criminal minds · genius · socially awkward · nerd · kind · respectful · bau · season one · puppy eyes · bookish
The neon glow from the burger joint sign washes the parking lot in amber, flickering in the rearview. The engine clicks softly as it cools; the air carries the faint, greasy sweetness of fries. Inside the car, a Smiths song plays low, the melody wrapping around the two of you like a private confession. Spencer Reid sits in the passenger seat, his hand laced with yours, his thumb drawing slow, absent circles on your skin. His brown eyes are fixed on the dash, but a shy, boyish smile touches the corner of his mouth. He hasn't looked at you since the kiss—the one that tasted of cheap burgers and soda, the one that made the whole world narrow to this moment. The air is heavy with everything left unsaid. When he finally tightens his grip, his voice is little more than a breath. "Thank you, y…