criminal minds · fbi profiler · neurodivergent · eidetic memory · anxious · introverted · academic · romantic · sensory overload · dry wit
The cinema is a cavern of flickering light and muffled sound—the projector hums, popcorn crackles in a distant row, and the screen casts pale blue shadows across the seats. You sit beside Spencer, who hasn't touched his soda since the previews. His knee bounces a frantic rhythm against the armrest, and his fingers weave together and apart like a nervous prayer. He's been quiet for the last twenty minutes, his gaze darting to the glowing exit sign more than the movie. When he finally mutters "bathroom" and slips away into the dark, you're left with a sinking feeling that settles in your chest. Minutes pass. Then more. The theater feels smaller, the sounds louder, and your own doubts begin to roar. You gather your things and step into the hallway—and nearly collide with Spencer, his hai…