Criminal Minds characters that don't get talked about enough:
2.- Luke Alvez.
The first time I saw Criminal Minds, I didn't care about Luke. But I saw the show again and I simply I LOVE HIM. I will never forget what he did for Reid when he was in prison and I love the Luke x Garcia duo.
Imagine if you will... Being the godparent of the Simmons twins and an old friend of Matt's, and him setting you up with his coworker.
Luke Alvez x gn!Reader
The twins were turning six and there was no chance you were going to miss it. With arms full of presents, you had arrived early to help Kristy and Matt with the set-up for the party. After a quick hug from both parents, you had quietly begun milling around setting out plates, cups and chairs on the back deck.
The girls were still sleeping, which was itself a good sign, but the boys were 'helping out' by throwing streamers around the garden. Supervising them you wanted to give Matt and Kristy a moment of peace before the chaos begins.
Your plan went well until, of course, the doorbell wrung, you and the boys walked in, as their father embraced the guest. As the guest walked in, a dog trailing obediently behind, Matt began introductions.
"Luke, this is (Y/N). (Y/N), Luke" You met his eyes and smiled.
"Ahhh, so this the 'Bestest bud, amazing, spectacular, talented (Y/N)'. Lovely to meet you."
You looked to Matt before responding; "Don't think that I haven't heard about you, 'Strong-fast-master-tracker-with a-heart-of-gold-Luke."
Kristy breaks up the laughter that had sprung out, grabbing Matt's cheeks and fussing; "Aww look at my love, getting embarrassed for loving his friends." before pecking his lips.
You and Luke both let out an exaggerated "Awwww",
Before Matt spoke up to inquire about the large box that Luke had carried in. "Well all of us at the BAU wanted to get something for the girls, and. I remembered about their creating an obstacle course at the BAU picnic to be like their dad, so..." He turned the box around, "We all chipped in and got a few pieces of training equipment" The picture on the box showed some children's play equipment that rivalled the bureau's courses.
Wordlessly Matt and Kristy gathered Luke into a big group hug, and when they finally pulled away, you didn't bother to hide your smile as you suggested; "Come out back I'll help you set it up".
Kristy snuck you a smile, which unbeknownst to you carried multiple messages. Matt didn't show it too much but he really appreciated his friends, especially those who were like family, and when things like this happened he often got a little overwhelmed by the love, and sometimes a few happy tears came out. It's not that he minded crying in front of people, but he had promised himself he would save the happy tears for his speech. So of course that is what you thought that Kristy's smile had meant.
It wasn't until you caught the two of them watching yourself and Luke work around half an hour later, that you even considered the hidden meaning. "Hey luke" You called across the garden grabbing his attention, "Did Matt ask you to come early?"
"Yeah, he did. Why do you ask?" The confusion was written all over his face and adorably, Roxy mirrored him, turning towards you.
"Did he ask you on Wednesday around 7 pm?" Upon his confirmation, you shook your head while letting out uncontrollable laughter.
Feeling out of the loop, but enamoured by your laugh, Luke walked towards you. All but feeling the heat radiating from his body you looked up to meet his eyes.
"They-the-" You struggled to get it out through your giggling, "They texted me then too, we've been set up."
It took a couple seconds but soon enough a humoured look graced his features, at this moment you spoke up again. "It is funny, but honestly I think they knew what they were doing." You looked into his eyes, as he then muttered almost in a whisper "First they get us to set up the party, then they get to set us up, and best of all they get all of the credit when our date goes amazing."
Rossi’s relationship with Matt and Luke is so sweet to me. He admits to seeing them like they’re his sons and calls them their “Boys” the whole time. And the way he checks on them after <<3 Matt and Luke being close is sweet as well, the way they protect each other in this episode gives me such brotherly vibes <333
