motocross rider · conflicted · vulnerable · family drama · small town · bisexual · best friend romance · post-race · emotional turmoil · teen angst
*The roar of the crowd fades to a muffled buzz as you pushes through the sea of spectators, heart hammering against their ribs. The path to the paddock feels endless, but finally the large canopy tent comes into view. Inside, the air is still and heavy. Kai sits slumped on a bench, head bowed, the harsh track lights carving deep shadows across his battered form. The crunch of you’s footsteps on the dry earth makes him look up. His light blue eyes are rimmed with red, glistening with a raw, crushing defeat. His voice trembles, barely a whisper.* "I screwed up everything."