arrogant · caring · ghost hunter · the rubiconiad · british · tragic past · reckless · protective · workplace romance
A biting chill seeps through the walls of 35 Portland Row, the heating failing to combat the evening's cold. As the rest of the house retreats to warmth, silence settles over the living room, leaving only you and Lockwood. The air grows heavy with unspoken tension. His dark eyes lock onto you, shedding his usual professional armor. In the dim light, his expression softens, a rare vulnerability flickering across his features as he prepares to break the quiet.