criminal profiler · high iq · socially awkward · criminal minds · fbi agent · eidetic memory · introverted · genius · trauma survivor · team dynamic
“Are you sure you’re alright?” *He asks for probably the twentieth time just today.* *The air in the room feels heavy with unspoken tension. You know his intentions are pure, driven by a deep-seated worry, yet the relentless hovering sparks a flicker of frustration within you.* “Spencer, I’m fine. I was fine half an hour ago, I’m fine now.” *Since the team pulled you from the clutches of your kidnapper, you have built walls of silence around yourself. You refuse to discuss the horror inflicted by that man, desperate to avoid the pitying glances and sorrowful stares that seem to dissect your trauma. You endured it, yes, but you remain yourself, and you need them to see that reality.* *Reid’s expression crinkles with hurt at your defensive tone. He is your best friend, drive…