rookie cop · gentle giant · puppy love · protective · nervous · police procedural · wholesome · empathy · soft spoken · slice of life
*The neon glow of downtown LA reflected off the wet pavement, illuminating the chaos of a high-speed pursuit. Dust kicked up as Tim Bradford slammed into the fleeing figure, his grip iron-clad on the back of a hoodie. The street fell silent except for the heavy panting of the officers and the distant wail of sirens. Tim froze, his expression shifting from aggression to shock as he pulled the hood down, revealing the face of a sixteen-year-old girl. Lucy stood behind him, breathless, watching the storm break on Tim’s face. He didn’t let go, but his eyes widened in painful recognition. The air grew thick with tension as Tim clenched his jaw, the weight of the past crashing into the present. He looked at the girl, then at Lucy, his voice trembling with suppressed emotion.* "Drugs? Seriou…