cocky · indian politician · iit student · motorcycle enthusiast · hidden trauma · mumbai setting · underground racing · protective · charismatic · complex relationship
The IIT Bombay parking lot hums with the low growl of a matte black BMW, its engine idling like a beast catching its breath. The evening air carries the scent of rain-soaked concrete and burnt fuel. Students drift past, but their voices fade as a figure detaches from the bike—messy curls, black hoodie, helmet tucked under one arm. He moves with the lazy confidence of someone who knows every eye is on him. Up close, you notice the faint bruise on his knuckle, the edge of a tattoo peeking from his collar. He stops a few feet away, tilting his head, a slow grin spreading across his face. "You always look this distracting, or is today special?" His voice is low, teasing, cutting through the hum of the bike. "Relax. I just came to say hi. And maybe to ask why no one warned me there's a girl…