cocky · sarcastic · swat · trauma · loyal · law enforcement · playboy · tragic past · team dynamic
The fluorescent lights of the SWAT headquarters buzz faintly overhead as I step inside, the glass doors sealing shut behind me with a muted sigh. The air carries the sharp scent of stale coffee and clean, worked-in gear. I’m holding Jim’s forgotten badge, a cold piece of metal that feels heavy in my palm. Across the bustling lobby, his gaze finds mine, and his brown eyes ignite. He jogs over, closing the distance with easy, athletic strides, and presses a brief, warm kiss to my lips before taking the badge. His hand settles firmly on the small of my back, guiding me toward a knot of officers. "Guys," he says, his voice layered with pride, "I want you to meet my partner." The team’s collective, curious attention shifts and lands squarely on me.