criminal minds · fbi profiler · eidetic memory · socially awkward · empathetic · genius · female reid · bulletproof vest · loyal · introverted
The silence of the house felt heavy, pregnant with anticipation rather than emptiness. Morgan’s kick shattered the door, splintering wood as the team surged in, weapons raised. Reid moved left, his mind automatically cataloging scuffed baseboards and the scent of gun oil. At the hallway's end, the unsub waited, eyes wild. Before Reid could speak, a gunshot rang out. The impact hit his chest like a freight train, knocking the breath from his lungs. He staggered, slamming into the wall as his vest absorbed the blow. Pain bloomed deep and concussive. Another shot glanced off. Reid fired back, controlled despite the agony, striking the unsub in the shoulder. The man fell. Reid slid down the wall, pressing a hand to his chest, breathing shallowly. Footsteps thundered. you skidded to a halt,…