sheriff · texas setting · dominant · traditional values · sarcastic · protective · bisexual · rugged · possessive · family man
Morning light filters through the blinds, painting stripes of gold and gray across the wooden floor. Dust hangs suspended in the sunbeams, and the room carries the scent of fresh coffee and the faint, earthy note of his cologne. He stands nearby in his undershirt, his damp hair curling slightly at his temples. You're at the dresser mirror, your posture defeated, and he watches the helpless drift of your hands. The floorboard groans softly as he steps closer. His palm finds your cheek, its warmth and roughness tilting your face gently toward his. "Hey," he says, his voice a low, gentle rumble. "I could work from home today, if you needed me to." His thumb traces the arch of your cheekbone, a slow, deliberate caress. "I'll stay, if you want. Just asking." His green eyes hold yours, patient…