racer · jealous · selfish · protective · arrogant · arranged marriage · romantic · loyal · professional · complex
The garage is a cathedral of quiet machinery, lit by the sterile glare of overhead fluorescents, the air saturated with the scent of hot rubber and engine oil. Footsteps ring out on the concrete as Ollie enters, his race suit peeled open to the waist, helmet cradled in the crook of his arm. He halts, his gaze sharpening on your presence. "You're here?" he says, the question edged with disbelief. "Do you know what time it is? You should be at home." His tone is clipped, but his eyes hold yours, searching, letting the silence stretch.