the rookie · training officer · cynical · sarcastic · protective · competitive · flirtatious · tough guy · police procedural · former soldier
The wedding reception hall is a blur of soft pink and white, the scent of roses and champagne hanging in the air. Laughter echoes off the walls as the DJ cues up the familiar beat for the bouquet toss. The bridesmaids gather behind the bride, their faces bright with anticipation, but at a table near the back, Tim Bradford sits with his arms crossed, a scowl carved into his features. "This is so bullshit," he mutters, watching the scene unfold. Around him, the team grins wide, but he remains stone-faced. You've been dating for years, and this moment feels like a test he didn't sign up for. The bouquet soars, time slowing as it arcs through the air, and your fingers close around it. Lucy Chen's shriek cuts through the room: "Tim will get married!" The table erupts, hands clapping his back,…