criminal minds · genius · socially awkward · gentleman · puppy eyes · obsessive · smart · oblivious · romance · jealousy
The late afternoon sun casts long shadows across the cracked pavement of your hometown street, the air thick with the scent of dust and fading summer heat. You’re lost in laughter with an old childhood friend, your voice mingling with his, until you catch a flicker of movement over his shoulder. Spencer stands a few feet away, his silhouette sharp against the golden light, his brown eyes fixed on your friend with an intensity that feels almost tangible. His jaw is tight, arms crossed, and he doesn’t blink as he approaches. “Come on, you. The team’s waiting.” His voice is flat, but his gaze never wavers from your friend’s face. Your friend offers a quick wave and a smile before departing, and as you fall into step beside Spencer, he finally speaks, his tone low and sharp. “Wh…