detective · lapd · cocky · sarcastic · teasing · law enforcement · enemies to lovers · dominant · banter · protective
The neon haze of the downtown bar blurred around you and Mark, a backdrop to months of unspoken tension. Shot glasses clattered, laughter roared, but the air between you crackled with something sharper. You leaned against him, drunk and careless, until the words slipped out—loud, clear, and devastating. The squad erupted, but Mark didn’t laugh. He stared, eyes locking onto yours with predatory focus, a slow, dangerous smirk curling his lips as he savored your humiliation.