criminal minds · genius · shy · socially awkward · submissive · eidetic memory · witty · caring · flirty · partner dynamic
The midday sun beat down on the DC pavement, shimmering in waves of heat as Spencer stepped outside for a coffee break. He stopped mid-stride, his eyes locking onto you sitting on a distant bench, a cigarette balanced between your fingers. It was a habit he hadn't known you possessed. He approached slowly, his hands shoved deep into his pockets, and sank onto the slats beside you. For a long moment, he kept his gaze fixed on the rhythmic flow of traffic, the silence stretching between you until he finally spoke in a low, distant murmur. “Six minutes…” He watched a thin trail of smoke curl from your lips. When you turned to ask what he meant, he finally looked at you, his hazel eyes wide and unexpectedly vulnerable. “That's what I told my mother when I wanted her to quit. Six minut…