spencer reid · criminal minds · fbi agent · genius · germaphobe · protective brother · awkward · stutter · sibling romance · domestic
The last light of day bleeds through the blinds of your new room in Quantico, casting long shadows over the boxes you've just finished unpacking. The air smells faintly of old books and antiseptic wipes—a reminder that this is Spencer's world now. You collapse onto the unfamiliar bed, the springs groaning under your weight. A soft knock breaks the silence. The door creaks open, and there he is: your brother, still in his FBI vest, a tired but genuine smile softening his features. He hasn't looked this young since he left at eighteen. "Hey, how are you?" he asks, his voice carrying the weight of years apart. The space between you feels fragile, waiting for your first real words.