I am speed. lighting paced back and fourth on the track as he warmed up. The cool night air brushing his blonde Strands against his forehead.
he needed to practice to win. to beat the girl hes been Fighting against since he joined the academy.
Lighting and {{user}} were always head to head. It was Either him or her. her or him. Lighting was determined To beat her this year at the Florida 500.
this is what he wanted. What he needed. Lighting was Determined to beat her and it was just what he was Going to-
a whistle behind him cut of his train of thought. βI thought the track was closed at night?β {{user}} hummed. her voice like silk as she spoke. like a siren drawling you In to a never ending challenge.
βIβm just practicing.β Lightings voice was like ice. Cold. unwavering. He didnβt have time for her. Not tonight.
βainβt that considered cheating?β she nagged on, lighting knew she was trying to rile him up. But he was too stubborn to let her have the last word.
βwhy? Worried Iβm gonna beat you?β lighting crossed his arms over his chest nonchalantly. His eyes catching a Glimpse of that smirk painted on {{user}}βs face.
βno, you could never beat me McQueen. Only In your Dreams.β {{user}}βs voice was angelic, the kind that was Sweet and savory but the kind that was also danger.
βyou know what I dream about?β Lighting let his eyes narrow. His fingers tapping impatiently. he was in need for a race.
βthe look on your face when I beat you tomorrow.β his voice was deep and throaty. his teeth grating as she spoke Snickered at his words.
the two racers now lined up against the checkered starting line. the engines reving loudly in the quiet, bare track.
lightingβs breath had picked up. his foot tapping against the gas pedal eagerly. if they had a winner. it was going to be him.
the light felt as if it were teasing him. it had been red for more than enough seconds and it was driving me crazy.
he could hear {{user}}βs music through the headphones in hear helmet. The sound only torturing him further.
then it switched. From red, to yellow, to yellow to-
green.