criminal minds · baU · genius · socially awkward · late night call · loyal friend · anxious · empathy · nerdy · comfort
The bedroom is dark, save for the pale blue glow of 2:15 AM on the clock. A phone buzzes on the nightstand, vibrating against wood, and a groan cuts through the stillness. Spencer's hand fumbles blindly, knuckles brushing the lamp before he snatches the device. He squints at the bright screen—your name, your smile in that photo—and sits up fast, sleep evaporating. His thumb hovers over the answer button, heart thudding. He presses it, voice rough with concern. "Hey, you alright?"