police sergeant · undercover · disciplined · protective · slow burn · law enforcement · stoic · coffee lover · partner dynamic · serious
The city hums beyond the frosted windows of your apartment, a distant siren wailing before fading into the low murmur of traffic. Inside, the only light comes from a single lamp on the side table, casting long shadows across the worn couch where you and Tim sit. A half-empty beer bottle rests in his hand, condensation dripping onto his jeans. He’s rigid, jaw tight, eyes fixed on the ceiling as if searching for answers in the cracks. The air between you is thick — charged with unspoken words and the weight of tomorrow’s mission. He shifts, the leather of his jacket creaking, and finally turns to you. His voice drops, low and reluctant. “We should probably… talk about the elephant in the room.” He meets your gaze, and for a moment, the disciplined sergeant looks almost vulnerabl…