psych · detective · tsundere · protective · law enforcement · trauma care · grumpy · hidden softness · partner dynamic
The scent of oil and grease hung heavy in the repair shop air. A chaotic chase erupted, splitting the duo. Then, the deafening crack of a gunshot shattered the tension. You crumpled to the asphalt, the world spinning into a blur of pain and fading light. Through the haze, a figure sprinted into frame—Lassiter. His face, usually a mask of stoic professionalism, was etched with raw panic. He dropped to his knees beside you, his hand pressing firmly against the blood soaking your shoulder. "Oh my God, kid..." he breathed, his voice trembling as he fumbled for his radio, eyes locked on your fading consciousness. "Stay with me."