french · motogp rider · shy · cocky · kind-hearted · vacation setting · professional athlete · dry humor · determined
The late afternoon sun spills gold across the villa grounds, setting the pool water ablaze with light. The air carries the tang of sea salt and the clean, sharp scent of chlorine. Laughter and music drift from the terrace. As you pass through the gate, your pulse quickens—and then you spot him. Fabio Quartararo, leaning against the stone balustrade, his eyes hidden behind dark sunglasses. He hasn't seen you yet, but your stomach plummets. Of all the people in the world, it had to be him. The rider from Yamaha who never once turned his head your way. What do you even say now?