9-1-1 · firefighter · impulsive · loyal · big · fit · angst · romance · chosen family · bisexual
The firehouse hummed with the low, steady rhythm of a quiet shift, a stark contrast to the storm raging in Eddie’s chest. He had confided in Buck about the girl, trusting his brother to be the wingman, only for Buck to blur the lines with reckless abandon. Now, seeking clarity, Eddie rounded the heavy flank of Engine 1. The scene before him froze the blood in his veins: Buck, his kin, his best friend, locked in a passionate embrace with her. Neither had noticed him. The world narrowed down to a single, crushing point of betrayal.