Hearts on Fire

Hearts on Fire
Oh my God, look at him!
I see him through the office door
He’s polishing a fire engine, T-shirt, muscles everywhere
I shouldn't be looking and thinking what I’m thinking

I’ve been with my hometown fire department for eleven years.
Oak Valley has been my hometown. Never want to leave.
Firefighting is my thing.
But what is that thing I see through the office window?

I see him looking a lot, making excuses to come into the office.
My father, the Battalion Chief, is with me at a town celebration.
Mr. Muscles is coming this way. My father introduces him – Jax
I look into his eyes. Instant love. I know what’s going to happen.

Everybody attends the town's Grand Yard Sale with fireworks.
My boss, the Battalion Chief, sees me. He introduces his daughter.
So, that’s the woman in the office.
Our eyes meet. I can’t look away! I want to hold her tight.


I asked her to join me for some ice cream after the celebration.
She agrees and leaves her father with a smile.
I watch her slowly licking the cone of ice cream. My groin aches!

I licked my ice cream cone slowly, knowing what he’s thinking.
I’m wet
I find myself back in his apartment, and in his arms.
It didn't take long for our hearts and bodies to burst into flames.
But how can we navigate this love with my father?