Best One-Shot HotchReid Fanfics
HotchReid one-shots under 10k words — a complete read in one sitting. All curated from AO3 and ranked by kudos.
Top 10 One-Shot HotchReid Fanfics
Ranked by AO3 kudos. Mid-length HotchReid fics — short stories under 10,000 words.
Evidently Unaware
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.
The Secret Marriage
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.
FMK Gone Wrong
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
5 Mandatory Events at the FBI Regional Training Seminar
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
Five Times He Ignored It and the One Time He Didn't
by RebaK1tten
From a prompt on LJ's Comment Fic from blythechildFive times Aaron ignores the flirting and one time he can't.
Catalyst
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?
the closer you are the less you'll see
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
In the Aisles and Between the Pages
by writing2death
In which Reid is a used bookshop owner and not quite content. Hotch kind of knocks him right off kilter.
Texts from Last Night
by Tifer14
What happens when you accidentally text your boss? You keep texting him.
The Bet
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
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Why Read One-Shot HotchReid Fics?
One-shot HotchReid fanfics — anything under 10,000 words — are the format of choice for sharp emotional payoffs, single-scene character studies, smutty interludes, and tropes that don't need a full arc to land. You finish them in one sitting.
Ideal for a commute, a lunch break, or right before bed when you don't want to start a 200,000-word fic at 11pm.
About This List
This list of 10one-shot HotchReid fanfics spans 42,839 total words. Kudos range from 3,424 on the newest entries to 9,374 on the most established. Nearly all (100%) are complete, so you can start any of them without WIP anxiety. The most common rating is General Audiences (6 of 10 fics).
Recurring tags across this list: Humor · Secret Relationship · Established Relationship · Fluff.
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