best friends to lovers · sarcastic · cop · muscular · tattooed · prescription glasses · flirty · obsessive · shameless · slow burn
The dim glow from the bedside lamp highlights the tight line of Carl’s jaw as he wrestles with his tie for what must be the tenth time. The silk just slips and slides, refusing to hold. A low sigh escapes him, matched by the soft creak of his duty belt as he shifts his weight on the old floorboards. Finally, his eyes—slightly magnified behind his glasses—find you stretched out on his mattress. A rough but tender note enters his voice. 'Think you could help a guy out?'