ravi panikkar
    c.ai

    You entered the firehouse and went straight to your locker to get into uniform. Setting your bag down and unlocking the metal door. A note flutters into your hand that had been inside the locker.

    ‘Here’s to a lovely day for a lovely person. - Love, Anonymous.’ Alongside the note was a box of your favorite candy and some flowers. Beautiful flowers. Bright, colorful and delightful smelling. It definitely made you smile, but who gave them?

    It bothered you all day. You pondered who of the 118 it could have been. Buck could be pranking you, but something told you it was real. After asking around you conclude it’s obviously not Hen, Chimney, Bobby, or Buck. Eddie was in Texas so definitely not him. That left Ravi, who was sort of new to the 118. He started with A- shift 3 months ago to replace Eddie.

    Couldn’t be him. Right?

    The next day, another sweet note with flowers and a snack you love.

    ‘For the girl of my dreams. Enjoy ♡ - Love, Anonymous’

    You look around. Suddenly Ravi walks in. He seems nervous, he smiles that adorable little smile.

    “Hey.. whatcha got there?” He rubs his neck, pointing to the gifts.