❝𝐭𝐨𝐨 𝐡𝐨𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐞❞
when the heat gets too bad that you can’t even consider cuddling aaron to sleep—he has some thoughts about that or clingy!hotch
when the heat gets too bad that you can’t even consider cuddling aaron to sleep—he has some thoughts about that or clingy!hotch
⤷ LOVER GIRL series masterlist ⋆.˚ ♡
pairing : aaron hotchner x fem!shy!bookstore owner!reader
summary : a soft, slow burning story about a shy, hopeless romantic bookstore owner (reader) and the serious, brooding FBI agent who keeps showing up, bringing comfort, storms and unexpected love.
warnings : angst, emotional vulnerability, panic/anxiety attack, fear of thunderstorms, mentions of trauma, slow burn romance, smut (for future parts), use of pet names (sweetheart), drinking alcohol (wine)
⌗ CHAPTER ONE ⋆ quite the job you’ve done on me sir!
⌗ CHAPTER TWO ⋆ the silver linings i’ll be there with you
⌗ CHAPTER THREE ⋆ long night with your hands up in my hair
⌗ CHAPTER FOUR ⋆ tether me to your ground, such a spectacle
⌗ CHAPTER FIVE ⋆ every bed is cold without your body in it
can’t stop thinking about dad!hotch to a new born baby. he would be so gentle and loving and would try to not act so giddy when the team asked about the baby bc he still wants to be stern around them but he’d end up breaking and get so smiley !! he would come home and admire his child and hold them so close and gush over how in love he is !! and the baby would look so much more smaller than it really is bc of his large frame OH MY GOD and he would get so excited to see his baby in the morning when they finally slept through the night guys someone stop me rn im obsessed with soft hotch
I’m sorry to keep sending asks but every time you answer I fall more in love!
I’m just such a simp for pregnant Reid with protective Hotch especially if Reid was coming from a bad past so Aaron is like extra aggressive and dominant to help keep Spencer safe and calm.
So if you want to, thoughts on pregnant omega Spencer on the jet back home after a hard case? He really wants to be scented by his alpha but doesn’t want to appear too needy. And doesn’t want to make Hotch look “weak” in front of the team.
Dude please keep sending me asks about pregnant Reid! Something about him being so vulnerable is just precious and I love it ;u; And Hotch being a big loving mate is just aaahh my favorite <3
Bad cases are hard on everyone, but especially on hormonal Omegas who are still trying to navigate the changes in their bodies since they've learned of their pregnancy not that long ago.
Spencer and Aaron have always kept their professional relationship and personal relationship separate (when they could). Of course there were times where Spencer needed to calm his Alpha down during a case, or when Aaron needed to scent his Omega when LEO's were eyeing him up-- but those times were considered few and far between. Being around the team was different, since they knew of the relationship.
But the team didn't yet know about their tiny secret that was currently making Spencer feel so overly emotional. He was curled up on the couch, thin blanket draped over his lanky figure, and staring out the window. His shoulders were tense as he held back his tears, refusing to allow himself to fall apart in front of the team- in front of his Alpha.
They've never really cuddled on the jet before. Not that Spencer didn't want that, but because he was always very wary of how his Alpha might feel. His past Alpha always made a point to complain about his neediness. "Clingy. Alphas can't stand a clingy Omega."
But fuck, being pregnant just made those feelings so much worse. He wanted nothing more than to be held and gentled and scented and-
"Spencer?"
His eyes flickered up to see Aaron standing over him, the Alphas stance tense and expression concerned. "What's wrong?"
"Hmm? Nothing," Spencer replied a little too quickly, pulling his knees to his chest to make room on the couch. Aaron took the seat, leaving a small gap between the two of them.
"Not nothing. You've been distressed since we left the precinct," he paused before lowering his voice, giving them a semblance of privacy, "I can smell that you're upset. It's coming off of you in waves."
Spencer wasn't sure what it was- maybe the tone in Aaron's voice, maybe the way his eyes softened, the way his presence just naturally calmed the Omega- but before he knew it, his lower lip was trembling. He didn't even get the chance to try and explain himself before Aaron was crowding him into the corner of the couch, arms wrapping around him and pulling him into his lap.
And in seconds those floodgates opened, Spencer pressing his face into Aaron's neck to hide from the rest of the pack. He was so embarrassed for being like this- he had never cried from a bad case before. Not in front of the team, anyways. Stupid hormones, stupid emotions, stupid-
Aaron's fingers carded through his hair, softly scratching his scalp and tugging on the roots as he let out a gentle rumble, kissing the top of Spencer's head. The Omega hiccupped, clutching to Aaron's shirt as he felt himself calming down. The Alpha always knew how to gentle him.
Spencer's breath hitched when he felt Aaron nose along his neck, inhaling the scent there and kissing the skin. With a small shift, making sure to carefully pin the Omega against himself, he scented him. Spencer couldn't help the keen that escaped his throat.
His embarrassment was forgotten the moment Aaron reclaimed him in front of everyone. The rumbling that was coming from his Alpha was a reminder that he was protected and loved, and he couldn't hold back his responding purr as he settled against the safety and warmth of his bonded.
He barely noticed the soft glances from the rest of the pack as he fell into a half-awake state, nuzzled into the corner of the couch with his Alpha.
hi! this is my first post! aaaahhh! i hope you enjoy some of my hotch headcanons. i have SO many different ideas for his character (sfw AND nsfw); leave a comment, or like/rb if you’re interested in reading more of them! 💞 - rivka (@h0tchner)
- hotch sings in his car when he’s alone! he absolutely has one of those fancy satellite radio systems, and rocks out (mostly to The Beatles) driving to and from the BAU. he also drums along with his fingers on the steering wheel!
- he loves getting kissed on the nose! when you stand on your tiptoes and give him a gentle peck, his eyes flutter closed and his whole face breaks out into a smile. something about nose kisses makes him deliriously warm and happy.
- aaron is TOUCH STARVED! (seriously!!!) he always finds ways to connect through simple touches. he guides you into restaurants by placing a hand on the small of your back, puts a hand on your thigh when driving, throws an arm around you when grocery shopping, etc.; the man is like a puppy. he needs to be touching you, near you, always.
- he is chivalrous and gentlemanly, kind of like a knight in shining armour! he always opens car doors for you, pulls out chairs for you, and lets you into rooms first. these traditional gestures are indicative of how much he cares about your comfort over his own. he is deeply devoted to you.
- he is super organized and never misplaces anything... except for his reading glasses! you find them all over the house: on the kitchen counter, the bathroom sink, underneath a pile of papers on his desk and everywhere in between! he’s usually so tired when he takes them off that he doesn’t really care to put them in the same place each time.
- he plays the guitar! aaron keeps one lying around the living room. on the rare occasion that he sits on the couch and plays, you and jack plop down in front of him on the carpet and scream “encore!” after every song. aaron blushes red and shakes his head, grinning, saying “okay, but this is the last one!” ten times before it actually is the “last one.”
Sorry if you answered these already, but can you do C, S, and W for Hotch please? <3
Hello, anon! Of course, I can, thank you for asking 💕 I don’t think I’ve done any of these for Hotch yet, so here you go:
C for Communication What is their love language?
Hotch’s love language is definitely physical touch. Not saying the guy is touch-starved... but the guy is touch-starved. He keeps himself as detached as possible when he’s working, including physically, and he lets all of that go when he returns home to you. Hotch loves the absentminded natural touches. That you’ll rub his shoulder when you pass him hunched over his desk at his home office, or rest your feet in his lap when you watch TV, or just pull him back for one last kiss before he leaves the house.
He’s the kind of guy who’ll hold your hand while he drives, easily draping his arm across from the driver’s seat to let your joined hands rest in your lap. He’ll also use both hands to grab you for a kiss, either on your cheeks, or waist, or shoulders. In the mornings, when you’re in front of the mirror brushing your teeth or doing your hair and he’s passing through behind you, he’ll always stop to put both hands on your waist and kiss you on your cheek.
S for Sleep What position do they sleep in if/when they sleep together?
With Hotch’s work schedule, he sleeps alone most of the time. So when he is home with you, he’ll hold you all night long no matter how much his shoulder or back will ache in the morning. He’ll spoon you, with his face tucked into your neck, one arm under your pillow, and the other one resting on the curve of your hip. Other times he sleeps on his back with you using his chest as a pillow, his closest arm hooked around your back, and his other holding your hand where it rests naturally somewhere over his heart.
The few times you get in bed after him, you’ll find him sleeping on his side. Those are the times you snuggle up behind him, slotting your knees underneath his thighs and reaching an arm around to his broad chest. A light sleeper, he will wake momentarily to grab your hand and pull it up to his mouth for a kiss, then holding it close to his chest while he falls back asleep.
W for Whisper What nicknames or compliments do they use the most?
You will call Hotch every nickname under the sun: babe, baby, honey, sweetie, Hotch Stuff, etc. He’ll respond to anything, possibly conditioned by Garcia, but occasionally frown a bit when you make a particularly bad pun using his name. As for compliments, you’ll shower him with them. Sometimes you’ll go to great lengths to use youthful slang and call him a “whole snack” or say that his suit is “snatched” and he’ll glare at you for effect, but secretly appreciate the sentiment.
Hotch is more traditional. His go-to pet name would be something like “Honey”, and he’ll use it somewhat sparingly. He’s more free-handed with compliments though. Using the big words like “beautiful” and “gorgeous” and “amazing” depending on the occasion. He says it in his quiet, appreciative tone, not meaning it as any grand display of affection, and it just makes it come across as even more sincere. When you get ready to go out, he’ll lean against the dresser and wait for you to do the finishing touches. Already in his blazer, with his hands in the pockets of his pants, he’ll watch you and when you glance up at him, he’ll smile and say something simple like: “You look really beautiful.” and there’s no doubt in your mind that he means it.
domestic fluff with hotch or when you barely see aaron, you love taking advantage of the time you have to annoy him (fondly)
“Hi.” You beam, pushing yourself up against Aaron as he reads through case files on the sofa.
It’s a quiet night in, one you’re thankful that Aaron is spending at home rather than being held up at the field office.
He hums noncommittally, turning the page of the report as one of his hands migrates from his lap to your thigh with little notice.
He gives you a soft squeeze and your giddiness rises. You’re not sure why you’re bothering him, only that you feel like doing it.
It’s not often that you run the risk of disrupting Aaron’s work, it’s just that you’ve missed him.
You’ve missed sitting next to him on your couch, being able to snuggle up to him and annoy him to your hearts content the same way you’ve seen other couples do.
It’s been a while since you’ve made him fondly exasperated.
“Whatcha doinnn,” you drawl, draping yourself across his left side as you shove your cheek into his as you look obnoxiously down at the case file on his lap.
He snorts, rolling his eyes fondly as he drops the report, sliding it onto the coffee table with little fanfare and reaching up to tug at your ear.
“It’s confidentialllll,” he reminds you, smiling softly and cadence grows higher to match your own as you grumble nonsensically, rearranging yourself to sit on his lap.
His hair is messy, slightly damp from his shower and he’s got his reading glasses on.
He’s slightly insecure about needing them but one too many times of you biting your lip and stifling sighs when seeing him with them seems to have gotten the message across.
“You’re so pretty,” you pout, raking your hands through his hair as you scratch slightly at his scalp and delight in the shiver that racks through his body.
“I think that’s supposed to be my line,” he smirks, peering up at you through the lenses as he puckers out his lips for a kiss.
You can’t help the slightly hysterical giggle that gets let loose as you melt into him, pecking him slightly three times in succession before drawing away from him.
He grabs you before you can make it any further than a couple inches before launching into a well timed attack of kissing any expanse of skin he has access to.
“Aaron!” You squeal, laughing as he jostles you on his lap as his lips tickle your neck and you try to squirm away from him.
When he finally pulls away, it’s with a self satisfied expression on his face as he watches you try to catch your breath and smooth down your hair.
“Missed you,” he mumbles, leaning forward to press a chaste kiss to your lips.
You smile as you lean into it, and it’s slightly endearing that both of your teeth clink together softly in the kiss because of your smiles.
It’s not often you have these moments, where all your worries exist within the confines of your own home.
“You’re a smooth talker Mr. Hotchner,” you murmur into his mouth, your kiss basically turning nonexistent yet you both stay attached to one another like Velcro.
“And you’re a menace, Mrs. Hotchner,” He mutters, biting your bottom lip softly and tugging at it.
Your giggle fills his chest, warm and saccharine as he pulls you into his chest, your head lying under his chin as you trace shapes over his bicep.