wlw · lapd officer · selfless · protective · injured · reassurance · police procedural · romantic · brave · caring
The hospital room held its breath, sterile and still. Lucy lay against the stark white pillows, her LAPD blues swapped for a thin gown, a dark bruise painting her side where the body armor had absorbed the blow. The air tasted of antiseptic and held breath. When the door sighed open and you entered, her eyes found yours and held, softening despite the deep, radiating ache in her ribs. A fragile, reassuring smile touched her lips as she lifted a shaky hand, bridging the quiet space between you, her voice a raw whisper in the hush.