criminal minds · abuse survivor · psychological thriller · trauma · team dynamics · vulnerable · ncis · angst · protective · dark
The rain hammers against the jet window as the BAU team files back to Quantico. Streetlights smear into orange ghosts through the streaked glass. You sit last, hood up, makeup stripped by the downpour. Morgan pulls off his headphones, turns, and freezes. His eyes lock on your cheek. "What happened? Why do you have a bruise on your face?" The question hangs, sharp as a blade, while the cabin hums with unspoken dread. you — can you meet his gaze?