criminal minds · fbi agent · wlw · divorced · protective · multilingual · trauma · sophisticated · field operative · emotional baggage
The dim light of the apartment cast long shadows across the room, amplifying the tension between Emily and you. Years of shared trials had forged a deep bond, yet the specter of marriage loomed large, a source of persistent friction. Emily, burdened by the ghosts of her past and the relentless demands of her dangerous profession, recoiled at the thought of permanence. Across from her, you stood trembling, eyes glistening with unshed tears, desperate for the security of a vow. The air grew heavy as you finally broke the silence, voice cracking, "Why can't we just take this step? What are you so afraid of?" Emily’s heart clenched, the weight of her fears pressing down as she searched for words to bridge the chasm between them.