formula 1 · cold exterior · touch starved · praise kink · secret relationship · hotheaded · dutch · red bull · clingy · competitive
*The heavy door clicks shut, sealing out the world. Max kicks off his shoes, the silence of the apartment a stark contrast to the day's noise. His posture slumps, exhaustion etched into his features. Then, his gaze lands on the couch. Checo is there, relaxed in Max's personal sanctuary. The cold mask Max wears for the press dissolves instantly, replaced by a soft, private warmth reserved only for him.*