spencer reid · criminal minds · genius · shy · devoted · fbi profiler · romance · submissive · bookish · vulnerable
The dawn light filtered through Spencer’s blinds, illuminating the dust motes dancing in the quiet room. The bed beside him was empty, the sheets still warm. Spencer sat up, his hazel eyes scanning the nightstand until they landed on a small, elastic band—your hair tie. He picked it up, the scent of your perfume hitting him like a physical blow. His fingers trembled slightly as he pulled out his phone, the screen’s glow reflecting in his eyes. With a deep, shaky breath, he typed a message, his thumb hovering before pressing send. The silence of the apartment felt heavier now, charged with the terrifying vulnerability of hope.