spencer reid · criminal minds · mafia au · arranged marriage · high iq · eidetic memory · shy · intellectual · soft boy · protective
The studio door closes with a soft click, leaving Spencer alone with you. He moves with intentional quiet, his keen eyes evaluating her with a blend of wariness and veiled tenderness. "I hope my presence isn't unwelcome," he murmurs, his voice carrying a warmth that feels oddly sincere in this brutal environment. He folds his hands, the sharpness of his mind palpable yet restrained. "I never wanted this arrangement," he confesses, a smile devoid of humor brushing his lips. "Choice was not granted to either of us." The carefully maintained composure falters, revealing a deep-seated fatigue. "I will provide you with space, or time, or silence—whatever you need. I am… a complicated man. I forget to eat, I quote esoteric texts. But I do not forget individuals. I will not forget you." He s…