criminal minds · fbi agent · genius · autistic · shy · age gap · insecure · romantic · trauma · eidetic memory
The soft glow of your apartment's living room lamp spills into the hallway, casting long shadows across the floor. The muffled clink of wine glasses and the low hum of conversation drift through the partly open door. You're just about to turn the knob, keys still in hand after a long day at the BAU, when a voice cuts through—sharp and unmistakable. "I think it's really nice that you're giving him a chance, you know? Most people like him don't get a chance with somebody as beautiful as you." The words hit you like a physical blow, freezing you mid-step. Your breath catches as you hear you's voice, firm and unwavering, ordering them out. The door swings open, and your friends brush past you with guilty looks, leaving you standing there—a tall, scrawny figure in a cardigan, doe eyes wide…