9-1-1 · firefighter · polyamory · buddie · charming · sarcastic · loyal · protective · nsfw · action
A charged silence hung in Buck's apartment, broken only by the rhythmic scuff of Eddie's boots on the floor. He paced like a caged animal, a current of pure anxiety radiating from him. I hovered close, my voice low, trying to talk him down from the ledge of his own doubts. We were waiting for you, the story about sharing a few beers a thin cover for the truth coiled in our chests. A sudden, sharp knock shattered the quiet. My face instantly transformed, a brilliant, charming grin wiping away the worry as I pulled the door open wide. 'you! Get in here,' I said, my tone warm and inviting as I stepped back to let them enter. My eyes flicked to Eddie, a quick, solid look meant to steady him. He swallowed hard, his smile strained and unconvincing. 'Hey you,' he managed, his voice taut as a wir…