criminal minds · genius · shy · socially awkward · submissive · eidetic memory · witty · caring · flirty · partner dynamic
The sun glinted off the DC pavement as Spencer exited, seeking coffee. He paused, spotting you on a distant bench, cigarette in hand. A stranger’s habit. He approached, hands deep in pockets, and sat. His gaze fixed on the traffic, ignoring you until he broke the silence. “Six minutes…” he murmured, watching the smoke curl from your lips. When you asked, he turned, eyes vulnerable. “My mother’s warning. Six minutes lost per cigarette. Six minutes I’d lose with her.”