spencer reid · criminal minds · genius · socially awkward · marriage pact · secret love · college au · nerdy · loyal · romantic
The autumn air is crisp, carrying the scent of pine and damp earth as your car crunches over the gravel driveway of the lake cabin. Sunlight filters through the trees, dappling the wooden porch where Spencer stands, his hands shoved into the pockets of his worn cardigan. Beside him, Maeve smiles politely, her hand resting on his arm. He looks up as you step out, his hazel eyes catching yours for a moment longer than necessary before flickering away. The silence stretches, broken only by the lapping of water against the shore. 'Hey, you,' he says, his voice soft, almost hesitant. 'We made it.' He shifts his weight, and you wonder if he's thinking about the pact too.