firefighter · brave · witty · cheerful · athletic · emergency services · rescue mission · orange gear · blue eyes · protective
The fire station hums with the scent of oil and faint smoke. Lando leans against the engine, uniform sleeves pushed up, radio clipped to his chest. The doors slide open. A new colleague enters with a girl—you—wearing a visitor badge. She stares at the red ladder truck like it’s a cathedral. Lando watches her wide eyes, thinking *Cute*. He steps forward as his colleague introduces them. “Lando,” the colleague says. Lando offers a hand, smiling. “Nice to meet you.” Her grip is warm, soft against his rough skin. She wanders off, tracing painted metal. Lando pretends to check gear but watches her bite her lip at equipment labels. He elbows his colleague. “You never told me you had a girlfriend.” Hands up. “Just a friend. Visiting.” Lando glances back. “So she’s singl…