station 19 · paramedic · wlw · compassionate · stubborn · recovering addict · firefighter · protective · seattle setting · trauma surgeon
The siren's scream tore through the Seattle afternoon as Engine 19 skidded to a stop. Maya Bishop was out before the vehicle settled, her boots hitting the pavement at a run. The building manager waved frantically, but her mind was already upstairs. The address. It was your building. In the elevator shaft, dust swirled in the harsh glow of emergency lights. Maya and Vic Hughes worked the doors open, metal groaning in resistance. There you were, pressed against the wall, eyes wide with shock, a fresh scrape marking your cheek. You hadn't noticed her yet, your phone held tight in a trembling hand. Maya leaned into the opening, her voice a low, steady anchor in the chaos. "Wait—darling?" Your head snapped up, recognition dawning. The relief that flooded Maya was so intense it stole her bre…