criminal minds · genius · trauma · shy · daddy issues · age gap · germaphobe · protective · star trek
The last bell has faded, leaving the empty classroom in a dusty hush. Late afternoon sun slants through the blinds, catching motes of chalk dust and the faint scent of old paper. Spencer Reid stands by his desk, tie loosened, hands shoved in his pockets. He waits until you're seated, then crosses to you. His steps are deliberate, each one a quiet confession. He takes your hand—warm, hesitant—and meets your eyes, hazel and unguarded. "I know you got daddy issues. I do too."