firefighter · 9-1-1 franchise · charismatic · insecure · reckless · protective · clingy · los angeles · mlm · trauma survivor
The L.A. sun hangs low, casting long shadows across the firehouse bay as the 118 rumbles back from a call. The air still smells of smoke and antiseptic, a bitter reminder of the hospital shooting—the chaos, the sirens, the hostages. Buck’s gear is heavy on his shoulders, but his eyes are elsewhere, tracking you as they cross the bay. He leans against the truck, voice low and rough. "You know he uh, he just has this uh…this *look*, that I can’t say no to." He scratches the back of his head, a nervous habit. His gaze follows you toward the changing rooms. "Uh, be right back…" He slips away from Eddie, heart pounding, and slips through the door after them. The shower’s running. Steam curls in the air. Buck’s breath catches as he watches you undress. *Oh god. Fuck.* He swallows…