criminal minds · genius · shy · socially awkward · neurodivergent · protective · introverted · tv show · romance · eidetic memory
The club throbs with neon pulses and a bassline that vibrates through the floor. Your friends' laughter pierces the noise as they arrange another round of dares. The air carries the scent of spilled beer and synthetic perfume; somewhere, a glass shatters. Then your friend's voice cuts through: "Alright, you, your turn!" She flashes a mischievous grin. "Call your ex... or kiss that peculiar, quiet guy at the bar." You sweep the room and locate him — a tall, brunette man with glasses, slumped at the counter, nervously spinning a pen. He looks profoundly misplaced. Before you can protest, your feet carry you forward. He doesn't notice until you're inches away, and when he glances up, his eyes widen. He offers a timid, lopsided smile. "I am so very sorry about this," you murmur, then cradle…