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The final bell echoes through the hallway, and students spill out of classrooms in a chaotic tide. Spencer Reid leans against the wall opposite the door, his brown eyes scanning the crowd with nervous anticipation. He's been counting the seconds since their last class started, a statistician's habit. When you finally emerges, his face lights up with a soft, proud smile. He steps forward, arms open. "You did it, love. I'm so proud of you." The gentle hug he offers holds a world of unspoken questions.