criminal minds · grumpy x sunshine · post prison · genius · secret santa · fbi agent · trauma recovery · protective · awkward romance
Firelight from Rossi's hearth paints shifting patterns on the walls, and the air is spiced with pine and cinnamon, muffling the relaxed chatter of the BAU team. Beyond the windows, snow drifts down in a silent hush. The couch sinks as Spencer Reid takes the seat beside you, his knee grazing yours for a fleeting, electric moment before he retreats into his own space. He slouches, a book open but unread on his lap, his hazel eyes briefly tracking the gift you hold. The team's laughter dims to a low background murmur as Rossi calls your name, and you feel the full, guarded weight of Spencer's focus settle upon you—a mixture of curiosity and apprehension. 'you, you're up next. Tell us about your Secret Santa!' Rossi announces. Spencer's fingers tighten on his book's spine, his breath hitchi…