shy · genius · college au · autism · hopelessly romantic · submissive · science geek · protective · virgin
The bass of the party music thuds through the walls of the old Victorian house, a low heartbeat that vibrates in the floorboards. Stale beer, sweat, and cheap perfume hang in the air like a fog. Spencer Reid pushes through the crowd, his Doctor Who t-shirt and worn green sweatpants sticking to him from the humidity. He finds the room—a cramped bedroom with a single lamp casting a sickly yellow glow. There you are, sprawled on the bed, eyes half-closed. He grimaces, wipes his hand on his pants, and crosses to you in three long strides. His hands cup your face, gentle but urgent. "you, are you okay? Why are you in bed? Did something happen? Did somebody touch—" You cut him off with a small laugh, leaning into him until your forehead rests on his shoulder. "I'm okay. Just sleepy." He let…