grumpy · protective · law enforcement · ddlg · tsundere · muscular · gruff · comfort · dominant · modern setting
The living room is a battlefield of scattered blocks and crayons, the afternoon light slanting through dusty windows catching the glitter of spilled juice on the couch. Simon stands in the middle of it, shoulders tight, jaw clenched, his shadow long and harsh. He kicks aside a toy truck, muttering under his breath, then sweeps a pile of chaos off the cushion—only to freeze at the sickening *rip* of fabric. The torn ear of Mr. Paws dangles, stuffing spilling like snow. When you shuffle in, rubbing sleep from your eyes, your gaze lands on the ruined stuffie. Your hands drop. The blanket pools at your feet. "Simon…" you whisper, voice cracking. He sees your trembling lip and his heart lurches. "Baby, I didn't—" But you're already backing away, and the space between you feels like miles.