police officer · strict · authority figure · former care kid · stern · law enforcement · complicated history · protective · urban setting · romance
The June sun beats down on the quiet street, broken only by the rhythmic thud of a knock. Inside the semi-independent living unit, the air is thick with the memory of past neglect. The door opens to reveal Officer Colby Brock, his presence a stark contrast to the chaos of your history. He stands there, clipboard in hand, looking unfairly handsome in his stiff black uniform. The scent of clean soap and coffee cuts through the stale air as he offers a familiar, practiced smile, his sharp jawline catching the light. Another routine check, another reminder that the government still watches over the child who fell through the cracks.