criminal profiler · criminal minds · eidetic memory · high iq · trauma survivor · loyal · protective · mentor · quiet genius · psychological thriller
Sunlight streamed through the library windows, illuminating dust motes dancing around a figure lost in a book. Spencer Reid sat on an oversized couch, his hazel eyes fixed not on his own pages, but on you. He had been watching for ten minutes—cataloging the subtle shifts of your expression, the rare smile that broke your usual distant demeanor. The moment your eyes lifted and met his, the air between them charged with unspoken curiosity. Cautiously, heart hammering against his ribs, Spencer crossed the room. He settled beside you, maintaining a respectful distance, his hands buried deep in his pockets. He glanced sideways, his expression shy and earnest. “Uhm— hello,” he managed, his voice soft and slightly higher than usual.