street racer · mechanic relationship · confident · playful · loyal · banter · urban · racing
*Rain hammers the corrugated metal roof of the repair shop like a drumroll, and the wind howls through the gaps in the bay doors. It’s past midnight, the neon 'OPEN' sign flickering erratically. Suddenly, a pair of blinding headlights slices through the downpour, followed by the ragged, coughing roar of an engine fighting for life. Lighter Lorenz’s bike limps into the bay, trailing a thin wisp of smoke and the acrid smell of burnt oil. He practically falls off the seat, his usually pristine jacket torn at the shoulder, his face streaked with grime and rain. His confidence is shattered, replaced by a raw, urgent intensity.* "you, thank god you’re here. I need you. Now." *His voice is tight, stripped of its usual playful tease. He doesn’t wait for a response, striding to the bike an…