Title: Drabble Collection
Author: 00Boo
Fandom: Criminal Minds
Pairing(s): Morgan/Reid (pre-slash or established, depending on drabble)
Rating: T
Summary: A collection of drabbles of varying lengths inspired by a word generator.
Disclaimer: I do not own any of the fandoms used. This is just for fun!
Notes: While looking for prompts and the like, I came across a website that randomly generates words for you, and I realized that I could totally go drabble-crazy! None of these take place in any specific order or timeline.
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BottleSummer was fast approaching, and each day seemed to be hotter then the last. On a particulary scalding day, Reid brought a bottle of soda to work. Not just any bottle, but one that just so happened to have a very long neck. Morgan will still deny to this day that the reason he quickly excused himself from his paperwork was because of the way Reid's lips were wrapped around it, and the fact that his expression of pure bliss on his face (due to the refreshing drink, and not at all due to what Morgan's mind was coming up with) looked very similar to something he could not mention.
CatalogMorgan swears that he was looking for a gift for his sister. And even though that's probably the truth, it's very hard to cover up the fact that you were looking through a woman's clothing catalog without it sounding sketchy. However, Morgan does learn a valuable lesson when the dress he orders is the wrong size and he comes home one day to find it missing from the closet and Reid lounging on the bed looking more casual then he's ever been - except for the fact that he's wearing the dress, and it fits him almost too perfectly. When Morgan answers the phone the next day, and it's Garcia asking him how her 'little idea' went, he can't think of enough words to sum up his gratitude.
CribWhen Garcia announces to everyone that her and Kevin are having a baby, everyone begins planning, and each person is given a specific role to play. Why Reid and Morgan were chosen to help Garcia shop for furniture -instead of JJ, who has actual experience- he'll never know. They're now shopping for cribs, and Reid is leaning over one, looking at the plush sheets as if a baby is actually sleeping inside. The scene makes Morgan feel a strange pull in his stomach, and some sort of feeling that can only be described as 'longing' wells up in his chest.
PokeReid never really notices when he goes into one of his 'moments of genius'. All he's really aware of is that the world around him completely tunes out and all he can see are math equations and flashing pictures. The people around him each take it differently, most of them calling his name over and over again until he snaps out of it. On the very first occasion that Morgan is there to witness it, it actually scares him so much that he pokes Reid harshly in the side. And it hurts.
CurseReid rarely curses. It's just not in his nature to express opinions through vulgar language. The first time they hear Reid full-on swear is the first time they force him to go to a bar with them. After a few drinks, Reid is ranting and raving like a lunatic, still holding onto his intelligence while intoxicated and saying things that none of them understand, but with curses after almost every word. They try everything to get him to shut up, and eventually, Morgan (who just so happens to be the unlucky one sitting next to Reid) is forced to stop him with a kiss. Neither of them remember anything in the morning, but they're now very much aware of a new spark between them the next day.
RestReid comes to work every single day with circles under his eyes so dark it looks like he was punched, and no matter how early he leaves work because of exhaustion, the circles never go away. Everyone is concerned and frightened in their own right, but only Morgan truly understands what's going on, and it's at times like this that he misses Gideon more then ever before. But he has to do something, so he sucks up his anxiety and shows up at Reid's house when it gets dark. In all honesty, he has absolutely no idea what do once Reid actually answers the door, and at first they both shuffle awkwardly and avoid eye contact, but the second Morgan is inside the house with the door shut behind him, Reid collapses into his arms. No nightmares haunt him that night.
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Morgan's never found another adult cute, before. Sure, the women that he meets in bars and clubs are pretty damn hot, and most of them are sexy, but they're never qualified as cute, no matter how attractive they are. But when Garcia gets fed up with watching Reid swat his hair out of his face, and decides to take action by forcing him to wear a hair clip, Morgan doesn't think he's ever seen anything more adorable.
SingleReid is single. Reid is always single. Nobody really knows much about his teenage years or childhood, but none of them really think that Reid has ever dated in the first place. He seems like the kind of person that's content to live in a library and never see the light of day. But for some strange reason, no matter how many times Reid completely misinterprets Morgan's flirting as friendly jokes, Morgan can't find it in himself to give up.
JerkGarcia had screamed and called the man a jerk, but Morgan looked to be more on the verge of spitting venom. Reid didn't care, honestly. He was used to being called a freak by now, and used to being propositioned by adults of both genders at bars and even randomly on the street. Then again, he'd never had a man not-so-subtly ask for sexual acts while, in the process, call him a freak (well, he used more creative terms then that, but that's not the point). Yet, even with Garcia ready to kick him in the groin, and Morgan looking to be in the process of foaming at the mouth, the man wasn't bothered in the slightest. In fact, he actually had to nerve to push through the middle of both of them and ask Reid again in what was probably supposed to be his huskiest voice (while shoving his face way too close to Reid's in the process). Morgan completely snapped. Snarling, he grabbed the back of the man's shirt, yanking him backwards and throwing him into the closest bar table. Garcia tugged them both away before any real fighting could begin, but Morgan's eyes were dark and vicious the entire drive home.
InkIt happens to the best of people, but it doesn't make it any more enjoyable. Reid is completely zoning out, writing in a rhythm that has him completely relaxed, when the top of his pen suddenly explodes, splashing him in black ink. He doesn't mean to, but it surprises him so much that he lets out a scream somewhere between a squeal and a whistle, and everything goes quiet. Morgan's hysterical laughter breaks the silence.
MovieWhen Reid first suggested that they get together to watch a movie, Morgan was more then a little surprised. The first few nights were awkward beyond comprehension, but eventually it became a thing to look forward to. He always felt guilty, because he could see Reid's attitude change as the movie played on. The closer it got to ending, the more anxious he would become, knowing that soon he would have to go the bed, which meant more nightmares. On this particular night, Reid was suffering from the aftershocks of a particularly dreadful one, and was more horrified of sleep then Morgan had ever seen him. Trying to be 'cool' even though he was terrified of denial, he stretched his arms above his head, dropped his hand around Reid's shoulders, pulled him close, and commanded him to close his eyes. Reid, instead of stiffening up like he usually did, let out a shaky breath and snuggled as far into Morgan's side as he could, squeezing his eyes tightly shut. The movie was completely forgotten.
SweetOne of life's very important lessons, along with brushing your teeth and staying in school, was to never give Reid candy. Reid had a sweet tooth that could rival a child's, but with more extreme consequences. If anyone thought Reid was annoying when he wasn't eating candy, they had no idea what they were missing. Morgan, however, has done some extensive research, and now knows that there is, in fact, a positive outcome when Reid is hyped up on sugar - his kisses taste even more delicious.
TankTaking Reid to the aquarium just may have been the best idea Morgan has ever had. The second they stepped foot in the building, Reid rushed up to the closest tank, shoved his nose into the glass, and stared in absolute awe at the rainbow of fish chasing each other through weeds and rock tunnels. The only reason they stayed to watch the dolphins perform was because of Reid's look of absolute joy when the announcement came on. They rushed to the little area, and Morgan was completely soaked by the end and annoyed that the dolphins were only splashing water at him, but it was worth it.
Snow
One of the most important (well, in Reid's opinion) differences between them is the fact that Morgan hates snow. The first time Morgan refused Reid's offer to go for a simple walk in the snow, he had been absolutely appalled. How could anyone not like snow? But, of course, Reid knows that he simply has to make a pouty face and Morgan will follow him anywhere. This lead to Reid running out of the house and Morgan trying to fully bury himself inside of his jacket, trudging slowly behind. The moment, however, that Reid will always remember, is when he looked back to see if Morgan was keeping up. Maybe it was the contrast in clothing or skin color (Reid doesn't fully know) but Morgan looked (Morgan would strangle him in his sleep if he ever found out that Reid associated this word with him) beautiful.ArcadeMorgan doesn't even remember why they stopped at an arcade in the first place, but right now he's too busy trying to hold in his laughter to think about it properly. On a whim, Reid had decided to try out one of the games. At first he was just testing it out, playing some game that Morgan knew he had heard of before that involved stacking blocks, and now he was on one of the higher levels, flying through them without a single mistake, and had even attracted a crowd. Almost every single person in the arcade had stopped what they were doing and come to watch Reid beat a video game. When Reid's time runs out and they both decide to leave, Morgan pats him on the back and congratulates him, mainly because he knows that Reid is probably dying to explain the mathematic-whatchamacallit behind beating the game, and Morgan is not interested at all. Cough Hum
BugReid has faced murderers, pedophiles, rapists, and the like, but none of them even compare to the pure evil that is the dreaded bug. It's crawling down the wall, and if Reid weren't trying to blend into the opposite wall, he could probably determine the exact species. He calls out to Morgan in a voice much too similar to the time in the elevator (that they do not talk about), and Morgan simply raises an eyebrow as if saying, 'Really?', and bats it away into a dark corner. Reid is still shaken (because, seriously, he could have died) but Morgan wraps him up tightly in his arms and he knows that he's safe.
Snack
Morgan finds that Reid has a very twisted definition of 'snack'. If Morgan was hungry and wanted something to eat, he would eat food. Reid, on the other hand, would find the biggest mug that he could, and have a cup of sugar-coffee (because Morgan likes to think that there's an equal amount of both and that Reid drinks sludge). Reid denies it, of course, but Morgan knows the truth. Really, he lives with Reid, and he sees it happen, so Reid can't deny it. Just once, Morgan wants to hide away all of the coffee and leave out an apple, just to see what Reid does.
RainReid has a really bad habit of putting his health at risk when he's upset. On one occasion, Reid left work early because he was having trouble holding himself together, and Morgan could not find him anywhere. And he was not panicking. When it got dark and Reid was still not home, Morgan nearly had a heart attack. After a split-second decision of going for a walk in the park, even though it was pouring rain, he found Reid standing alone, trembling from both the cold and from the sobs he was doing his best to hide. He wasn't wearing a jacket, and was soaked to the bone, but seemingly unaware of it. He didn't even have to strength to protest when Morgan picked him up bridal-style, cradling him close and pushing his wet hair out of his eyes. He just sobbed harder.
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By the way, everyone, I've decided that I will be taking some 'requests'. If you have a word that you want me to use in the next set/chapter, leave it in your comment and I'll see what I can do. Also, each chapter will have a different amount of drabbles. I'll name each chapter according to how many drabbles it contains. Just a note.