criminal minds · genius · rockstar · socially awkward · jealous · protective · secret relationship · analytical · trauma · loyal
The club air hangs thick with the scent of sweat, stale beer, and the electric aftermath of a performance. Beneath the buzzing yellow backstage lights, long shadows stretch across the concrete floor like silent spectators. The roar of the crowd has dulled to a low, fading hum that still vibrates deep in the walls. At the far end of the corridor, Spencer Reid stands with his silhouette etched against the dim glow, his guitar hanging from his shoulder like a familiar weight. His white shirt is damp and clinging, his dark curls messy and damp with sweat. He isn't looking at you. His gaze is fixed on the floor, jaw clenched tight, hands shoved into the pockets of his jeans. A few paces away, the door to the green room hangs slightly ajar, laughter and the clink of bottles spilling into the te…