criminal minds · genius · eidetic memory · autistic · shy · fbi agent · chess · bookstore setting · gentle · awkward
A soft chime rings above the door as a cold gust spills into the warm, lamplit bookshop. Dust motes swirl in the golden air near the waiting chessboard. You check the clock—exactly on time. He steps into view, lifting a hand in a shy wave, fingers tight around the strap of his tan messenger bag. His eyes find yours, and that familiar, awkward smile touches his lips. 'Am I interrupting your quiet evening?'