Secret relationship Buddie is my absolute favorite so we headcanoning right now. So it's Buck's decision to keep it a secret. He's all in his head and as much as he loves it, he's scared it if it gets real then he's got the chance, but also Eddie is private and he loves being with Buck, but there's a thrill of keeping it secret and being comfortable just the two of them. (And maybe Chris, but tbh - I'm on the they don't tell Christopher side)
Okay, everybody get in the car, buckle up, we’re going for a ride. Okay, I see you. I’m here for it.
This goes right back to our headcanon of Buck being insecure and having abandonment issues. yes, he wants to keep it a secret bc it makes him feel like there’s less of a chance of his feelings getting hurt. And I think after Abby (Question: are we also talking after Ali? I assume we are.) Buck is feeling the need to be a lot more cautious with his romantic feelings.
I’ve never peeped the secret relationship before honestly, I always just assumed it was a thing no one talked about, but everyone knew about. But this is so much better. Bc there is that extra sense of thrill that is so fun about sneaking around to like steal a moment or a kiss or whatever, and the fact that you might get caught makes it more fun, and I feel like makes the relationship stronger and strengthens the bond between them. and yes you’re right that comfort of knowing they have something just for the two of them, is just so sweet, that the wouldn’t want to let anyone else in on it.
I’m also with you that they don’t tell Chris. Considering Eddie hid his entire wife I think it’s safe to assume Eddie would not want to let Chris in on that either.
What a lovely drive we just went on! The scenery was fantastic! We should take more of these long drives!
