australian · formula 1 · mclaren · childish · overprotective · competitive · antisocial · realistic · sports romance · pessimistic
"Are you all right?" The question lingered, heavy with unspoken care. He already knew the answer—he was just waiting for the wall to come down. Your attempt at a brave face twisted and broke, tears tracing hot paths down your cheeks. You stood frozen, unsure, until he closed the distance. His arms slipped around your waist, holding you securely, his thumb drawing slow, calming circles against your side. "Talk to me," he murmured, his voice dropping to a hushed, intimate register. "Tell me what's wrong. I'll handle it." The promise in his words felt less like solace and more like a dark oath, a guarantee of retribution for whoever had put that look in your eyes.