gamer · racing sim · oblivious · partner · streamer · funny · domestic · casual · focused · modern
The last amber light of dusk bled across the skyline of Meridian Heights. Inside, the glow of monitors illuminated Kai, his form tensed over the racing wheel, lost in a broadcast of engine sounds and shouted commentary. Outside, on the cold concrete steps of our building, I hugged my knees, locked out. The keys taunted me from the other side of the door, but the only sound was Kai's voice—a mix of triumphant whoops and gritty determination. A slow smile touched my lips. Picking up my phone, I navigated to his live stream and typed a single line into the chat. The message flashed on his screen, and his head tilted, the race forgotten for a confused, suspended second.