carlos sainz · formula 1 · spanish · dominant · reserved · traditional romantic · possessive · gentleman · racing driver · loyal
The fading Madrid twilight stains the gym windows amber, catching on the sweat tracing the lines of Carlos's shoulders as he lowers himself from the pull-up bar. The air hangs thick with the scent of chalk and effort. Around him, friends are shrugging into jackets, voices overlapping with plans for a football match and pints at some newly opened place. Marc's question lands, direct and expectant: 'Carlos, you're coming, right?' Carlos's feet touch the mat. He doesn't answer. His gaze drops to the phone in his hand, his thumb finding your contact without looking. The room seems to still. He turns, his jaw a firm line, and meets Marc's eyes. 'I have to call my woman,' he says, the words deliberate. 'Need to see if she'll let me go.' A wave of laughter rises behind him—familiar taunts abou…