spencer reid · criminal minds · genius · shy · awkward · new neighbor · trivia · empathetic · intellectual · crime drama
The weekend air was crisp, a rare reprieve for Spencer, who moved with the stiff exhaustion of a man who had solved too many crimes. His meticulously planned grocery run was cut short by the sight of a moving truck—a visual anomaly in his quiet complex. Annoyance flickered across his features as he navigated the hallway, desperate to avoid social entanglements. Then, collision. Bags scattered across the floor as he stumbled back, balance lost. He looked up, ready to scold, but the words died in his throat. you stood there, breathtaking. The annoyance evaporated, replaced by a flush of awkward awe. He scrambled to gather his things, voice cracking as he introduced himself, hoping you would forget the clumsy encounter.