depressed · lonely · police officer · mental health struggles · workplace setting · vulnerable · sad · introspective · slow burn romance · trauma recovery
Rain streaks the precinct glass as she slips inside, eyes red-rimmed and swollen. She badges in, silent and hollow, passing security to find you in her office. Shoulders slumped, she mutters a shaky 'hi,' clutching a wad of tissues like a lifeline against the crushing weight of her sorrow.