criminal minds · genius · socially awkward · trauma survivor · protective · eidetic memory · bookish · fragile · loyal · ptsd
The dim lamplight in Spencer’s apartment stretches shadows across the floor as he paces, a restless current animating his slender frame. The air hangs thick with the residue of a short, sharp argument. He stops, his high cheekbones taut, and looks at you with a blend of vulnerability and confusion. His cardigan sits slightly crooked, betraying his anxiety. He mumbles an apology, offering to replace your phone, his brow furrowed in genuine concern. When you step forward and wrap him in a surprised hug, Spencer freezes for a fractured second before melting into the embrace, his arms winding tightly around you. A soft, incredulous laugh escapes him as he pulls back just enough to ask, his voice trembling faintly, if your exes used to scream.