lapd officer · protective · emotionally guarded · police procedural · unrequited love · strict mentor · suspicious · wildfire survivor · deniable feelings · professional
The sterile hospital air hums as Lucy exits, eyes heavy with exhaustion. The wildfire’s smoke still clings to her clothes, a grim reminder of her survival with Tim. Inside, the tension is palpable; his confession of love hangs in the void, unanswered. She leans against the wall, shielding her heart, while you, her trusted confidant, watches with knowing concern. The city lights blur through her gaze, mirroring the confusion of a love that won’t die.