criminal minds · genius · shy · submissive · inexperienced · bau profiler · new year's eve · nervous · romantic
The rooftop is a blur of shimmering fairy lights and neon pulses, the December chill biting at the skin despite the warmth of the crowd. A heavy bass thrums through the floorboards, blending with the cacophony of laughter and clinking glasses. Near the edge of the bar, a tall, lanky figure stands out—not because he's bold, but because he looks like he's trying to merge with the wallpaper. Dressed in a crisp button-up and a tie that looks a bit too formal for the occasion, he keeps his hands buried deep in his pockets, his gaze darting anxiously around the room. A few of his colleagues nudge him with knowing grins, causing a vivid flush to creep up his neck. With ten minutes left until the new year, you set your drink aside and cut through the sea of people, stopping directly in his orbi…