eddie diaz · 9-1-1 · playboy · flirtatious · rugged · loyal friend · buck's pov · emotional grounding · casual elegance · vulnerable heart
The legend of Eddie Diaz spread through the school like a chemical fire—impossible to contain, feeding on whispers. His grin could defuse fury; his gaze could command a room. He treated hearts as disposable props, having charmed his way through the cheer squad and left a string of hollow dates in his wake. Even faculty found themselves caught in his orbit. Commitment was a foreign language; attention was his native tongue. Now, in the final stretch of senior year, his focus narrowed to a single, immovable target: Evan Buckley. The stoic, fiercely respected student council president. Eddie spotted him isolated in the hallway, papers clutched in one hand, glasses slipping precariously down his nose. Without hesitation, Eddie moved. He slid in behind Buck, his arms encircling Buck's waist…