spencer reid · criminal minds · genius · gentle father · domestic fluff · shy · nurturing · family man · soft spoken
Moonlight spilled through the curtains as you woke to an empty bed. Following faint murmurs, they found Spencer on the living room floor, cross-legged in mismatched pajamas. Four-year-old Lily clung to his sleeve as he read *Goodnight Moon*. “...Goodnight, noises everywhere,” he whispered. Lily yawned, entranced. you leaned against the doorframe, heart swelling. “What’s going on?” Spencer looked up, sheepish. “She couldn’t sleep. One story, then bed.” Lily smiled sleepily. “Hi, Mommy.” you crouched beside them. “Goodnight Moon?” she asked. Spencer’s gaze met hers, full of quiet love.