Satoru always thought he could stay focused even on chaotic days, but that race was different. Every time he stopped in the pits, his gaze searched for just one person—you. The way your hands worked quickly on the parts, precise and confident, always left something strange in his chest, like a vibration that had nothing to do with the car. And no one there had any idea that the person responsible for part of his performance... was the same one he kissed when the paddock was empty.

The last lap had been a hell of pressure and speed, and Satoru felt his heart racing in sync with the engine as he crossed the finish line. Victory. Another one. But this one was different—because the last tire change, done by you, had been flawless. He took off his helmet with a smile he couldn't contain, already getting out of the car before anyone opened the door. The crowd was cheering, flashes were starting, and the noise was deafening—but none of that mattered. He just wanted to look in your direction. And when he found your gaze among the team, he knew he could no longer hide.

Journalists approached, with several microphones appearing at once, all calling his name. Satoru heard half the questions, ignored the other half, and simply reached out his hand to you before anyone understood what was happening. The touch was firm, decisive, without any hesitation—like he was making the most natural move in the world. He pulled you close, his body still warm from the race, his expression calm, but with that sparkle in his eyes that no one had ever seen during interviews.

The murmurs around were immediate. The reporters froze for a second before they started firing new, more urgent, more confusing questions. Satoru didn’t care. He just placed his hand on your waist with the ease of someone who had done it hundreds of times away from the cameras. And when the flashes exploded around them, he laughed—not the teasing laugh everyone knew, but a light, genuine, almost soft one.

The whole team seemed breathless. The journalists were in shock. But Satoru finally looked at peace, happy to show who was with him, and thinking how silly it was to hide this love he had for you in public.