Ancient History - The SWAT AU
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“Trying new things...” she'd called it. “I still love you, Aaron, but this is good for both of us I think. I hope you try it too.”
“I don't have time to try anything, Haley,” he had replied quietly, defeated. The problem was that he was going to be busier than ever, doubling up on SWAT training and profiling courses while she was suddenly without anything to occupy her time for 19 weeks. That was an awful lot of time for her to explore. He had little hope that she would return to him, and maybe that was for the best. They had, perhaps, outgrown each other.
In any case, maybe he would have liked to do some exploring too but it ended there. Aside from that night, after pizza and beer...that night that was still a blur but brought a weary smile to his face. But nothing was going to happen there. Derek had better opportunities than whatever that might have been. Of that he was certain.
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- Part 1 of Ancient History - The SWAT AU
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And then there had been moments. Eye contact that lasted a few minutes too long. The way Hotch walked closer to Derek than he needed to when they walked to the showers or to the cafeteria, some of it was fear and earned trust, but some of it was more than that. It was heated looks and cautious questions, moments broken and burning...but it was finally the gym that sealed the deal, not too many days after the bar. Hotch was sore and the first time had been clumsy and a little desperate, like he was seeking refuge in Derek's arms, but it took on a life of its own over time.
The gym provided the perfect backdrop, with guards down and adrenaline rushing.
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- Part 2 of Ancient History - The SWAT AU
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Hotch is spending his birthday on a case in Mexico and Derek shows up to help him celebrate the last of it. (Set during the first night they're in Mexico during Season 1 ep 19 - Machismo)
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- Part 3 of Ancient History - The SWAT AU
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During a training exercise, Hotch is accidentally injured. He spends the rest of the evening in his room with Derek, working, eating, and fooling around. Because when you're laid up with a bum knee what else is there to do?
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- Part 4 of Ancient History - The SWAT AU