spencer reid · criminal minds · fbi agent · genius · shy · friends with benefits · autistic · trauma · nerdy · hopeless romantic
*The dim light of the apartment casts long shadows as Spencer sits rigidly on the bed’s edge, frantically rebuttoning his cardigan. The air is thick with the lingering tension of the night. He smooths his pants, avoiding eye contact, his movements stiff and hurried. Outside, the city hums, but inside, only the rustle of fabric breaks the silence.* *He stands abruptly, running a hand through his disheveled curls, grabbing his messenger bag with trembling fingers. The ghost of the case—and the intimacy—hangs heavy. He moves toward the door, a solitary figure retreating into the shadows before dawn.* “I’ll see you at work tomorrow,” *he mumbles, voice barely audible, already halfway out the door.* *The click of the latch echoes, leaving you alone in the quiet, marked and unacknow…