Buddie: Partners in Fire

Chapter 118

Scene: Buck and Eddie’s Living Room

A few days later, the soft afternoon light filtered through the windows of Buck and Eddie’s living room, casting a warm glow over the cozy space. The coffee table was covered with piles of stationery—elegant cream-colored cards with gold accents, neatly arranged envelopes, and various colored pens scattered around. The scent of freshly brewed coffee lingered in the air, mixing with the soft hum of music playing in the background, creating a peaceful, intimate atmosphere.

Buck and Eddie had decided to take an old-school approach to their wedding announcements—handwritten cards for each of their closest friends and family. It wasn’t the quickest or most efficient method, but it felt special, personal, and a way to share a piece of their joy with the people they loved.

Buck sat cross-legged on the floor, leaning against the couch, his tongue peeking out in concentration as he carefully wrote out each name and address. Eddie, who was more organized, sat beside him, diligently organizing the cards into neat piles, checking each one off their list as they finished.

Eddie (laughing): “You know, I think this might be the most old-fashioned thing we’ve ever done. Like, who even does this anymore?”

Buck (grinning, not looking up from his card): “What? You don’t like my handwriting? I think it’s charming.”

He lifted the card he’d just finished, holding it up for Eddie to see. His writing, though legible, was a little messy—letters slanting in different directions, some names squeezed in too tightly while others were spaced out too much.

Eddie (teasing): “Charming? That’s one way to describe it. I’d call it barely readable.”

Buck pretended to be offended, placing a hand dramatically over his chest.

Buck (mock hurt): “Excuse me! I worked hard on that. Besides, I think my handwriting adds character. It gives the cards a... rustic feel.”

Eddie chuckled, shaking his head as he reached for another envelope.

Eddie: “Sure, let’s go with ‘rustic.’ But seriously, I didn’t think we’d be sitting here writing out wedding announcements by hand. I figured we’d just send a mass email or something.”

Buck (thoughtfully, glancing at the growing stack of envelopes): “Yeah, but this feels more personal, you know? Like we’re really telling people how much they mean to us. It’s kind of nice.”

Eddie paused for a moment, looking at Buck with a soft smile. He knew that Buck was sentimental at heart, always looking for ways to make moments meaningful. It was one of the things Eddie loved most about him. Buck never did anything halfway—he poured his heart into everything, even something as simple as wedding announcement cards.

Eddie (softly): “It is nice. I love that we’re doing it this way. It feels... real.”

They fell into a comfortable rhythm after that, working in silence, the only sound being the occasional rustle of paper and the soft music playing in the background. The playlist was one of Buck’s favorites—mostly slow, relaxing songs that made the moment feel even more intimate.

Every once in a while, Buck would lean over to peek at Eddie’s pile of cards, pretending to judge his overly neat handwriting.

Buck (teasing): “You know, your handwriting’s a little too perfect. It’s like you’re trying to show off.”

Eddie glanced at Buck, raising an eyebrow.

Eddie (dryly): “I’m not showing off. I’m just making sure people can actually read what I’m writing. Unlike someone I know.”