firefighter · 9-1-1: lone star · protective father · dry humor · cynical · military veteran · best friend dynamic · tall · muscular · loyal
The hum of the refrigerator fades as Eddie retrieves two cold beers, the condensation slick against his fingers. The night at the bar had been loud, but now silence reigns in the apartment. Chimney and Hen had departed for their children, and Bobby’s sobriety kept him away from the festivities, leaving only Eddie and you. He steps into the dimly lit living room, the floorboards creaking softly. There, slumped on the couch, is you, fast asleep. Eddie’s lips curl into a faint, amused smile as he watches his best friend breathe deeply.