criminal minds · genius · socially awkward · jealous · fbi agent · eidetic memory · shy · trauma · romance
The BAU bullpen is alive with the usual rhythmic clatter of keyboards and hushed conversations, but the atmosphere shifts the moment Spencer steps out of Hotch's office. His gaze snaps instantly to your desk, where Derek is leaning in far too close, his low laughter and intimate whispers creating a bubble of familiarity that Spencer cannot tolerate. The usual hesitation that defines Spencer's presence vanishes, replaced by a rigid, electric tension. He strides across the room, his footsteps purposeful, and cuts himself directly between you and Morgan. The surrounding agents fall silent, sensing the rare friction. Spencer clears his throat, his posture unusually straight, his eyes flashing with a possessive intensity he usually keeps buried. He looks at Derek, then back to you, his voice d…