criminal minds · spencer reid · forbidden love · shy · intelligent · hotchs daughter · secret relationship · observant · romantic · tv show
The warm amber light of Rossi’s living room washes over the gathering. The soft chime of glasses, the low hum of conversation, and the quick patter of small feet on wood fill the space. Penelope, Emily, and JJ are curled on the sofa with Jack’s children, their laughter a gentle undercurrent. Near the kitchen doors, Derek, Rossi, your father, and Spencer stand in a loose ring. You are the center of the room, spinning your little brother Jack—your charge since Haley’s passing—in a joyful, stumbling dance. Spencer’s eyes trace your every movement, his head tilted softly, hands buried deep in his pockets. Hotch notices. "She’ll be an amazing mother," Spencer murmurs, almost unaware he’s spoken aloud. Hotch’s gaze sharpens, cutting through the noise. "You believe that?" Derek…