MIX: Criminal Minds | It's Only Natural | PG | Hotch/Rossi
Title: It's Only Natural
Fandom: Criminal Minds
Rating: PG
Pairing: Hotch/Rossi
Summary: A look at Hotch and Rossi's relationship.
Disclaimer: All copyrighted material referred to in this work, and the characters, settings, and events thereof, are the properties of their respective owners. This work is not created for profit and constitutes fair use.
A/N: Oh, Hotch and Rossi. How I love them. This mix has been in the works for awhile now; hooray for finally posting it.
Maybe this time I could stay
And let myself get carried away
Maybe this time it's too late
We could make a move or we could wait
Maybe she will understand
And not expect too much from one man
Maybe she can
Or maybe she can't
Maybe when I've changed my tune
I'll come out of my solitude
And start to live my life anew
And spend the rest of my days pleasing you
-Alternative to Love, Brendan Benson
Aaron realizes he has feelings for Dave. Essentially, his reaction boils down to, "Well, shit." Still reeling from the emotional fallout of his divorce, he can only see this as a complication he simply doesn't need right now. He decides to push it to the back of his mind.
Oh this could be magic
After all, after all
You daren’t define which has happened to us
Well, I’ve had a name for it for some time
You try to find what it is that you feel
I long to tell you so truly
Oh this could be trouble
After all, after all
And I say, is it a dream, like it was back then?
Is it a dream like it was back in the stars?
Could I be so wrong? Could I be so wrong?
-After All, Sondre Lerche
Dave, on the other hand, has known exactly what he feels for Aaron for quite a long time, ever since they worked together the first time. David Rossi doesn't pine, but there's no denying he wanted him back then. It simply wasn't an option, and that was fine-Aaron's friendship is plenty.
Of course, then there's the divorce, but then there's George Foyet, and then, finally, there might be a window-and Dave starts to realize he's not the only one who might be interested.
But you had to come along, didn't you?
Rev up the crowd, rewrite the rule book
Where do I go when every no turns into maybe
So what do I do with this?
This sudden burst of sunlight and me with my umbrella
Cross indexing every weatherman's report
I was ready for the downslide but not for spring to well up
This feeling calls for everything I can't afford to know is possible now
-Stray Italian Greyhound, Vienna Teng
Aaron isn't expecting Dave to figure him out. He's not sure he can do this. After everything he's been through, everything he's had and lost-is it worth it?
It's only natural
That I should want to be there with you
It's only natural
That you should feel the same way, too
It's easy when you don't try going on first impressions
Man in a cage has made his confession
Now, you've seen me at my worst
And it won't be the last time I'm down there
I want you to know I feel completely at ease
Read me like a book
That's fallen down between your knees
Please, let me have my way with you
-It's Only Natural, Crowded House
Dave assures him that it is.
When something goes right
Well it's likely to lose me
It's apt to confuse me
It's such an unusual sight
I can't get used to something so right
Something so right
They've got a wall in China
It's a thousand miles long
To keep out the foreigners
They made it strong
I've got a wall around me
That you can't even see
It took a little time
To get next to me
-Something So Right, Paul Simon
Aaron simply has to get used to being in a relationship again, and he does. The two of them, it's good. It's right.
I've been waiting for the day
When I can throw away these numbers
That line my dresser drawers and cupboards
Start me over
Life seems so much slower
With your toothbrush by the mirror
Can I make it any clearer?
And I just might say it tonight
I just might say it tonight
I just might tell you tonight
That I love you
And you should stay all my life
-Might Tell You Tonight, Scissor Sisters
It's not long before Dave asks Aaron and Jack to move in. Casually. Because he's smooth that way. (=P)
Can I tell you a secret?
You promise that you'll keep it?
Cross your heart, not a soul
There's so much that you don't know
(You don't even know)
I'm about to break
I'm about to shake
I'm an insurrection
Do you want to face
Do you want to taste
My secret weapon?
My aim is steady
I'm locked and ready
To blow your mind
Make you feel divine
With my affection
My secret weapon
-Secret Weapon, Ke$ha
There are things Aaron is not used to letting show-when the job gets to him, for instance. Life-affirming sex ensues.
You have to put up with so much
And you feel beat up
But that's all about to fade away
Come on, lay your head down on my shoulder
Let your troubled mind go free
All day long you've had to be strong
But now you're home and I'll make you see
You don't have to be tough with me
You don't have to be tough with me
-Tough With Me, Terri Clark
Dave does his best to remind Aaron that he doesn't need to hide behind a poker face with him.
I've tried counting sheep and I've talked with the shepherd
Played with my pillow forever and ever
I sit alone and I watch the clock
I breathe in the tick and out on the tock
I can hear your bare feet on the kitchen floor
And I don't have to have these dreams no more
I've found someone who can pull me tight
And hold the insomniac all night
-Insomniac, The Virginia Gentlemen
Aaron's biggest challenge: actually talking it easy.
It ticks just like a Timex
It never lets up on you
Who said life was easy
The job is never through
It'll run us 'til we're ragged
It'll harden our hearts
And love could use a day of rest
Before we both start falling apart
I pray that it's raining on Sunday
Stormin' like crazy
We'll hide under the covers all afternoon
-Raining on Sunday, Keith Urban
Dave's biggest challenge: actually getting Aaron to take it easy.
I'm searchin' for one clear moment of love and truth
I still got a little faith
But what I need is some proof tonight
I'm lookin' for it in your eyes
Ain't no chuch bells ringing
Ain't no flags unfurled
Just me and you and the faith we're bringing
Into the real world
Into the real world
Well tonight I just wanna shout
I feel my soul waist deep and sinkin'
Into this black river of doubt
I just wanna rise and walk along the riverside
And when the morning comes baby I don't wanna hide
I'll stand right at your side with my arms open wide
-Real World, Bruce Springsteen
As good as their relationship is, a lot of it is new for Aaron. There are adjustments, even insecurities, involved in being with Dave.
I can sit and listen
Or I can make you scream
Kiss it and make it better
Just put your trust in me
Oh my God, go a little slower
Oh my God, what was that again
La da da, let me feel you baby
Let me in, 'cause I understand
Let me feel you baby
'Cause I understand
-Oh My God, P!nk
Dave does his best to show Aaron how much he feels, to squash them.
We gotta look right at each other and say it
Turn on the radio and play it
And fall in love again
Can you feel the light shine
You know this song's yours and mine
Ain't it good to know you've got a place to go
Where the melody's fine
Sometimes I'm not so strong
And even now I could be wrong
But if you love me like music
I'll be your song
-(Love Me Like Music) I'll Be Your Song, Heart
But they both realize that occasionally, every once in awhile, they need to say it. They can do that.
Alone we're not half bad
But we could be a whole lot better
Anybody knows us, knows we're good together
Just a little sliver of sunlight in stormy weather
Like a tear in my beer, we're good together
Good together
-Good Together (Bucket And Chicken), SHeDAISY
After all, they're good together.
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Fandom: Criminal Minds
Rating: PG
Pairing: Hotch/Rossi
Summary: A look at Hotch and Rossi's relationship.
Disclaimer: All copyrighted material referred to in this work, and the characters, settings, and events thereof, are the properties of their respective owners. This work is not created for profit and constitutes fair use.
A/N: Oh, Hotch and Rossi. How I love them. This mix has been in the works for awhile now; hooray for finally posting it.
Maybe this time I could stay
And let myself get carried away
Maybe this time it's too late
We could make a move or we could wait
Maybe she will understand
And not expect too much from one man
Maybe she can
Or maybe she can't
Maybe when I've changed my tune
I'll come out of my solitude
And start to live my life anew
And spend the rest of my days pleasing you
-Alternative to Love, Brendan Benson
Aaron realizes he has feelings for Dave. Essentially, his reaction boils down to, "Well, shit." Still reeling from the emotional fallout of his divorce, he can only see this as a complication he simply doesn't need right now. He decides to push it to the back of his mind.
Oh this could be magic
After all, after all
You daren’t define which has happened to us
Well, I’ve had a name for it for some time
You try to find what it is that you feel
I long to tell you so truly
Oh this could be trouble
After all, after all
And I say, is it a dream, like it was back then?
Is it a dream like it was back in the stars?
Could I be so wrong? Could I be so wrong?
-After All, Sondre Lerche
Dave, on the other hand, has known exactly what he feels for Aaron for quite a long time, ever since they worked together the first time. David Rossi doesn't pine, but there's no denying he wanted him back then. It simply wasn't an option, and that was fine-Aaron's friendship is plenty.
Of course, then there's the divorce, but then there's George Foyet, and then, finally, there might be a window-and Dave starts to realize he's not the only one who might be interested.
But you had to come along, didn't you?
Rev up the crowd, rewrite the rule book
Where do I go when every no turns into maybe
So what do I do with this?
This sudden burst of sunlight and me with my umbrella
Cross indexing every weatherman's report
I was ready for the downslide but not for spring to well up
This feeling calls for everything I can't afford to know is possible now
-Stray Italian Greyhound, Vienna Teng
Aaron isn't expecting Dave to figure him out. He's not sure he can do this. After everything he's been through, everything he's had and lost-is it worth it?
It's only natural
That I should want to be there with you
It's only natural
That you should feel the same way, too
It's easy when you don't try going on first impressions
Man in a cage has made his confession
Now, you've seen me at my worst
And it won't be the last time I'm down there
I want you to know I feel completely at ease
Read me like a book
That's fallen down between your knees
Please, let me have my way with you
-It's Only Natural, Crowded House
Dave assures him that it is.
When something goes right
Well it's likely to lose me
It's apt to confuse me
It's such an unusual sight
I can't get used to something so right
Something so right
They've got a wall in China
It's a thousand miles long
To keep out the foreigners
They made it strong
I've got a wall around me
That you can't even see
It took a little time
To get next to me
-Something So Right, Paul Simon
Aaron simply has to get used to being in a relationship again, and he does. The two of them, it's good. It's right.
I've been waiting for the day
When I can throw away these numbers
That line my dresser drawers and cupboards
Start me over
Life seems so much slower
With your toothbrush by the mirror
Can I make it any clearer?
And I just might say it tonight
I just might say it tonight
I just might tell you tonight
That I love you
And you should stay all my life
-Might Tell You Tonight, Scissor Sisters
It's not long before Dave asks Aaron and Jack to move in. Casually. Because he's smooth that way. (=P)
Can I tell you a secret?
You promise that you'll keep it?
Cross your heart, not a soul
There's so much that you don't know
(You don't even know)
I'm about to break
I'm about to shake
I'm an insurrection
Do you want to face
Do you want to taste
My secret weapon?
My aim is steady
I'm locked and ready
To blow your mind
Make you feel divine
With my affection
My secret weapon
-Secret Weapon, Ke$ha
There are things Aaron is not used to letting show-when the job gets to him, for instance. Life-affirming sex ensues.
You have to put up with so much
And you feel beat up
But that's all about to fade away
Come on, lay your head down on my shoulder
Let your troubled mind go free
All day long you've had to be strong
But now you're home and I'll make you see
You don't have to be tough with me
You don't have to be tough with me
-Tough With Me, Terri Clark
Dave does his best to remind Aaron that he doesn't need to hide behind a poker face with him.
I've tried counting sheep and I've talked with the shepherd
Played with my pillow forever and ever
I sit alone and I watch the clock
I breathe in the tick and out on the tock
I can hear your bare feet on the kitchen floor
And I don't have to have these dreams no more
I've found someone who can pull me tight
And hold the insomniac all night
-Insomniac, The Virginia Gentlemen
Aaron's biggest challenge: actually talking it easy.
It ticks just like a Timex
It never lets up on you
Who said life was easy
The job is never through
It'll run us 'til we're ragged
It'll harden our hearts
And love could use a day of rest
Before we both start falling apart
I pray that it's raining on Sunday
Stormin' like crazy
We'll hide under the covers all afternoon
-Raining on Sunday, Keith Urban
Dave's biggest challenge: actually getting Aaron to take it easy.
I'm searchin' for one clear moment of love and truth
I still got a little faith
But what I need is some proof tonight
I'm lookin' for it in your eyes
Ain't no chuch bells ringing
Ain't no flags unfurled
Just me and you and the faith we're bringing
Into the real world
Into the real world
Well tonight I just wanna shout
I feel my soul waist deep and sinkin'
Into this black river of doubt
I just wanna rise and walk along the riverside
And when the morning comes baby I don't wanna hide
I'll stand right at your side with my arms open wide
-Real World, Bruce Springsteen
As good as their relationship is, a lot of it is new for Aaron. There are adjustments, even insecurities, involved in being with Dave.
I can sit and listen
Or I can make you scream
Kiss it and make it better
Just put your trust in me
Oh my God, go a little slower
Oh my God, what was that again
La da da, let me feel you baby
Let me in, 'cause I understand
Let me feel you baby
'Cause I understand
-Oh My God, P!nk
Dave does his best to show Aaron how much he feels, to squash them.
We gotta look right at each other and say it
Turn on the radio and play it
And fall in love again
Can you feel the light shine
You know this song's yours and mine
Ain't it good to know you've got a place to go
Where the melody's fine
Sometimes I'm not so strong
And even now I could be wrong
But if you love me like music
I'll be your song
-(Love Me Like Music) I'll Be Your Song, Heart
But they both realize that occasionally, every once in awhile, they need to say it. They can do that.
Alone we're not half bad
But we could be a whole lot better
Anybody knows us, knows we're good together
Just a little sliver of sunlight in stormy weather
Like a tear in my beer, we're good together
Good together
-Good Together (Bucket And Chicken), SHeDAISY
After all, they're good together.
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