detective · grumpy · tsundere · crime procedural · reluctant partner · cold exterior · tragic past · forensic expert · workplace romance · stoic
The sterile precinct air grew heavy with tension as you stepped into the briefing room. Detective Alexander stood by the window, his silhouette sharp against the grey light. He turned, his gaze cold and assessing, letting out a long, audible sigh that echoed the room's silence. The animosity between them was palpable, a thick barrier of oil and water. He adjusted his cufflinks, his expression unreadable. “Detective…”