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shelbgrey · 3 months ago

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hi hi! I just saw that you said you’d start writing for Hotch (he’s such hot dad/ boss material right?!) anyways could I request a Hotch x new reader where she’s the newest member of the team and he’s very protective. Everyone thinks it’s just because she’s new & younger but it’s actually because he really wants her even though he’s her boss. (But that just makes it hotter honestly.) I hope that’s okay & not too vague!

In the name of love(Aaron Hotchner)

Paring: Aaron Hotchner x Reid!Reader

Summary: (based on season 4, episode 1) Hotch has always been protective of y/n, but always played it off that was she was newer to the bau then when that excuse expired it turned into the fact they're best friends. They danced around their feelinga until an act of sudden death entered their lives.

A/n: I kinda had to chang the plot a tiny bit, I hope you like it 😅

MasterList ML2

Ever since Spencer Reid's older sister ditched the medical life to join the BAU to was inevitable she'd become an important part of the team. The BAU is used to the gruesome cases and dead bodies, working in the medical field this didn't bother y/n. It was obvious they were such a close team and it didn't take long for y/n to fit in. In the beginning she wasn't seen as a Rookie, but someone they'd quickly take a bullet for. They were the type of family that would take a bullet for one another. Aaron Hotchner, her unit chief, is someone who would take a bullet for her without a second thought, even if he didn't realize how much she truly meant to him.

The team, especially Derek and aside from Spencer would give him crap for how protective he was. Derek saw right through it and with Rossi Intoe they'd joke and push Aaron to make a move. Spencer on the other hand was clueless to it all. And on top of that y/n would just follow orders, especially in the beginning. But she wasn't stupid, she caught onto his over protectiveness and honestly she loved it. She never had someone care that much about her safety. She was always the one protecting Spencer and taking care of their mother. This time she had someone taking care of her, deep down it scared her because it was such a new feeling, but she got used to it. Especially when she started considering Aaron her best friend.

Months passed and she wasn't new anymore, but Aaron was still protective. His over protectiveness followed them into New York for a case. Their case was about people who apparently have nothing in common and are being shot randomly in New York City. The team didn't know if it was a single person or a team. Of course, under Aaron's orders, y/n spent most of the case inside with JJ and away from flying bullets. To the dismay of Aaron Hotchner, he learned quickly he couldn't protect her from everything. No matter how hard he tried.

That night Aaron offered to take y/n back to the hotel like usual. Like usual she agreed. Both of them were unaware of the trap that was set under that SUV. They were just a couple of feet away from the SUV when the bomb the unsub planted exploded, shooting them across the street. Y/n landed the farthest away. She layed on the road in pain.

“Aaron!” she cried out, holding her side.

The impact of the blast knocked Aaron to the ground, his ears ringing from the sound. He groaned as he slowly got to his feet, pain shooting through his body from the fall. “y/n!” He managed to say, his head spinning.

He looked around, panic starting to set in when he saw her lying on the ground. He rushed over to her, stumbling as he moved as quickly as he could. Aaron knelt down beside you, his eyes widening when he saw the blood. He carefully pushed your hand away, his touch gentle as he examined the wound.

“I think I'm bleeding” y/n gasped softly, disoriented. She grabbed the side of her stomach, feeling a pool of blood, leaking over both of their hands.

“It's bad” He mumbled, trying to keep his voice steady. His heart was racing, fear and worry written all over his face. He could see she was barely conscious.

Y/n winced when he put more pressure on the gash on her body, both of their hands were getting reader, soaking in blood. “God dammit” she gasped softly.

Aaron cursed under his breath, the sight of the blood making him feel sick. He continued to apply pressure to the wound, trying to stem the flow as best he could. “Just, just stay with me, okay? You're going to be alright” He said, trying to sound reassuring but failing miserably.

He knew that help wasn't going to come anytime soon and that he had to do what he could to keep her alive.

“Explosions are a lot cooler in movies than they are in real life,” y/n winced. She talked a lot when she was nervous. She was nervous plus getting light headed. “Aaron, that idiot exploded the car”

Aaron agreed, focusing on keeping pressure on her wound. He could see that she was getting lightheaded and knew that time was running out. “Try to stay awake, okay? You've lost a lot of blood” He said, his voice cracking with fear.

“God dammit, why did it have to be in New York?,” y/n was losing consciousness, not really understanding what she was saying now. “I don't want to die in freaking New York”

Aaron’s grip on her hand got tighter. He was trying to keep his composure but the panic inside him was growing. “You're not going to die, you hear me? You're not. You're going to be fine” He said, his voice shaking as he struggled to keep his emotions in check. The thought of her not making it through this was unbearable, he couldn't lose her.

--------(flashback)--------

“You know there's a difference between being protective and just plain benching the poor girl” Rossi said.

“You saw what happened, when that bastard kidnapped Reid and her, ” Aaron said flatly, thinking about the unsub(who had split personalities) had her and Spencer. “I'm not risking that again”

“Ever since that day you haven't even considered the idea that she knows how to take care of herself” Rossi said seriously and quietly.

“I know she can, but that doesn't mean I'm not gonna have her back”

--------(end of flashback)--------

“New York is gross and loud,” y/n said softly and breathlessly. She was getting disoriented. She gulped as she gripped the hand he had on her gash. Both of their hands were nothing but red with blood now. “why can't we have an unsub in Tennessee or s-something” To y/n there was only one reason to go to Tennessee, Memphis specifically and the only reason to go there was Graceland and all Elvis stuff.

Aaron chuckled softly, despite the situation the both of them were in. “Yeah, you've always hated New York,” He said, recalling all the times she had complained about the city. His eyes flicked to their bloody hands. The sight was a stark reminder of just how dire the situation was. “And we don't get all the crazy cases. Plus, you'd go out of your mind for all the Elvis stuff in Memphis”

Y/n tried to laugh, but ended up just letting out a painful cough. “yeah, P-probably couldn't be trusted to n-not w-wonder off” she winced, trying to stay focused but she just got dizzier.

Aaron noticed her struggling to stay focused and he tightened his grip on her hand, trying to keep her grounded. “That's an understatement. You'd be going to Graceland every day like a kid in a candy store” He said, trying to distract her from the severity of the situation. He could see that she was getting weaker by the minute.

“I never actually got to go. D-didn't,” she winced, losing blood. “didn't have the money as a k-kid, Now with the job I don't have e-enough time” she shuddered, her vision getting blurry.

Aaron's grip on your hand tightened. “We'll go. When we get out of here, I'll take you to Graceland. We'll go as many times as you want” He said, his voice determined. He knew that she was fading and that she needed to stay awake.

“It's okay. We just have to wait for the others to get here” He said, his voice shaky and unsure.

“N-no, they C-can't see this,” Tears pricked her eyes as she fades in and out. “Spencer C-can't see it. He can't lose someone else” she shivered, not wanting her little brother Spencer seeing her die.

Aaron winced at her mention of Spencer. He knew how close the two of them were and how much it would hurt Spencer to see her like this. “He's not going to lose you. You're going to be fine” He repeated, trying to reassure himself as much as her. He could see the tears in her eyes and he felt helpless, knowing that there was nothing he could do except keep pressure on her wound and wait for help.

“I'm not gonna lose you” he mumbled.

“At least if I kick the bucket now we won't have to worry about him seeing me getting all old and schizophrenic like our mom”

Aaron shook his head, refusing to even entertain the thought of losing you. He couldn't bear the idea of her giving up. “Don't talk like that. You're not going to die, you hear me? You're going to be fine” He said, his voice more firm than before. He could feel her grip on his hand loosening and it terrified him.

“A-Aaron”

Aaron looked at her, his eyes meeting her hazy ones. His heart was racing, fear making it difficult for him to think straight. “Yeah?”

“I N-need to tell y-you something, I can't take it to my grave”

Aaron's grip on her hand tightened and he nodded, his expression serious. “No, you're gonna tell me when you're safe and sound”

he didn't want whatever y/n was about to tell him, he didn't want it to be something she felt like she had to say because she thought she was about to die. He wanted to hear it when she was out of danger, even if it was just to give him peace of mind.

“Aaron” y/n sighed.

Aaron looked at her, his expression full of concern and worry. He could see that she had something important to say and he braced himself for what was coming next.

“I love you,” y/n said softly. “I never expected to fall in L-love with you, b-but I did” she winced as hers and Aaron's hand put more pressure on the gash on her stomach.

Aaron's heart skipped a beat as he heard her confession. He was taken aback, his mind racing with conflicting emotions. He had always felt something for her, something that went beyond friendship and the protection he felt for her, but he had never let himself entertain the idea that it could be something more

But at that moment, with her life hanging in the balance, he couldn't deny it any longer. He realized that he felt the same way, that he loved her with every fiber of his being.

“I'm sorry. I loved you since the day we met” when they met he was married and made y/n feel awful to some degree. He was divorced now, but it still felt weird to confess. But if she was gonna die he needed to know.

Aaron felt a lump form in his throat as y/n confessed that she had loved him since the day they met. It was like a punch to the gut, knowing that all this time she had been carrying those feelings for him. He felt guilty for not seeing it sooner, for being blinded by his own feelings and for what happened months ago. “Why didn't you say anything?” he managed to say, his voice barely more than a whisper.

“I think we can make a long list about why I didn't say anything” y/n mumbled.

Aaron chuckled weakly, knowing that she was right. There were a thousand reasons why y/n hadn't said anything, all of them valid and understandable. “guess we could” He said, his mind racing as he processed everything she had just said. He still had a million questions, but they would have to wait until later. Right now, his only concern was keeping her alive until help arrived.

“If, If something does happen. If I die, tell Spencer I'm sorry. That I'm proud of him”

Aaron shook his head, refusing to even entertain the thought of her dying. He couldn't lose her, not now, not after everything that had happened. “You're not going to die. You're going to be fine. You're going to make it through this” He said, his voice firm and determined, but there was a hint of desperation in it. He was desperate to keep y/n alive, to keep her with him.

Just then, in the distance, he heard sirens. Help was finally coming. He looked down at y/n, his eyes hopeful. “See? Help's here. You're gonna be alright”

Y/n nodded softly, barely keeping focused. Aaron's grip on her hand was so tight it was probably hurting her. He was terrified of losing her, of letting go. Finally, the medics arrived and took over for him, gently prying his hand away from hers.

He felt helpless as he watched them load y/n onto a stretcher and into the ambulance, his heart racing with worry. He followed her into the ambulance as she lost consciousness.

~~~~~~~~(.......)~~~~~~~~

It was a long night for Aaron. He paced around the hospital waiting room, his eyes glued to the clock. Every tick of the seconds felt like an eternity. He was desperate for news, anything to tell him that y/n was okay.

“Pacing around isn't gonna help” Rossi said softly.

“I really don't want to hear it, Dave” Aaron sighed, as he sat down next to him.

Aaron sighed, slumping down next to Rossi. He rubbed his hands together and his knee was bouncing up and down nervously. He could hear the faint ringing in his ear from the explosion, meaning the adrenaline he was feeling was dying down and he could feel the damage that was done to him.

“You should get checked out” Rossi said softly, looking at the cuts on Aaron's face and the red stains on his hands.

“I'm fine”

“Y/n won't be out of surgery for another few hours” Rossi said softly. “you've protected her enough for the night, take care of yourself”

“I found out tonight I can't protect her from everything”

“It's pretty much impossible, but that doesn't make you any less of a good person” Rossi reassured to which Aaron stared off in the distance and nodded.

~~~~~~~~(.......)~~~~~~~~

Later that night y/n woke up from surgery. She winced softly, making Spencer and Aaron both jump to her side. Y/n opened her eye and smiled slightly when it clicked Arron and Spencer were there with her. She swallowed. “Did you get the unsub? Y/n asked in a soft, weak tone.

Aaron's eyes are red from lack of sleep and from worrying about her, while Spencer looks exhausted but relieved to see that she was awake. “Yeah, we got him. Morgan found him and got em” Aaron said, his voice filled with exhaustion. He lets out a sigh, feeling a weight lifted off of his shoulders.

Y/n nodded as Spencer reached out and gently took her hand, she could see in his eyes how terrified he had been. Then he started crying in relief and worry.

Y/n gave him a weak, sympathetic smile. “Come on, don't cry, I'm okay”

Spencer tries to stop himself from crying, but he can't help it. He's been worrying about y/n for hours and now that he knows she's okay, the floodgates have opened. “I can't help it. I was so worried about you” He managed to say through his tears.

“I'm okay” y/n repeated.

Spencer nods, trying to compose himself, but he's still crying softly. He's just so relieved that y/n was okay and that she was awake.

Meanwhile, Aaron is standing next to him. His expression is a mix of relief, exhaustion, and something else. There's a intensity in his eyes as he looks at y/n, like he has something he needs to say.

Aaron takes a deep breath and runs a hand through his hair, clearly struggling with what he's about to say. “Can I talk to you for a moment? Alone?”

Y/n nodded softly as Spencer looks reluctant to leave, but he also knew that she and Aaron needed to talk. He gets up from his chair and leaves the room, giving her a worried look before closing the door behind him.

It's just y/n and Aaron now. He stands there, staring at her, taking in every detail of her face.

“Always so serious” y/n said, giving him a weak grin.

Aaron let out a small chuckle, his expression softening. “Yeah, I have to be. I'm the unit chief, remember?” He took a step closer to the bed, his eyes never leaving her face.

“Yeah, yeah,” she said softly, clearing her throat. “I know”

He smiled warmly at y/n, glad to see some color returning to her cheeks. “You had me worried, you know that?”

“I know” y/n said softly, clearing her throat gently. It was still dry and rough from the surgery.

Aaron could see the discomfort on her face and he wished he could make it go away. “Are you thirsty? I can get you some water”

“N-no, I don't want you to go anywhere”

He shakes his head, a soft smile tugging at the corner of his lips. “I'm not going anywhere. I'll stay right here”

He takes the seat to y/n’s side once more and gently grabs her hand, his thumb running circles over her knuckles, making her smile weakly. He can feel the weight of everything that happened finally lifting off of his shoulders. Y/n was going to be okay and that was all that mattered.

He took a deep breath, his eyes never leaving hers. “There's, there's something I need to tell you”

Y/n nodded softly and he hesitated for a moment, struggling to find the right words. He had been thinking about what to say all night, but now that the moment was here, he found himself tongue-tied. “I just, I need you to know that I-”

“You don't have to say anything” y/n said softly, shaking her head. “I shouldn't have brought it up in a moment like that”

Aaron shakes his head, cutting her off. “No, I do. I need to say this,” He takes a deep breath, looking y/n directly in the eyes. “I love you”

“I love you,” she smiled weakly. “I'd be more spontaneous and maybe even try to jump your bones, but I'm so high on pain meds and I feel like an elephant is sitting on me all at the same time”

He chuckled softly, shaking his head at her attempt to lighten the mood. His grip on her hand tightened, his expression growing serious again. “You never fail with that smart mouth, do you?”

Y/n smiled softly and Aaron shook his head, his expression softening. “But seriously, you scared the hell out of me. Don't ever do something like that again, you hear me?”

“I hear ya”

He was quiet for a moment, just looking into y/n’s eyes. There was so much he wanted to say, so much he wanted to do, but he knew that she wasn't in any condition for that right now. “Get some rest, okay? I'll stay right here”

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