Criminal Minds Alphabet Challenge
Title: E - Expert Touch Word Count: 1335Ā Rating: Teenish Fandom: Criminal Minds Relationship: Aaron Hotchner x Spencer Reid Characters: Aaron Hotchner, Spencer Reid Triggers: None
Summary: Aaron likes to touch
Aaron liked to touch, even if it was the simplest of touches. However, every touch had Spencerās body burning. The casual touch of his hand at the base of his spine as he followed him through a room. Or the simple touch of hands as they passed by each other. Even the times that they were together in the privacy of one of their homes, Aaron always seemed to have his hands on Spencer. It didnāt matter if they were curled up on the couch watching a movie, or one of them was cooking in the kitchen. A part of Aaron was normally pressed against Spencer. He had grown so accustomed to it, that he had begun to hate being at work as it meant that the touches became less frequent and less intimate.
Though, the more Spencer began to think about it and recall, Aaron was touching him more and more while at work. Whether it was at the bureau or while they were out on a case. The touches were becoming more frequent and more intimate. Not that the younger man minded, however his concern was that the team would begin to notice and they would start to wonder and that might not have been better, than just being forthright and telling them themselves.Ā
The first time Spencer can recall noticing the touches becoming more. Was when Aaron lent over him at his desk, normally that would not involve any touching or if it did, it was a hand to the shoulder as he walked away. Something that could be deemed professional. But today, he was dragging his fingers across the back of Spencerās neck, making the small hairs stand on end. It was making it more and more increasingly difficult to focus and give the information that the man was asking for.Ā
He felt the calloused fingertips play with the curls of hair at the base of his neck. Winding them around his fingers and then releasing to do it all over again. It sent shivers through Spencerās body, a casual yet intimate touch that didnāt normally happen while sitting in the bullpen at work. He was also lent a lot closer than normal, to the point Spencer could feel his breath against his ear. It was doing nothing for his concentration.Ā
The next time was while they were sitting on the jet heading out to a case. Spencer had sat next to the older man and while everyone was reviewing the casefiles at their own pace, the younger man felt the hand of his boss on his thigh. It startled him initially, this did not happen. They had both been certain of the fact that this sort of thing did not happen while working.Ā
At first it just sat there, resting against the slender thigh. A warm presence that Spencer enjoyed, even if the confusion rattled through his mind. Spencer had looked at Aaron and found that he was still engrossed in the casefile in his other hand. So thatās what he went back to doing, reading the notes and reviewing the information so that they could hit the ground running. However after a while the fingers started to stretch and scrape against his thigh. The touch instantly went to places that were not appropriate for such a public location. Yet, he didnāt stop it and the hand kept moving, rubbing and blunt nails scratching against his thigh. It was probably the most distracting thing in the world, especially when his mind began associating it with highly sexual things that were not helping the erection currently growing in his pants. Spencer fidgeted under the touch, and when he looked over at Aaron again, he saw the smirk curling at his lips.Ā
The third time, and the final time before Spencer confronted Aaron about what the hell he was doing, was a casual afternoon out with the team and their kids. The team werenāt aware of anything happening with their boss and colleague. So while afternoons like this were torture, because they couldnāt be together in that sense - they were still fun. Today was a trip to the zoo, it had been JJās turn to pick the outing and so that had automatically been given to Henry. Spencer had a weakness for the zoo, it was an outing he loved and an opportunity to share his knowledge with Henry and Jack who asked questions a mile a minute.Ā
They were in the process of moving onto the next exhibit, the group forming a line of the pairings they had fallen into with the young boys running up in front with their āuncleā Derek chasing them apparently wanting to feed them to the lions they were going to visit.Ā
Spencer brought up the back with Aaron walking beside him. They grew closure together as they walked, until they were brushing shoulders as they moved. That was okay, Spencer was happy with that, as it meant they were close but it wouldnāt be anything to read into if the team was to turn back and look at them. Then out of nowhere, he felt a hand slip into the back pocket of the dark jeans he was wearing. He jumped initially, darting a sharp and questioning look towards his lover and then another to their teammates who were still oblivious to what was happening. āWhat are you doing?ā Spencer whispered trying to pull away, but was firmly held in place by the pinch to his backside. āWhat if they see?ā He added smacking Aaron on the chest with the back of his hand for the sharp pinch, though there was a small smile on his lips.
āLet them see, Iām not worried are you?ā Aaron answered by pulling him closure they were practically fused together at the hip. Spencer was dumbstruck, he didnāt know what to say. He had obviously considered telling the team at some point, Spencer could see his future with the older man and his son and it wasnāt like they could keep it secret for the rest of their lives. Though, he had always imagined sitting them down and telling them, professionally. Not, having them see their boss groping at his subordinate.Ā
āIs that what this is?ā Spencer questioned, a narrowed look creasing his features, realization finally dawning on him. āAll this touching? Is this you trying to tell the team without actually having to tell them?ā Spencer questioned, again trying to pull away from the older man. He wanted to tell the team, but there had to be a better way. āAlso, shouldnāt I get a say in when we tell the team as well?āĀ
āOf course, are you happy telling them that weāre together?ā Aaron asked, an amused expression lighting his eyes as he stared back at Spencer. The hand in his back pocket, firmly holding on and refusing to let go.Ā
āOf course, we can plan a time and place to tell them - now would you let me go?ā
Instead, Aaron pulled them both to a stop, or more like, dragging the younger agent back by his pocket. Spencer stumbled and was caught in the strong arms of his lover as they wrapped around him. He was about to protest before his mouth was captured and he was drawn into a deep and luscious kiss. Spencer immediately gave in, reservations forgotten the moment their lips connected. The kiss was completely and utterly inappropriate for their setting. It was messy and fast. Tongues and teeth biting and battling against one another.
They were drawn out of the kiss by the whooping and screeching of their friends. The screeching being Penelope, of course. When Spencer pulled away, a deep scarlet blush creeping across his face, he refocused on them. Then Spencer watched as the team began to exchange money between them, which only caused his mouth to drop and a loud startling laugh to fall from Aaronās.Ā
