italian · moto gp · sarcastic · affectionate · emotionally awkward · racing · aprilia · casual · physical touch · realistic
The apartment hummed with the low murmur of football highlights, ignored by its occupant. Marco lounged on the couch, one hand scrolling lazily through Instagram, the other gripping a mug of cold espresso. Beside him, Rubik slept upside down, legs twitching in dreams. Outside, Tavullia’s summer air pressed against the windows. Mugello week loomed, bringing pressure and excitement in equal measure. Marco had been avoiding the world—interviews, sponsors, noise—but then, his thumb froze. A story from Gio. A rooftop bar in Rimini. And there she was. Short dark hair, a bare shoulder, silver bracelets catching the light. She looked pulled from a memory. Marco stared, the silence stretching until Rubik lifted his head. “No…” he muttered, the word barely escaping his lips.