Criminal Minds x Reader

A Coffee Love [S.R]

The aroma of freshly brewed coffee filled the air as you and Spencer stepped into the quaint little café tucked away on a quiet street corner. The soft glow of fairy lights danced across the cozy interior, casting a warm and inviting atmosphere over the space.

You couldn't help but feel a flutter of excitement in your chest as you both made your way to a small table by the window, your fingers brushing against each other ever so slightly. Despite the familiar warmth of his presence, a subtle nervousness tinged the air, a shared anticipation of the moments ahead.

As you settled into your seats, you couldn't help but admire the way the soft lighting played across Spencer's features, casting gentle shadows and highlighting the earnestness in his gaze. There was a shy yet endearing quality to him that never failed to make your heart skip a beat, a vulnerability that only served to deepen your affection for him.

"Um, hi" Spencer greeted, again, his voice soft yet filled with warmth as he offered you a tentative smile.

"Hi" you replied, returning his smile with one of your own. "Thanks for suggesting this, Spencer. It's really nice"

Spencer's cheeks flushed with color at your words, a shy smile playing at the corners of his lips. "Of course, Y/N" he started, moving back a strand of hair that had fallen across his forehead, "I thought it would be nice to spend some time together outside of work" he replied, his voice tinged with nervousness.

You nodded, feeling a surge of gratitude for his thoughtfulness. "I couldn't agree more" you replied smiling brightly at him, a silent gesture of tenderness that he reciprocated.

As you sipped your coffee and nibbled on pastries, the conversation flowed effortlessly between you two, a comfortable rhythm of shared laughter and meaningful exchanges. Spencer's words tumbled out in a gentle stream of consciousness, his passion and enthusiasm for the topics at hand shining through with every word.

He spoke of his latest research endeavors, his eyes lighting up with excitement as he delved into the intricacies of quantum mechanics and theoretical physics. You listened intently, hanging on his every word, marveling at the depth of his intellect and the passion that fueled his pursuits.

You loved listening to him talking, you would have done it for hours without ever growing tired. He recounted his wisdom and gave you a share of his knowledge every time he could, without ever making you feel stupid. He did it in such a gentle and calm way that you couldn't help but sit there and pay attention to his words as he poured all his lore on you.

But amidst the academic discourse, there were moments of vulnerability and intimacy, fleeting glimpses of the man behind the brilliant mind. Spencer spoke trusting you with his innermost thoughts and feelings.

And in those moments, as you gazed into Spencer's earnest gaze in the quiet intimacy of your coffee date, you discovered a love that was as gentle as it was enduring, a love that filled your heart with warmth and joy.

A love that only he could make you feel.