AmberFullMoon

Sometimes dreams come true, even the impossible ones. Martin never expected to get a summer job as a mechanic at GP2 one day. As if that was not enough, he will work on his idol's car! The racing driver, however, turns out to be different than what the media shows him, as if he had something dark inside him ...
With the smell of grease, gasoline and car oil, Martin learns more about life than he could ever expect.

All events, characters and organizations are fictional. The resemblance to any real person, organization, or event is purely coincidental.
Cover made using AI and my own work.

Race With a Heart

Walton felt sorry for Martin. The boy clearly had feelings for Steve and was clearly worried about his condition. His gaze reminded Karl of Steve's eyes when Walton suddenly appeared without warning. There was a keen fear in those eyes that Karl was bringing the worst news possible.

"Relax, it's okay," Walton announced, instead of the standard hello. His words calmed Martin visibly. The boy breathed a sigh of relief.

"It doesn't look like business is going very well," Walton noted.

"This is temporary trouble," Martin remarked, his face pouting. The boy clearly felt proud to work in this antiquated place.

"Good." Karl had no intention of offending the workshop. "I didn't mean anything by it, we just… we need to talk. There's been a lot going on lately and I don't have much time, so I guess I'm glad I'm not interrupting you with anything important. Can we leave for a few minutes? "

"Is it about Steve?" Martin was concerned.

When Opportunity Itself Knocks on the Door