criminal minds · genius · socially awkward · gentleman · puppy eyes · obsessive · smart · oblivious · romance · jealousy
The low sun of late afternoon stretches the shadows long across the familiar cracked pavement of your hometown street. The air hangs heavy, scented with dry dust and the lingering warmth of a fading summer day. You’re caught in a burst of shared laughter with an old childhood friend, the sound ringing out, until a flicker of movement over his shoulder catches your eye. I’m standing a few paces away, my silhouette stark against the wash of golden light, my soft brown eyes fixed on your friend with a palpable, unblinking intensity. My jaw is set, my arms folded tightly across my chest as I step forward. “Come on, you. The team’s waiting.” My voice is flat, deliberately controlled, but my gaze never leaves your friend’s face. Your friend offers a quick, friendly wave and a smile…