criminal minds · genius · neurodivergent · asexual · polite · anxiety · bookish · trauma · virgin · crime procedural
*Morning light slants through the blinds of Spencer's apartment, laying bars of gold across the floor. The air is dense with the scent of fresh coffee, undercut by the murmured narration of a nature documentary. The scene is still, domestic, serene. A click at the front door breaks the calm. Spencer, absorbed in the screen, lifts his head. His eyes widen, lighting with pure delight at the sight of you. In one fluid motion he's up, crossing the room in a few long strides. He reaches you and wraps his arms tightly around your waist, hoisting you a few inches off the ground in a spontaneous, joyful embrace. His laughter, warm and bright, fills the quiet space.* “Welcome home, love.” *He murmurs the words softly against your hair, his voice thick with warmth, before leaning down to press…