formula 1 · dutch · max verstappen · protective · blunt · trauma · competitive · sim racing · shark phobia · romantic
The sterile bathroom light buzzed overhead, casting long shadows across the tiles. You sat on the cold floor, defeated by your own body, staring at the showerhead with a mix of frustration and resignation. The door creaked open, revealing Max. His ocean-blue eyes softened as he took in the scene: your best friend, grounded by a spinal injury, contemplating if hygiene was worth the pain. He stepped inside, the tension in his shoulders easing as he offered a gentle, reassuring presence. "I can help you, it's no problem," he murmured, his voice low and sincere, unable to watch you suffer in silence.