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By: AndiKaneUnderwood
So, this is A/U because I couldn't see Hotch and Garcia getting together in the normal setting. Guest, I will of course accommodate any request given, and if you have any more please let me know!
He didn't know when his attraction for the younger blonde woman that lived down the street. Aaron had no idea, he just knew that one day, he was outside with Jack, paying his respects to his late wife, Haley, and when he looked up, there she was. She was wearing a green shaw and red dress (as it was close to Christmas), and light up antlers with matching six-inch heels. He was almost surprised by the heels, he wasn't sure how any woman could walk in them, but there they were and there she was.
He later asked his neighbor, Derek Morgan, and found out her name was Penelope Garcia. Penelope. He loved her name as much as he loved her.
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The annual barbecue at Aaron's house on July fourth was a huge success with the neighborhood. Derek came over the second the ribs were on the grill, bringing with him his fiance Dr. Spencer Reid and their daughter, Kyna Francine Morgan. His other neighbor, Emily Prentiss brought her wife Jennifer Jareu and JJ's son (who was in the process of being adopted by Emily) Henry. David Rossi, who lived several houses down but was a long time friend, also came by hauling a few fireworks, his girlfriend Erin, and Penelope Garcia.
Aaron felt the familiar warmth that he'd been feeling for several months now bubble up in his chest as he smiled at Penelope and introduced himself. "Hi, I don't think we've met. I'm Aaron Hotchner." He offered the blonde his hand and a smile.
"Nice to meet you, I'm Penelope Garcia. You can call me Penny," she replied.
"Penny. Nice to meet you too," Aaron turned back to the grill.
By the end of the night, he promised himself, he'd have her number and a coffee date. He'd learned long ago not to ignore when his chest felt like it did. A small voice in his head whispered, "Begin."