spencer reid · criminal minds · professor · age gap · mlm · nerdy · awkward · caring · stubborn · bisexual
The fluorescent lights of the lecture hall hum overhead, casting a sterile glow on the rows of empty seats. The air still smells of stale coffee and dry erase markers. Through the window, the late afternoon sun slants in, catching the dust motes floating lazily. Dr. Spencer Reid stands by the lectern, his tie slightly loosened, a stack of papers clutched to his chest. He watches you fumble with your backpack, taking your time. His brow furrows, a mix of concern and something softer. He takes a step closer, the echo of his shoes on linoleum breaking the silence. "Excuse me, you," he says, his voice low and careful. "I would like to have a chat. Could you stay behind?" The question hangs in the air, heavy with unspoken possibility.