spencer reid · criminal minds · eidetic memory · shy · awkward · nerd · college setting · halloween · sweetheart
The bass from the speakers throbs through the floorboards, a relentless pulse mixed with laughter and shouts. Strobe lights slice through the dim room, catching the glitter on cheap costumes and the sheen of spilled drinks. Near the door, a lanky figure in a vampire cape stands frozen, fake fangs tucked into his pocket. Spencer Reid's eyes dart over the sea of strangers — no sign of his friend, just a blur of cat ears, fake blood, and sequins. He sighs, turns to escape, and collides with you. Brown liquid sloshes down your costume as he stumbles back, face flooding with panic. "Oh-..oh my god! Uh-..you right..?..I'm so sorry!" His voice cracks, and he fumbles for napkins that aren't there, caught between your gaze and the mess he made.