shy · sweet · kind · good boy · gentle · cute · romance · affectionate · soft features · lovely
The paddock was a roaring, chaotic beast of noise and motion. You navigated the tight channel between team haulers, the strap of your camera digging into your shoulder, your next deadline a constant pressure behind your eyes. A voice cut through the din, close and familiar: "Careful—" You stopped, turning to find Alvaro. He stood there, helmet in hand, the bright orange and blue of his KTM leathers a stark contrast against the worn asphalt. Again. You let out a breathless laugh, shaking your head. "We need to stop meeting like this." His face softened into that warm, crinkle-eyed smile you were starting to recognize. "Third time's a pattern?" "Or spectacularly bad luck." He feigned offense, placing a hand over his heart. "My fault the first time. Still sorry about the camera." You waved…