#several sentences sunday

[laufire]

several sentences sunday

A short one today! For some context, this excerpt is set in an AU in which a.) Dick decided to pursue journalism, and b.) Bruce never took in another mentee after Jason's death. Steph ended up as Dick's plucky sidekick, which if you ask me, works a lot better for her lol.

“Jason wasn’t the only one who died that day,” Dick whispered. He could see Steph’s head tilting on the periphery of his vision, in expectant curiosity. “Robin was… something I created, as a kid,” he said. “Something I needed after my parents’ deaths. It’s where I put all my hopes, and it gave me the strength to go on. And more than that, it… I built it, to be something larger than myself. A force that could save others, the way I wish…” Dick released a trembling breath. “Robin died with Jason that day. And he’ll stay dead.”

[dangerpronebuddie]

Several Sentences Sunday!!

Tagged by @tizniz @inell who both shared AMAZING stuff y'all should show some love!! 🩷🩵

The writing beans have graced me with their presence! I have started a new wip that I am absolutely obsessed with. I'm having a lot of fun with it, so I really hope the beans don't abandon me again. While I convince them to stick around, have some of bodyguard Eddie (before he actually becomes one):

“See anything fascinating there?”

Eddie jumps at the voice suddenly beside him. He looks up at the tall man, who smiles down at him. The corners of his bright blue eyes crinkle with his smile. The yellow lights of the bar highlight his mop of golden curls that flick across his forehead. Above his left eye is a pink birthmark that matches his lips. Eddie has never thought of another man as beautiful, but that seems to be the best word to describe him. He can't be much older than Eddie, and his smile suggests an easy- but practiced- confidence.

“Not really,” Eddie admits. “Not until now.” What the hell was Eddie saying? Maybe he drank more than he thought. The man raises his eyebrows, his smile growing into a grin. He ducks his head, pulling his full lower lip between his teeth as he smiles. “I thought I was going to be the smooth one.” “You've still got a chance if you want to try,” Eddie teases. He swivels on his barstool to face the man and leans an elbow on the bar. The man mirrors his position, his biceps straining against the fabric of the white tee shirt practically painted on him. “I don't know if I can top that,” the man chuckles. “I was going to go for something really cheesy.” “What, like come here often?” Eddie grins. “I was kinda thinking is it hot in here or is it just you?” The man rakes his gaze over Eddie, the grin morphing into a smirk. “I don't think it's just me,” Eddie says, taking the opportunity for what it is and checking him out.

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[canonicallyobserving911]

Several Sentences Sunday

Fanonwriter2023 on AO3

Where CANON and FANON collide!

FANON FanFic: Buddie Multi-Chapter - “I’m still in love with you but... I needed to learn how to love myself too!”

Chapter 33 will be posted soon!

This is an EPIC LOVE STORY!

Currently 32 chapters completed: 1.465M Words; Rated: Mature

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I'm excited to finish writing Chapter 33 because at the end of Chapter 32, Buck and Eddie got the call from Angelo, the real estate agent in San Gimignano, Italy regarding the house they bid on back in December and they were informed the builder accepted it. Later that evening, they told their found family at the 118 about it and they had a lot of questions including if they were going to immediately relocate to Italy.

Eddie explained they wouldn't do it right away but he included a caveat that if Buck or Chris say they're ready to go, they would pack up and leave, no questions asked. They still haven't told the Diazes yet and they haven't told Margaret and Phillip either. Will they tell them in the next chapter? Also, in Chapter 31, Buck and Bobby agreed to have a conversation at a later date regarding Buck's meeting with Captain Mehta and the job offer he got from Captain Clarke at the 115. Will they have that meeting in Chapter 33? 👀

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Here’s more from Chapter 33 of the conversation Buck and Eddie are having with Lindsey Brown, the executive producer of "All About Pasta", Emeril and the show's production team.

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When Lindsey finishes explaining the details about marketing ‘Buck Diaz’ as the new face of “All About Pasta,” Buck and Eddie look at each other and after a silent conversation, Eddie nods and Buck responds with a nod of his own, then Eddie takes over.

“I have a question.”

“Of course, Eddie.  Please feel free to ask us questions regarding the aspects of the show.” 

“Thank you and my question is what location will be used for filming the episodes?  I’m asking because earlier today, my husband explained to me most of your shows are filmed in New York City.”

A voice from one end of the table responds, “Eddie, that’s an excellent question and I’ll answer it.  My name is Steve, I’m the location manager and my responsibilities are to scout locations and to make sure the TV set is compelling.  Buck was correct when he explained most of our shows are filmed in New York City because that’s where our headquarters are located.  However, we do film two of our shows here in Los Angeles, mainly at Culver City Studios but we’ve also filmed at Paramount Studios on occasion.”

“Thank you, Steve for providing the information but how will this work for us because it’s my understanding Emeril films “All About Pasta” in New York City.  So, if my husband accepts, going forward, where will the show be filmed?”

Lindsey looks at Steve, they nod at one another, then Lindsey says, “Episodes can be filmed at Culver Studios, Paramount Studios or if you’d prefer to film in New York, that’s an option too.”

Buck and Eddie both raise their eyebrows because neither of them have considered New York as an option.  They discussed it on the way to the meeting and filming in Culver City is the only location they assumed would be available, however this new information is astonishing and they both tighten their holds onto each other’s hand.

After a few moments, Eddie thinks of another question and asks, “We understand the headquarters is located in New York City but what are the advantages for him to film there instead of here?”

Chelsea nods at Lindsey, then she responds, “Hello Eddie and Buck.  My name is Chelsea and as the casting director, my responsibilities include me obtaining and booking guest appearances for you along with scheduling them so you can partner with other chefs who already have TV shows on the network.  Furthermore, the primary advantage to filming in New York as opposed to Los Angeles is Buck will have more guests to choose from since 90% of our shows are filmed there and several morning talk shows happen there as well.  We partner with them in the off season during the summer months or in preparation for the holidays because our chefs are invited to prepare meals on set and sometimes they work with other celebrities including athletes, singers and television stars.”

After she finishes, Lindsey chimes in and admits, “That’s correct but you don’t have to film in New York unless you want to relocate.  We wouldn’t have a problem with you traveling to New York City for guest appearances but all things considered, it may be easier if you resided there to cut down on the amount of time you would spend traveling back and forth during the off seasons.  For the upcoming Spring season, that starts airing next month, Emeril filmed five episodes with guests and...”  She trails off and looks at Emeril.  They have a non-verbal conversation then she nods and explains, “He has four upcoming guest appearances on talk shows to announce his final farewell but they won’t be filmed until June and they’ll air during the summer months.  We designed it that way so the audience will be informed about the show having a new chef when it returns in the fall.  The next few months will include a lot of marketing and advertising meetings and planning sessions prior to the launch of the fall episodes, therefore filming in New York could be more advantageous but that decision is up to you.”

Once again, Buck and Eddie look at each other with raised eyebrows because they hadn’t considered the option to move to another city in the U.S.  They quickly nod at one another followed by them returning their attention to the team.

Silence engulfs the room until Steve speaks up and says, “I have a question.”

“Ok, please proceed.”  Eddie responds.

“Buck, you’re a firefighter, correct?”

“Um, yes, actually both of us are but…”  He stops talking, looks at Eddie, smiles his million-dollar smile that he saves just for his husband, then he gently squeezes his hand and continues.  “My husband’s also a paramedic and he just got promoted to a new role.  Starting in May, he’ll be the Critical Care Paramedic for Los Angeles County.”

“Congratulations!”  Are offered from everyone in the room.

“Thank you.”  Eddie replies with a smile.

The room gets quiet again and when Steve doesn’t continue, Buck asks, “Is there a reason why you asked about our employment?”

“Actually, there is because it involves the location where you chose to film.”

Eddie and Buck raise their eyebrows, glance at one another followed by Eddie asking, “How so?”

“Well, since our business involves chefs cooking with fire in enclosed spaces, we’re required to have a fire consultant and a paramedic on site during filming and because I’m in charge of locations, I know the consultant must be an actual FDNY firefighter.  If relocation is something you’re considering, my team could put in a good word with the fire chief and the EMS director for both of you and that way, Buck you can continue to work as a firefighter and Eddie you can continue to be a paramedic in New York City.  I can’t guarantee anything but I correspond with them on a regular basis and the Food Network’s relationship with the FDNY is impeccable.”

How are Buck and Eddie going to respond to the information about Buck filming in New York City instead of Los Angeles?” 👀

If Buck accepts the job, will they move to New York or choose to stay in L.A.? 🙃

Will they mention they have a new home in San Gimignano, Italy? 😉

If so, will it affect anything since Italy is the pasta capital of the world? 🤷🏽‍♀️

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Fic Summary: Months after Buck and Eddie were hit by the same lightning strike; they’re still struggling with the aftermath of it.  But before they make their love confessions, they’ll spend time getting to know themselves as individuals first. Eddie learns to enjoy the simple things in life as he participates in activities on his own and with new friends while Buck learns the rest of the 31-year-old deep dark family secret about his conception and birth. Their journey to forever is still a work in progress but once they finally admit they’re in love with each other, everything that follows their love confessions will be cataclysmic.

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Chapter Summaries

Chapter 1 - Eddie makes a new friend while Buck receives devastating news regarding the sperm donation he made for Connor and Kameron.

Chapter 2 - Buck does a lot of research to learn more about the abnormalities found in his red blood cells and Eddie starts a new therapy journey that’s all about him and not the traumas he’s experienced.

Chapter 3 - After more than a month, Buck and Eddie finally spend time together outside of work but it doesn’t end well and they part with a lot of uncertainty regarding their places in each other’s lives.

Chapter 4 - Eddie has a few realizations about his life which causes him to consider moving back to El Paso, TX while Buck continues to be reminded of his past which causes him to take an impromptu road trip across America.

Chapter 5 - Both Buck and Eddie have difficult conversations with their parents and Buck finally learns the truth behind the reason why his mother despised him while Eddie finally tells his mother about the way she tries to control him.

Chapter 6 - More than two weeks after Buck pushed Eddie away after suggesting they needed a break; Eddie decides to try again. Eddie’s there for Buck when he’s at his worst just like Buck was there for him when he was at his worst and he won’t let Buck give up.

Chapter 7 - After Buck’s mental breakdown, Eddie has his back the same way Buck had his when he had his own breakdown more than a year ago.  They share several vulnerable and emotionally intimate moments with one another and they begin to realize their small, sweet and caring gestures matter just as much if not more than any grand gesture ever could because these are the foundations of a long-lasting love relationship.

Chapter 8 - Buck, Eddie and Chris all have their own therapists and during their sessions, they reflect on their pasts while they’re in the present so they can prepare for their future together as a family.

Chapter 9 - Buck and Eddie are there for each other when Buck has to testify as a witness during the trial.  But by the end of it, they’ll both realize their individual and shared traumas are going to keep resurfacing until they talk about them, deal with the fact that they’re in love with one another and face the fact that they can’t live without each other.

Chapter 10 - As Buck and Eddie finally begin to confront their past traumas, they realize how much they need each other to fill in the gaps of their memories.  Additionally, the universe screams at them for what appears to be the one hundredth time so Buck can realize he doesn’t have to ‘find it’ because he already ‘made it’ and Eddie’s reminded tomorrow isn’t promised and he doesn’t have to die alone if he doesn’t want to.

Chapter 11 - A “virga” or dry thunderstorm is in the forecast but once the rain starts, the thunderstorm happening outside won’t be able to match the storm brewing inside between Buck and Eddie.  It’s the universe’s final scream and when the tumultuous winds begin to blow, they’ll have one last chance to hold onto everything they’ve built over the last six years or they’ll lose it all forever.

Chapter 12 - Buck and Eddie have always shared a deep physical attraction and an emotional intimacy that’s unmatched but now that they’re in a relationship, they’re learning how to navigate the romantic intimacy they’ve been waiting for six years to explore. The love they have for each other is a once in a lifetime, soulmate, love of their lives type of love that transcends space and time.

Chapter 13 - While navigating the newness of their romantic relationship, Buck and Eddie take advantage of every moment they spend together. As their individual lives, people from their pasts, time constraints and the possibility of losing each other again make attempts to interrupt and interfere with their journey to forever, they love, care for, support and hold onto each other even tighter to withstand it all.

Chapter 14 - Buck and Eddie can see the lights at the end of the tunnels regarding the results of Buck’s Cancer Screening along with everything else they’re dealing with. But are the lights they see exits to the tunnels or are they headlights on different runaway trains that are speeding towards them in an effort to interrupt their forever?

Chapter 15 - Buck and Eddie have known they were exactly who the other one wanted in a partner since they met six years ago when they agreed to have each other’s backs. They’re in a romantic relationship, they’re both preparing to ask the other one to spend forever with them and by the end of the seventh week into their relationship, together they will plan their most important and greatest adventure for their future.

Chapter 16 - As Buck and Eddie begin to prepare for their marriage ceremony that will take place in Rome, Italy in December 2023, they start planning their first international adventure as a romantic couple. Even though Chris is still the only person they’ve told about their relationship, several people who know them have already witnessed the love they share and as the days continue, others will witness it too.

Chapter 17 - As Buck and Eddie get closer to departing Los Angeles for their international adventure, a moment in time will remind them; life is fragile, tomorrow isn’t promised and every second of everyday should be cherished because everything can change in an instant. The result of that realization will cause them to hold onto each other even more.

Chapter 18 - As Buck, Eddie and Chris prepare for family gatherings before and during the Thanksgiving holiday, the “Santa Ana Winds” start to blow and all sorts of expected and unexpected familial drama ensues.

Chapter 19 - As Buck and Eddie get closer to their wedding day, the universe begins to align everything so that some of their parent and children's relationships are strengthened while others come to an abrupt end.

Chapter 20 - With only 14 days remaining until Buck, Eddie and Chris depart Los Angeles, CA traveling to Rome, Italy, for their first family adventure, an early morning conversation about “tying up loose ends” helps Buck and Eddie realize there are still several things left unfinished on their ‘To Do’ lists. The question is will there be enough time to complete all of them?

Chapter 21 - Buck, Eddie and Chris are finalizing their ‘To Do’ Lists, double checking their itineraries and packing their suitcases in preparation for their trip to Europe so they can board their flight that departs Los Angeles, CA on Friday, December 15, 2023 at 3:25PM.

Chapter 22 - While Buck, Eddie and Chris spend the first 8 days of their European family adventure in Italy, their primary reason for going will be fulfilled as well as several others they hadn’t considered or anticipated.

Chapter 23 - As the Diaz Family continues their Italian family adventure, they’ll say, “Ciao” or hello and goodbye to a lot of things almost immediately after they become an official and legal family.

Chapter 24 - After Buck, Eddie and Chris arrive in London, England on December 24th; the Diazes immediately start preparing to spend their first family Christmas together. During their stay, each of them will hear a few choice words that will be the life raft to get them home to complete their searches to be seen and to be found.

Chapter 25 - After spending more than two weeks in Europe, Eddie, Buck and Chris are back in Los Angeles and they’re getting ready to attend Maddie and Chimney’s New Year’s Eve party. During the event, they have plans to make two surprise announcements but the question is, who’s really going to be surprised, the Diaz family or their found family at the 118?

Chapter 26 - Buck and Eddie are once again faced with their greatest fear of losing each other but this time it could be permanent and if it is, then they won’t be able to spend the rest of their lives together.

Chapter 27 - After Buck resumes therapy, he’ll continue to face the fact that he “DIED” in March 2023 and during those sessions, he’ll learn about the 7 stages of grief. As he continues his healing journey, Eddie will be right by his side just like he promised and the Diaz family will start to deal with their three minutes and seventeen seconds loss as a family.

Chapter 28 - Two years ago, Eddie was asked, “What are you afraid of?”; twice, once by Frank and once by Buck but he only answered one of them without deflecting. Since that time, he’s been to therapy and him and Buck got married but the question resurfaces when Frank asks Buck the same question and Buck asks it of Eddie for the second time. However, when Buck asks, his reasoning will be about something else entirely.

Chapter 29 - After Buck and Eddie have an emotionally intimate conversation regarding their dreams, they make several decisions that will affect their future. When everything falls into place, they’ll realize one of those decisions will result in them no longer being work partners.

Chapter 30 - In 2018, Buck and Eddie met at the 118 and after some initial apprehensions on Buck’s part, they became work partners and they agreed to have each other’s backs. It’s been more than 6 ½ years, a lot’s happened, they got married in December 2023 and they have the family they both chose. With Eddie leaving the 118 in 3 months and Buck getting closer to moving past his grief, what will him losing his work partner mean for him?

Chapter 31 - As Buck’s life hangs in the balance from what’s suspected to be another bradycardia event, Eddie’s by his bedside, their son is being cared for by relatives and their found family is in the waiting room. During this time, many questions will surface that could possibly lead to the truth but will everything be revealed before it’s too late?

Chapter 32 - On January 2, 2024, the figurative skies over the Diaz family became gray and filled with storm clouds. Buck’s recent trauma, Chris’ school project and Eddie’s paramedic studies combined with the attack on Buck’s life, all those things contributed to the grief they’ve been experiencing. However, as the middle of February approaches, will the dark clouds dissipate so blue skies can return?

Chapter 33 - Will be posted soon.

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[duchessdepolignaca03]

I’m hoping this is my muse coming back to life. Thank you everyone who has been tagging me in these games even when I had no spoons to respond!

I bring you a few sentences from my currently untitled fic inspired by this post about Henry having an evil twin, with a Never Let Me Go-inspired twist!

“Alex, listen…New Year’s…that kiss.”

Henry’s hesitant and rueful tone makes Alex’s stomach sink. He braces himself for the impact of rejection, already annoyed that he’s had a crisis of sexuality over someone who is ultimately going to reject him. What a waste.

But Henry delivers a different bomb altogether.

“That wasn’t me.”

“What do you mean that wasn’t you?” Alex sputters incredulously.

“It was my bio-identical.” Henry’s breath shakes.

“But bio-identicals are just…refrigerated meat suits. Non-sentient spare parts. Right? They’re not…running around kissing First Sons at New Year’s Eve parties.”

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[rosyhoneydew]

Several Sentences Sunday

Decided to participate in this for the first time!

This is from the first chapter of the fake dating AU that I'm finally fleshing out from this post :)

“Abby, nice to meet you.” Tommy’s smiling like this is just an average Saturday afternoon for him and Buck really owes him a beer.  “This is so crazy,” Sam begins, “you know I thought I’d never get the chance to see the guy who saved my life again, but here you are! I mean what are the odds?”  “Saved his life, huh?” Tommy asks, a twinkle in his eye.  “Oh, yeah." Buck laughs a little, nervous. "I mean, you know what the job’s like,” he fumbles.  “He rappelled down the side of a flipped train car to pull me out. If he hadn’t been there I would’ve been toast,” Sam says. He grabs Abby’s hand, who’s starting to look a little overwhelmed. Buck knows the feeling.  “That sounds like my guy,” Tommy turns to Buck with a smile, arm tightening around his waist to pull him slightly closer. 

Tagging anyone who sees this and wants to participate!

P.S. Interact with my next post if you'd like to be tagged when this goes live/I post BuckTommy fics and ficlets 🫶

[swiftiefirefighters]

several sentences sunday

so no one tagged me (this week) but this is the first time in a while i actually have something i'm actively working on. i posted something maybe last week or two weeks ago but that version of the story has actually been scrapped because i regathered my thoughts. anyway i wrote a couple thousand words today and i just wanted to post a little bit of it. i don't think i've been this invested in/stressed about writing something for a very long time. i've been plotting out this fic for months and i've been living and breathing it, so here's a little bit of it for you.

'tis the damn season au, buddie, aka the fic where buck and his parents moved to el paso and buck went to high school with eddie and shannon, and now he's coming back for a visit (set in 911-time during s3 when buck isn't allowed back to work - instead of suing everyone, buck goes home)

His phone starts ringing.  Of course Eddie hadn’t just texted back. 

Of course Eddie is calling him.

“Hey.” “Hey, Evan.  I wasn’t sure you’d ever want to speak again.”

“Please, call me Buck.  Everyone calls me Buck.”

“Right,” Eddie says.  “Right, you said that.”

“I’m in El Paso.” Buck fumbles with the hem of his t-shirt, nervously.  It’s so annoying that he hasn’t just let himself turn up to Eddie’s parents, asking where he can find Eddie.  Helena had always loved him.  She wouldn’t question his presence even a little bit.  She would probably give him a big hug and invite him in for coffee.  He’s just not sure he has that right or place in Eddie’s life anymore.

After all, he was the one who’d taken off.

“You’re - “ There’s a long pause on the other end of the line and then Buck hears the click of a door.  “You’re here?”

“Yeah, I had to get out of LA.  I was feeling a little suffocated and a lot lost.  I’m at my parents’ house.”

“Did you talk to Shannon?”

“Yeah.” Buck closes his eyes.  “You didn’t tell me you were divorced.” “You didn’t exactly give me the chance.” There’s nothing tense in Eddie’s voice, not like Buck would expect.  He sounds light, sarcastic, like the Eddie Buck remembers from all the way back in high school when everything between them was just so easy.

“No, I guess I didn’t.” “Hey, so, I don’t work tomorrow.  Do you want - we can just, you know.  Hang out, like old times or whatever.”

Buck wants to ask what kind of old times he means.  The ones where he, Eddie, and Shannon would waste the day sitting in the Whataburger parking lot listening to shitty music and sharing a cigarette or the kind in that short window of time where the two of them would go find somewhere to park and make out sloppy in Eddie’s truck.  Or maybe the time they tried to get the fuck away from this town together, before they knew Shannon was pregnant, when Buck really thought he and Eddie could be EvanAndEddie for real.  He doesn’t ask.

“Yeah, yeah, that sounds good.  It’ll be nice to catch up.”

[leandra-winchester]

Some Sentences Sunday

I was tagged by @cliophilyra. Thank you so much! And I actually do have a WIP.

“I think something’s wrong with Eddie,” Buck says one day as he joins Tommy at the kitchen table. 

He’s laid out some freshly crisped up croissants, jam, scrambled eggs, and a platter with cucumbers and tomatoes that they still had left over from their Greek salad the other night. It looks delicious, and, after his twenty-four-hour, Buck is definitely hungry. He does not yet dig in. 

“Good morning to you too,” Tommy replies with a subtle smirk on his lips. His brows, however, are slightly furrowed, wordlessly prompting Buck to elaborate. 

He sighs and makes a vague, waving hand gesture. 

“I don’t know. It’s just… he— Uhm, he seems off somehow.” 

“This isn’t about your mustache theory again, is it?”

“No,” Buck huffs out a chuckle, “Though I haven’t entirely given up on that either. The mustache is also weird.”

“I think it suits him,” Tommy says with a shrug. “Though it was a good choice to not also get a mullet with it like all those YouTube kids.” 

Buck snorts. “Those YouTube ‘kids’,” he’s accentuating the word with air quotes, “are mostly thirty-something-year-old men.”

Tommy just shrugs again as he swallows down some scrambled eggs. Then he looks at Buck, a soft, patiently indulgent expression on his features. “Why are you worried about Eddie?” 

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[like-icarus-burns]

☀️ Several Sentences Sunday ☀️

this sunday i’m again sharing from the apocalypse au! this bit is from bobby’s pov!

The sight that greeted them was devastating.

The man was pinned beneath a piece of rubble that had fallen from the roof, one leg under the rubble and the other at an awkward angle but free. The boy was off to the side, sitting on the ground near Buck, face pinched with worry.

Bobby and Chimney approached and started trying to heft the piece of rubble off of him.

“We got you,” Bobby muttered, voice strained, pushing with his entire body weight. Once it appeared to have been lifted enough, Buck dragged himself out from under it, still moaning in pain.

When Bobby saw that the man was out from under, he dropped his hold, and Chimney did the same.

“Th-thank you,” the man stuttered, breathing heavily.

“Let’s get you checked out quick,” Chimney said, putting down the small med bag he carries with them when they do their scouting duties.

“No, no, it’s fine, I’ll be fine,” Buck said, looking like he was about to stand. Luckily, before either Bobby or Chimney needed to step in, the boy stopped him.

“Buck,” he said, voice wavering, sounding dangerously close to crying.

The fight left Buck immediately, “Okay, okay,” he said quietly, letting Chimney start checking him over.

“Leg looks like it’s in tact, but I’m not sure about your foot,” Chimney said, hesitating at taking the man’s shoe off to get a closer look.

Buck looked devastated.

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i’m almost done with one chapter and it’s sitting at 4.5k, i have to finish buck’s pov and another little bit that’s between povs and then chapter one will be done :D attempting to finish chapter one tonight but we’ll see

tags: @sunflower-eddiediaz 🌻 @steadfastsaturnsrings ���

[jamieylnn]

I have never done this before, but I'm now doing fic writing so I think that means I'm allowed to do such a thing and am taking @caterpills's open tag to do it. It's also definitely Ten Several Sentences Sunday, because I can't be contained~ Anyway, in my note for just look at him, I hinted that I've had a Modern AU Dorym fic in my head for a while and this is an excerpt from one of the chapters I've been noodling on. Someday I'll get around to polishing things further, but for the meantime, please have this offering. This chapter was feelsy to write, but I like what I have so far.

He let the phone continue to the next saved message. "I'm watching you do yoga right now. I'm making coffee and you're outside in the backyard, not even wearing a shirt and it's—hang on. It's not even 50 degrees out, I swear. Oh, the weather app says it's 64, but still. I'm not complaining, though, because holy shit, you look—oh fuck, you saw me, okay love you bye—" "I know you're doing important work right now, but I miss you. Call me when you get back to your hotel room. I love you, Orym." "I just texted you, but I thought I'd try calling and before you say I told you so, please know that I know you were right and I know I should have taken my car in to get the tires replaced weeks ago so you don't need to remind me when I tell you that my tire went and I need you to come and get me, because I can stomach a lecture from you better than the one Dad will give me so please call me back as—oh that's you—"

Just an open tag, feel free to go for it. 💙💚

[absolutelybifurious]

several sentences sunday

tagged by @eddiebabygirldiaz thank youuuuu, last night was a fun writing night so extra thank you on the timing!!!

pacrim au because... what else would it be?

“Buck, you’re hurt,” Eddie says, but he needs this. That’s always when Eddie fights things hardest – when he needs them.

Buck finds the spot on Eddie’s neck that takes him apart, but he doesn’t suck, doesn’t bite. He keeps it paintbrush soft, dragging the touch back up his jaw.

“You made me dinner,” he whispers against the hinge of it.

“Mm,” is all Eddie can say, because Buck’s good at this. Good at bleeding the tension out of Eddie. He’s not sure he’s ever been this good at anything.

Buck presses his lips into Eddie’s hairline because Eddie’s let himself fall against Buck’s shoulder, half in Buck’s lap, half beside him. “I told you not to make me dinner – that was supposed to be my thing.”

Eddie raises a hand to smooth the bandage on Buck’s neck. “You can’t tell me what to do.” It’s the kind of childlike petulance that only ever comes from bone-deep exhaustion. Buck laughs and hooks a finger beneath Eddie’s chin, tips it up, and kisses him, slow and lingering. “You love it when I tell you what to do.”

A shudder runs through Eddie, and he bites his bottom lip until Buck tugs it loose. “And what do you want me to do now?”

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@inell @facewithoutheart

[laufire]

several sentences sunday

Another WIP's excerpt!

This is just a random idea that popped into my head, and I placed it within one of my ideas. The context for this one is a ~nebulous future canon that takes some inspiration from "A Lonely Place of Living" (Jason's wounds & Tim tracking him down for a year when he went missing) while disregarding others (everything about timbats lol. This AU ain't about that).

Tim left his camera case and his motorbike jacket by the entrance and almost immediately started rummaging through Jason’s cupboards. Silence was his only response, in lieu of Jason's usual kvetching. As he perused through the stash of his favorite snacks, Tim wondered if he should take it as a sign that Jason was too distracted, or too morose, to engage in easy banter.

That’s when Tim saw the food cans.

“You got a cat?!” He couldn’t keep the excitement out of his tone, as he turned around to look at Jason.

“No,” Tim received as sole response.

Jason sat in the couch; his short green sweatpants revealed the stump, the leg prosthetic removed in the comfort of his own home. The one in the eye, however, stayed in; Tim knew he only removed it in complete privacy.

His notebooks were spread over both the tabletop and his own lap, as he checked his outline and his various sections of coloured post-it notes. Distracted, then.

Tim cleared his throat and held one of the cans in his hand, and in his most deadpan tone, said “This isn’t yours.”

Jason finally raised his gaze in Tim’s direction. He clearly considered, at least for a fraction of a second, trying to make Tim believe he was eating the cat food himself. Tim, frankly, wished he could’ve believed it, the way he’d once swallowed plenty of other bullshit related to Jason. His cheeks weren’t as sunken as they’d been when Tim found him, but his appetite came and went. If cat food was what did the trick, so be it.

“There’s a street cat that comes to my window sometimes.”

“Your window on the thirteenth floor,” Tim said, sceptical.

Jason gestured lazily towards the window, with a languid, strangely elegant turn of the wrist, as his other hand wrinkled one of the blue post-its. “Where there’s a will…”

Tim snorted, amused at such image, and stopped himself from sneaking a look at Jason’s notes. Jason hoarded his unfinished drafts with a dragon’s zeal, on physical and thus unhackable copies. That he let them out of his hiding place in Tim’s presence felt like a very pointed test, and unlike the cupboards, Tim hadn’t figured out which answer was the right one just yet.

“What kind of cat it is?” he asked, looking for a distraction.

“An ugly one,” Jason replied.

“Oh, come on.”

“Seriously,” Jason grinned. “She’s the gnarliest beast I’ve ever seen.”

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[ankahikoibaat]

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Graydon cleared his throat. He looked sheepish and worried when Airk met his gaze. “I'm sorry,” he said, thumb stroking the back of Airk's hand. The taller man did not know if he was aware of his actions, but he certainly wasn't going to point it out. “I thought – I thought it would be easier to go along with that to keep the other kingdoms from trying to force a marriage alliance.” Airk's smile was shaky. He wondered if Graydon could feel the clamminess of his palm. “It's a good idea.” His gaze dropped back to their hands. “At least I know you.” His grip tightened again on Graydon. “You know me.” When I'm still struggling to know myself, he did not say but knew Graydon heard.

[canonicallyobserving911]

Several Sentences Sunday

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Where CANON and FANON collide!

FANON FanFic: Buddie Multi-Chapter - “I’m still in love with you but... I needed to learn how to love myself too!”

Chapter 33 will be posted soon!

This is an EPIC LOVE STORY!

Currently 32 chapters completed: 1.485M Words; Rated: Mature

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I'm excited to finish writing Chapter 33 because at the end of Chapter 32, Buck and Eddie got the call from Angelo, the real estate agent in San Gimignano, Italy regarding the house they bid on back in December and they were informed the builder accepted it. Later that evening, they told their found family at the 118 about it and they had a lot of questions including if they were going to immediately relocate to Italy.

Eddie explained they wouldn't do it right away but he included a caveat that if Buck or Chris say they're ready to go, they would pack up and leave, no questions asked. They still haven't told the Diazes yet and they haven't told Margaret and Phillip either. Will they tell them in the next chapter? Also, in Chapter 31, Buck and Bobby agreed to have a conversation at a later date regarding Buck's meeting with Captain Mehta and the job offer he got from Captain Clarke at the 115. Will they have that meeting in Chapter 33? 👀

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Here’s a snippet from Chapter 33 of a conversation Buck and Eddie are having on FaceTime.

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It’s 11:07PM and Buck’s lying in bed staring at the ceiling. As memories of the conversation that he had earlier today flow to the front of his mind like a tidal wave, he becomes frustrated all over again because the words he exchanged with his captain, mentor and father figure reached a level they hadn’t been at since 2019 right before he filed the lawsuit.  Even though he’s not planning to file another one, he is thinking about the appointment he scheduled for tomorrow and he wonders how it will go.

He’s deep in thought when his phone starts ringing and after he grabs it off the nightstand, he checks the display, sees it’s a FaceTime call from Eddie and he tries to adjust his facial expression.

After he inhales and slowly exhales, he slides his finger across the screen and greets, “Hey babe?”

“Hey, amore mio.  How are you and Chris doing?”

“Uh… we’re ok.  Chris is in bed and we finished all his Algebra homework after we made it home and guess what?”

Eddie’s smile widens because he loves it when his husband asks him that.  “What?”

“For dinner we cooked buttery Ritz cracker chicken with baby potatoes and broccoli.”

“Hmm, that sounds tasty.  Did you or Chris find the recipe?”

He shares a small smile that doesn’t reach his eyes.  “Um, we both did.  After we looked in the fridge, we saw the chicken breasts we ordered and the potatoes, so we entered the ingredients into Google Chrome and searched for a recipe.  It was the first one to pop up.”

His husband’s sad eyes and his sullen tone causes him to furrow his eyebrows because he can tell something’s wrong.  He looks directly into the camera and asks, “Amore mio, is everything, ok?”

He sighs, sits up in bed and leans his back against the headboard.  Once he positions the phone in front of his face again, he replies, “Babe, we can talk about it later because you’re at work and…”

“Buck, I’m going to stop you right there because you know nothing and no one is more important to me than you and Chris.”  He bites his bottom lip in anticipation of asking the question that’s on the tip of his tongue.  “Are you feeling, ok?  You’re not having any chest pains, are you?”

He shakes his head no but when he sees and hears Eddie gasp, he quickly explains, “I’m ok…” but he trails off and lowers his head.

Since Eddie’s working a 24-hour shift and he still has more than 6 hours left before it ends, he doesn't want to worry him. Also, it’s late and there’s a lot he wants to say but he’s not even sure where to begin.  Instead of trying to decide, he lifts his head, looks into the camera and asks, “Babe, when you get home in the morning, I know you’re going to be tired and you’ll want to get some sleep but uh… will you go to The Food Network with me after I finish my call with Edward?”

“Of course, I will and you know you don’t even have to ask.”

Buck nods his head in response and after a couple of seconds, he replies, “Thanks babe. I uh... called Lindsey Brown, the executive producer for the cooking show “All About Pasta” and she said she was glad I called because Emeril’s in L.A. until Saturday and she scheduled time for us to eat lunch with them so we can talk about their offer for me to be the new host of the show.”

Eddie nods but he’s worried about him and he figures something happened when he talked with Bobby earlier today.  He cautiously asks, “Does tomorrow’s appointment have anything to do with your meeting with Bobby?”

“It does.”

“Do you want to talk about it?  I’m in the loft by myself and I can put my AirPods in?”

He nods and replies, “I do…” but he trails off when he hears the alarm sound.  He looks into the camera and explains, “That’s ok, babe, we’ll talk about it after you get some sleep in the morning.”

“Buck, I can come home…”

“We’ll talk in the morning after you wake up.  I love you and be careful, ok?”

What is Eddie going to say next? 😉

Is he going to leave work? 🤷🏽‍♀️

What happened between Buck and Bobby? 🙃

Why did Buck call The Food Network about that job offer to host that TV show? 👀

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Fic Summary: Months after Buck and Eddie were hit by the same lightning strike; they’re still struggling with the aftermath of it.  But before they make their love confessions, they’ll spend time getting to know themselves as individuals first. Eddie learns to enjoy the simple things in life as he participates in activities on his own and with new friends while Buck learns the rest of the 31-year-old deep dark family secret about his conception and birth. Their journey to forever is still a work in progress but once they finally admit they’re in love with each other, everything that follows their love confessions will be cataclysmic.

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Chapter Summaries

Chapter 1 - Eddie makes a new friend while Buck receives devastating news regarding the sperm donation he made for Connor and Kameron.

Chapter 2 - Buck does a lot of research to learn more about the abnormalities found in his red blood cells and Eddie starts a new therapy journey that’s all about him and not the traumas he’s experienced.

Chapter 3 - After more than a month, Buck and Eddie finally spend time together outside of work but it doesn’t end well and they part with a lot of uncertainty regarding their places in each other’s lives.

Chapter 4 - Eddie has a few realizations about his life which causes him to consider moving back to El Paso, TX while Buck continues to be reminded of his past which causes him to take an impromptu road trip across America.

Chapter 5 - Both Buck and Eddie have difficult conversations with their parents and Buck finally learns the truth behind the reason why his mother despised him while Eddie finally tells his mother about the way she tries to control him.

Chapter 6 - More than two weeks after Buck pushed Eddie away after suggesting they needed a break; Eddie decides to try again. Eddie’s there for Buck when he’s at his worst just like Buck was there for him when he was at his worst and he won’t let Buck give up.

Chapter 7 - After Buck’s mental breakdown, Eddie has his back the same way Buck had his when he had his own breakdown more than a year ago.  They share several vulnerable and emotionally intimate moments with one another and they begin to realize their small, sweet and caring gestures matter just as much if not more than any grand gesture ever could because these are the foundations of a long-lasting love relationship.

Chapter 8 - Buck, Eddie and Chris all have their own therapists and during their sessions, they reflect on their pasts while they’re in the present so they can prepare for their future together as a family.

Chapter 9 - Buck and Eddie are there for each other when Buck has to testify as a witness during the trial.  But by the end of it, they’ll both realize their individual and shared traumas are going to keep resurfacing until they talk about them, deal with the fact that they’re in love with one another and face the fact that they can’t live without each other.

Chapter 10 - As Buck and Eddie finally begin to confront their past traumas, they realize how much they need each other to fill in the gaps of their memories.  Additionally, the universe screams at them for what appears to be the one hundredth time so Buck can realize he doesn’t have to ‘find it’ because he already ‘made it’ and Eddie’s reminded tomorrow isn’t promised and he doesn’t have to die alone if he doesn’t want to.

Chapter 11 - A “virga” or dry thunderstorm is in the forecast but once the rain starts, the thunderstorm happening outside won’t be able to match the storm brewing inside between Buck and Eddie.  It’s the universe’s final scream and when the tumultuous winds begin to blow, they’ll have one last chance to hold onto everything they’ve built over the last six years or they’ll lose it all forever.

Chapter 12 - Buck and Eddie have always shared a deep physical attraction and an emotional intimacy that’s unmatched but now that they’re in a relationship, they’re learning how to navigate the romantic intimacy they’ve been waiting for six years to explore. The love they have for each other is a once in a lifetime, soulmate, love of their lives type of love that transcends space and time.

Chapter 13 - While navigating the newness of their romantic relationship, Buck and Eddie take advantage of every moment they spend together. As their individual lives, people from their pasts, time constraints and the possibility of losing each other again make attempts to interrupt and interfere with their journey to forever, they love, care for, support and hold onto each other even tighter to withstand it all.

Chapter 14 - Buck and Eddie can see the lights at the end of the tunnels regarding the results of Buck’s Cancer Screening along with everything else they’re dealing with. But are the lights they see exits to the tunnels or are they headlights on different runaway trains that are speeding towards them in an effort to interrupt their forever?

Chapter 15 - Buck and Eddie have known they were exactly who the other one wanted in a partner since they met six years ago when they agreed to have each other’s backs. They’re in a romantic relationship, they’re both preparing to ask the other one to spend forever with them and by the end of the seventh week into their relationship, together they will plan their most important and greatest adventure for their future.

Chapter 16 - As Buck and Eddie begin to prepare for their marriage ceremony that will take place in Rome, Italy in December 2023, they start planning their first international adventure as a romantic couple. Even though Chris is still the only person they’ve told about their relationship, several people who know them have already witnessed the love they share and as the days continue, others will witness it too.

Chapter 17 - As Buck and Eddie get closer to departing Los Angeles for their international adventure, a moment in time will remind them; life is fragile, tomorrow isn’t promised and every second of everyday should be cherished because everything can change in an instant. The result of that realization will cause them to hold onto each other even more.

Chapter 18 - As Buck, Eddie and Chris prepare for family gatherings before and during the Thanksgiving holiday, the “Santa Ana Winds” start to blow and all sorts of expected and unexpected familial drama ensues.

Chapter 19 - As Buck and Eddie get closer to their wedding day, the universe begins to align everything so that some of their parent and children's relationships are strengthened while others come to an abrupt end.

Chapter 20 - With only 14 days remaining until Buck, Eddie and Chris depart Los Angeles, CA traveling to Rome, Italy, for their first family adventure, an early morning conversation about “tying up loose ends” helps Buck and Eddie realize there are still several things left unfinished on their ‘To Do’ lists. The question is will there be enough time to complete all of them?

Chapter 21 - Buck, Eddie and Chris are finalizing their ‘To Do’ Lists, double checking their itineraries and packing their suitcases in preparation for their trip to Europe so they can board their flight that departs Los Angeles, CA on Friday, December 15, 2023 at 3:25PM.

Chapter 22 - While Buck, Eddie and Chris spend the first 8 days of their European family adventure in Italy, their primary reason for going will be fulfilled as well as several others they hadn’t considered or anticipated.

Chapter 23 - As the Diaz Family continues their Italian family adventure, they’ll say, “Ciao” or hello and goodbye to a lot of things almost immediately after they become an official and legal family.

Chapter 24 - After Buck, Eddie and Chris arrive in London, England on December 24th; the Diazes immediately start preparing to spend their first family Christmas together. During their stay, each of them will hear a few choice words that will be the life raft to get them home to complete their searches to be seen and to be found.

Chapter 25 - After spending more than two weeks in Europe, Eddie, Buck and Chris are back in Los Angeles and they’re getting ready to attend Maddie and Chimney’s New Year’s Eve party. During the event, they have plans to make two surprise announcements but the question is, who’s really going to be surprised, the Diaz family or their found family at the 118?

Chapter 26 - Buck and Eddie are once again faced with their greatest fear of losing each other but this time it could be permanent and if it is, then they won’t be able to spend the rest of their lives together.

Chapter 27 - After Buck resumes therapy, he’ll continue to face the fact that he “DIED” in March 2023 and during those sessions, he’ll learn about the 7 stages of grief. As he continues his healing journey, Eddie will be right by his side just like he promised and the Diaz family will start to deal with their three minutes and seventeen seconds loss as a family.

Chapter 28 - Two years ago, Eddie was asked, “What are you afraid of?”; twice, once by Frank and once by Buck but he only answered one of them without deflecting. Since that time, he’s been to therapy and him and Buck got married but the question resurfaces when Frank asks Buck the same question and Buck asks it of Eddie for the second time. However, when Buck asks, his reasoning will be about something else entirely.

Chapter 29 - After Buck and Eddie have an emotionally intimate conversation regarding their dreams, they make several decisions that will affect their future. When everything falls into place, they’ll realize one of those decisions will result in them no longer being work partners.

Chapter 30 - In 2018, Buck and Eddie met at the 118 and after some initial apprehensions on Buck’s part, they became work partners and they agreed to have each other’s backs. It’s been more than 6 ½ years, a lot’s happened, they got married in December 2023 and they have the family they both chose. With Eddie leaving the 118 in 3 months and Buck getting closer to moving past his grief, what will him losing his work partner mean for him?

Chapter 31 - As Buck’s life hangs in the balance from what’s suspected to be another bradycardia event, Eddie’s by his bedside, their son is being cared for by relatives and their found family is in the waiting room. During this time, many questions will surface that could possibly lead to the truth but will everything be revealed before it’s too late?

Chapter 32 - On January 2, 2024, the figurative skies over the Diaz family became gray and filled with storm clouds. Buck’s recent trauma, Chris’ school project and Eddie’s paramedic studies combined with the attack on Buck’s life, all those things contributed to the grief they’ve been experiencing. However, as the middle of February approaches, will the dark clouds dissipate so blue skies can return?

Chapter 33 - Will be posted soon.

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Getting an early (late?) start!

This week I completed the Herculean feat of finishing Chapter 19 of Rule Britannia! Ive since been brain dead. So here are some sentences that are not spoilery and are instead, possibly a little misleading about what this chapter ended up being!

Henry’s loving smile was everything.

Henry helped him out of the bath once he was finished with his own shower, enveloping Alex in a large fluffy towel and his hair in a satin hair wrap. “To protect your curls, I saw it online,” Henry said.

Alex felt a little ridiculous, not used to being the one on the receiving end of such care. He felt the thrum of anxiety when he glanced down at his watch, conscious of the fact that he had less than an hour before the start of his full day of meetings.

Still, he was powerless to resist when Henry begged sweetly to dress him. “Let me luxuriate in every minute I have left with you. You’ve done it for me so many times.”

“Because I’m a pervert who likes the excuse to look at you and grope you,” Alex quipped.

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[thiswasinevitable-rwrb]

~ Several Sentences Sunday ~

Thanks for including me @tailsbeth-writes 🌹

The beginning of the next Salt Follows the Moon chapter ~

“Prom?” “Didn’t go to prom,” Alex answered flatly. Ellen puzzled, “We rented you a tux.” “I used it to photograph headshots.” Ellen paced in front of her children—Alex on the piano bench and June in one of the chairs—and gaped far away, years away. “What about the polaroids from the after party?” “I went to the after party,” Alex smirked. Ellen pointed at her eldest. “You. Prom?” “I went to prom, but I didn’t use the money for my hair or dress.” “What did you use it for?” Ellen asked. “What did you wear?” Alex grimaced.

Sassy brother for your Sunday haha open tag for anyone who wants to share <3

[swiftiefirefighters]

Several Sentences Sunday

Okay, Well, @bucksbignaturals tagged me, and I haven't written anything on this since last month but if anyone wants the opening bit of my Buddie tis the dam season au here you can have that!!!! This is literally the start of the opening season and it's hopefully intriguing enough that people wanna know where I'm going with it, haha.

Buck can’t quite open his eyes yet, but he feels like he got hit by a bus.

Or, rather, like a fucking fire truck fell on top of him.

There’s someone holding his hand.  She has delicate hands, and he thinks it must be Maddie.  He can’t get his eyes to open.  He knows they’ve probably given him a lot of pain killers, but there’s a dull throb in his leg that tells him they’re starting to wear off.

“Hey, careful. Don’t try too hard.”

He doesn’t even realize he’d been trying to speak until she starts talking. It’s not Maddie. It’s not any voice he’s heard in a very long time, and it startles him so much he manages to get his eyes open. 

“Hi, Evan.” She smiles, polite and sad. 

“Sh-Shannon?”

He hasn’t seen her since high school. The day after graduation to be exact. He never expected to see her again, especially not in LA. 

“It’s not the drugs. I’m really here.”

“Eddie?”

Buck isn’t sure what he wants the answer to be.  He’s not sure he wants the first time he sees Eddie Diaz in 9 years to be right after his leg had been crushed by a fire engine. But also. 

God, he wants to see Eddie again. 

“Eddie is still in El Paso.” She clears her throat.  “We, uh.  We’ve been divorced for a while.  It turns out, sometimes you really are better off as friends.”

“Right.” Buck looks up at the ceiling.  The last thing he wants to talk to Shannon about is her relationship with Eddie.

“Listen, Evan - “

“It’s Buck now.  Call me Buck.”

“Okay.” She’s quiet, gentle.  He knows what happened wasn’t really her fault, but he wishes he could blame her.  “Buck, what happened with me and Eddie, it was - “

“It’s okay, Shannon.  It was almost ten years ago.” Nearly 8 years, to be exact.  That’s not important.  “How did you even get in here?  No one on the team knows you.”

“I introduced myself to your sister.  I said I was a friend from high school and I saw what happened on the news and rushed over.  I haven’t seen you since graduation and you were on television getting crushed by a fire truck.”

“Yeah.” He blinks a couple of times.  “Yeah, I was there.”

“Sorry, of course.”

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