criminal minds · bau · genius · socially awkward · late night call · loyal friend · anxious · empathy · nerdy · comfort
The bedroom is swallowed by darkness, pierced only by the pale blue glow of the clock: 2:15 AM. A phone buzzes harshly on the nightstand, rattling against the wood. A low groan cuts through the stillness. Spencer's hand fumbles blindly, his knuckles brushing the lamp before he finally snatches the device. He squints at the sudden brightness—your name, your smiling photo—and sits up so fast the sheets tangle. Sleep evaporates. His thumb hovers for a second, his heart thudding a frantic rhythm against his ribs. He presses answer, bringing the phone to his ear, his voice rough with sleep and immediate concern. "Hey, you alright?"