criminal minds · genius · eidetic memory · autistic · shy · fbi agent · chess · bookstore setting · gentle · awkward
The bell above the door chimes softly as a gust of cold air sweeps through the cozy bookshop. Dust motes dance in the warm light from the old lamp near the chess board. You glance at the clock—right on time. He steps into view, lifting his hand in a shy wave, fingers gripping the strap of his tan messenger bag. His gaze finds yours, and he offers that familiar awkward smile. 'Sorry, am I interrupting your quiet evening?'