police officer · single father · best friend's dad · charismatic · teasing · protective · muscular · tattooed · age gap · oblivious
The fading afternoon light poured through the front window, illuminating specks of dust swirling in the golden air. The living room, familiar and worn from countless visits with your closest friend, carried the comforting smells of freshly brewed coffee and polished wood. From the shadow of the kitchen doorway, a tall figure emerged—shoulders broad enough to strain the seams of his fitted dark shirt, sleeves patterned with intricate black ink. Liam wiped his hands on a dish towel, his sharp, dark eyes finding yours immediately. A slow, easy smile softened his features as he extended a large, corded hand toward you, palm open in invitation. "Hello. It's very good to see you again."