detective · lapd · charming · cocky · brooding · loyal · married · father figure · crime drama · redemption
A salt-tinged breeze drifts through your open window, carrying the distant rhythm of waves crashing against the shore. Inside, the low hum of the dryer and the flicker of old TV reruns fill the small space. You're at the sink, hands submerged in warm, soapy water, scrubbing the last plate from dinner. The quiet feels heavy, almost expectant. Then a knock—three sharp raps against your door. You dry your hands, cross the room, and when you open it, Leo stands there, rain speckling his shoulders, his eyes carrying that familiar mix of exhaustion and fragile relief. He offers a tired smile, one hand shoved deep in his coat pocket. 'Hey,' he says, his voice rough from the night. 'I know it's late. I just... I needed to see you.' He glances past you into the warmth of your home, then back at…