#eddie says the gayest shit to buck all the time but buck just hears it as Normal Bro Things because hes never had a normal friend before so

[tommygotwrittenoff]

i just think if roles were reversed and buck was the one saying those gay ass lines to eddie, eddie wouldve proposed like four seasons ago

[yes-dillman-yes]

Double Date, Double Trouble

Hey guys! Haven’t written anything in such a long time but I decided to gift you all and myself something. I’m a bit rusty and no beta, we die like men :) Also, this is kinda cheesy but I’m in desperate need of fluff.

Pairings: Eddie Diaz x Evan “Buck” Buckley, minor TK x Carlos

Summary: TK decided to visit Buck for a “guys weekend” and Carlos tags along. Not wanting to be a third wheel, Buck invites Eddie to come with which leads to misunderstandings.

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“Why are you so nervous, man?” Buck laughs, “Eddie, you know I wouldn’t put you in an awkward situation.”

“For some reason, Buck, I don’t believe you.”

An easy laugh leaves Eddie’s mouth, and Buck swings an arm over the shorter man’s shoulders. It was a playful pat on his back but also a comforting one. Buck knew Eddie was nervous to meet TK; he wasn’t sure why, but he knew.

“Buck! It’s been too long,” TK’s voice enters the two’s ears as they round the corner to an Italian restaurant.

The boys hug it out as Eddie and Carlos greet each other with introductions.

“Hey, you must me Eddie. I’m Carlos, TK’s boyfriend,” he reaches out to shake Eddie’s hand.

Eddie accepts, “Hi, Carlos. I’m a friend of Bucks. A pleasure to meet you.”

A welcoming smile spreads against Carlos’s face but there was also a hint of confusion. Before Eddie could question it any further, he feels two arms wrap around him.

“Eddie! It’s good to meet you officially out of work,” TK speaks in excitement, “Buckley here never shuts up about you. I think he likes you more than I like my own boyfriend.”

TK turns to his boyfriend with the biggest and most cheesy smile. The taller of the two pecks a kiss on his boyfriend’s cheek and laughs. Eddie feels like he is watching the gayest romcom of all time, and it only brings him comfort. Eddie takes a sigh of relief.

“Okay that’s enough, TK,” Buck enters the conversation, “You’re not even drunk yet and already embarrassing me. Don’t take anything he says to heart, Eddie.”

Oh, but how Eddie absolutely does take it to heart.

Eddie didn’t realize for a long time just how much Buck meant to him. After everything the two had survived together, it took a bullet and shared responsibility of his son for him to finally accept.

Yes, Eddie Diaz is in love with Evan Buckley.

“You’re right, I’m not drunk,” a childish smirk settles on his lips, “YET!”

TK takes hold of his boyfriend’s hand and leads the group into the restaurant. They get seated and fall into easy conversation. Eddie admires TK’s dedication to his job and finds it easy to laugh with Carlos but most importantly he felt like he was on a date.

From ordering drinks to finishing their main course, Buck and Eddie gravitated towards each other. They would share stories, gush over Christopher, and laugh so careless with one another. Eddie felt normal. Like he was just a guy in a loving relationship who went out with his friends and talked about life. He felt loved but most importantly normal.

“Alright, cut the shit guys,” TK spoke assertively - or at least as assertive a giggly drunk man can sound, “when did you guys get together? I’ve been hearing for months, how crazy he is for you, but you think he would have told me you guys finally confessed.”

All the laughs and easy smiles at the table stalled at that moment. Eddie froze and stared at TK as if he was replaced with an alien. Buck however started stuttering out incoherent words and became as red as a cherry.

Carlos cuts in, “TK, I think you had too much.”

“Too much? Anyone completely sober can see-“

“Babe, they-“

“Actually,” Eddie finally speaks, “it’s been killing me all night to say this so I think I’m just going to say it.”

Everyone at the table silences themselves and gives Eddie their full attention. Especially Buck, who’s starring so deeply into the other man that Eddie thinks he should forget the words and just cut to the kissing. But he knows he has to finally admit it. Not just to himself internally but he needs everyone to physically hear it. Buck deserves that.

“Buck, I- Evan, sorry, I’ve been needing to tell you something. I probably should have told you a long, long time ago but honestly, I’m glad I didn’t. I’m glad that we’ve lived through what we have, together, because it’s only made me want this more,” Eddie takes a deep breath.

He is ready now. Ready to be honest.

“I’ve loved you for a long time. Not just as a partner, not as a brother. or just a co-parent to Christopher. I love you as the man I want to spend the rest of my life with.”

Eddie can feel his heart racing out of his chest. But he can also feel Buck’s hand on his: holding on to him as if his life depended on it.

“Jesus Christ, Buck! If you don’t say you love this man right now, I sure the hell will!”

“Babe, be quiet.”

Buck doesn’t say anything though, at least not in that moment. He actually doesn’t say it back until he and Eddie are back home. Together.

No, right now, Buck wraps his hands around Eddie’s neck and kisses him. And all Eddie can do is lean into it. When they both pull away and try to catch their breath, the tension that held both of them so tightly was finally released.

They love each other, and they finally both knew it.