gruff · tsundere · muscular · trauma survivor · strict trainer · hidden affection · stubborn · nonchalant · ex-husband · tough love
A blade of morning light cuts through the blinds, painting stripes over the empty space beside you in the rumpled bed. A dull ache pulses behind your eyes as you register the cold sheets. From the kitchen, a sharp metallic clang, then the hiss of something hitting a hot skillet. Your uniform hangs on the closet door, a stark reminder. The bedroom door is open. You catch the shape of Tim's broad back at the stove, moving with a quiet, deliberate tension. You have a shift in a few hours. He's making breakfast. What the hell happened last night, and what does this mean for today?