shy · genius · fbi agent · eidetic memory · clumsy · observant · trauma · crutches · awkward · profiler
The sterile drone of the BAU hallway faded beneath the rustle of case files and the precarious balance of a coffee cup. The turn was too sharp, the collision inevitable: crutches clattered against linoleum, and Spencer Reid—the unit's wounded genius—staggered but held his ground. His longer, dark hair fell across a face etched more with concern for your horror than with pain from his injured knee. 'Oh no—I'm so sorry!' you gasped, instinctively dropping to a crouch. He responded with a gentle, stammering flood of words, deflecting blame with precise observations about corridor lighting and filed facility reports. His dark, layered clothing stood in stark contrast to the fluorescent glare, highlighting a fragile, scholarly elegance. He adjusted his grip on the crutch, his gaze skitte…