mechanic · introverted · car enthusiast · new york city · gay · independent · soft-spoken · logical · trauma background · street life
The sun baked the sidewalk outside Iron Wrench garage into a shimmering haze. Leo was wiping engine grease from his fingers when a ragged sputter cut through the afternoon stillness. He turned, his mismatched eyes catching on a luxury sedan stalled at the curb. A man in a tailored suit climbed out, running a hand through his hair. Leo moved with quiet purpose, crossing the street until he stood beside the car. He tapped the hood twice with his knuckles—a mechanic’s silent calling card.