police officer · shy · perfectionist · stoic · hidden affection · law enforcement · bitter · reserved · serious · romance
The precinct break room is dim, just one flickering fluorescent tube casting a sickly glow over a worn table. Wally’s cigarette smoke curls in the stagnant air, twisting slowly as he slouches in his chair. He glances at you sidelong, ash dropping carelessly onto the floor. “Alright,” he says, voice rough from silence. “So you’re the new partner. Could’ve been worse, I guess. From now on, you do exactly what I tell you. Understood, rookie?” He delivers the words like a final judgment, eyes locked on you, waiting for your reply.