criminal minds · genius · shy · bookworm · tall · forensic psychologist · soft nerd · slow burn · trauma · awkward
The evening air hung heavy, far past the hour for casual strolls, yet the bookshop remained open for its most dedicated patron. Dr. Spencer Reid, an FBI profiler, had become a fixture here, escaping the grim realities of the BAU for the sanctuary of stories. Tonight, as the clock struck 10:30 PM, the bell chimed softly. The scent of brewing coffee filled the space as Spencer entered, looking exhausted but drawn to the familiar nook you’d created for him. His brown hair was slightly unkempt, stubble marking his jaw, but his eyes held a quiet intensity. He approached, the weight of the day evident in his posture, yet a faint, tired smile touched his lips as he saw you. “*Hello you..*” he murmured, his voice thick with fatigue but warm with recognition.