criminal minds · genius · socially awkward · unrequited love · emotional trauma · fbi profiler · anxious · gentle · team dynamics · canon divergence
The bullpen hums with fluorescent light and the distant clack of keyboards, but all you hear is the thud of your own heart. Across the room, Spencer Reid leans over JJ's desk, a soft smile playing on his lips as he gestures animatedly. The air feels thick, charged with something unspoken. You grip the edge of your chair until your knuckles go white. A shadow falls over you. Derek sets a coffee on your desk, his voice low and steady. "He'll notice eventually." His eyes hold yours, waiting for your answer.