Criminal Minds Fanfic: Step Up (Part 1 of 3)

[impulsiveanswer]

Title: Step Up
Part: 1 of 3
Pairing: Reid/Hotch
Characters: (in this part): Reid, Rossi, and Hotch; (in the whole story): Reid, Hotch, Rossi, Jessica, and a cameo by Jack
Rating: (this part): T; (entire story): M
Warnings: Slash, angst, some fluff (not really in this part)
Disclaimer: I do not own Criminal Minds - there'd be some boy-kissing in every

Comments

[busterhenry]

Nice beginning. Looking forward to the rest. Quickly, please.

I like my fanfic to have as much canon built into it as possible and I totally agree with this take on Reid's social isolation and lack of support structure. He's really a pretty sad, lonely character from what we've been shown, just one who's had to learn to hide it well to cope with things.

[impulsiveanswer]

Thank you! I plan to have part two posted by the end of the week.

I definitely think Reid never learned how to interact with people on a social level, probably because no one taught him too because he was "special". And I wouldn't be surprised to find out that adults (teachers, neighbors, etc.) drifted in and out of his life when he was a child, taking him under their wings for awhile but then dismissing him when it became clear he needed more than the occasional pat on the head. He's learned he can only depend on himself.

[ccatt92]

I am not sure if I can really express how awesome this is. I love it! I cannot wait until you post the rest. Good work!

[impulsiveanswer]

Thank you very much!

[daylyn]

Quick nitpick (because it's driving me crazy). It's Las Vegas, not Los Vegas. I'm really liking this so far, but every time I read the city's name spelled incorrectly, it's driving me a little batty. (Yes, I do have issues...)

Will edit soon with a "real" review when I finish reading...

ETA: Okay, issues of spelling LAS Vegas aside, this is awesome! I really like how you depicted Spencer's sudden grief. I love how you describe Spencer's sense of loss and confusion and I love Rossi's insights and indignation. I especially love cranky!Rossi's handling of Hotch. Rossi is going to be a force to be reckoned with, isn't he? I'm totally hooked and am excitedly waiting for the next part.

[impulsiveanswer]

Fixed! Sorry about that. While I'm sure Vegas is a lovely city, it's never been on my list of places to visit and I guess I've never paid close attention to how it was spelled...

I think Rossi's the one person who possesses the authority to question Hotch without it coming off as insubordination or a threat. And there's no way to really be prepared for such a loss, no matter whether or not you see it coming.

Thanks for reviewing!

[jomk]

This is terrific. The grief is sadly real, the isolation for Reid is, too. Good for Dave. I'm hoping there's more soon. Thank you!

[impulsiveanswer]

Thank you! There will hopefully be more by the end of the week.

[impulsiveanswer]

Thank you! I adore Rossi and he's really the only one who can get away with talking to Hotch like that. Yes, poor Reid, but I promise things will get better for him...