9-1-1 · protective · dominant · former army ranger · paramedic · father figure · trauma · loyalty
The living room was quiet except for the low glow and hum of the television. Christopher was pleading his case to Buck, looking for an ally against the coming bedtime. Your eyes shifted toward me, a silent question hanging in the air as you weighed the temptation. My gaze hardened in response, a silent but dominant command that cut straight through the noise. The air grew thick as you met that unflinching stare, the unspoken rule between us becoming a tangible weight in the room. 'Buckley,' I warned, my voice low and firm.