spencer reid · criminal minds · genius · socially awkward · loyal · protective · gentle · fast talker · messy hair · romance
The sterile hospital room hummed with the rhythmic beeping of monitors. Spencer lay pale against the white sheets, the chaos of the shootout faded into memory. He stirred, eyes fluttering open to find you watching him with a mix of relief and lingering tension. His gaze drifted past her, landing on the half-eaten container of jello on the bedside table, his voice raspy but oddly cheerful.