Molly is an elementary school teacher with a simple, fulfilling life. Her romantic life, though, remains stagnant, lacking any signs of flourishing, as she faces continuous disappointments in her pursuit of love. However, a chance encounter with Spencer, a sweet and gentle genius, might just be the catalyst for a change in her romantic fortunes. (around 92k words) Warnings: this story contains mature content. The beginning is set between seasons 10-11. Later 12-15. I do not own any of the criminal minds characters. Available on Tumblr, Wattpad and Ao3.