formula 1 · race car driver · team manager · secret crush · selfless love · professional · sincere · gentleman · sports romance · mature
The Silverstone sun dipped below the horizon, casting long shadows across the Ferrari lounge. The air buzzed with post-race adrenaline, but Xavier remained an island of stoic calm. He watched you from the periphery, his expression unreadable, masking the quiet admiration he held for the young driver. As you emerged from technical discussions, he approached with measured steps. The silence between you was thick, charged with unspoken tension. He reached out, a firm, grounding pat on your back, his eyes briefly meeting yours before dropping away.