Fandom- Criminal minds
Rating- T
Pairing- Hotch/Reid
Author's note- I am considering putting up the rating to M in the next chapter, and was wondering what you guy's thinks about a possible vampire Hotch and Spencer sex scene? I have never written one for this fandom yet, so I am not 100% convinced I can do it justice but I am willing to give it a go if you guys are interested? Oh and I would like to give a big thank you to all those who have reviewed it is greatly appreciated and to those who have asked about how Hotch became a vampire I am planning on revealing that, and his connection to his sire in future chapters thanks
Word count- 2,064
Chapter 5
They arrive at the station, late in the afternoon; their go-bags are still in the SUV. They haven't yet made it to the hotel, and Aaron can tell that the four hour time difference and jet lag have made the rest of the team sluggish, but as ever the case comes first, and they will consume as much caffeine, and in Spencer's case, sugar until they make some headway. Spencer comments that the Hooper police station is quaint when they are welcomed in to the small Hooper Police station in Alaska. Aaron would call it underfunded, yet Doctor Reid always has the ability to see the good in every situation and Aaron is unwilling to dampen the mood with his own pessimism.
As always the team are under a considerable level of scrutiny when they enter the small office, though Aaron can tell their eyes stay on him two beats longer than the rest of the team. He shouldn't be surprised as the BAU's resident vampire operative is hardly a secret and whether they are local law enforcement or not, curiosity is to be expected. Ever since he had been recalled to active duty Aaron's every move seems to be documented and used as some kind of advertising campaign for the FBI's equal opportunity inclusion policy. Yet even with all of this publicity Aaron knows from previous experience not to expect a positive reception, especially in more conservative areas of the country. From his previous experience on cases Aaron has catalogued several different reactions from local law enforcement to the addition of a vampire in their station.
There is the open hostility and suspicion most commonly associated with officers who are second in command. It comes from people who are confident enough in their own authority to voice such derision to someone who is higher in command; but who underneath it all perceive Aaron as a threat, their own insecurities pushing them to demean the man in public. Aaron quickly scans the room of officers before picking out the deputy sheriff's badge and name tag of Jacob Evans; and meets the man's calculating gaze, with a strong look of his own, refusing to look away first. It is important with this type of reaction to showcase confidence and authority. Evans looks away first; suitably quailed. Aaron gazes across the rest of the group of officers; there are two low level lieutenants who Aaron expects to show reticence and be extremely nervous around him; they have been brought up in a small town, and they are apprehensive of anything that they are not familiar with, and Aaron is definitely not something that they will be familiar. Aaron expects that they will try to put as much space between themselves and him as possible.
The sheriff makes himself known by walking forward to grasps Rossi's hand in a firm shake; as his own eyes scan the BAU team. Aaron can almost see the power and authority pore off him in waves, as the rest of the personnel moves out of his way so that he can meet the BAU team. As to be expected the sheriff's eyes lay on Aaron for a beat too long, the sheriff is even arrogant enough to remains staring when Aaron finds his gaze. But it is his focus on Spencer that has Aaron bristling slightly. He knows that it will be highly unprofessional to growl at the sheriff, but Aaron can tell his gaze is anything but professional; his eyes glide over the Doctor's body playing particular attention to Spencer's long lean legs. It last less than five seconds and Aaron knows that no one else has noticed, but Aaron makes a mental note to keep the doctor and sheriff apart as much as possible.
"Sheriff Paul Keller, welcome to Hooper police station, thank you for coming so quickly." Rossi returns the shake, and thanks the sheriff for his hospitality, and introduces the team to the Hooper police force.
An hour and a half later Aaron finds himself staring at a transcript of the fire departments response to the third fire. It seems that the digital age has not reached Hooper, as it has been transcribed in a particularly illegible handwriting, which even with Aaron's heightened eyesight is finding increasingly difficult to read, and it is not helping his mood at all, which has gone increasingly downhill since Spencer left with Morgan to conduct interviews with the family of the first victim. One of the officers, who Aaron thinks is called Sergeant Banks unluckily, chooses this time to place another folder of dossiers from the events.
"Please don't tell me those are all handwritten too" Aaron asks, his voice altering between exasperation and anger. "it is hard going trying to decipher some of these words."
Aaron has to admit, that since his transformation he has lost some of his ability to control the anger that bubbles inside him. His lack of control is something that weigh's heavy on his mind, as he has witness first-hand how dangerous the Hotchner anger can be, when his father had unleashed it upon him, so many years ago; it is something that he promised himself that he would never emulate, but with the vampire sitting in his stomach, he does not know how long he can keep this promise to himself.
He watches the officer in front of him flush in embarrassment, Banks is obviously the author of this poor penmanship, and Aaron forces himself to push a long breath through his nose, trying to clear the infuriation. It is not entirely Banks's fault; after all he has done his best with the lack of funding, and it is not the officer's fault that Aaron is finding it hard to control his emotions, especially when half his mind is focusing on the fact that Spencer is out in the field alone with Morgan.
"I am sorry Agent Hotchner, I guess the other officers at the station have gotten used to my handwriting; if you would prefer it I can, re-write out the reports, more legibly, or If you permit me use of your laptop I can type them out?" Bank's seems keen to help, and Aaron focuses on the sincerity of the officer's voice, as the anger manages to dissipate; for now.
"That is alright officer; I am sorry if I insulted you, it was not my intention, and there is no need for you to re-create the report, if you could just remain on hand to help when I have trouble deciphering some of the words that will be acceptable . . . thank you" Aaron tags the appreciation on at the end as an afterthought, as the officer visibly relaxes, before smiling and nodding and returns to his own desk at the other side of the small office.
"You don't have to worry about him so much; he is more than capable of looking after himself" JJ pipes up from the desk next to Aaron's, when she is assured that Banks is out of ear shot.
"Excuse me? I am not worried about officer Banks, JJ"
"I am not talking about Banks. I can tell you are concerned about Spencer. Every time you two are parted, you wind up tighter than a spring, I just wanted to remind you that Spencer is a capable officer, and you don't need to worry so much." JJ explains plainly; though Aaron notes her eyes are still buried in her own paperwork, and he wonders idly if he makes her apprehensive too, when the anger bubbles to the surface.
Aaron would dearly love to tell her to mind her own business, as he does believe that JJ would not have dared to offer her unsolicited advice, if he was still her acting superior. Yet he relents, as he knows that she means well; and she does not deserve his anger, any more than Banks did. Letting out a long sigh, Aaron tries to explain his position.
"I know; logically that Spencer is fine; I would be unable to leave his side if I thought any differently. Yet whatever I may know, I can't stop them . . . the uncomfortable feeling in my chest, when he is not in my sight line."
Aaron is finding it difficult to explain himself to JJ, when he scarcely understands how own emotions at present. He is not known as someone who expresses himself easily, but he knows that it is important that he gives his team some insight into his inner workings, so that they can understand, and in times like this expect his somewhat un-human way of reacting. Aaron is used to being a man of reason, and rationality, yet he finds himself being both unreasonable and irrational.
"It is as if there is a voice in my head constantly telling me to protect Spencer, to make sure that he is alright, which means that I have a hard time complying with this basic need when he is away from me. I think that is the main difference between having a mate, and being in a 'normal' relationship. It is as if there is a constant tether between Spencer and I, and the further we are apart from each other, the further the tether is stretched, and the more uncomfortable I become." JJ must have looked up during his reply as she is giving Aaron a sympathetic smile, as she tries to understand what he is going through.
"Does Spencer feel it too?"
Aaron shakes his head.
"Not as far as I can tell. I think it is a 'vampire' thing. I think if I allowed him, Spencer would write a whole encyclopaedia on my 'vampire' things, which make me just a little different from the average human" Aaron smiles lightly, remembering all the occasion Spencer has given him a look as if he was staring at a very exciting science experiment.
"For what it is worth, I think that Spencer is in very safe hands with Morgan."
Aaron smiles at JJ as he nods, and watches her get back on with her work; knowing that he cannot voice what he is thinking. In truth he would rather Spencer was with anyone else in the team but Morgan. He would like to say the reason for his mistrust of Morgan comes down to some real evidence, he would like to pull out a supernatural ability to determine that Morgan's feelings toward his Spencer are anything but innocent, but alas he can't. He doesn't have evidence, but this doesn't mean that he doesn't know, that he isn't sure, that Morgan desires Spencer, because he is sure. Admittedly, it's a gut reaction, but Aaron just knows, and he would bet money on it that Morgan fancies; no he as true deep feelings for Spencer.
Aaron thinks that he had a hunch about Morgan's desire for the Doctor, back when he was human, but the memories from back then are hazy at best, and he cannot be sure, but he is now. It is little things that have made him suspicious, and Aaron does wonder whether Morgan even truly realises that he has such leanings toward his team mate, but Aaron has definitely noticed. It is little things; it has to be otherwise the others in the team would have clicked a long time ago, but the main reason that Aaron has realised of Morgan's feeling for his mate, is the fact that Morgan is always near Spencer. Whenever they are in a room Morgan seems to gravitate towards his team mate, subconsciously, even on the jet Morgan always saves a seat for Spencer, placing his bag on the one next to him, until the younger man enters, he will move it onto his lap until Spencer is seated, and if Spencer has chosen another seat, Morgan will place the bag back, and put on his headphones, sufficiently shutting the rest of the world.
Aaron knows that Morgan would never intentionally harm Spencer, but this does not mean that Aaron should trust the man with his mate.