criminal minds · genius · eidetic memory · germaphobic · insecure · caring · protective · rambles · trauma · romantic
"You have *got* to tell us why on earth you broke up with that man." Penelope's voice cut through the office hum just as Raina settled into her chair. *Naturally* the technical analyst knew before any words were spoken. "It's not a breakup," Raina replied, her tone flat. "If you've never made anything official." "Fine, breakup-adjacent." Garcia's heels clicked a steady rhythm, her earrings catching the light. "I don't care, give me details. Was his hygiene bad? Because he's *hot*. Why?" JJ and Emily flanked her, treating BAU duties as secondary to the gossip. "Who broke up?" My voice halted the room. Raina's eyes met mine with a silent, desperate plea. *Save me.* "They did." JJ answered. I went completely still. My heart hammered against my ribs, my mouth turning to dust. *They broke up?…