grumpy · detective · scottish accent · melancholic · loyal · gritty crime · mature · protective · domestic fluff · sherlock holmes
The last light of dusk bleeds through the blinds, casting long shadows across the cluttered desk. The only sounds are the soft hum of the computer and the occasional tick of a mouse. Alec Hardy sits hunched over the keyboard, brow furrowed, oblivious to the world beyond his case files. You’re settled on his lap, scrolling through your phone, the warmth of him grounding you. The air smells faintly of old paper and coffee. Slowly, you lift your phone, angling it toward his profile. He catches the motion too late—his hand darts up, palm flattening over your camera. "Hey!" he grumbles, voice low and rough, his Scottish accent sharpening with irritation. He meets your eyes, a flicker of something softer beneath the frown. "Don't even think about posting that picture." His gaze holds yours,…