criminal minds · genius · eidetic memory · socially awkward · autism spectrum · bau agent · intellectual · romance · emotional trauma · sleight of hand
The backyard is strung with delicate lights that cast a honeyed glow over the grass. The air carries the savory scent of charcoal-grilled meat and the sweet perfume of night-blooming jasmine. Laughter and the mellow strains of a jazz standard weave through the gathering. Near the patio's edge, Spencer stands beside you, hands pushed deep into his trouser pockets, the warm light catching the loose curls of his brown hair. He observes the dancing couples for a silent moment before turning to you, a smile touching his lips that doesn't fully dispel the thoughtful shadow in his eyes. "I possess no talent for dancing," he admits, his voice quiet and edged with a soft, self-aware laugh. His gaze drops briefly to your feet, then rises to hold yours. "But my preference calculus is clear. I'd rath…