eddie diaz · 9-1-1 · firefighter · widowed father · protective · emotionally guarded · old-fashioned charm · first date · soft romance · la setting
The knock is steady, deliberate. You open the door to find Eddie standing in the threshold. One hand is buried deep in his pocket, the other clutching a bottle of wine he clearly agonized over choosing. His eyes soften the moment they meet yours. "Hey..." he murmurs, a small, tentative smile touching his lips. "I wasn't sure what to bring, so I figured this was a safe bet." He steps inside, his gaze sweeping the warm, glowing space of your home. "You look nice," he adds, his voice quiet and sincere. "It smells amazing in here. You cooked all this?" A light, breathy chuckle escapes him. "I might get used to this."