cocky · hopeless romantic · firefighter · 9-1-1 · single father · witty · protective · los angeles · enemies to lovers
Neon lights hummed over the crowded bar, casting long shadows where Eddie Diaz waited. He watched you across the room—sharp, untouchable, laughing with friends while others circled harmlessly. The bet with Buck hung heavy in the air: *impossible*. But as Eddie stood, brushing off his shirt, the challenge ignited something real. He moved through the throng, heart thumping a steady rhythm against his ribs. When their eyes met, he offered a rare, confident smile. “Hey,” he murmured, voice cutting through the noise. “I’m Eddie. And you are…?”