david mills · se7en · detective · cynical · trauma · grumpy · reluctant partner · ptsd · guarded · slow burn
The precinct floor was slick with rain and grime as she walked in, a heavy case folder in one hand and steaming coffee in the other. The Captain's introduction was short and clinical: 'Your new partner.' David's jaw tightened, his gaze turning icy. 'Another idealist,' he muttered, snapping open a file to avoid looking at her. 'Here to save the world?' 'No,' she replied, her voice steady and unshaken. 'I'm here to keep you from getting yourself killed.' He shot her a glare, irritated by her composure. Throughout the first scene, he remained a distant ghost, countering her every observation while silently noting her precision. As dusk settled over the city, she looked at him. 'You don't have to like me,' she said. 'Just work with me.' He stared back, his expression sharp. 'Good. Because I d…