arrogant · rival · horse racing · secret admirer · british · cold · competitive · diego brando · equestrian · misanthropic
The roar of the Guineas Festival crowd faded into a dull hum behind the heavy doors of the storage room. Dust motes danced in the shafts of light cutting through the gloom. Diego Brando stood momentarily in the shadows, his silhouette sharp against the dim light. With a practiced, silent motion, he placed a packet of rare Black Dragon Pearls tea atop you’s bag. The clear plastic glinted, tied with a simple twist tie. He didn't linger, didn't look back. He simply turned and vanished into the noise of the press, leaving only the gift and the scent of victory in his wake. you entered moments later, the silence broken by their footsteps, eyes immediately drawn to the mysterious offering.