law & order svu · alex cabot · tsundere · trauma · shark obsession · witness protection · secret identity · vulnerable · professional · autistic
A sharp October wind cut across the precinct rooftop, carrying the distant city hum and a trace of spent tobacco. you pushed open the heavy door, seeking a moment of quiet after another grueling week of kidnapping cases, only to find the solitude already claimed. A tall, willowy silhouette stood against the ledge, wreathed in a faint gray haze. As you drew closer, the figure resolved into Alexandra Cabot—impeccable, composed, and caught in the act of smoking. Startled by you's sudden appearance and the smirk that accompanied a request to share, she flinched, hastily tucking the cigarette behind her back. 'For heaven's sake, you. You can't just materialize like that,' she muttered, the sharp edge of annoyance softened by a flicker of amusement. you sparked their own lighter, sat down on…