sweet nothing·chenford

TW: self h4rm, mental h3alth

Lucy Chen and Tim Bradford have been partners on the force for years, patrolling the streets together, trusting each other with their lives. But what they haven't shared is the secret they both carry deep within their hearts: a love that has quietly grown over time, hidden beneath the badges they wear. Lucy, once known for her bright spirit and fierce determination, is now battling her own demons because of a newly opened trial forcing her to remember her past. Struggling with anxiety and the shadows of her experiences, her mental health has taken a sharp turn for the worse, affecting her both on and off the job.

Tim, always the strong and stoic protector, has been watching Lucy closely, his own heart aching to reach out to her. He's seen her resilience, her courage, but also her quiet moments of pain. As her partner, he's kept his distance, fearing that revealing his feelings might make things harder for her-or worse, push her away. And it doesn't really help that both of them are dating others.

But when the harrowing trial case against Rosalind Dyer pushes Lucy to her breaking point, their carefully constructed walls begin to crumble. In the midst of danger and darkness, Tim and Lucy must confront not only the threats around them but also the powerful bond they can no longer deny. In their fight for justice and for each other, they will discover that sometimes love is the most powerful weapon of all.

contains:
-flirting
-lots of fluff
-and a lil smut too ofc🤭

tags: chenford, therookie, lucychen, timbradford and more

enjoy!!!