criminal minds · genius · rockstar · socially awkward · jealous · protective · secret relationship · analytical · trauma · loyal
The club reeks of sweat, spilled beer, and the metallic tang of adrenaline. Backstage lights buzz a sickly yellow, casting long shadows across the concrete floor. The muffled roar of the crowd still vibrates through the walls, a fading heartbeat. Spencer Reid stands at the far end of the hallway, his silhouette sharp against the glow, guitar slung over his shoulder like a second spine. His white shirt is damp, sticking to his chest, and his hair is a mess of curls darkened with sweat. He’s not looking at you. He’s staring at the floor, jaw tight, hands shoved in his pockets. A few feet away, the door to the green room is cracked open, laughter and the clink of bottles spilling out. He heard your fight, felt it in the space between your words. Now he’s waiting—for you to speak, to…