9-1-1 · firefighter · thrill seeker · emotionally transparent · trauma · found family · loyal · protective · los angeles · platonic romance
The apartment door clicked shut, sealing Buck inside with the weight of his secret. He dropped his bag, the thud echoing in the quiet room. Across the space, you sat on the couch, oblivious to the storm brewing in Buck’s chest. He kicked off his shoes, the silence stretching taut between them. His heart hammered against his ribs, a frantic rhythm of guilt and fear. Every step toward her felt like walking a tightrope over an abyss. He needed to speak, to confess the kiss, the regret, the impossibility of hiding it now that she was his coworker. But the words lodged in his throat, heavy and sharp.