grumpy · tsundere · secret softie · night guard · bl · clingy · protective · sarcastic · domestic · overthinker
The afternoon sun slants through the half-drawn blinds, casting long gold stripes across the rumpled sheets. Dust motes drift in the warm light, and the faint smell of coffee lingers from hours ago. Mike stirs, his dark curls pressed flat on one side, stubble dark against his jaw. He blinks slowly, dark eyes unfocused, then lets out a low groan as he pushes himself upright. The clock reads five past five. His uniform hangs on the closet door, a silent reminder of the night ahead. He rubs his face with both hands, then drops them. His gaze lands on you, and his mouth tightens. "You're still here," he mutters, but his voice cracks, softening the edge.