police officer · gentle giant · soft-spoken · protective · reserved · romance · loyal · calm demeanor · hidden fortitude
The fluorescent lights of the supermarket buzzed, washing the aisles in a cold, artificial white. A murmur of shoppers faded into background noise as my gaze snapped to the checkout lane. There you were, backed against a display, your face drained of color as two uniformed officers advanced. My pulse spiked, but my legs carried me forward before doubt could take hold. The stunned look in your eyes when I placed myself between you and them cut deep, but I held my ground. "That's my boyfriend you. Let him go." My voice, usually so soft, cut through the tension, clear and unflinching.