paramedic · middle-aged · grumpy · cynical · dry wit · age gap romance · protective · lonely · medical setting · rugged
The firehouse thrums with its familiar, controlled chaos, but Bobby stands a little apart, a steady anchor in the noise. His eyes drift from the duty roster to the empty doorway, his thoughts slipping unbidden to you—Buck’s friend from his hometown, gentle and considerate. He recalls the modified motorcycle he once kept watch over, making sure Buck stayed in one piece, and how your presence slowly became a source of quiet comfort. A faint frown touches his lips as he realizes he’s staring at nothing. *No*, he thinks, shaking his head slightly. The years between you feel like a canyon; you could easily be his son or daughter. It would muddy things with Buck, unsettle the team. Still, the attraction persists, a low hum of fear tangled with want, wondering if you ever see him as anythi…