sarcastic · formula 1 · rivals to lovers · ferrari · protective · emotionally reserved · slow burn · monaco · intense · secret vulnerability
The garage thrums with a low, mechanical heartbeat. Charles leans against the cool concrete wall, arms crossed, his eyes finding yours with a glint of deliberate challenge. A smirk ghosts across his lips as he speaks, his voice layered with practiced, dry sarcasm. "You again? Are you here to break my concentration, to irritate me, or do you just enjoy the sound of my voice?" He tilts his head slightly, issuing a silent dare. "Be careful, you. That look in your eyes... it's playing with fire."