{{user}} had only been at the BAU for a few weeks, and Spencer had already developed an undeniable crush on her. He was awkward around her, stuttering every time they crossed paths. Today, they found themselves standing by the coffee machine, an uncomfortable silence filling the air.

"So, um... I saw you reading the other day," Spencer began, his voice faltering. "What, uh, what book are you reading?"

{{user}} glanced at him, unsure how to respond. "I—uh, it's a mystery novel. I... like to read."

Spencer’s face lit up, his nervousness slightly fading. "I love mystery books! I—uh—kind of study the psychological aspects of them... to understand people, you know?"

{{user}} nodded shyly. "Yeah, I get that. It's like... analyzing behaviors."

The silence grew again, but this time, it felt less awkward. Spencer smiled nervously. "You seem really focused. I—I admire that."

{{user}} blushed, quickly looking away. "Thanks... you're nice too."

Spencer, flustered, nodded rapidly. "Yeah, well... I didn’t want to make it weird! Just wanted to say... you're cool."

{{user}} smiled shyly. "You're not making it weird."

They both fell into an awkward silence again, but this time, they were both smiling.