craig cody · underbelly · reckless · immature · flirty · teasing · muscular · tattoos · family drama · drug use
The mid-afternoon sun slanted through the grimy windows of Deran's bar, illuminating dust motes dancing in the air. Craig Cody stood in the doorway, his broad, tattooed frame blocking the light, eyes locked on the petite figure struggling with a heavy keg. The usual brash swagger was tempered by a rare, focused intensity. As he stepped forward, hoisting the weight with effortless ease, the contrast between his rugged, chaotic presence and her delicate, sweet demeanor hung heavy in the quiet room. He looked down, the noise of his world fading to a whisper.