EndGame || Aaron Hotchner

Chapter 17 - Aaron

I feel Olivia's breathing and heartbeat against my chest as I come out of sleep. I know she said no cuddling but she is the one that turned to me her sleep, so I just helped her in by wrapping my arm around her. She hasn't moved since and I don't mind this in the slightest. It has been a long time since I've woken up so cheerful.

Last night was unbelievable. I wouldn't change a thing, not even her little power moment when she demanded I go down on her. I am used to her giving me orders so I wanted to torture her a little more this time, but her anticipation was driving me crazy. Every moan and facial expression I earned from her was the most valuable reward. I can still feel and taste her on my tongue and I crave her badly.

Without shifting my position, I start rubbing her arm. She takes a deep breath and moves even closer. "Morning..." she whispers

"Good morning" I reply, "Did you sleep alright?"

"No" she answers but proceeds to not move or open her eyes yet

"Why is that?" I wonder

"You snort" she says

"Then why did you come closer?" I chuckle

"I probably tried to suffocate you but fell asleep in the process" she answers, causing me to laugh.

She finally looks up, "Aaron Hotchner is actually laughing? I must be dreaming" she chuckles

"You are certainly not" I reply and kiss her lips.

As we pull apart, she gets off me and puts her head on the other pillow. I immediately feel her absence. She lays on her side and I turn towards her too. I place my hand on her cheek and lean in to kiss her lips one more time. My hand stays on her as our gazes meet. I get lost in her blue eyes again. I rub her soft skin gently and I smile.

"Your dimples are adorable. You should smile more often" I continue to caress her cheek

"Well, that depends on your behavior" she mentions

I nod and chuckle, "I should have seen that reply coming...".

She doesn't break eye contact and breathes out relaxed. "I like the way you look at me and smile" she admits. "Your eyes get so big..."

"Probably out of fear" I joke

"No" she laughs. "Usually, you get a boost of oxytocin and dopamine when you're looking at someone who you're attracted to which results in your dilated pupils" she explains

"Can you blame me?" I whisper and I kiss her.

"I hope this was not a pity thing after our little traumatic experience together" she brings up

"The incident might have been a reason for me to be easier on you regarding our fights in the office, but there was nothing pity about last night" I reassure her, "And I can prove it to you again..." I suggest and start kissing her neck

"Mm... Tempting offer" she smiles, "But we have to go in. Yesterday we got called in for overtime on a holiday, but today is another normal week day" she reminds me

"I had almost forgotten"

"Unbelievable..." she shakes her head ironically.

I pull away and look at her again, "Do you want me to drop you off at home and then come pick you up again?" I suggest, since her car is still at the bureau

"No, I will go home and have Jackson drop me off at work"

"Are you sure?"

"Very. I don't want to risk running into anyone with you. No offense"

"Non taken. We can keep this low if that is what you're most comfortable with"

"Yes, thank you" she replies and reaches up for another kiss. "It's not that I don't want to be seen with you. It's just that I want to avoid the questioning and the looks--"

"I understand. Don't worry about it. No has to know" I reassure her. "You can order me around all you want when we are at work, and I'm going to repay the favor when you're in my bed" I smirk.

She smiles and bites her lip. I kiss her one more time before we both get out of bed. She puts on her clothes as I fix some breakfast. She eats quickly and gets ready to leave.

"Are you sure you don't want me to take you home, at least?" I ask again

"Yes. It's just a 10-minute car ride away. A cab driver will not kill me in the daylight" she answers.

She takes her phone out of her purse for a moment. "I have been out of the office for less than 12 hours..." she complains, rolling her eyes at the screen

"New case?" I wonder

"No, administration issues" she pretends to cry.

I chuckle and wrap my arm around her. "I like this relaxed side of you that shows emotions other than anger" I admit and kiss her head

"I could say the same thing about you" she replies.

We kiss again. "Do you think I should wear flats today at work?" she wonders, "It is Monday and I'm officially cleared for the field" she reminds me

My hurt sinks, "You are?"

She freezes and turns to look at me. "Are you worried?" she asks with the biggest blue puppy eyes.

"You almost died on me the last time"

"Technically, I did die"

"Don't do it again" I order

"Ok" she smiles. She stands on her tiptoes and I kiss her. "I am expecting the file of the case you're going to be working on this week"

"Yes, ma'am" I reply

"I love it when you call me that" she bites her lip.

•••

I couldn't believe Olivia had time to go home, get changed and come to work before me, but she actually did. I delivered her the case file as soon as we decided which case we'll be working on and I found myself having a hard time leaving her office without touching her at all.

The team is traveling to Chicago in an hour and I have no doubt it will be hard to not see her for the following days. She hasn't left my mind since the moment she walked out of my door. Staying focused will be harder than I originally thought.

"A penny for your thoughts..." Dave says as he walks in my office

"Good morning. We are presenting in 10 minutes" I inform him

"We couldn't get a day off since we were here yesterday?"

"I wish" I sigh

"You do?" he asks surprised

"Yes. I get tired too" I answer in my attempt to cover it

"Of course. Is Liv in yet?" he asks

"I believe so. I just send the case file to her" I answer, panicking inside

"Did she seems upset or angry?" he questions

"She is always angry when it comes to me" I remind him

"I mean more than usual. I might have done something..."

"I have no desire to engage in small talk about her personal lif--".

JJ leans in by the open door, "Heads up. Her Majesty is upset..." she warns us and leaves.

Not even 5 seconds later, Olivia comes in the office. "Chief Stephens--" I speak

"Hotchner, sit down. Rossi, office. Now!" she demands pointing at his office next door.

He turns to me, "Busted..." he whispers and follows her to his office.

I stay in my place. Did she just order me to sit down? When I told her that she could order me around at work, I didn't mean that. She'll pay for that later.