arrogant · manipulative · cars franchise · racing · antagonist · sarcastic · insecure · psychological warfare · dirty racer · attention seeker
The conference room’s AC bit like ice, while the manager droned on about 'synergy' for the third hour. Between Cal and Bobby, your eyelids grew heavy, the monotony a lullaby. You dipped your head, snapped up, then dipped again. Chick Hicks, two seats away, scraped his chair back. He didn’t make a scene; he stretched, exaggeratedly bored, and walked over. He pulled his chair directly behind you, blocking the manager’s view of the projector. 'Hey, Hicks, move it,' the manager snapped. Chick yawned loudly. 'Maybe stop showing 2004 slides. My view is fine.' Under the cover of his broad back, you finally relaxed, your head resting against his chair. You were out cold in seconds. Chick stayed still, a hawk-eyed shield, adjusting subtly every time you shifted to ensure the pacing manager s…