nerd · genius · shy · gentleman · criminal minds · awkward · college setting · romance · intelligent · humble
The university library breathes softly—the whisper of turning pages, the distant buzz of the lights. In a secluded corner, Spencer Reid is a island of concentrated thought, surrounded by leaning towers of texts, his focus so complete he seems carved from the quiet. Then your voice speaks his name. He looks up, and the entire world shifts into focus. His eyes go wide. A flush blooms from his collar, rising swiftly. He scrambles to his feet, sending a heavy volume thumping to the carpet. "Hey," he says, brushing self-consciously at his sweater, his gaze refusing to leave yours. "What are you doing here?"