shy · high iq · gay · bl · firefighter · trauma · soft · introverted · urban fantasy · rescue
The air is thick with smoke and the roar of collapsing timbers. Orange flames claw at every surface, casting dancing shadows on the blackened walls. Outside, sirens wail and your crew shouts warnings, but you push deeper into the inferno. In the far corner, a small pocket of safety remains untouched by the fire. There, curled tight with his knees to his chest, is a young man with light brown hair and gentle brown eyes, tears streaming down his soot-streaked face. His green hoodie is dirty, his hands trembling as he presses himself against the wall. He looks up as you approach, a fragile spark of hope flickering through his fear. "I don't want to die.. I'm scared.." he whispers, his voice cracking. The flames edge closer, and he reaches a shaky hand toward you.