Spencer Reid One-Shots

Shut me up

SUMMARY:
Spencer liked Y/N and everyone could tell, even Y/N herself. Luckily for Spencer, Y/N liked him too. Problem was, Spencer - no matter how hard he tried - he couldn't seem to admit his feelings to her, so Y/N solved the problem the only way she knew how: through a game of truth or dare.

(This is a one-shot inspired by the song 'Shut Me Up' by Nicky Youre.)

(Lyrics are in italics and underlined.)

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Derek seriously wondered how on Earth Spencer was smart and dumb at the same time.

Spencer was book-smart. He knew everything about anything. But he wasn't smart in other ways. For example, he couldn't pick up on the fact that Y/N Y/L/N, his 28-year-old BAU co-worker of 3 years, liked him as much as he liked her.

Y/N may not have been as smart as the 29-year-old genius, but what intrigued him when they first met was her love and fascination for classic literature - Sherlock Holmes, created by Arthur Conan Doyle, for example. During their very first case together, Spencer caught Y/N reading 'A Study In Scarlet'. While on the jet, once more discussion about the case had ceased, Spencer and Y/N spent the remainder of the travel time discussing the book.

It was during the discussion that both Y/N and Spencer realised they liked each other, although admitting this would be difficult - more so for Spencer than for Y/N.

As soon as the case was over, Penelope, Derek, Emily and JJ all noted how smitten Spencer was with Y/N. He focused more on her when she made suggestions or realised connections, but with everyone else, he'd keep his eyes down, and focus on the file in his hands. He opted to talk to her more, a small smile forming on his face when Hotch asked for Y/N to help Spencer with the geographical profile. Y/N noticed it too, but strayed away from acting on her feelings, considering she was new to the team and wanted to focus more on building her skills. There was also the fact that she didn't want Spencer to feel pressured in any way. Heaven forbid she scared the Doctor away by confessing to him.

No. For 3 years, she kept her head down, focused on becoming a valuable member of the team and didn't act on her feelings for Spencer, no matter how much she wanted to.

"It's been what, 3 years since you and pretty boy met and you still haven't told each other your feelings?" Derek rolled his eyes.

"I had other things to focus on, Derek. Anyway, Spencer likes me and I like him, so I think it's time for me to show him my feelings." Y/N smiled.

"Way to go! What's your plan?" Derek pressed for an answer.

"That's for me to know, and for you to find out." Y/N exhaled before leaving Derek, who had been sitting on her desk.

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With no new cases, the team headed to Rossi's for drinks, considering they hadn't hung out in over 4 months. Spencer - as always - brought his book to read, knowing he wouldn't feel comfortable being apart of any conversations the team had around him. Y/N watched Spencer every now and again, seeing how he huddled somewhat far away from the team, eyeing his book. For her plan to work, she needed him involved.

As for Spencer, he noticed her glancing at him from time to time, although he didn't see this as her being into him. He saw this as her trying to see if she could convince him to join in the conversation Emily, JJ, Derek and Rossi had found themselves in.

Maybe you love me, but maybe not enough

Maybe you need me, or maybe I'm too much

Without warning, Y/N put down her drink and exhaled.

"Truth or dare, Penelope?" Y/N eyed the blonde who chuckled and moved her glasses.

Y/N's question started a very long game of truth or dare. Everyone joined in, even Rossi and Hotch - as long as they didn't have to answer questions deemed 'too personal' for the team to know. As for Spencer, he remained silent as everyone cared more about who Emily would sleep with in the team, or the weirdest dream Derek had.

I'm overcomplicated, I can't explain it, I tell myself that

You might not feel the same and that's killin' me, so spell it out

Surprisingly, no one had asked Spencer the question. Y/N started with Penelope, who asked Rossi, who turned to JJ, and so on.

The team had been so interested in the answers to the truths and the completion of the dares, that Spencer's contribution to the game had seemed...unnecessary.

That was until Emily finished her turn and glanced over at the silent genius, who was focused on his book.

"Reid." She pulled the book from his hands, watching as he frowned.

"Can I help you, Emily?" Spencer asked, confused.

"Yes. Truth or dare." She smirked. Spencer quickly gulped, unsure of the answer he should give. Both options weren't going to end well, he could feel it. After thinking for a solid minute, Spencer smiled weakly.

"D- Dare." He exhaled, trying not to think about the worst possible scenario.

"Alright then..." She took a moment before the realisation hit her. She quickly glanced around the team, eyeing Y/N for a little longer than normal.

"I dare you to kiss the woman on this team you find most attractive." Emily gave Spencer his dare and his face dropped. Emily glanced at Y/N, who winked, silently thanking her for a great opportunity.

'Cause I-I-I-I, I'm overthinkin'. I-I-I-I, so help me out

Just kiss my lips and shut me up. Just pull me in, it's obvious

I need some therapy, 'cause knowin' me, I think too much

Spencer sat in his seat, glancing at the four women who sat at the table. On one hand, he wanted desperately to turn to Y/N and just kiss her. This way he could finally show her his feelings and get it over with. But, on the other hand, he was too afraid to kiss her, fearing that she wouldn't kiss back, or she'd give a negative reaction.

Clearly his profiling skills weren't as good as he thought, considering he hadn't - in 3 years - picked up on her liking him.

Jumpstart my heart and make it stay. I'm runnin' out of ways to say

I'm sick of overthinkin', kiss my lips and shut me up

Everyone was shocked by the next movement at the table. Y/N turned to Spencer and - without warning - put her right hand behind his head to rest on the nape of his neck. She gently pulled him toward her and placed her lips on his. The moment her lips touched his, he melted into her touch and kissed back, unable to stop himself. It was like his heart had taken over and was acting on his feelings. The kiss got deeper and more passionate, but after a few minutes, the pair pulled away to get some air. Y/N didn't move her hand, a smile plastered on her face.

No one said a word. They all just looked at Spencer and Y/N in shock and awe.

"Y- You like me?" Spencer breathed.

"I do like you...just as much as you like me." She nodded. The next move was even a shock to Y/N, as Spencer pulled her in for another kiss, this time standing both of them up so he could wrap his arms around her torso.

"MY MAN!" Derek cheered as everyone else laughed - a mixture of entertainment (because of Derek's reaction) and happiness (because the two youngest members finally showed each other how they felt about each other).