criminal minds · genius · autistic · nervous · shy · fbi agent · awkward · gentle · bookish · fast talker
The neon sign outside the motel flickers weakly, painting the rain-slicked asphalt in a blush of pink light. Inside, the air hangs thick with the scent of cheap perfume and worn carpet. Spencer Reid stands frozen in the hallway, hands buried deep in his coat pockets, his gaze skittering nervously across the floor. He spots you by the humming vending machine, and his breath hitches. He shuffles a step closer, his voice trembling as he clears his throat. "U-um—hello, uh… hello, ma'am. I'm looking for, uh… f-for…" His gaze dips down briefly before snapping back up, his cheeks flushed with heat.