On Day 10, Aaron thought they probably should put the tree up. It was meant to be easy. One fresh tree + decorations = good tree.
He just never factored in a four year old, and a certified genius.
This was how he was now underneath the tree, with bristles prickling him in places he thought was a tad indecent.
"I think if we rotate the base about forty-five degrees it should be on properly," came Spencer's voice, whilst Jack's shrieking laughter successfully drowned out Wizzard's 'I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday'.
"Spencer, can you get this off me?" Aaron knew his voice was a little impatient, but the smell of pine was getting to him, and he never wanted Jack to tell Jess he was beaten by a tree... He had his pride after all.
"Oh, sure... third times the charm right?" The amused glint in Spencer's eyes was enough to make Aaron work doubly hard the next time round, and soon the tree was standing with only a few bent branches to hint at any accidents.
Aaron also learnt another lesson that day. Never under any circumstance make Jack in charge of the tinsel.
Catching a glimpse in the mirror, he wished he could forget the fact he now resembled a very badly dressed transvestite.
"Smile for the camera," said Spencer, a full blown grin on his face, as he took in the sight of Aaron, his lover and supervisor, with tinsel hanging off him, and a Christmas bauble on his ear.
To put it simply, he was in the seventh circle of Hell, but Spencer seemed happy, and Jack certainly was.
With the tree standing straight, and all the decorations in the proper place, it was hardly a failure, he just had absolutely no dignity left, and for once he wasn't bothered by that.
Day 10: Success.
A/N: Wow, I'm quick on the updates tonight! This was inspired by my cat knocking down the Christmas tree and pretty much being flattened. I hope you've enjoyed this, and I would appreciate it if you reviewed :D
DISCLAIMER: I do not own Criminal Minds, but I have found Hotch... and he thought I wouldn't check the attic!
I apologise for any spelling and/or grammar mistakes contained within this chapter.