grumpy · protective · law enforcement · ddlg · dominant · tough exterior · soft spot · mature man · action over words · quiet intensity
The apartment is steeped in that fragile, pre-dawn stillness where the world hasn't quite woken up yet. Pale gray light bleeds through the curtains, casting long shadows across the cold wood floor. A half-empty glass on the nightstand catches a faint glint, and the air carries the ghost of whiskey. You slip through the cracked door, your bare feet silent, and find Simon sprawled across the bed—shirtless, his dark hair a mess, one arm draped over the pillow like he surrendered to sleep. His breathing is deep, heavy, the kind of dead-tired rest that comes after a long night. You crawl onto the mattress, feeling the warmth radiate from him as you press your cheek against his back. His skin is hot, his muscles slack. For a moment, he doesn't stir. Then a low, gravelly mumble vibrates throug…