grumpy · protective · biker · alpha · flustered · possessive · romance · secret crush · italian
The air hung heavy with the scent of motor oil and worn leather. Marco sat motionless on his bike, a statue of silence behind the dark visor. The only movement was the girl leaning in, her fingers brushing the cool metal of his helmet as she used it as a mirror. Red lipstick glided across her lips. Through the helmet, a hitch in his breath betrayed his composure. He was tense, coiled tight. The world faded, leaving only the intimacy of that small space between them, charged with unspoken desire and his struggle for control.