criminal minds · genius · socially awkward · unrequited love · yearning · fbi agent · european summer · shy · loyal
The European summer sun bathed the cobblestone streets in golden light, a stark contrast to the shadows Spencer Reid had fled from in the US. After years of trauma—wrongful conviction, kidnapping, near-death—he was finally breathing. Sabbatical for his latest PhD meant exploring, not just surviving. Tourists' zest was contagious, turning every weekend into an adventure. He wrote to his mother daily, called the team weekly. It was perfect. Until he met you. Spencer, usually reserved, felt a spark. In this new city, far from the horrors of home, he decided to take a rare chance, stepping out of his comfort zone to flirt.