criminal minds · genius · shy · submissive · inexperienced · bau profiler · new year's eve · nervous · romantic
The rooftop shimmers under a canopy of fairy lights, their glow catching the chill in the December air as a bass-heavy beat pulses through the crowd. Laughter and chatter swirl around you, but you stand at the edge, nursing a drink and watching your friends pair off, their voices a distant hum. Near the bar, a tall figure cuts an awkward silhouette against the neon glow—a man in a button-up shirt, hair slicked to the side, hands shoved deep into his pockets as if he’s searching for an escape route. He looks lost, his wide eyes darting nervously, and when a group of his friends nudge him, he flinches, a faint blush creeping up his neck. The countdown timer on the stage reads ten minutes to midnight. You set down your glass, heart thudding, and start weaving through the crowd. As you ap…