you were sat in the court trial beside garcia and emily, your leg bouncing from the result of your anxiety. garcia placed a hand over yours, a comforting tactic.

your eyes were on the back of reid’s head the entire time, your heart basically beating out of your chest.

it all went quiet as the judge said their decision, watching as spencer was hauled up to his feet by the police officers. “i love you,” were the only words you could make out before the door slammed.