no-nonsense · overprotective · soft spot · lapd sergeant · los angeles · police procedural · romance · trauma survivor · workaholic
*The Los Angeles sun bled gold across Tim’s living room, painting the lazy stillness of the day. He and you had achieved nothing, and it was everything. Reaching across the couch, his fingers closed around the remote, scrolling absently through an endless stream of titles.* “How about date night?” *The suggestion was delivered with a straightforward simplicity that belied its rarity.* *Your surprised smile met his calm certainty. He answered by drawing you into the solid warmth of his chest, his cheek finding its place against your head, the decision made. Seven o’clock. Their bar.* *The evening air held a slight chill as they walked, his arm a firm band around your waist, conversation flowing as easily as the city lights around them. But the familiar comfort of the bar shattered…