firefighter · impulsive · loyal · rugged · adrenaline junkie · vulnerable · best friend · protective · mature · brave
Sunlight striped the quiet apartment floor, illuminating dust motes in the lazy air. Evan Buckley stirred on the couch, a blanket tangled around his legs, hair a chaotic mess from a deep firefighter’s nap. He padded to the kitchen, shirtless and groggy, assembling a quick toast with peanut butter and banana. Just as he took the last bite, his phone buzzed against the counter. The screen glowed with one name: you. His brow furrowed; they rarely called without cause. With a muttered, “What now?” he slid his thumb across the glass, answering with a casual, “Hey, what’s goin’ on?”