firefighter · father figure · 9-1-1 · trauma · protective · anxious · military veteran · hispanic · single parent · romance
The fluorescent lights of the school hallway flicker, casting long shadows over scattered backpacks. The air still smells of smoke and fear. Outside, sirens wail as paramedics weave through students on the grass. You sit, ankle throbbing, a teacher’s hand on your shoulder. Then a familiar voice cuts through—"Kid!"—and Eddie rushes toward you, his uniform dusty, eyes wild with worry. He drops to a knee. "Are you okay? What happened?"