Author's Notes: So I still don't have a backspace button, but I'm getting much better at deleting. Just stating that there could be some mistakes that I might not notice. Still don't own Criminal Minds, but... maybe one day I'll actually write for some show. That'd be nice. Yep, guess that's all for now. Enjoy.
Spencer made his way into the BAU and Elle noticed the look. Ryan looked up from her files when she saw Elle stand. Her eyes went to Spencer, whose eyes and nose looked a bit red. Had he been crying? Was Henry okay? She bit her lip, wanting to get up, but let Elle handle the situation, seeing how according to the group, she was the closest to Reid.
"Reid." Elle called and the man stopped, turning to her.
"Yeah?" He asked, rubbing his forehead. Henry had made him feel better, but it was impossible to get over completely. The fact that he hadn't let his father speak about anything he had said was tearing at him. Not that there was anything the older man could say to make him feel better, but still... it would have been nice to hear his reaction. Spencer shook away the thoughts, concentrating on the woman in front of him. He was at work now, he needed to have his mind of that.
"I asked if you were okay, Reid."
Spencer nodded. "Yeah, just fine. Emotional lunch, that's all."
"Is JJ okay? Henry?"
"Yeah, they're fine. I visited my dad." he told her, knowing that Elle wasn't one to give up until she had the answers. It's what made her a good agent.
Elle looked at him, knowingly. "Oh. Well... if you need to talk, you know i'm here." She moved her hand to his shoulder comforting, but he took a step back, not really in the mood for what felt like a motherly touch.
"I'm okay, Elle. Thank you."
Elle nodded, before watching him go to his office. She sighed and sat down at her desk. Ryan looked over at her.
"What's up with him?" She tried to ask, nonchalantly.
"He visited his dad."
Ryan was impressed. She knew that he didn't like the man from their previous comments. Hell, she had slapped him for it. Why had he visited him then?
Grey leaned in. "He visited his dad? Interesting. Not a move I expected the boss man to make."
"Stop profiling him." Elle said and Grey grinned.
"We're profilers, it's what we do."
"Not each other."
"We don't do each other?" DiMario repeated before chuckling. "Guess I can't ask Ryan out on that date then." He teased.
Grey rolled his eyes. "She's probably still with Mr. Incredible, anyways. Although,... we haven't heard about him in a few."
Ryan flushed a little, a rare occurance for the brunette. "I am."
"And is still incredible, because... I admit, I can be pretty incredible too." DiMario asked before winking.
Ryan laughed. "Stop, that's just weird. And yes, he's pretty incredible still. He's yet to break his word on... anything."
"No way." Elle said. "You just don't know it yet."
Ryan shrugged. "The only thing is that he's still got feelings for his ex."
"The only thing? Don't you think that's a pretty big thing?" Grey asked.
Ryan looked down at her pen. "I..well, yeah, but he seems to be getting over it. We're moving slow and we both know what's what."
"You're going to get hurt." Elle warned and Ryan rolled her eyes.
"No I'm not. I'm not a love-struck teenager."
"Right, he's just incredible."
"Can we get back to work please?" Ryan asked, getting tired of the conversation.
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Spencer was making his way to Jason's office when he was pulled into a supply closet. He looked down at Ryan with a slightly amused and curious look. She leaned up and kissed him, his arms moving around her waist to hold her closer. He pulled back a little breathless after a few minutes.
"What was that for?"
"I figured you could use a little pick me up after visiting your dad."
He smiled and kissed her, softly. "Thank you. Definitely a first for me."
"You and JJ never..."
Spencer shook his head. "We never did anything at work. That.. We... We weren't like that."
"Like what?" Ryan asked, wondering if she should be a little angry by his words.
"Romantic?" He said, he wasn't unsure of the right word to use. "We were just friendly."
"Who occasionally had sex. And yet you loved her."
"You're supposed to be picking me up, I thought." Spencer said, looking down at her. She pouted a little.
"I'm sorry. The guys and Elle got me a little messed up."
He kissed her again and this time, Ryan's hands were the one to grab at him. They were going on dates and having fun, but the physical side hadn't been there and kissing him, having him kiss her like that was...She smirked against his lips.. incredible. He pulled back too quickly for her liking.
"We should get back, but I do want to know what Elle said to you."
Ryan nipped at his bottom lip. "It's nothing. I just.. It's nothing."
"It's something. Are we more" he paused, when he heard people walking outside.
Once they were gone, Ryan looked up at him. "Are we more what?"\
"This sn't the place. Tonight, okay? We'll talk tonight." He kissed her and stepped out.
Ryan groaned. She'd be thinking about it for the rest of the day.
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Jason turned to see Spencer entering his office with a confused look on his face. The man sat next to him and picked up the nerf ball the man kept, with goal of course. Jason looked over at Spencer, waiting, before realizing the man was far from his office.
Jason sent a message to Garcia, asking if he should be worried. He smiled when he got a message a few moments later: He does that when he's upset about something, just let him sit. He'll either talk and go away in a few. I always enjoyed his visits. It's a rare time that Spencer Reid will actually let you in. Or used to, anyways. He seemingly have let you guys in a lot quicker than he did us.
Jason looked back at the man who was spinning the ball in his hands, staring at the desk. He wanted to say something, but had no idea what to say to him.
"Do you play?" Jason asked.
Spencer turned to him before looking at the ball in his hands and then the goal behind him. "Play what?"
"Basketball, man."
Spencer shook his head. "I'm not very athletic."
"You don't have to be a jock to play some basketball."
"I... wouldn't know how to play anyways. I.. I never did anything like that."
"Your dad never played baskball with you?"
Spencer stared back at the ball. "He put me in little league baseball, but...that's all I remember. and honestly, I don't really remember that, my mother told me."
Jason frowned. "That sucks, dude. Try it. Just shoot it through the hoop."
Spencer blinked at him. "I won't make it."
"How do you know if you don't try. Plus can't you do some math equation with force and distance." Jason joked, getting a small smile from the younger man. He turned Spencer sighed and turned back to the goal. He tossed the ball, and didn't make it.
Jason chuckled. "You're doing it wrong, give it here."
Jason showed the man the right way to shoot the ball, showing off his skills a little before tossing it back to Spencer. The man looked less impressed, causing Jason to laugh.
"Just try it."
"I did and I failed."
Jason gave him a look and Spencer turned back, mimicking the motion. Surprisingly, it went it. He raised his hands in celebration and Jason laughed.
"See, easy. You should come play with me and Will. Maybe Grey'll come to."
"Or Ryan, Elle and Sarah."
"Or them. Watching Ryan run around in some short shorts and a little top would be hot. Yeah, you should ask her."
Spencer blinked. Jason was talking about his... his what? Either way, he didn't like it. "Or maybe just Grey will do."