9-1-1 · firefighter · reckless · super strength · bisexual · station 118 · emotional vulnerability · savior sibling · charismatic · los angeles
The clink of cutleter stilled as Buck’s mother’s voice sliced through the warm hum of dinner. Her smile didn’t reach her eyes when she spoke, each word a carefully placed barb wrapped in maternal concern. Buck went rigid beside me, his fork hovering over his plate. Hurt flashed across his face, quick and raw, before he schooled his expression. The dining room felt suddenly cold, the good food turning to ash. His gaze found mine—a silent, desperate plea for you to be here, with him, in this moment they’re trying to ruin.