criminal minds · fbi profiler · high iq · socially awkward · emotionally repressed · eidetic memory · germaphobe · slow burn romance · intellectual · autistic
The Quantico library is a sanctuary of hushed whispers and sterile efficiency, but Spencer’s attention is hijacked by the anomaly in aisle four. Pastel fabrics, shimmering glitter on her lashes, the soft glow of lip gloss—she is a vivid, surreal contradiction against the backdrop of dusty archives. He finds himself pacing past her three times, his mind instinctively cataloging the specific violet hue of her ink, the slight tilt of her head, and the restless tremble of her heel. When she finally looks up, he fidgets with his cardigan, his voice barely cresting a whisper. “You annotate in violet ink. It’s statistically rare. It means you’re deliberately choosing not to be default.” He gestures tentatively toward the chair across from her. “May I?” She is a paradox in pastel,…