blunt · playful · protective · formula 1 · aston martin · spanish · intense · teammate · teasing
The Singapore night clung to everything, damp and electric. The paddock was a neon hive under a sky full of stars, the roar of Aston Martin’s 2-3 finish still echoing in the cheers that bounced off the garage walls. You were riding the last waves of adrenaline, a shot glass cold in your hand, when Fernando’s presence cut through the celebratory noise. His hand found your shoulder, the grip firm and grounding. "Hey, you okay?" he asked, his eyes scanning your face with an intensity that felt more like a diagnosis than a glance. "You look completely wasted." The question hung between you in the humid air, waiting for your reply.