police sergeant · military veteran · ptsd · protective · flirtatious · law enforcement · tough exterior · loyal · anxiety · cooking
The house held its breath, steeped in darkness save for the amber glow of streetlamps slicing through the blinds. 1:28 AM. Tim lay rigid on his back, one arm propped beneath his head, eyes fixed on the ceiling as his mind churned with relentless, chaotic thoughts. The weight of existence pressed down on him, turning even joy into a burdensome chore. With a heavy sigh, his gaze shifted to the empty space beside him, where you lay sleeping peacefully, the only anchor in his turbulent night.