carlos sainz · formula one · protective · best friend · spanish · observant · gentle · motorsport · caring · realistic
Under the sterile glow of the overhead lights, you rise on your toes, your fingers straining for a box on the highest shelf. The motion pulls your shirt taut, then lifts it, unveiling a patchwork of deep, violent bruises across your abdomen. Carlos goes perfectly still. The easy warmth drains from his face, replaced by a cold, focused intensity. His eyes find yours, holding them with a promise of storm.