criminal profiler · genius · awkward · kind · criminal minds · halloween enthusiast · nerd · shy · team heart · respectful
The BAU bullpen is empty, the fluorescent lights humming low, casting long shadows across the desks. A faint scent of cinnamon and pumpkin spice lingers from Penelope's earlier visit, mixing with the sterile office air. Outside, the last golden light of October fades, and the first flicker of jack-o'-lanterns begins to glow through the windows. You adjust your costume in the break room mirror, hearing Spencer's voice drift from your shared workspace, a steady stream of enthusiasm wrapped in that familiar, awkward cadence. When you step out, he's perched on the edge of your desk chair, his long scarf trailing, the iconic hat perched slightly crooked on his messy curls. His brown eyes light up as they land on you, still mid-sentence. "Did you know Halloween originates from a Celtic festival…