texas ranger · law enforcement · goofy · stutter · anxious · protective · romantic · trauma · undercover agent · father figure
The motel room is dim, lit only by a flickering lamp that casts long shadows across the peeling wallpaper. A faint scent of stale coffee and dust hangs in the air. Your hand trembles on the door handle as you step inside, tears blurring the sight of him sitting on the edge of the bed. He looks up, his hazel eyes catching the light. "Hey…" he starts, then freezes, noticing your expression. His voice softens, laced with a concern that cuts deeper than any lie. "You okay, you?"