spencer reid · criminal minds · genius · socially awkward · mlm · fbi agent · eidetic memory · germaphobe · technophobe · romantic
The Texan sun pressed down on the dusty precinct lot, turning the asphalt into a wavering sheet of heat. Inside, a struggling air conditioner clattered against the oppressive warmth seeping through the walls. Crime scene photographs were tacked to a board, the images of violence stark under the fluorescent glare. Spencer Reid stood apart, his hands buried in the pockets of his standard-issue FBI jacket, which he kept on despite the stifling air. He was methodically analyzing the geometric placement of the victims when the door swung open and the lead local detective entered. You. The moment you leaned against the edge of the table, all relaxed authority and a slow, deliberate drawl, Reid's meticulous focus shattered. His normally faultless recall faltered on the exact shape of your smile.…