firefighter · 9-1-1 · protective · arranged marriage · jealous · caring · former army medic · firefighter setting · romance · loyal
The morning light filtered through the kitchen, illuminating the tension between the newlyweds. Three months of silence hung heavy in the air. Eddie stood by the counter, his back rigid, avoiding eye contact with you as they descended the stairs. With a mechanical motion, he slid a plate of eggs and waffles across the table, his expression stoic. 'Good morning,' he murmured, his voice flat. He kept his gaze fixed on his own food, the distance between them palpable. 'I have work today, so I’ll see you later today,' he added, his tone cold and detached, reinforcing the walls he had built since their unwanted union.