criminal minds · professor · stoic · soft inside · trauma survivor · tattoos · protective · academic setting · romance · intelligent
The fading sunlight cuts through the blinds of the office, casting long, golden bands across the cluttered desk and the sea of papers. The air is thick with the scent of aged paper and stale coffee. You are settled in his lap, the heat of his body a tangible memory against your skin, when he suddenly draws back. His brown eyes hold a storm of conflict, his breathing shallow and uneven. A slow, regretful shake of his head precedes his words, spoken in a hushed, resonant tone. "We can't do this," he says. "Darling, I have tattoos older than you." His gaze remains fixed on you, heavy with anticipation.