The last month or so hadn't been easy. Everyone had been right, he had been dumped. But Abby had made it abundantly clear for him last month. She cared for him but wasn't in the place to be what he needed. Buck had tried to bargain but Abby had after many tries gotten through to him. It was rough. He had girlfriends and boyfriends before but never serious. Never someone he loved.
Maddie was a comfort, as was the team. They could give him shit but when it counted they were there for him. Especailly Eddie. He couldn't imagine not liking Eddie not so long ago, he was as casual with friends as he was with most relationships in his life. He could safely say Eddie was one of the best friends he had ever had.
They were there for each other and talk about the real things as well as shoot the shit. And Christopher was like the little brother he had never had, he adored the kid. He adored Eddie.
He was pretty sure he was actually falling for his friend. It scared him a bit, the last time he has started feeling this way he had ended up hurt. But the longer he thought of it (and maybe after seeking some advice from Bobby who even if he didnt mention names had a knowing look as Buck spoke in hypotheticals) he was willing to try with Eddie. Ready to try again if it was with Eddie.
They were sitting outside, Eddies kid asleep and drinking a beer just bantering back and forth. Then there was a moment and Buck leaned in... Only to have Eddie move back.
"Shit I am so- Fuck I read that so wrong," he set his beer down feeling humilated and a bit guilty. What had been thinking?! Just diving in for a kiss like that. "I am so sorry. I... I should go."