Classroom Talk | Spencer Reid
Summary: Spencer drops your lunch off to your classroom filled with apparent love experts, who then question the man you’re with and tease you two for not being married yet…
A/N: idk why but I just thought of this, it’s adorable though. Not proofread too tired for that. LOL.
BYR(b4 you Reid): light teasing, Spencer getting kind of bullied by teens, and fluff :))
You were at your desk, deep in teacher mode. Grading assignments, updating the grade book, the usual rhythm of a productive day.
You glanced up and saw your students working quietly for once, either reading the latest chapter you’d assigned or scribbling their thoughts in journals. It was that rare magical moment every teacher silently prays for: peace.
Naturally, it didn’t last.
There was a knock at the door.
Every single head turned in unison. Including yours.
“Hello.” A familiar voice said, soft and polite, peeking into the room like he wasn’t about to cause utter chaos.
Your brilliant, shy, awkward boyfriend. Standing in your classroom.
You blinked, stunned. “What are you doing here?” You asked, smiling like this was the best little surprise.
“Someone.” He said, raising a brow and holding your bag up. “Forgot their lunch at home.”
You walked over to meet him halfway, shaking your head. “Wow, I didn’t even realize.”
His hand instinctively went to your waist as he handed you your lunch, you turned to face your students, you immediately regretted it.
Half of them were staring blankly. The other half wore smug little smirks, the kind you’ve seen way too many times this year.
You sighed, already sensing the storm brewing. “Everyone, this is Spencer.” You introduced him. He gave an awkward wave and shy smile, very much regretting every life choice that led him to this moment.
“Hi.” Came a chorus of teenage politeness, which was immediately shattered by
“Is that your husband?” Silas blurted. Of course it was Silas.
You chuckled. “No, not my husband.”
“Fiancé?” Someone else chimed in.
“Boyfriend.” Spencer said, trying to sound casual.
“Oooh!” “Awws” “no way” erupted from every direction.
Mia raised an eyebrow. “You have a boyfriend? Why didn’t you tell us? We thought you were lonely!”
You blinked. “I-well- I didn’t think you needed to know about my personal life.”
“Why? We always tell you about ours.”
You stared at them. “That’s…true, unfortunately.”
“I always thought you and the basketball coach would be cute.” Someone tossed out.
Spencer’s jaw dropped. “Excuse me?”
You stepped in. “Okay! That’s enough. You’re scaring him”
The class laughed, clearly delighted.
You turned back to Spencer, lowering your voice. “Thanks for this. Lunch is in fifteen, have time?”
He smiled. “For you? Always.”
You motioned to the chair near your desk, and he sat, awkward but trying. You returned to your seat, praying your students would go back to their journals.
“Why is your boyfriend dressed like he’s coming from a funeral?”
You choked back a laugh, Spencer blinked at you, betrayed.
“Well.” You said sweetly. “Spencer?”
He cleared his throat, shifting uncomfortably. “Uh…my job?”
“I’m with the FBI.” He said, a little more confidently. “Behavioral Analysis Unit.”
“Boring.” Someone muttered.
Your head snapped up. “Hey! Be nice. His job is actually super important.” You say going to your sweet lovely boyfriend’s defense because only you can pick on him.
“Yeah, shut up. Let him talk.” Silas said.
You raised a brow. “Appreciate the support, not the tone.”
Spencer smiled faintly. “What we do is analyze criminal behavior to help catch criminals. It’s called profiling.”
“It’s like psychology.” You added. “It’s really cool.”
“So you predict what people do? Do me!” Ethan asked.
“Uh…it doesn’t quite work like that.” Spencer replied.
Ethan sighed, immediately unimpressed.
“So you get to catch criminals?” Mia asked.
“Yeah. We do.” Spencer said, nodding.
“Cool.” Silas grinned. “Do you see crime scenes? Are they gross?”
And now they were really invested.
“What’s the worst you’ve ever seen?” Someone asked
Spencer opened his mouth.
“Nope!” You interrupted. “Do not answer that.” The class groaned. “Sorry, guys.”
“How long have you guys been together?” Mia asked.
You hesitated. “Four years. Now get back to work.”
“Four years and no ring? That’s sad.” Silas said. Your jaw dropped. “Excuse me?”
“Are you guys scared of marriage or something?” Olivia teased. You and Spencer both looked equally offended.
“No.” You said crossing your arms. “We’re just…comfortable.” Spencer nodded. “We’re happy where we are. Right?” He asked, his head snapping to you for confirmation.
“Well, if my boyfriend didn’t propose after four years, I’d dump him.” Mia declared. You shook your head. “When did this classroom turn into a relationship panel?”
“Yeah.” Spencer added. “How old are you guys? Fourteen? Fifteen?”
The room broke into laughter.
Finally, the bell rang. “Thank god.” You muttered, watching them pack up.
A few waved at Spencer, others giggled as they walked past. And then Olivia stopped right next to him.
“She’s a lovely woman. You should really put a ring on her finger.”
Spencer turned to you, you were already laughing.
“She’s not wrong.” You said making your way to him, grabbing his hand. “I am pretty lovely.”
“I am never stepping foot in this classroom again.” He said. “That was more stressful than interrogating a serial killer.”
“Oh, come on. I think they liked you.”
“Really? Because that comment about the basketball couch felt very personal.”
You laughed and nudged him. “You’re focused on the wrong thing.”
“What should I be focusing on?”
He paused, then smiled. “Noted.”
You walked toward your classroom door, twisting the lock. Spencer was still by your desk, looking mildly traumatized.
“Are you okay?” You asked, trying not to laugh.
“I’ve been shot at less aggressively than I was questioned in here.” He replied, deadpan. “And I sensed one of your students wanting to fight me. I saw the glint in their eyes.”
You laughed. “Well, you held your own. I’m proud of you.”
You moved a chair next to Spencer, and took a seat, unwrapping your sandwich. He watched you for a second, then leaned in with a smile.
“So…four years no ring?” He said, repeating Silas’ line like he was testing it out loud.
You narrowed your eyes. “Don’t you start.”
“Hey, I’m just saying. The experts have spoken. We’re on thin ice.”
“You’re right, should I just elope with the basketball coach?”
Spencer gave a dramatic gasp. “I knew it.”
You nodded. “He is tall, and charming.”
“Wow. Okay, now I am scared.”
You smiled, nudging your foot against his. “You know I don’t need a ring to feel secure with you, right?”
“I know.” He said softly, reaching out to brush your hand. “But also…I don’t not want to marry you someday.”
Your heart did a flip. You tried to play it cool, like your knees didn’t suddenly feel like jello.
“Yeah?” You asked, voice softer.
He nodded. “Yeah. Just…not because Olivia told me to. Although she is very convincing.”
“She is. Probably runs the underground student government.”
“Definitely. But I’ve thought about it before. And I want to do it the right way. You’d deserve something…meaningful. Not pressured by a bunch of freshman armed with sass and curiosity.”
You grinned. “I do love something meaningful.”
He leaned in slightly, teasing. “So…no courthouse wedding tomorrow after work?”
You thought about it. “Only if we go matching in some ridiculous couples costume.”
“That actually sounds incredible.”
You both laughed, the weight of the moment balanced by the natural ease between you. You leaned your head on his shoulder and exhaled.
“I liked seeing you here.” You murmured. “Even if they grilled you like a suspect.”
He chuckled. “Next time, I’m bringing backup. Maybe Morgan.”
“Oh please, if Morgan walked in here, half the girls would faint.”
He smiled, agreeing with you.
You then grabbed his hand. “Thank you for bringing my lunch.”
“Anytime. Next time I’ll bring a ring, just to keep them happy.”
You lifted your head. “If you propose in my classroom, I will throw a dry erase marker at you.”
“Romantic.” He whispered, his smile never leaving his face, you looked at him, and he kissed your forehead.