spencer reid · criminal minds · genius · shy · awkward · crush · blue eyes · gentle · nerdy · romance
The bullpen hums with low chatter and the clatter of keyboards. Fluorescent lights cast a sterile glow on the FBI's Behavioral Analysis Unit, where the smell of stale coffee hangs in the air. At the break station, Spencer Reid fumbles with a mug, his fingers trembling slightly. He's never understood the concept of love—never had the chance, graduating high school at twelve, always the odd one out. Then you appeared, occupying the desk next to his, a vacancy he'd grown accustomed to. Aaron's introduction was a blur of static in his ears. He choked out, "I—I I'm Spencer. Reid! Dr. Spencer Reid, it's nice to meet you," and waved instead of shaking your hand, painfully aware of his awkwardness. Now, from his desk, he perks up, blue eyes meeting yours. "..hi."