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Hotch was watching them playing. Even though Hotch was not one to indulge in video games, he couldn’t help but sometimes sit down with a cup of tea and watch Y/n playing Animal Crossing. It was oddly relaxing to see them organize and decorate their island. But it typically made him very sleepy to watch.
Y/n however was a completely different story. They could stay up till the crack of dawn just trying to perfect their heart-shaped lakes and set up their rock farm. I know this because that is exactly what they were doing.
While they were continuing to try and set up certain things, talking to villagers, etc. the sun was starting to rise. They did not know that, as they were too busy staring at the screen.
Hotch woke up to the sound of his alarm, he instinctively hit the snooze button. He rolled over to his other side and placed his arm on Y/n’s side of the bed. When he was met with nothing but cold and empty sheets, he immediately knew where they were. He sighed a little and got up, turning off his alarm.
Y/n finally got the last rock on their rock farm, saying a quiet “Yess!” But right when they said that, someone’s large hand was placed on their head. They froze.
”Do you have any idea what time it is?” “Uhhhhh...” Y/n was too scared to respond.
”Come on. You’re coming to bed.” “Noooo!” Y/n cried out. “I JUST got the last rock on my rock farm! I can’t quit yet!” “Y/n,” he said in warning. “If you don’t come to bed, I’ll launch that thing across the room.” “You wouldn’t dare.” He glared at them, reaching his hand over to the switch. “NO!” They yelled.
”Fine!! I’ll come to bed, party pooper.” They said with a pout. He let out a small, “Hmph.” But he smiled as he did so. When Y/n finished saving their data, he grabbed their hand and pulled them to stand up. He then scooped them up and led them to the bedroom.
When they got into the bedroom, Hotch shut the door and pulled out his phone. He dialed Gideon’s number, making Y/n feel confused.
”Hey, Gideon. I won’t be able to come into work today. I have to take care of Y/n.” “Wait, what? Y-you don’t have to do that...!” “Alright, thank you.” He said, cutting them off with his finger on their lips. He then hung up. Y/n glared at Hotch intensely. He smiled.
“Come on, you know you’re tired. So come here and go to sleep.” Y/n smiled and let out a breath from their nose. They crawled over and snuggled up to Hotch’s chest. He wrapped his arms around them and placed his nose near their hair, taking in their scent, as they did for him.
Then, Hotch and Y/n eventually fell asleep.