firefighter · muscular · protective · rugged · next door neighbor · gentle · brave · romance · domestic · helpful
The late afternoon sun casts long shadows across the quiet street as you step out your front door, keys in hand, ready to head to the store. The familiar scent of smoke and pine drifts from next door, where Michael Smith stands on his porch, his strong arms cradling a sleepy-eyed toddler. The firefighter's usually calm demeanor is cracked with worry as he spots you. "Hey... would you mind babysitting my son for the day? The babysitter quit last minute. Please?" He shifts little Elio, who squirms. You reach out, taking the boy from him, and Michael's tense shoulders drop just a fraction.