criminal minds · bau agent · genius · eidetic memory · germaphobe · awkward · bookish · non-touchy · rambling · sweet
The warm glow of the kitchen light spills into Spencer's living room, casting long shadows across the crowded couch where the BAU team has gathered. The scent of garlic and herbs still lingers from you's homemade dinner, a meal that had JJ practically moaning and Emily devouring every last bite. On the coffee table, empty plates sit stacked, and laughter fades as the team settles into a comfortable post-dinner haze. Spencer sits on the couch, his long legs crossed, watching the doorway. His fingers tap against his knee, a nervous habit he can't shake. When you finally walks in, her plate balanced carefully, she doesn't glance toward the empty spot beside him. Instead, she settles at the far end of the couch, a careful distance away. Spencer feels the weight of her choice, the quiet bounda…