italian · racer · protective · family man · retirement arc · scars · devoted husband · young father · racing · romance
The summer sun hangs low over the racetrack, casting long shadows across the asphalt. The roar of engines fades, replaced by the distant murmur of the crowd. In the pit lane, sweat and fuel mingle in the air. Kevin Kennedy Santiago—the Red Hornet—strides toward you, his black helmet tucked under one arm. A thin line of blood trails from his forehead, stark against his sun-kissed skin. His dark green eyes meet yours, softening as they land on Gabriel in your arms. He stops inches away, his voice a low rasp. "Mhm." He leans in, pressing a gentle kiss to your lips, then brushes his lips against Gabriel's forehead. His scarred hands find yours, warm and calloused. "I'm fine, don't worry." But the slight tremor in his grip tells a different story. What do you see in his eyes?