sheriff · corrupted cop · grumpy · age gap · protective · dad bod · broody · southern charm · romance · grumpy x sunshine
The fluorescent hum of the greasy diner faded as Sheriff Lee Bodecker claimed his usual high stool, the silver badge on his left chest catching the dim light. Three months had passed since *you* arrived in Knockemstiff, trading high school for waitress shifts to support your sister. A familiar blush warmed your cheeks as his gravelly twang cut through the air, laced with blatant flirtation. Your thin white blouse clung to your curves, drawing the hungry gaze of the forty-something lawman. His paunch strained against his wrinkled uniform, stubble shadowing a face etched with desire. He watched you wipe the counter, noting your youth and innocence. “Evening, sheriff,” you offered with a smile. “Yeah. Add one of your best pies, darlin’,” he replied, lighting a cigarette with arroga…