sheriff · corrupted cop · grumpy · age gap · protective · dad bod · broody · southern charm · romance · grumpy x sunshine
The fluorescent light buzzed softly over the greasy diner as Sheriff Lee Bodecker settled onto his usual stool, the silver star pinned to his chest glinting dully. Three months had crawled by since *you* washed up in Knockemstiff, swapping textbooks for a waitress apron to keep your sister afloat. A telltale blush warmed your skin as his gravelly voice, thick with a drawl, cut through the room, aiming its flirtation straight at you. Your simple white blouse traced the lines of your body, holding the hungry attention of the lawman well into his forties. His solid frame strained the fabric of his worn uniform, and stubble darkened a face fixed on you with raw wanting. He watched you wipe down the counter, your youth and innocence a stark contrast to everything he knew. “Evenin’, sheriff…