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The Nearness of You by vanilla_almond_latte (futureperfect)
Fandoms: Criminal Minds (US TV)
09 Apr 2026
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Penelope has a key to Spencer's apartment for emergencies.
This is not an emergency. This is the beginning of a slightly more complicated week.Series
- Part 26 of The Genius & The Showgirl
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Spencer Reid is a patient man. He believes in measured responses, careful planning, and not making decisions based on insufficient data.
He also apparently believes in sitting in Lola's dressing room while she gets ready for a show, which is how he ends up thinking about insect metamorphosis and then doing several things he will not regret.
Featuring: a corset, some laces, a formal complaint about lipstick, and a list with interesting entries.Series
- Part 25 of The Genius & The Showgirl
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I'm Pulling Through by vanilla_almond_latte (futureperfect)
Fandoms: Criminal Minds (US TV)
17 Mar 2026
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Spencer has been wanting to introduce Lola to his mother for a while. He's been very methodical about the timing. Zelda remains unimpressed by his methodology.
A visit to Brookfield, a conversation about mothers, a costume sale, and a cat who makes decisions on her own terms.
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- Part 24 of The Genius & The Showgirl
- Language:
- English
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- 10,770
- Chapters:
- 1/1
- Kudos:
- 22
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- 178
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Lola's been avoiding something for six months. Spencer notices. Between therapy sessions, kitchen arguments, and uncomfortable truths, they learn that grief doesn't follow rules—and sometimes being happy doesn't mean you've forgotten.
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- Part 23 of The Genius & The Showgirl
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Smoke Gets In Your Eyes by vanilla_almond_latte (futureperfect)
Fandoms: Criminal Minds (US TV)
23 Nov 2025
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Spencer cancels their museum date for a case in Miami. Five days later, he comes home planning to go right back to work. When Lola asks him a simple question—when was the last time you took a personal day just because you needed to?—Spencer realizes he doesn't have an answer.
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- Part 22 of The Genius & The Showgirl
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- English
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- 4,723
- Chapters:
- 1/1
- Kudos:
- 54
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- 407
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Well, Did You Evah! by vanilla_almond_latte (futureperfect)
Fandoms: Criminal Minds (US TV)
09 Nov 2025
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The BAU team comes to see Lola's burlesque show.
Morgan has questions. JJ has concerns. Penelope has a new best friend. And Spencer? Spencer learns that sometimes the best defense is just being honest about what works.Series
- Part 21 of The Genius & The Showgirl
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Lola's meeting Spencer's team. Not during a murder investigation this time—as his actual girlfriend. At a dinner party. Where they all have badges and guns and the ability to profile her nervous habits.
No pressure.
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- Part 20 of The Genius & The Showgirl
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I Concentrate on You by vanilla_almond_latte (futureperfect)
Fandoms: Criminal Minds (US TV)
26 Oct 2025
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Lola's having an anxiety attack she can't think her way out of. Spencer helps her find other ways to ground herself—heat, pressure, sensation, presence.
Sometimes the best thing you can do for someone is help them stop thinking entirely.
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- Part 19 of The Genius & The Showgirl
- Language:
- English
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- 4,348
- Chapters:
- 1/1
- Kudos:
- 70
- Hits:
- 543
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Say It (Over And Over Again) by vanilla_almond_latte (futureperfect)
Fandoms: Criminal Minds (US TV)
19 Oct 2025
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“Tonight,” Spencer said, his voice quiet but certain, “you’re going to tell me everything you want.”
Lola's spent a lifetime keeping her needs to herself. But Spencer's patient, he's thorough, and he's not touching her until she learns to use her words.
(Or: Spencer teaches Lola that asking for what you want isn't weakness—it's intimacy.)
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- Part 17 of The Genius & The Showgirl
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Lola forgets to text Spencer after a show. Spencer, being Spencer, drives across DC at 2 AM to make sure she's okay.
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- Part 16 of The Genius & The Showgirl
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Come On-a My House by vanilla_almond_latte (futureperfect)
Fandoms: Criminal Minds (US TV)
07 Oct 2025
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Sylvia has watched Lola build walls for five years. Tonight, she watches her open a door instead.
Spencer comes to see the show at Le Club Noir, and Sylvia—Le Club's business manager and Lola's closest friend—observes what it means when someone who never asks for help finally does.
(Or: The one where Spencer fixes a curtain, drinks club soda without irony, and accidentally wins over an entire burlesque troupe.)Series
- Part 18 of The Genius & The Showgirl
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After a fight shakes their relationship a bit, Spencer and Lola must face their old habits and fears. It's not just about fixing things between them—it’s about healing, together and apart.
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- Part 15 of The Genius & The Showgirl
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In The Wee Small Hours by vanilla_almond_latte (futureperfect)
Fandoms: Criminal Minds (US TV)
28 Jul 2025
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Spencer goes on a case. Lola says she’s fine. Neither of them quite is.
(Or: a missed text, a little too much time, and the first time they stop pretending it’s all easy.)
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- Part 14 of The Genius & The Showgirl
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After a long weekend of shows, Lola comes home to someone waiting for her — dinner, cupcakes, foot rubs, and all. As her birthday unfolds, so does a quieter truth: sometimes the most romantic thing isn’t the grand gesture, but the person who chooses to stay. Again and again.
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- Part 13 of The Genius & The Showgirl
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My Funny Valentine by vanilla_almond_latte (futureperfect)
Fandoms: Criminal Minds (US TV)
30 Jun 2025
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It’s Spencer and Lola’s first Valentine’s Day together, but they’re keeping it low-key: pizza, vintage films, and gifts that speak louder than flowers. Softness ensues.
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- Part 12 of The Genius & The Showgirl
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Words Can't Describe by vanilla_almond_latte (futureperfect)
Fandoms: Criminal Minds (US TV)
11 Jun 2025
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Spencer and Lola recreate "Hysterical Literature". Who says reading academic texts can't be sensual?
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- Part 11 of The Genius & The Showgirl
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Come Rain Or Come Shine by vanilla_almond_latte (futureperfect)
Fandoms: Criminal Minds (US TV)
30 May 2025
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Spencer has a migraine. JJ picks that moment to talk to him. Luckily Lola can help with at least one of these problems.
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- Part 10 of The Genius & The Showgirl
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Spencer’s tracking results. Lola’s just trying to survive them.
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- Part 9 of The Genius & The Showgirl
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I Didn't Know What Time It Was by vanilla_almond_latte (futureperfect)
Fandoms: Criminal Minds (US TV)
26 May 2025
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In which Spencer and Lola realise that they must submit to the mortifying ordeal of being known.
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- Part 8 of The Genius & The Showgirl
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This Could Be the Start of Something by vanilla_almond_latte (futureperfect)
Fandoms: Criminal Minds (US TV)
16 May 2025
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Post-NYE, Spencer brings breakfast and comfort to a glitter-dusted Lola.
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- Part 7 of The Genius & The Showgirl