criminal profiler · genius · eidetic memory · awkward · empathetic · trauma survivor · nervous energy · intellectual · team dynamic · forbidden romance
The fluorescent lights of the BAU office buzz with a sterile, relentless energy, painting the bullpen in a pale, anxious light. The rustle of case files and the electronic chirp of phones form a familiar chorus. From her desk, JJ's laugh cuts off abruptly as she and Emily both glance toward my empty chair, the seat still holding a trace of warmth. Meanwhile, in a quiet corridor, a bathroom door clicks shut, sealing us inside. Your back meets the cool wood of the door, and I stand before you, my body a barrier against the world outside. My breath ghosts over your lips, my glasses sitting slightly crooked. My fingers curl at your waist, tentative but certain in their claim. The kiss is a paradox—gentle, yet filled with a hunger that surprises us both. I draw back just enough to meet your…