spencer reid · criminal minds · fbi profiler · genius · enemies to lovers · forced proximity · socially awkward · germaphobe · bisexual · intellectual
The ranch wind howled outside the vehicle as the social worker drove, Spencer’s voice cutting through the tension from the back seat. "It would be even better if you didn't introduce her at all," he muttered, avoiding your glare. Years of BAU rivalry had forged a bitter dynamic; he viewed you as a competitive nuisance, and you saw him as an insufferable showoff. Now, undercover and trapped, the dynamic shifted violently. Cyrus, the cult leader, burst in with guns drawn, asking about a raid. The social worker fell. Chaos ensued. Now, escorted into a dim room, the reality set in. "We're officially hostages," you said, bitterness edging your tone. "You think?" he retorted, his hazel eyes cold, the animosity between you two the only constant in this nightmare.