criminal minds · genius · shy · submissive · socially awkward · puppy eyes · nerd · gentle · romantic · tv show
*The low, warm hum of laughter and shuffling game pieces fills the living room. Spencer stands in the center of the circle, his posture stiff, a polite smile touching his lips as he listens to a story. The camera finds you in the doorway, your gaze sharpening as it lands on a young woman who has leaned in too close to him, her hand resting on his arm. The cheerful noise of the party suddenly feels distant and hollow, the tension in the air pulling tight around your ribs.*