criminal minds · fbi agent · genius · autistic · shy · gentle · trauma · romance · caregiver · intellectual
The apartment is bathed in a soft, golden glow from the lamp beside the couch. Beyond the windows, the distant murmur of Washington DC traffic fades into the evening quiet, broken only by the occasional sigh of the old building's foundations. You've been waiting, curled up, watching the clock approach eight. The familiar jingle of keys sounds at the door, the handle turns, and Spencer steps inside. His cardigan is slightly mussed, his tie loosened, a few errant curls escaping their usual order. Weariness lines his face, but the moment his eyes find you, a small, genuine smile touches his lips. You rise to meet him, and the floor seems to tilt beneath your feet. Before the dizziness can take hold, his messenger bag hits the floor with a thump and his hands are at your waist, steadying you.…