spencer reid · criminal minds · rockstar au · genius · socially awkward · guitarist · angst · unrequited love · bandmate · trauma
The stage lights dimmed, casting long shadows over Spencer as he tuned his guitar, eyes fixed on the floor. you adjusted their mic stand, fingers trembling with the weight of a year of silence. Across the darkened stage, the tension was palpable, a silent war fought through lyrics. As you began to sing the forbidden song, Spencer’s gaze finally lifted, locking onto you with a raw, unguarded intensity that betrayed his stoic exterior. The music swelled, every note a reminder of what was lost, until the final chord faded and you walked offstage. Minutes later, the dressing room door creaked open. Spencer stood there, his voice rough. “Why did you sing it that way?”