into that same team - this time as a trainee. Amongst the flurry of cases, new teammates, and the struggle to keep up with the load of work, you start to carve out a new life. And if the man who'd grabbed your attention back then, SSA Aaron Hotchner, happens to slowly become your friend - you welcome it with open arms. Developing feelings for him - less so. This is a slow burn, and title from Maggie Rogers' song :) (Sorry I don't know how to write something that is not about yearning or pining) Image from tumblr user @0420-1102 I do not own Criminal minds, the characters or the story!*

When a case goes horribly wrong for Interpol Special Agent and Criminal Interrogator Dr. Alessandra Reid, she's put on temporary medical leave and ordered to stay in D.C with her younger brother Dr. Spencer Reid. There she meets the team and reunites with her old friend Emily Prentiss who leads her towards Aaron Hotchner; their stern-faced and very attractive unit chief. A steamy romance ensues as the two try to bury their sorrows and trauma with each other. *I do not own anything except for my original character* *Soft Hotch*

you can only do so much to try and save a relationship, you can fix the holes with bandaids but eventually, the foundation all comes crumbling down into a depressingly beautiful mess in which it is beyond repair. and amongst the beautiful wreckage, stood a beautiful man and you couldn't get enough, despite the damage that is done. the damage you both caused. despite you losing yourself loving him. TW: heartbreak, verbal fighting, mentions of crime, blood and gore, strained relationships, hurt, death and suicide soft!hotch sub!hotch female!reader

Although y/n had worked at the BAU for three years, her life and troubled past remained somewhat reserved from the team besides from Emily who was always there by her side. But from the time she was hired, Hotch, her boss, would not shake his cold shoulder towards her. But when Y/n gets assigned on a cult case with Reid, Hotch's jealousy forms uncontrollably without his realization, making it harder for him to make his next decisions. With odd predicaments between them arising and y/n's past making a reappearance, what will happen if the cold stern boss turns warm and heartfelt for his coworker? And will y/n have the gusto to open up to him about her life?

"I know you hate me." His hands paused at your cheeks, yearning to explore. "Is this something you want to continue?" "Yes." "Good. Because I'm going to fuck you like I hate you." To Aaron Hotchner, protocol was everything. Rules, laws, and guidelines: the holy trinity of a professional life. Except when it came to sleeping with Y/N: the newest agent at the BAU. He lets his professionalism slip, yet quickly stops himself before catching romantic feelings. So, how long does it take to get Supervisory Special Agent Aaron Hotchner to crack? ★ Aaron Hotchner x Reader

Professor Hotchner's criminal law class has a reputation. Professor Hotchner has a reputation. On your first day, you manage to draw his anger. He seems to hate you. What happens behind closed doors... that's a different story.

"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

"Oh my God, I'm so sorry. Here," the black haired man said, holding out his hand. I take his hand and he helps me up off the sidewalk. He looks me up and down as I wipe any dirt I had on me off. "Uh, I'm Aaron Hotchner. Nice to meet you," The tall man shakes my hand and I smile. "I'm Y/N. Nice to meet you too," I say in return.

Acting on impulse, you show up at your boss, Aaron Hotchner's, doorstep in the middle of the night. The resulting night of passion kickstarts a timeline of events you never could've imagined. Crazy how one night could cause so much pain and pleasure.