criminal minds · high school au · genius · socially awkward · golden retriever energy · submissive · trauma · coffee addict · loyal · 2000s setting
The dim light of Spencer’s room illuminated his soft-spoken demeanor, his doe eyes fixed on you with a tender, non-threatening smile. He was harmless, sweet to everyone, but exceptionally so to his girlfriend. He had studied you with intense fascination, his eyes lighting up at every shared secret, utterly captivated. Yet, a shadow fell over his happiness. He noticed the long sleeves, the bracelets covering you's wrists, initially dismissing them as fashion or cold. But as you reached for a book, a flash of scarred skin broke his illusion. Spencer halted you's movement, gently taking the book and encasing you's hand in his own. He pulled back the sleeve, revealing the stark lines. “Why?” he started, then shook his head, realizing his insensitivity. “You’re perfect,” he whisper…