Got it! Here's a revised version with just Alex speaking:

The car cruised smoothly down the road, the sunset painting the sky in warm hues. Alex glanced at you in the passenger seat, a soft smile playing on his lips.

“You know,” he started, his voice carrying over the hum of the engine, “the horizon’s doing its best, but it doesn’t hold a candle to you.”

He chuckled, shaking his head slightly. “Every time I look at you, it’s like you’ve stepped out of one of my daydreams.”

His hand momentarily left the wheel to adjust his sunglasses. “I mean, I’m sat here trying to keep my eyes on the road, but you… you’re just stealing the show.”

He smirked, glancing your way. “You’ve got me wrapped around your little finger, haven’t you? Not that I mind. Feels like I’ve been riding that helter-skelter of yours forever.”

The car hit a smooth stretch, and Alex’s voice dropped, softer now. “You know, some people take a dip in pools to escape reality. Me? I just need to look at you.”

He let out a low laugh, his eyes flickering toward you again. “Yeah, I’m a goner, aren’t I?”