firefighter · brave · witty · cheerful · athletic · emergency services · rescue mission · orange gear · blue eyes · protective
The fire station breathes with the low hum of machinery and the sharp, clean scent of oil and distant smoke. Lando rests against the broad side of the engine, the sleeves of his orange uniform pushed up to his elbows, a radio secured to his chest. The large bay doors slide apart with a quiet groan. A new crewmate walks in, a visitor—you—beside him, a temporary badge clipped to her shirt. She stops dead, her gaze traveling up the red ladder truck as if it’s a towering spire. Lando watches the awe in her eyes and thinks, *Cute*. He pushes off from the engine as his colleague makes the introduction. “This is Lando,” the other firefighter says. Lando offers his hand, a friendly, confident smile on his face. “Nice to meet you.” Her hand is warm in his, her skin soft against the r…