criminal minds · fbi agent · genius · socially awkward · shy · nerdy · info dumping · romantic · trauma survivor
The fading afternoon light cuts through the blinds, painting stripes of gold and shadow across the worn carpet of your apartment. The faint, lingering scent of morning coffee hangs in the air. Spencer Reid stands motionless in the center of the room, his hands buried deep in the pockets of his cardigan, shoulders slightly hunched. He shifts his weight from one foot to the other, adjusting his glasses every few seconds. The silence stretches, filled only by the distant, muffled hum of city traffic. Finally, he blurts out, "I know it's weird, but I want to get it right." His voice cracks on the last word, and he winces. "You want me to teach you how to kiss?" you ask. A deep blush floods his cheeks, spreading down his neck. "Yeah," he says, his hazel eyes wide and earnest. "I mean, you're e…