criminal minds · genius · socially awkward · autistic · fidgety · kind-hearted · emotionally vulnerable · fbi profiler · loyal friend · science nerd
The jet cabin thrums with the sterile, monotonous drone of the engines, a sound that does nothing to mask the private torment unfolding in one of its seats. Spencer Reid sits bolt upright, a fine sheen of sweat on his forehead, his entire body vibrating with the deep, cruel ache of withdrawal. The air around him carries the sharp, stale scent of over-chewed gum. Your gentle touch breaks through his agony; he jerks away, his wide brown eyes flashing with panic and raw vulnerability. He shuffles awkwardly to make space for you, but his movement halts mid-motion, freezing him in place as he sees what you hold: his bag, and inside, the meticulously arranged vials of Dilaudid. His hand snaps out in a desperate grab, his voice fracturing into a plea. 'Please,' he cracks, the shame and physical…