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We Can Light the Night

Summary:

Evan starts a new career at the BAU and not only does someone greatly remind him of the past he tried to escape, but that same person somehow manages to get Evan to fall for him.

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Evan yawned, scratching his head and pressed stop on his fifth alarm that morning. He was already up, but he always had multiple alarms set just to make sure he didn’t sleep in. If he was honest, he had slept in even with ten alarms set. He got up and went to the bathroom, deciding to wash his face before getting dressed. He looked into the mirror and frowned at the acne, deciding that since it was his first day he should put on some foundation because his face was not exactly appealing, since it scarred the majority of his cheeks and chin. 

  

He decided to wear a white and purple checkered shirt with a purple and white polka-dot tie. It didn’t have to be too fancy- he already landed the job and there was nearly no way to be fired on the first day. He threw on a pair of pants and walked back into the bathroom to apply his foundation. He patted it in and made sure it didn’t look like he was actually wearing any makeup. He threw on his shoes and made his way to his car to go to the Behavioral Analysis Unit.

 

He grabbed his bag and shut his car door as he walked to the elevator. He looked down at his shoes, hoping that he wouldn’t embarrass himself. As he arrived at the correct floor, he reminded himself that he had to go to Aaron Hotchner’s office right away. He wasn’t 100% sure where it was, but his basic mental map of the area directed him to one part of the office. Evan decided that he was probably just doubting himself and he knew he remembered exactly where the office was because it was something he memorized from his first time here. Breathing in deeply, he walked up the ramp and to the left, looking into every window so he could make sure he was going to the right person. As he saw Aaron’s office, he smiled nervously and wrung his hands together. He took a deep breath in and entered the office. 

 

“Agent Hotchner?” Evan asked as he walked in.

 

The other man looked up from his desk. “Evan Cyr, you’re the new behavioral analyst on my team, I assume? I am sorry that I wasn’t there to administer the interview myself. Anything you need?”

 

“Yes, I, um, was told to come to your office for introductions or anything,” Evan responded.

 

“Yes, if you’ll follow me I will introduce you to your new colleagues,” Aaron said, standing up and walking out the door. Evan followed him. He walked out to where all the desks were and gestured to one that had a tall man with decently long hair at it. “This is Doctor Spencer Reid, he’s the genius of the group, don’t be surprised when he remembers things no one else does or knows a random fact that helps solve a case.”

 

”Hello Doctor Reid, I’m Evan Cyr. It’s a pleasure to meet you,” Evan said, shaking Spencer’s hand and smiling.

 

“Pleasure to meet you too, I look forward to working with you,” Spencer said with a smile.

 

“Who’s the newbie?” A man with a shaved head asked, catching Evan’s attention.

 

“Evan, this is Derek Morgan. He is pretty much the ten year old boy I have to babysit every night,” Aaron joked, obviously surprising Spencer and Derek a bit.

 

“Oh so there’s a new guy and you suddenly have a sense of humor huh?” Derek laughed. “ Derek, It’s nice to meet you,” He said, shaking Evan’s hand.

 

“Evan Cyr, can’t wait to start working here.”

 

“Well, I have to introduce Agent Cyr to everyone else,” Hotchner said, already walking over to another person’s desk. “J.J., this is our new member to the team. Evan, she mostly handles the media or press conferences that we have during cases and also helps decide what cases we do.”

 

“Hello, I’m Evan Cyr. Wonderful to meet you,” Evan said, shaking her hand as well. By now, he knew his hand was sweaty and clammy. His hands would always start sweating at the tiniest time of touching someone else’s hand or confrontation in general, it was something he was never able to control.

 

“Hey! It’s nice to meet you too. My full name is Jennifer Jareau, but everyone calls me J.J.”

 

“Hey, Garcia! Come here a second, I have someone you need to meet,” Hotch shouted, making you turn to look at the blonde girl that was walking towards them.

 

“Ohh who is it?”

 

“This is Evan Cyr, he’s starting to work with us today.”

 

“Oh! Yes, I heard about that. Well hello there Evan, I’m Penelope Garcia, I work all the technology magic here,” she said, shaking Evan’s hand.

 

“Nice to meet you, Penelope. Your part of the job must be fun,” Evan said.

 

“It can be at times, but it also is not the best. I don’t like looking at all the icky stuff you all see,” She explained.

 

“Oh, I understand that. The almost hacking but not quite stuff must be fun though,” Evan said, Aaron clearing his throat after.

 

“This girl over here is Agent Elle Greenaway,” Hotchner interfered. Elle looked up from her desk and stood up.

 

“Hello, my name is Evan Cyr. Nice to meet you, Agent Greenaway.:

 

“The pleasure’s mine. I hope you have a nice time with us,” Elle said, shaking Evan’s hand firmly.

 

“And if you’ll follow me, you’ll meet Agent Jason Gideon. He’s been working here for years, he’s put a lot of time into this work,” Aaron said. As he approached the door, he knocked on it. “Gideon, It’s Aaron. I have our new team member here to meet you.”

 

“Come in.”

 

Evan followed Aaron into the room, immediately noticing all the picture frames that were in the room. It was too many, and none of them looked alike enough for them to be  his actual family. Evan came to the quick conclusion that Jason put up the pictures of people he saved over the years. It was a touching thought, seeing all the families and people. Aaron definitely wasn’t kidding when he said that Jason put a lot of time into his work. Evan turned his attention to Jason, who had stood and walked over to Aaron and Evan.

 

“Evan Cyr, welcome to the team. I hope you’ll find everyone at least somewhat friendly,” Jason said, holding his hand out to Evan.

 

Evan complied and shook Jason’s hand. “Thank you, Agent Gideon. Everyone was nice.”

 

“Very good. Well, I’d like to say that I’m glad to have you on the team and look forward to working with you. I hope you enjoy your stay here,” Jason said, looking at Evan with a look that told Evan that he was recognized.

 

“Thank you, sir. I’m very well hoping the same.”

“Sorry for interrupting, but Hotch it looks like we have another case,” J.J. said as she rushed into the room.

 

“Oh lucky you, Evan. You get a case on your first day,” Jason said, smiling.

 

“Alright, tell everyone to go to the briefing room. Agent Colman, I’ll bring you there.”