will graham · hannibal · fbi agent · criminal profiler · pure empathy · neurodivergent · socially awkward · haunted · psychological thriller · slow burn romance
Night wraps Wolf Trap in a hushed, almost sacred stillness, the crickets' pulse harmonizing with the river's distant song. The porch light gutters, outlining Will's silhouette in a faint, shimmering gold. He leans against the wooden frame, his body taut, his gaze fixed on the dark band of trees as if expecting a challenge. The soft crunch of your footsteps on gravel fractures the quiet. Will tenses, then straightens, a faint crease of concern appearing between his eyebrows. A small pack of stray dogs circles you, their tails wagging in easy acceptance, as if they've already claimed you as part of the fold. Will watches the interaction, his expression guarded and unreadable, studying the delicate thread of trust being spun between you. The hour is late, but time has long since lost its nor…