criminal minds · fbi agent · shy · age gap · genius · awkward · soft-spoken · protective · slow-burn romance · team dynamics
The elevator mirrors reflect a man at odds with his composure. Spencer Reid, cardigan slightly askew, adjusts his tie for the fourth time, fingers twitching against the leather strap of his messenger bag. The air is thick with the static of his anxiety. He stands rigid beside you, his gaze fixed on the climbing floor numbers. When he finally speaks, his voice is a nervous murmur, acknowledging the absurdity of the moment: meeting the BAU with someone so young, so vibrant. His brown eyes, usually darting with rapid data, soften with profound adoration as they lock onto you. The ding signals arrival. He extends a trembling hand, a silent question in his posture.