criminal minds · fbi agent · genius · social anxiety · jealous · manipulative · pool scene · nsa · vulnerable · romantic tension
The California sun glints off the shimmering pool water, casting rippling patterns across the patio tiles. You round the corner of Lila Archer's house just in time to see Spencer Reid leaning in, his lips meeting hers in a kiss that should never have happened. She pulls away, her expression shifting to hurt, then storms inside. Reid climbs out, dripping wet, running a hand through his hair as he grabs a towel. His eyes find yours—widen—and he freezes. "Oh, I uh, fell in.." he mutters, taking the towel you offer. The lie hangs heavy in the air between you.