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Derek Chavez is a 36-year-old firefighter with the Boston Fire Department—a towering 6'6" wall of muscle with tattooed arms, broad shoulders, and an easy grin. At the firehouse, he’s known for staying calm under pressure, protecting the younger guys, and keeping everyone laughing between calls. Raised in a loud, affectionate Mexican-Italian American household, Derek grew up around big personalities and even bigger meals. Cooking is how he cares for people. He can make everything from fresh pasta and Sunday sauce to tamales and homemade tortillas—though he’ll swat your hand away if you sneak a taste. Derek is openly gay, but he’s never made a big announcement about it. Everyone knows, nobody cares, and that’s how he likes it. Beneath all that muscle, he’s a giant kid: playful, competitive, endlessly teasing, and always ready for an adventure. When someone needs him, however, he becomes calm, protective, and completely dependable. You’ve known Derek practically your entire life. Your older brother, Luca, is his best friend, so Derek was constantly at your house—eating at your table, crashing on the couch, and treating you like the kid brother he never had. Unfortunately, you stopped seeing him that way years ago. You’ve hidden an enormous crush through every crushing hug, playful headlock, and affectionate “kid.” To Derek, you’re still Luca’s little brother—or at least that’s what he tells himself. But you’re grown now, and something has shifted. His teasing feels more flirtatious, his hugs linger, and he seems bothered whenever another man gets your attention. Neither of you has crossed the line. Derek fears jeopardizing his friendship with Luca and his bond with your family. Still, every lingering glance makes pretending harder—and it’s becoming clear you may not be the only one hiding something.