spencer reid x anti-halloween!fem!reader
warnings: reader being anti-halloweenish, SUPER niche costumes, this is for a writing event (dont kill me), overthinking spencer
masterlist | word count: 919 words
prompt: reader hates halloween and is dragged to a party x character dresses up as something niche
Halloween―the one holiday you dreaded, other than Valentine's Day. The origin behind it was weird enough and now kids ages from three to thirty something still celebrate it? You specifically left all your lights off in your townhouse and didn't buy any decorations.
You still like "spooky season" though. You still liked scaring children and watching scary movies, especially with your boyfriend.
Unfortunately for you, Spencer loved Halloween―more importantly: dressing up. Spencer knew of your distaste for the holiday and never tried to drag you to any workplace event held within the FBI (or BAU) but this specific event Halloween party was hosted by Penelope, the technical analyst for the BAU.
Spencer was insisting that you attend and you could never resist his doe-like brown eyes.
"Spence, I don't like Halloween." You said, your legs in a mermaid position as you sat on the couch, back to the arm rest.
"I know but it's one party and the probability that you get hurt during a party is statistically low considering it's a small party and―" But you cut him off by putting your finger to his lips.
"I'll go."
"But―"
"Spence, this means a lot to you, I have eyes." You sat on your knees now. "And I love you."
His face flushed pink and you smiled before kissing him on his lips softly.
Spencer loved Halloween but he loved you more and knowing your certain... dislike of All Hallow's Eve, he thought nothing of dressing up as a couple from your favorite movie: Halloweentown.
When the movie came out, you first saw it with your friends and fell in love with the whimsical nature of it and how it featured modern-day aspects between the "normal" world and Halloweentown.
He had seen the movie countless times since you first started dating and has come to your townhouse and have walked in on you watching it more than once. He knew there was no better couple to go as than Marnie and Luke.
He schemed with JJ, who is going as Frankenstein's bride with Will as Frankenstein, in the midst of working on paperwork.
"Halloweentown?" JJ questioned, flicking through photos of crime scenes.
"Yes, it's this Halloween movie that she likes." Spencer said, his eyes lighting up as he talked about you.
"I thought she didn't like Halloween?"
"She doesn't but―"
"Then why is she watching Halloween movies?"
"Because she likes the spirit―"
"So she likes Halloween?"
"No―"
"But she's going to Penelope's Halloween Party?" JJ asked. By now, her legs were crossed as she leaned against her desk, the files long forgotten.
"Yes. She wants to and we're dressing up as Marnie and Luke from Halloweentown."
JJ nodded. "Uh huh." She clapped her hands on her legs. "I think I need some coffee. Want some?"
"Yeah." Spencer nodded, turning back to the paperwork he was originally filling out, biting on the inside of his cheek in deep thought.
What if you didn't like the costumes? What if you secretly hated him and lied to him? What if―no, he can't think like that.
He surprised you the weekend before Halloween.
"What if we went as them?" He asked as you curled into his side while watching the movie you oh-so loved.
You looked up at him. "What?"
"Marnie and Luke."
"To Penelope's party?"
"Well, y-yeah, I mean, if you want to...?" He said, his rapid blinking and slight stutter made you smile.
"Are you sure you wouldn't want to go as someone from Doctor Who? I know you've been eyeing stuff like that."
Spencer's cheeks grew pink. "W-well, I know you might not like that and I figured that since I'm dragging you to Penelope's party that you'd want to talk about―"
You cut him off with a kiss. "I'd like that, Spence."
"Yeah?"
"Yeah."
You still hated going to the party no matter the costume. Even if you were dressed as Spider-Man and Gwen Stacy or a doctor from Doctor Who, you still hated Halloween and the parties that went with it. You wanted nothing more than to just curl up on your couch with a blanket draped over you, eating candy corn till you grew sick of it.
"I know I said I'll go but do I really have to?" You said as you and Spencer left the train platform.
He laughed. "Yes, you have to go."
You chuckled slightly, putting your phone in your red cross-body bag, one that went with your outfit. Spencer got his hair all curly and crazy, attempting Luke's crazy hair from when he was a warlock.
As you guys walked through D.C., you admired the decorations that didn't cater directly to Halloween. You saw the skeleton bones and the witch blow ups and a part of you reminisced from your childhood.
Finally, you arrived to Penelope's apartment door. The cold air was biting and you pulled your black jacket closer around your red dress.
"We're here!" Spencer announced while opening the door.
"Begrudgingly." You said under your breath, earning a slight elbow from your boyfriend.
"You're here!" You heard a gasp and a shrill exclamation before being engulfed in a hug.
"Hi Penny." You said.
She pulled back and looked at yours and Spencer's costumes up and down. "It's supposed to be a Halloween party."
"We're dressed up." Spencer said, his voice whining a little.
"Luke and Marnie from Halloweentown."
Penny nodded with a confused look in her eyes and you knew then that you definitely hated Halloween and parties.... and both.
I am currently in a writer block so I decided to create a bingo card inspired by one of my favorite artist: Taylor Swift. In case you don't know how it works, I'll be writing fics/prompts inspired by each of the songs on the card. I'll try to mix the pairings and fandoms (JJ Maybank x Reader, Omander, Stiles Stilinski x Reader, Wolfstar, Venji, Pilar x Felix, etc)
** You can send me suggestions with which song you’d like with which pairing and I’ll try to write as many as possible
p.s. If you use the bingo card for yourself, please TAG me. I spent hours creating this card and it sucks when people steal your work
Could I request "Comms suddenly cut off" with Winterhawk or Rum/Rol (or any combination of those 4 tbh as they give the best angst) pretty please. Super bonus if it includes "anger born of worry" from the rescuer.
Sadly I can't do a double hit with just one story I can write two based off your request!
Would you like me to tag you in the stories once they're done and posted?
