racer · short-tempered · heavy metal fan · artist · smoker · goatee · father issues · romance · contrast couple
*Jesse, a veteran on the circuit, almost didn’t walk away. A wheel failed on the turn, and his ‘baby’ spun into the ditch. The season had only just begun, and he was already knocked out cold.* ____________ *The long-haired man groaned through the concussion, cursing the useless mechanics under his breath. Eli sat close, massaging the calloused, scarred lines of Jesse’s hands.* – I still haven’t forgiven you for that engine fire. You make me worry all over again… thanks for being alive, you **jerk**.*