Better than any candy
Hope you're still somewhat feeling the spooky season but I mean, mgg would approve.. right?🎃 (and Spencer probably too) also: this gif💘 Don't we just love him?
description: sadly, your BAU Halloween party is cancelled.. you have an idea to save the genius's favorite day though
pairing: Spencer Reid x (gn) baureader (except for the costume of a female movie character)
content: fluffety fluff
warnings: mentions of food, insecurities, the occasional swear word
wordcount: 1.7k ish
>> if ya like ma' work, rebloggin' don't hurt <<
"What do you mean, the party's blown?!" The doctor shouted in high-pitched disbelief.
"I know sugarpie, I am so sorry.. I know how much you were looking forward to it. But it's just.. Kevin surprised me with this romantic trip totally out of the blue and, I just couldn't say no." Penelope tried to explain herself, guilt clearly visible in her features.
"You're not mad though, are you?" her Bambi eyes working at full force to relieve herself of the weight on her conscience.
"No, of course not.. it's just.. I've already gotten a costume and we all could have spent some time together" the caramel-haired genius lamented as his eyes landed on another one of his co-workers.
"But maybe we could just meet at Rossi's place then?" eyes growing all hopeful.
"Oh, nu-uh my young friend. I truly am sorry to disappoint you but a night full of tasteless gory costumes and annoying kids begging for candy at my doorstep? No, thanks. I'll be out of town visiting an old friend at a jazz bar."
With a declining gesture, David made his way back into his office leaving Reid sitting all pouting in the bullpen. An adorable frown resting on his forehead.
You observed all of this closely from afar while pretending to read through a file. Well, if you're favorite genius is feeling so bummed out about his precious Halloween night being taken away from him.. you guess you'll know exactly what to do about this. A cheeky smile crept onto your lips.
// later that day //
"Hey Spence.. got any Plan B going on for the night of all nights tomorrow?" you chimed, clearly with some mischief traceable in your tone.
“N-no, not really, actually.. I really was looking forward to spending it at Garcia’s. What about you, y/n?”
“Hm, no, me neither” your gaze wandered through the room as if looking for something as you continued to reveal your ‘spontaneous’ plan.
“But you know what? Why don’t we just hang out together? Grab some food, watch a scary horror movie.. after all, we can’t just cancel Halloween altogether, right?”
You had to bite your cheeks at the adorable way the genius’s face lit up in excitement, stopping yourself from grinning like a total dork.
“Yeah, that, um.. that sounds like an amazing plan B, actually” Spencer nodded in agreement as his gaze dropped down to his own desk again, seemingly concentrating on his work.
Well then, let’s bring this on.
// the next evening //
You went through all the bullet points of your huge checklist (once again). Pumpkins, gourds, jack-o-lanterns, spiderwebs, bats, red fairy lights, ghosts - check.
Pumpkin spice muffins, black fruit punch, snacks - check. Spooky Halloween playlist, DVDs - check.
And last but not least, you eyed your outfit in the mirror once again. Your hair styled in a mid-part, eyes all dolly and adorned by spider lashes, bluish-toned makeup, and stitches painted all over your face and arms to enhance the fact that you’re sewn together.
This should do it, you smiled. Still not able to shake off the nervousness in your whole body when thinking about your plans for tonight.
Once more you looked at your phone rereading Spencer’s adorably confused text he last sent you:
“I’m on my way. I just don’t get why you told me to wear my costume.. Aren't we staying at your place?”
You were eager to reply of course.. yet, you didn’t want to spoil the surprise either. You just hoped he actually did what you had told him.. otherwise, this would be kind of weird.
A knocking at your door brought you back from your thoughts.
Heart beating loud in your chest, you went to open it, only to find a (thank god) costumed Spencer Reid at the other side of the threshold, greeting you with an insecure smile. The latter grew wide in pleasant surprise as soon as he noticed your own masquerade.
"Wow y/n.. your costume, I mean - you look awesome. Sally.. what a great idea!"
"Thanks, Spence" you giggled shyly, "You don't look too bad yourself, Doctor" trying to wink at him somewhat flirtily considering the wordplay since he was dressed up as the doctor from doctor who - obviously.
As you further opened the door to let the doc get a good glimpse at your apartment you could basically hear his jaw drop.
His eyes slowly took in all you had prepared for tonight - from the blinking fairy lights all the way to the carved pumpkins and the decorations.
"Um, is anyone else coming as well, or..?"
"Nope. Just you & I" your stomach bubbly at your choice of words, "I know it's a little too much but-"
"What?! It's amazing! Seriously, y/n.. this is without exaggeration the coolest thing anyone's ever done" Spencer reassured you enthusiastically.
"Well, I'm glad you like it, Spence."
"Wait. So.. you did all of this just for me, though? But y/n.. why?"
Oh boy.
"Why wouldn't I? I mean.. we've all been looking forward to the party at Garcia's and I-I just couldn't stand seeing you so bummed out about it."
The stone in your stomach grew bigger as you felt yourself getting timid but you weren't gonna let that happen again, not tonight.
"And also.. because you deserve it, Spence. All of this. Besides,.. there's nothing quite as adorable as seeing your face light up when you're talking about Halloween." You felt the blood rushing to your cheeks, only the bluish-toned makeup keeping your feelings from being fully exposed.
This time he was the one looking down shyly, a cute chuckle escaping his throat.
"Well, then I don't know how to thank you. This is easily the nicest thing anyone will probably ever do for me, y/n."
If you didn't know any better you'd suspect the gleam in his hazel eyes to be forming tears but you shook off the idea and blamed it on the fairy lights instead.
"Oh, don’t be silly, doc, it wasn’t that big of a deal” - you clearly handle emotional moments well. “Better go crazy on the buffet before we're running out of black cat cookies." Your hand playfully punched his chest as you grabbed one of the treats and delightfully bit of its head.
"Alright, alright.." he couldn't help but laugh at your dramatic gesture. "Whatever the Queen of Halloween demands."
"Should we then maybe compare how much you actually nailed your outfit?" Spencer questioned, as he picked out Nightmare Before Christmas from the stack of DVDs on the living room table, his gorgeous grin warming your whole body from the inside out.
"I'd love to, Spence."
Thank God, no scary movie. I'm freaked out enough, already.
As you were sitting next to each other on the couch, a good while into the movie, you occasionally exchanged shy glances and soft smiles, your bodies close to each other yet never allowing to touch. The lack of it almost driving you insane.
This got even worse when the actual Sally started singing about her insecurity regarding Jack's feelings towards her.
God, y/n, get it together. This is a children's movie, for fuck’s sake.
But somehow, this was just the last push you needed. Suddenly, you felt your body scooting just a little closer to Spencer, placing your head on his shoulder as casual as possible.
"Is this okay?"
"Uh-yeah.. sure" his raspy voice gave slightly irritated consent. You observed his hand fidgeting on his lap a couple of times before he moved to put his arm around you. This unfamiliar contact between the two of you made the thoughts spin in your head.
"You know what, Spence?" you looked up at him from the side, gaining his full attention, "I kinda was relieved when I heard that Garcia had to cancel", - earning a confused frown at this point - "because the only one I really wanted to spend this night with is sitting right next to me."
The confusion on his features was replaced by eyes wide in astonishment and his cheeks blushing in a beautiful pink hue.
His eyes this time, however, didn't leave your own anymore - and neither did yours.
You knew that he knew now. The twinkle in his eyes let you know.
"Y/n.." he carefully took your hand into his like it might break otherwise and intertwined your fingers, still looking for words. You squeezed his hand gently for reassurance, thumb stroking its back.
"Spencer Reid”, a slight tremor rushing over his whole figure at the sound of his name - “I think I'm in love with you."
You weren't even sure you heard the words coming out of your own mouth, your voice just above a whisper. But not even your makeup could cover up the truth any longer, it was all out in the open now.
Mere inches away from each other's faces, you tried to search his expression for some kind of signal. But before you could start to regret your previous move Spencer was already the one to take the leap and latch his lips onto yours ever so gently.
Nothing could have prepared you for how soft his lips felt against your own - not even the countless scenarios in which you've imagined just that.
He let go of you for a moment, leaving you all dizzy with his taste on your lips. The soft and loving gaze you were met with not helping to come back to reality either.
"Well, as for me, I know for a fact I'm utterly in love with you too, y/n" his shy confession almost made you tear up, never had you actually believed you'd hear him say these words.
So you did the only thing keeping you from crying - you tangled your hands inside his hair and pulled him in to put your endorphins to good use.
This mission, however, was put to an abrupt end as the doorbell brought you back to the world around you - trick or treaters.
"Oh shit, I totally forgot about this part of the tradition for some reason.. at least I'd say we're well prepared. That's of course, only if you're fine with giving away some of our limited treats" your gaze wandered over to the still pretty stacked table.
He laughed heartily at your question. "Y/n, I still stand by how I appreciate all your efforts for tonight but don't worry. What I got today, was much better than any candy." He sealed this line by a courtly kiss of your hand, the look in his eyes the most heart melting sight you've ever laid eyes on.
"I couldn't agree more, doc."
A silly beam adorned your features as you both got up to collect the candy you were giving the kids.
This all truly just happened. Damnit. It hit you that you really gotta remember to thank Garcia about a thousand times when she gets back from her trip.
You gave Spencer a quick peck on the cheek just when you realized his amused grin.
"What?"
"Oh, um, nothing.. but I guess we should rewind the movie a little afterwards.. for some reason we're already into the credits. I guess we missed some of it."
Oh well, you were more than pleased with the fact that fake Sally managed to capture his attention tonight better than the real one.
