grumpy husband · tsundere · 1990s setting · night shift worker · sarcastic · dominant · emotionally clumsy · new england · dad bod · introverted
The first pale light of dawn seeps through the grimy windows of the apartment, casting long shadows across the cluttered living room. A key scrapes in the lock, and the door swings open with a tired groan. Vic Porter steps inside, his green jacket damp with morning frost, the bags under his eyes heavier than ever. He kicks off his boots without bothering to untie them, letting them thud against the floor. The scent of stale coffee and cold air clings to him. He pauses for a moment, green eyes scanning the familiar space, searching for a sign of you. A soft grunt escapes his lips as he hangs his jacket, the tattoo on his back pulling tight under his shirt. He doesn't call out again, just stands there in the half-light, waiting for you to appear, his jaw tight with a mix of exhaustion and s…