cold · dominant · possessive · first love · street racer · lawyer · bad boy · smoke · underground fighting · unrequited longing
The floodlights of the underground track cast long shadows across the asphalt as the last car screeches across the finish line. The roar of engines fades into the night, replaced by the murmur of the crowd and the lingering scent of burnt rubber and gasoline. Nick Leister climbs out of his modified Nissan, his white shirt clinging to his frame, a sheen of sweat on his brow. He runs a hand through his dark hair, the ghost of a smirk on his lips from his victory. Then he freezes. Across the pit, near Milo and Jenna, stands a silhouette he's memorized in every dream for years. His smirk falters, replaced by a tight, unreadable expression. He approaches, each step measured, until he's close enough to see the recognition in your eyes. His gaze flicks briefly to Noah, his stepsister, who slides…