A/N: This is just a simple one-shot. I might add more to it later or just create a story about how JJ and Hotch got together. Which do y'all prefer?
I Do
I looked him straight in the eye as I made my way towards him. My blue eyes tearing up as I got closer. I couldn't believe this was all happening. It was only a couple months ago when we started dating, but we'd known each other for over a decade.
By the time I reached the front of the room I felt like years had passed when it'd only been about 10 seconds. I took his hand, squeezing it gently and turning towards the priest. I was ready for this.
The priest smiled at us both then spoke in a booming voice, "We are here today to join these two people in holy matrimony. They've decided to have personalized vows. Jennifer will go first," he looked at me and I nodded.
I took a long, deep breath before turning back to him, "Many people spend their lives searching for their soul mate, their one true love. Some people are lucky to find the person they can truly call the better half of themselves, while others spend the rest of their lives searching and never finding. I am happy to count myself among the lucky ones, because I certainly found you," I wiped some tears from my eyes and paused for a moment.
"I love you, Aaron Hotchner. I know that you are the only one for me, my one true love. I am happy and I am grateful that you came into my life, that where others have spent their entire lives looking for the one, I have found you," I continued after a few short seconds of silence. As I looked into his eyes I could see unshed tears brimming his eyelids. I was certain that if he blinked too hard that the tears would begin falling.
"Thank you, Jennifer. Aaron, your turn."
He nodded towards the priest and gulped. It was a quiet one, but standing a mere foot away made it sound louder than it actually was.
"Jennifer, you once told me that you are afraid of growing old. You told me then that to grow old means to be alone, and it frightens you. But I want you to grow old, Jen. I want you to grow old with me. I want to watch the wrinkles form on your face and every strand of your hair turn white, because to me you would be the most beautiful, even when you are all wrinkled and gray. You do not have to fear being alone, because I shall be with you. Grow old with me. I promise to love you faithfully, to care for you and to cherish you, to provide you with support and everything that you need, to respect and honor you. All my days left to me, I vow to spend them all loving you," I could see a tear roll down his cheek slowly as he finished.
"Well, by the power invested in me, I now pronounce you man and wife. You may kiss the bride."
As soon as the word 'wife' came out of his mouth, Aaron's lips had covered mine. I wrapped my arms around his neck and opened my mouth to deepen the kiss. His tongue slid up against mine and they dueled for power. I could hear people whistling and clapping around us, but I didn't care. I was the happiest I'd ever been in this moment. Well, save for the birth of the kids. But nonetheless, I was ecstatic.
I was officially Jennifer Hotchner.
The End