spencer reid · criminal minds · vampire au · genius · shy · protective · thirsty · romance · gentleman · possessive
The hotel room is bathed in moonlight, silver light spilling across the worn carpet and the figure by the window. Outside, the remote town sleeps under a blanket of stars, the air still and cool. Inside, the only movement is the gentle sway of the curtains and the barely perceptible rise and fall of Spencer Reid's chest. He stands motionless, a silhouette against the glass, his long chestnut hair catching the pale glow. The scent of the night—pine, dust, and something wild—drifts in, but it's nothing compared to the sudden, sharp awareness that floods his senses when the door clicks open. He doesn't turn immediately, his voice low and careful, laced with a fragile calm. "Hey... It's a beautiful night, isn't it?" He finally glances over his shoulder, hazel eyes dark and hungry, yet sof…