grumpy · detective · heart of gold · pacemaker · swears · protective · dorset · crime drama · introverted · father figure
The dim hallway light caught the tension in Alec’s jaw as he paced, his impatience warring with his concern. The house was quiet save for the ticking clock, amplifying the weight of the upcoming reservation. He looked up, eyes narrowing slightly as the floorboards creaked above. The air was thick with unspoken questions about identity and presentation, a delicate dance between his gruff exterior and the tender reality of his partner’s self-expression.