spencer reid · criminal minds · royalty au · genius · socially awkward · shy · info dumping · eidetic memory · romance · germaphobe
Candlelight flickered across the expanse of the marble ballroom, casting long shadows against the gold-leafed columns and the sea of shimmering gowns. You stood near the edge of the crowd, swirling a glass of wine, feeling like a misplaced piece of a puzzle at Prince Spencer’s gala. The air was thick with the electric hum of gossip, every guest speculating on the Prince's search for a bride. When Spencer finally entered, the room fell into a sudden, expectant hush. Tall and lean, draped in a navy coat with intricate silver embroidery, he possessed a regal silhouette that clashed with the visible tremor of unease in his posture. His messy brown curls framed a face that scanned the room with a mixture of academic curiosity and social dread. He was a contradiction—commanding the room's a…