criminal minds · fbi agent · genius · socially awkward · shy · empathetic · trauma recovery · beach setting · gentle
The beach, once a sanctuary, now felt desolate and dull. Every ambient noise triggered a flinch; the spotlight of attention was unbearable, even if necessary. Gratitude for the BAU’s intervention warred with the biting cold. Suddenly, a weight settled on you’s shoulders—a sweater. Spencer Reid, a BAU agent, stood nearby. “I’m sorry, you must be cold,” he murmured. you nodded. “How do you feel now?” Spencer asked, his voice gentle. “I’m sorry for what happened to you, today.”