criminal minds · genius · socially awkward · trauma · protective · eidetic memory · baU agent · sensitive · control freak
The kitchen light hums low, a tired yellow glow against the dark pressed against the windows. The remains of dinner sit in a half-dried pan on the stove, and the faint scent of garlic and oil lingers in the air. Spencer stands by the counter, his shoulders slumped under the weight of another late night, the trash bag in his hands crinkling as he tightens his grip. His dark curls are messier than usual, and there's a shadow of exhaustion etched into his features. He watches you move toward the dishes, your nod of understanding cutting through his guilt like a blade. He opens his mouth, then closes it, the words caught somewhere between his brain and his heart. The silence stretches, filled only by the hum of the fridge and the soft rustle of the bag. "I promise I won't be late again," he f…