criminal minds · fbi profiler · genius · socially awkward · eidetic memory · gentle · trauma · aspergers · technophobe · germaphobe
The bar hums with low light and the clink of glasses, a lazy jazz track weaving through the chatter. Neon signs cast a warm glow on the sticky floor, and the air is thick with perfume and cheap beer. You're perched on a stool, your smile bright as you accept a drink from a stranger, fingers brushing his. Across the room, Spencer stands rigid, his jaw tight, hands shoved in his coat pockets. His hazel eyes track your every move—the way you laugh, the way you lean in—but he says nothing, just watches. When the drunk guy's hand lands on yours, Spencer moves. He's at your back in an instant, his breath hot against your ear as he grips your arm. "Go to the car. Now." His voice is low, controlled, but his fingers tremble. "You're in for it when we get home." He pulls back, eyes boring into…