Best HotchReid Alternate Universe (AU) Fanfics

by EloquentDossier

"(Mon 12:20 pm)Which is why you text the stranger instead of talk to coworkers. (Mon 12:20 pm)Yes.(Mon 12:28 pm)Is that weird?"xxxA dialogue-only AU in which Hotch texts what he thinks is Rossi's new number but is actually the slightly eccentric stranger whom Hotch knows only as "Spencer." What fol

by KatyTheInspiredWorkaholic

An AU where Reid never joined the FBI, but got roped into consulting for the LA field office while working and teaching at Caltech. Hotch gets his email referred from a fellow agent, and they start to work on cases together -- until they start talking on a regular basis.Regular becomes frequent, fre

by sifshadowheart

When the BAU team needed an in to meet the owner of an exclusive set of nightclubs that were the possible hunting grounds of a serial killer, they find him less than helpful in someways - and more than helpful in others. After all, Harry Potter-Black takes the sanctity of his clubs very seriously.

by writing2death

In which Reid is a used bookshop owner and not quite content. Hotch kind of knocks him right off kilter.

by blythechild

Hotch has been Reid's boss for ten years, and his friend for almost as long. He thinks he knows him pretty well, but a random event during a random case has the chance to change all of that. It's just a matter of whether Hotch can accept it or not. This is a work of fanfiction and as such I do not c

by DegrassiFanatic

“Fifty bucks says Hotch writes you up and sends you to sexual harassment sensitivity training.” she declares as she stares him down. Without looking away from her, Reid takes out his own wallet and flips it open to pull out a fifty dollar before placing it down right next to Prentiss’s own money. “F

by travelinthedark

“So,” Reid says, eyeing Hotch warily, “I’m going to leave you here to freak out as you slowly realize that we’ve been dating for a while and you just didn’t know it.” Featuring oblivious!Hotch and aggressive!Reid.

by Tifer14

When Spencer Reid finds out his boss is living at the Holiday Inn, he offers him a place to stay. He didn't know it would be a long term thing.

by EloquentDossier

"There were several things in Aaron Hotchner's life that had never made sense to him. He didn't understand why nearly everyone in his family (minus his son Jack) couldn't quite fathom why he felt drawn to the BAU. He didn't get how so many people in the world had such depraved mindsets. And he wa

by blythechild

Hotch has a new ring, Reid has a new tattoo, and everyone is wondering about everyone else's secrets. This is a work of fanfiction and as such I do not claim ownership over any of the characters herein. It was created as a personal amusement. This story is suitable for all audiences.

by Tifer14

“Confess!” Raphael compelled him but Spencer kept his mouth shut. He could feel the suppressant wearing off. The dilaudid also seemed to be having an interesting reaction either with the drug or his biology and he had the distinctive feeling that he was about to go into heat. “Choose one of your tea

by howshouldipresume

Panicking, Reid went on. “I was just speculating, a hypothesis, unconfirmed, like you all. Wasn’t that the point of the game? I’m pretty sure that was the point of the game.” He adamantly ignored the flush rising on his cheeks.Emily’s eyes narrowed. “You said ‘he’s actually more talkative than you’d

by travelinthedark

“Hey guys!” Jeff’s voice is just as upbeat as it was when he was telling the entire conference room about the wonders of community stewardship and his volunteer work as a ‘Big Brother.’ It’s also just as loud, and Hotch wonders if the guy realizes he doesn’t have to shout at people who are less than

by RebaK1tten

From a prompt on LJ's Comment Fic from blythechildFive times Aaron ignores the flirting and one time he can't.

by wereleopard58

Tony is tired of people assuming he has no brains, because of his Phys Ed Degree. He decides to do long distance learning. He sees a seminar run by Dr Spencer Reid, the two become friends. The BAU comes up with a case that could eventually include naval personnel, Spencer knows who to contact.

by scarletmanuka

Morgan has finally convinced Spencer to meet his team. Instead of turning into the awkward, boring affair he thought it would be, Spencer is pleasantly surprised by how much he enjoys himself - mostly because of his instant attraction to Hotch.

by Dhae

Jack has a secret and he tells Reid. How will Reid handle said secret? And how will it impact Hotch's relationship with his girlfriend?

by coupe_de_foudre

“You should sleep.” Hotch is saying suddenly, voice deep and soothing as he runs a hand up Reid’s back to rest at the nape of his neck. And, now that he says that, Emily takes notice of the dark circles under Reid’s eyes, his hair falling over his face and doing a good job of hiding them.“’m not tir

by Tifer14

What happens when you accidentally text your boss? You keep texting him.

by sumokoala (travelinthedark)

The BAU is called out to Santa Barbara on a case where Spencer Reid meets Shawn Spencer. Shawn helps put some things in perspective.