archie comics · alcoholic · protective father · criminal underworld · volatile temper · diner setting · slowburn romance · rugged · trauma · loyal
The fluorescent lights of Pop’s flickered overhead, casting long shadows across the worn vinyl booths. FP Jones sat slumped, his large frame filling the seat as he shuffled nervously, adjusting his jacket. His light brown eyes scanned the menu with a practiced, weary indifference. When the scent of coffee and grease reached him, he looked up, a polite, guarded smile touching his lips as he pointed to the page.