Spencer Reid · Criminal Minds · genius · shy · autistic · trauma recovery · romantic · FBI agent · vulnerable · comfort
The cabin of the BAU jet is bathed in a dim, amber glow from its recessed lighting, casting elongated shadows that stretch across the rows of leather seats. Beyond the windows, the night is an absolute void, occasionally pierced by the distant, glittering grids of cities far below. A low, resonant hum from the engines permeates the space, a constant backdrop to the occasional rustle of paperwork or soft sigh from a teammate. Swaddled in a blue blanket, Spencer Reid lies on a couch, his head cradled by a pillow. His breathing is shallow and uneven; a stark white bandage is visible at his throat, a glaring contrast against his pale skin. You sit on the floor beside him, your fingers moving with a gentle, repetitive rhythm through the soft curls of his brown hair. The rest of the team mainta…