Okay, here's chapter two, and to the one person who decided to favorite this, I'd like to say thank you. Also I forgot to the disclaimer on here, so I don't own Criminal Minds or Naruto. If I did then I would have gone on a date with Reid ^_^

The next time Hotch saw Hinata was one late night after a really rough case. When he left the office, Hotch went straight to where Hailey and Jack were staying and asked to see him. Even his estranged wife knew something was eating away at him and agreed. He was quiet as he approached his sleeping son and just sat there for a good hour, running his fingers through Jack's dirty blonde hair. Before he left, Hotch placed a gentle kiss on the boy's forehead. Only curt nod was given to Hailey and then he drove to the student apartment Hinata was residing in.

Usually, Hotch would call her and ask to meet him outside. He had met her roommate once and was able to profile her as being a gossip who couldn't keep her mouth shut even if paid her. Hotch wasn't ashamed of this relationship with the girl, but they both respected their privacy and that would go out the door when it was spread across Georgtown's campus that a shy, twenty-one year old woman was seeing a man who more than ten years on her. Tonight, however, Hotch threw his caution to the wind and found himself knocking on her door. There was a chance Hinata wasn't awake or that her roommate would answer, but Hotch didn't care. As he waited, Hotch found his body slightly trembling and a headache was knocking on his door. Well, more like barging in.

"A-Aaron?" was what Hinata said, either sleepily or shyly, Hotch couldn't tell.

Hotch looked into her eyes. Her beautiful eyes. She was dressed in a Georgetown T-shirt and pajama pants that had teddy bears printed on it. Hotch had to think she looked rather adorable.

"Sorry for bothering you this late," Hotch said, "I just got back and...and I had to see you."

The color in Hinata's cheeks were something Hotch found even more adorable and rather arousing. He mentally shook his head. Yes, they had made-out; yes, they had shared a bed; and yes, Hotch had even seen what was under her usually bulky clothes; but they hadn't gone beyond under the shirt action yet. It wasn't hard for Hotch to deduce that Hinata was still a virgin shortly after they had became friends. When they became more involved, Hotch made it very clear that that line was only to be crossed when she was 110% sure. At the moment, Hinata had admitted to being 85% sure.

"I-I see," Hinata said and then opened her door wider, "M-My roommate has g-gone out and I-I doubt she'll be back u-until tommorow night, so you c-can come in."

Hotch didn't argue as he followed Hinata to the rather spacious living room that had enough books on the coffee table to make him think that this was Reid's place. She apologized for the mess as she led Hotch to sit down on the couch and then asked if he wanted anything to drink. He only shook his head and just motioned for her to join him. Next thing he knew, Hotch found himself without his suit jacket and holding Hinata close to his chest as they just sat there.

"W-Was it really that hard?" she whispered while Hotch was tracing circles into her back.

"Yeah," was all he said and then he tightened his grip on her, "Before I came to see you, I went to see Jack."
"Oh." her hand was placed over Hotch's heart.

"For an hour, I just sat by his side," Hotch went, the urge to cry coming on, "In my head, I was thinking about how much I was missing out in his life; and how much I wished things could be different." he felt Hinata grip his shirt.

He knew this topic was touchy for her. Shortly after this relationship took off to romantic, Hinata had asked if given the chance would he go back to Hailey. Hotch was honestly shocked by the out of nowhere question and even guilty as he answered while looking into this eyes that held the slightest bit of disappointment. Yes, if given the chance to have his family back, he would. Hinata only smiled, saying she already knew the answer and didn't hold it against Hotch, but Hotch knew it still hurt her, and the guilt still remained in him.

"Aaron," she said softly while looking up at him, "please don't blame yourself for this."
Hotch had to resist the urge to let out snort. Instead he only arranged himself and Hinata, so they were face-to-face. A hand was still around her waist while the other threaded itself into her hair. He pulled her down for a tender kiss and then another.

"Look at me," he admitted afterwards while once again pulling her down so she was buried in the crook of his neck. Her breath tickling him, "I know this is hurting you. Me, talkng about having my old life back when I should be grateful that you were still there to give me a chance, to actually understand me. I'm basically treating you like a rebound girl."
"Aaron..." Hinata breathed into his neck while something wet also joined in. Hotch only held her closer, "I-I won't lie, it does hurt; but i-it hurts more knowing that you d-don't care..."

She detangled herself and gave Hotch a sweet kiss herself. Tears were in the corners of her eyes and a sad smile on her face. Hotch touched her cheek, his thumb running over the red. So soft and warm.

"You didn't have to be friends with me, and you could have just pushed me aside when Hailey left," she went on placing her hand over his, "Instead you confided in me and then let me in."
Hotch couldn't reply, only stare. He wasn't sure if this relationship was even right. The friendship he did value- she seemed to understand him better than his team sometimes. If he were to place her into the group, she could be the baby girl- Spencer would forever have the baby position, even if he was older. He would forever be happy that he had decided to talk to her one-on-one after the lecture at Georgetown.

"I won't regret letting you in," Hotch said and this time lowered her so he could place a gentle kiss on her forehead, "What I will regret is hurting you."

Hinata just laid on Hotch's chest, her ear against his heart. Hotch knew she could feel the nervousness and guilt in each beat that was coming faster and faster. He closed his eyes and tried to calm himself, tried not to think about it.

"You won't hurt me," Hinata said when he was in the throughs of sleep.

"We'll see," Hotch thought.

Yeah, I'm getting better at writing emotion. Please tell me what you think.