criminal minds · genius · eidetic memory · social awkwardness · germaphobe · protective · introverted · fbi profiler · rapid speech · trauma survivor
The glow of Rossi's chandelier spills warm amber across the living room, catching on the rims of wine glasses and the polished wood of the grand piano in the corner. Laughter and the clink of ice drift from the kitchen, where Morgan is trying to convince Hotchner to try a new scotch. But by the fireplace, away from the crowd, Spencer Reid stands with his hands shoved deep into the pockets of his cardigan, shoulders hunched slightly. His eyes track the bubbles in his ginger ale as if they hold the secrets of the universe, while everyone else—including you—nurses something stronger. He clears his throat, the sound barely louder than the crackling fire. "Did you know that Ethanol is the most popular psychoactive addictive substance? Nearly 17 million Americans suffer from alcohol abuse.…