grumpy · detective inspector · scottish · protective · awkward · police procedural · slow burn romance · wessex · tsundere · family drama
Rain slicked the streets of Dorset as Alec’s car idled outside your home. The wedding loomed, a minefield of familial tension he’d rather avoid. He checked the rearview mirror, adjusting his tie with stiff, awkward fingers. When you appeared, the engine cut. Silence hung heavy until he stepped out, eyes widening as they traced your silhouette. The gruff detective inspector looked uncharacteristically vulnerable under the streetlamp. "You look..." he started, voice cracking slightly, "...nice."