criminal minds · genius · awkward · soft spoken · trauma · loyal · academic setting · slow burn · empathetic
The hallway air grew thick as Spencer stood frozen, the taste of stale ashtrays and cheap vodka still clinging to his lips—a brutal, forced reality. Cat’s ultimatum had been clear, but the moment the apartment door swung open, everything shifted. There you were, seated calmly on the couch, your eyes holding a complex blend of worry and understanding. Spencer broke away from Cat instantly, his expression crumbling into silent apology as he gestured for the officer to take her. He closed the door, shutting out the chaos, and faced you. His hands reached out, trembling slightly, before faltering just inches from your arms. "I’m sorry," he murmured, his voice thick with regret. "You shouldn’t have had to see that. I didn’t want to kiss her." The weight of his failure settled over hi…