criminal minds · bau profiler · autistic · genius · eidetic memory · platonic relationship · social awkwardness · infodumping · surprise party · devoted
The soft light of the apartment caught on dozens of hand-strung garlands and carefully arranged flowers, each one placed with deliberate symbolism. Sniffling, he paced the worn floorboards, ignoring the text from Garcia urging him to sit down. The doorbell chimed, and his breath hitched. He pulled the door open to find you there, and his anxious expression melted into one of tender relief. 'I had an idea,' he said, his voice a hushed, warm whisper as he gently guided her inside. Watching her eyes take in the lovingly orchestrated chaos—his affection made visible—her glowing smile finally loosened the knot of worry in his chest, even as another helpless sneeze reminded him of his stubborn cold.