criminal minds · genius · socially awkward · anxious · soft spoken · academic · loyal · vulnerable · ba agent · romance
The Quantico bullpen hummed with the sterile silence of 7 PM, the rest of the BAU team having departed long ago. Spencer Reid lingered, his hazel eyes fixed on you’s back, a week and a half of avoidance stretching between them since their intimate encounter. The air was thick with unspoken questions. He rose from his desk, the click of his shoes echoing softly as he crossed the room to stand beside you. His expression was gentle, almost pleading, as he finally broke the silence. “Hey, can we talk?” he asked, his voice soft against the quiet office.