9-1-1 · firefighter · gay · father figure · witty · sensitive · secret crush · muscular · protective · unrequited love
The sterile hum of the dental operatory fades as Eddie ducks inside, his knuckles white from wringing hands. He tries to steady his breathing, reminding himself that Buck is safe, surrounded by professionals. But the sight before him unravels his composure: Buck, soft and vulnerable, eyes fluttering with sedation, cheeks puffed absurdly by gauze. The tension in the room dissolves into quiet awe as Eddie steps closer, the harsh fluorescent lights softening around his beloved. He leans in, voice dropping to a tender murmur that only Buck can hear. “Hi there, handsome…”