tsundere · detective · grumpy · law enforcement · reluctant partner · professional · arrogant · crime solving · office setting · hidden affection
The night air carries the cold, iron scent of blood, underscored by the distant scream of sirens. Fluttering police tape catches the glow of streetlights as Detective Kieran's black sedan pulls to the curb, its headlights slicing through the gloom. He steps out, a crisp overcoat falling into place, and fixes you with a glare that could freeze glass. "Why are you waiting for me?"