what i want to happen between buck and eddie following season 7 of 9-1-1 (originally posted on ao3 but this is my own work)

When Christopher asks to do "25 Days 'Til Christmas" this year, Buck says yes before he even knows what that means. Soon, there's a calendar on the fridge, glitter in the grout, hot cocoa permanently on the stove, and Eddie Diaz quietly realizing that somehow, somewhere between paper snowflakes and late-night movie marathons, Evan Buckley became his favorite holiday tradition. Twenty-five days. One house. A kid with a plan. Two idiots in love. By Christmas morning, something has to give.

Eight months after a fight that tore them apart, Evan Buckley and Eddie Diaz haven't spoken. Buck changed firehouses, blocked Eddie's number, and tried to move on. But when Eddie is injured on duty and the hospital calls the one name still listed as his emergency contact, Buck's entire world comes crashing back. Now faced with the man he swore to forget, Buck has to decide if some bonds can ever really be broken - or if love has been waiting all along, just on the other end of the line.

Buck's biggest fear is being abandoned because he's always felt alone. His parents had him for spare parts so he's never felt like he belongs here. The problem is: Everyone around him leaves so he thinks it's his fault and that nobody would care if he was gone. Eddie Diaz is his best friend. He knows when something is wrong with Buck. There's a deeper connection with him and Buck than there is with the rest of the 118. With Bobby gone, everyone at the 118 is a mess. No one thinks anything of it when Buck doesn't show up for the shift next morning. Except for Eddie. Will he be able to save Buck in time? Or is it too late to save him from what they've all been ignoring? TW: Mentions of Suicide, ED, SH, Trauma, Mental disorders, etc...

"He just wasn't really my type." "Whoa-whoa-whoa, wait, what?" Eddie halted the conversation. "He wasn't your type? There's guys who are?" - takes place in S4 -

Buck nodded to Eddie to accept the coffee, and then realization hit. His smile dropped and he stared ahead. This is really happening. Eddie is leaving. He looked at all the houses on display in his hands. He was going to be left all alone. The sting he felt in his chest, felt even deeper than when Tommy dumped him. - takes place after S8A -

In the wake of fire and chaos, Buck and Eddie find something neither of them expected-each other. From long shifts at Station 118 to quiet breakfasts with Christopher, their bond deepens in the in-between moments. But love isn't always simple, especially when it's built in the ashes of trauma, loss, and second chances. This slow-burn romance traces the journey of two best friends navigating fatherhood, fire calls, and the blurred lines between brotherhood and something more. As they finally admit the truth buried under years of loyalty and longing, they begin to build a life filled with healing, laughter, and love-brick by brick, kiss by kiss. From shared glances at the firehouse to heartfelt vows under a canopy of wildflowers, this is a story of choosing love every single day-through fear, through fire, and forever.

They've always been close, too close. Between fires, sleepless nights, and quiet glances across crowded rooms, Buck and Eddie have built something unspoken. Something steady. Something they both pretend not to feel. But silence can only hold so much. And sometimes, the words we never say start to weigh more than the ones we do. What We Don't Say is a slow-burn emotional journey through fear, friendship, heartbreak, and the moments that change everything, quietly, completely, and forever. Because some love stories aren't loud. They're the ones that linger in what we don't say... Until we finally do. 🎭 Drama 😨 Angst ❤️‍🔥 Slow Burn ❤️ Buddie

A 9-1-1 fanfiction Firehouse 118 in Los Angeles is more than just a workplace for its firefighters-it's a tightly knit family. When Eddie Diaz joins the team seeking a fresh start after losing his wife Shannon and needing a better environment for his son Christopher, he finds solace in the camaraderie and support of his new colleagues. Among them is Buck, a lively firefighter who quickly befriends Eddie, drawn to his resilience and dedication. Together, they navigate the challenges of their demanding profession while forming bonds that go beyond saving lives-they're about finding strength in each other even when life doesn't go easy on them. I don't own any of the characters who appear in the tv show. Sometimes, I just add some minor characters who aren't part of 9-1-1. I'm sorry if there is any mistake, English is not my first language.

Buck and Eddie have always had such a special bond that everyone wishes they had in a person. Someone that is just their person inside and out. Everything changes in a blink of an eye, and Buck suddenly feels he has to fight every part of himself to get better, mentally and physically. And Eddie has been there helping Buck pick up the pieces after his accident. During the fight for his life, Buck also realized his true feelings for someone. But during his healing, he also gets a shocking surprise. One that just might give Buck the push he needed in his life to keep pushing forward. After helping Buck pick up the broken pieces of his suffering, what will happen between the two? Will their sparks ignite into something more? Or will those same broken pieces only break them apart. How will the Diaz boys react to Buck's upcoming surprise? How will Buck react? This is my first time ever writing a fanfic, and it is a Buddie (Buck x Eddie from 9-1-1) because it feels NEEDED! lol Tigger warning though, there is talk about abuse and mental health issues, there will be a warning on top of the chapter. Also, this Spoiler alert!! This is going to be a long story with long chapters, so there is your warning lol I like longer chapters. I do not own 911, or any of the characters, or pictures!