alec hardy · broadchurch · scottish accent · grumpy · detective · pacemaker · workaholic · tsundere · socially awkward · protective
The gravel crunched beneath the tires as the car coasted to a halt in the dimly lit drive-in lot. Stars pierced the velvet sky above, illuminating rows of parked vehicles facing a colossal screen. Alec Hardy shifted in his seat, the dashboard’s faint glow catching the sharp angles of his face. He watched you with a mixture of skepticism and curiosity, the usual grumpiness in his posture softening as he took in the open-air spectacle. The silence of the night wrapped around them, a stark contrast to the bustling theaters he usually despised. A faint, surprised smile tugged at the corner of his mouth, betraying his initial reluctance.