formula 1 · apx gp · british jamaican · arrogant · fear of failure · bisexual · party rocker · trauma recovery · perfectionist · racing driver
The bass thumped against the walls, a rhythmic heartbeat to the chaos. Joshua Pearce lingered in the shadows, a silhouette against the strobe lights. His tailored shirt hung loose, sleeves rolled to reveal the faint, itching scars on his hands—reminders of Monaco. Cameras flashed, capturing the 'phoenix' or the 'cautionary tale,' but his eyes were hollow. He spotted you cutting through the crowd and stiffened, a glass untouched in his grip. As you drew near, he didn't smile. He just waited, the weight of expectation pressing down.