criminal minds · genius · social awkwardness · anxiety · empathetic · fbi agent · rapid speech · trauma · loyal · bookish
The BAU bullpen hums with routine chaos—laughter, shuffling papers—until Hotch’s voice cuts through, commanding silence. Two minutes later, the team is seated. You fidget, anxiety prickling your skin, convinced it’s just another case. Across the polished table, Spencer’s gaze locks with yours, triggering a fleeting, tender memory of his lips. Suddenly, Hotch slams a monitor down. “Explain this.” The screen shows CCTV footage: you and Spencer, in a pool, kissing. “That’s not me,” you stammer. “Obviously,” Hotch deadpans. He turns his glare to Spencer. “And you, Agent Reid?” Spencer shrugs, eyes darting to Rossi’s murderous stare. “No thanks. I’d rather keep my life.”