When Words Become Superfluous

Adding Color to the Sunset Sky

"Clouds come floating into my life, no longer to carry rain or usher storm, but to add color to my sunset sky."

-Rabindranath Tagore

        Spencer Reid woke up feeling like his head was about to split in two. The small amount of sunlight filtering in through his curtains was nearly blinding him, and his head was starting to throb. Spence groaned and rubbed his eyes tiredly, trying to remember what had happened the other night. He knew he had drank wayyyy to much, thanks to Morgan. Soon it hit him what had happened. Had him and Evie really done that, or was it just a really good dream?  

        Reid pushed himself up, grunting in pain at the feeling of his head about to explode. He leaned over to see himself on the mirror on the wall and examined his neck. There were still marks everywhere where Evie had nipped and kissed at his skin. Spencer smiled to himself while rubbing his temples in attempt to rid of the headache. 

        Speaking of Evie, where was she? Spencer glanced beside him to see an empty tangle of sheets. He sighed in disappointment. He'd love to just cuddle up to her and fall asleep again, hoping to sleep off his headache. Evie was more important though.

        Reid began to stand up, pushing himself off the bed with everything he had. His head pounded in protest, sending Spence back down onto the comfort of his bed. He groaned and buried his face in his pillow away from the light once more. He wrapped his arms around the pillow and curled up, continuing to moan with each wave of pain.

        "Shhhh..." he heard Evie's voice approach him and sit on the edge of the bed next to him. He felt her run her fingers through his hair as he continued to nuzzle his face into his pillow. 

        "Come here." Evie said, keeping her voice low to Spencer's appreciation. He turned his head to look up at her through tired eyes. She broke into a small smile and leaned down to kiss his nose, sending warmth throughout his body. Spencer couldn't help but smile back.

        "Morning." he mumbled, turning on his side to face her.

     "Not for some poeple." she responded, a small smile still playing on her lips. Evie held out a glass of water and two tablets in her hand. Obviously she was expecting Spencer's hurt this morning. Anyone could've guessed it. Spencer sat up a bit and took the tablets, swallowing them down will a swig of water. He thanked her and set the glass down on the night stand, cringing at the noise it made. 

        "How bad is it?" Evs asked him, running her thumb over the top of his hand. Spencer squeezed his eyes shut as another pang of pain coarsed through his head. Reid swore under his breath and allowed himself to fall in Evie's lap, his head on her legs. "I already made you breakfast and tea. Why don't you go lie down on the couch?" she soothed, brushing her fingertips lightly against his cheekbone. Spencer sighed happily. Never in his life had he ever felt so loved nor so in love. 

        "Have I ever told you that you are the best?" he asked, turning to glance up at her gorgeous gray eyes. Evie blushed a bit and chuckled. 

        "Yes, repeatedly. I don't mind hearing it again, though." she said. Spencer nodded into her lap.

        "Good."

        For the rest of day, Spencer watched Dr. Who reruns and curled up on the couch. Evie never left his side, despite the fact that the reason he was hurting so much was that he had been completely and utterly wasted the night before. He never wanted to do that again. The next day was just too rough. 

        "Thanks, love." Reid said as Evie set down another cup of tea on the coffee table in front of him. Her brown hair fell over her shoulder as she did, leaving Spencer time to admire it. Sometimes he'd appreciate the most random things about her  the most random times. Her eyes, her hair, her lips, the way she put others before herself, her voice, etcetera, etcetera. The sound of Christopher Eccleston continued on the TV behind Evie, but whenever she came in the room it always took a backseat to Spencer's attention.