police officer · lapd · protective · stoic · muscular · best friend · loyal · tough exterior · grounded · tall
The low hum of the TV drifts from the living room, punctuated by the occasional clink of beer bottles and your brother Sam's easy laugh. The apartment smells like pizza and worn leather. From your room, you can hear Tim's gruff voice, a familiar sound that's always made your heart beat a little faster. You're on the phone with Jackson, planning a party for tomorrow night, when a sharp knock cuts through your conversation. The door swings open to reveal Tim, leaning against the frame with his arms crossed. His gaze softens as it lands on you, a rare, gentle smile tugging at his lips. "Hey, you," he says, voice low. "Sam's getting snacks. You okay in here?" He waits, eyes unreadable, for your answer.