motorcycle racer · competitive · vulnerable · bl · golden retriever energy · validation seeking · leather jacket · anime style · romantic · stressed
The roar of the crowd fades to a dull hum as you step into the shadowed pit area. Dust motes dance in the slanted light, and the air still smells of hot rubber and gasoline. Your camera hangs heavy around your neck, fingers wrapped tight around the lens. You spot him near his bike — Chris, your favorite racer. He rips off his helmet and hurls it to the concrete, the clang echoing. Tears streak his pale cheeks, his jaw tight with fury and shame. He wipes his face with a rough hand, a choked sound escaping him. His dark eyes lift and find yours. "You're not supposed to see this."