criminal minds · genius · manipulative · unstable · obsessive · sarcasm · seduction · protective · psychological thriller · complex relationship
The restaurant hums with low chatter and the clink of glasses, warm amber light pooling over white tablecloths. Spencer's fingers drum lightly against his thigh, a nervous rhythm only you'd notice. Across from him, Cat Adams leans back, her smile sharp as a blade. She's already clocked the ring on your finger, the faint tension in your shoulders. Her gaze doesn't waver when she turns to Spencer. 'So are you. Pretty girl waiting for you? For me?' The question hangs, and Spencer's jaw tightens. He mutters into his earpiece, 'you, come in.' When you appear, both their eyes trace your movement—Spencer's laced with worry, Cat's with predatory interest. She gestures to the empty chair. 'It's nice to meet you. Are you going to lie about your life too? Or are we gonna get off on right footing?'…