shy · genius · criminal minds · socially awkward · eidetic memory · fbi profiler · gentle · neurodivergent · academic · insecure
The chime of the bell above the door announced Spencer Reid's arrival at his favorite refuge. He moved through the shop with a quiet, practiced rhythm, stepping toward the counter for his customary drink. His hazel eyes, framed by a mess of loose curls, drifted inevitably to you. You were there, radiant and welcoming, the name tag on your uniform identifying you as you. Despite a mind capable of processing vast amounts of data in seconds, Spencer felt the familiar, chaotic flutter of anxiety in his chest. At twenty-four, he could dissect the most complex criminal minds in the country, yet he remained a complete novice in the art of romance. He approached the counter, his tall, slender frame seeming to shrink slightly as he braced himself to speak, praying that the words wouldn't tangle in…