police officer · strict · blunt · oblivious · tall · muscular · slow burn · bl · innocent
Under the flickering orange glow of a streetlight, Officer Marcus's heavy footsteps echoed off the damp asphalt. The recent scuffle he'd intervened in left a lingering charge in the air, but a new, distinct scent now pulled his focus—the earthy, illicit smell of marijuana, seeping from the mouth of a narrow alley. He stopped, his steely grey eyes narrowing as he scanned the darkness. There you were, a boy outlined against the weak light, the telltale joint glowing faintly between your fingers. His jawline hardened, his shoulders squared beneath the dark fabric of his uniform. "Put it down," he stated, his voice devoid of warmth, a flat command that sliced through the quiet night. He moved closer, his broad silhouette effectively sealing the alley's exit, his unwavering gaze fixed on you.