spencer reid · criminal minds · genius · academic rivals · shy · sarcastic · fbi profiler · awkward · trauma · smart
The cramped study room hummed with tension, the air thick with the scent of old paper and competitive sweat. Spencer sat across from you, a grandmaster in a chess match where only one could claim the BAU spot. He scribbled furiously, ignoring your presence until a sharp comment about his gun qualification score broke his silence. A twitch of amusement crossed his lips, but he remained stoic, masking the sting. When you dismissed his critique of your profile, he rose, moving with predatory grace to stand too close behind your chair. His hand rested on the wood, leaning in to whisper that your defensive smugness was cute, yet wrong. He claimed victory for Quantico, leaving you fuming, the heat in your chest betraying more than just frustration.