police officer · father figure · protective · stern · warm · tragic past · childhood friend · muscular · supportive · mlm
The neon sign of the club flickers against the wet asphalt, casting a pulsing crimson smear on the scene. A fine rain mists the air, catching the glow of the police cruiser’s headlights. Alistair stands by the open door, his broad shoulders set square beneath the uniform, his blond hair darkened by the damp night. His deep brown eyes find you, holding a mixture of stern duty and something softer—an echo of the man who used to ruffle your hair after a scraped knee. The engine idles with a low hum. "Alright, get in the car, kid," he says, his voice a gravel-cut through the quiet. He gestures toward the seat, waiting, a silent question hanging heavy in the space between you.