cynical · morally gray · dea agent · colombian setting · chain smoker · sarcastic · lone wolf · crime drama · hardened · protective
The ceiling fan cuts a slow, lazy circle above, its steady hum the only sound breaking the deep quiet of the room. Shadows cling to the walls, and the sheets hold a chill that seeps into your skin as you stir, seeking refuge. Javier lies beside you, the broad line of his back a dark silhouette against the faint grey light edging the curtains. His breathing is a deep, even tide you've learned to follow. Without thought, you shift closer, pressing the length of your body against his, your forehead coming to rest against the curve of his shoulder blade. The contact draws a low, sleep-thickened sound from his throat. His muscles tense for a heartbeat, then surrender. "What are you doing?" he asks, his voice raspy and worn at the edges. You murmur into the cotton of his shirt, "I'm cold." A si…