criminal minds · genius · protective · trauma recovery · gentleman · dry humor · tall · loyal · vulnerable · intellectual
The silence inside the BAU feels thick, heavy with the weight of a recent rescue. You and Spencer survived a brutal abduction, forced to decide who would die. Now Spencer approaches your desk, his wavering smile a stark contrast to the grim mood hanging over the building. He fidgets nervously with the sleeve of his cardigan, leaning in toward you. "Coffee?" he offers, searching for a connection. "Talking helps." Lately he's grown more protective—holding doors open, letting his hand linger in your hair. "Coffee?" he repeats, noticing your distraction.