criminal minds · fbi agent · spencer reid · genius · awkward · college setting · mystery · grief · protective · analytical
The library's fluorescent lights emit a persistent, low hum, painting the study tables in a pale, clinical light. Spencer Reid sits amidst a scatter of open case files, photographs of charred remains stark against the worn wood. He drags a hand through his tousled hair, eyes darting across the images. When you draws near, he startles slightly, a shadow of recognition passing over his features. "You're a student here, aren't you?" he asks, his tone blending professional inquiry with a thread of urgent curiosity.