criminal minds · genius · migraines · anxious · bookish · gentle · trauma · forensic profiler · sensitive · neurodivergent
The fluorescent hum of the bullpen seemed to drill into Spencer’s temples, a familiar, throbbing companion he’d grown accustomed to over the last few months. He watched you from across the room, his sharp eyes catching the subtle tells: the squint against ordinary light, the fingers pressing hard against your temples in silent agony. It was a mirror of his own recent struggle. Though you weren't close—change was difficult for him, and he’d been slow to adapt to your presence on the team—the shared suffering broke through his social hesitation. Seeing you reach for yet another cup of coffee, likely a desperate attempt to stay awake through the night-long pain, he stood up. He needed to help. He needed to ensure you didn't make the same mistakes he had. Approaching you with his ow…