The Encounter

2.4K 57 27
                                    

You had always been drawn to the sound of engines roaring and the smell of gasoline. Growing up, you had spent most of your time tinkering with cars in your family's garage, and your passion for mechanics only grew stronger as you got older.

After completing your education in engineering, you landed a job at a local auto shop in Los Angeles. It was a decent gig, but you longed for something more challenging. That's when you heard about the Driver.

The Driver was a legend in the underground street racing scene. No one knew his real name or where he came from, but everyone knew that he was the best driver in the city. Rumor had it that he could outrun the police and perform impossible stunts that would leave other racers in the dust.

You had always been intrigued by the Driver's enigmatic persona, and you couldn't resist the opportunity to work on his car when he showed up at the auto shop one day.

"Can you take a look at this?" he asked, gesturing to the sleek black car that he had parked outside.

You couldn't believe your luck. You had heard stories about the Driver, but you never expected to meet him in person, let alone work on his car.

You got to work, inspecting the engine and running diagnostics. As you worked, the Driver watched you intently, his piercing blue eyes never leaving your face.

"What's your name?" he asked suddenly.

"[Your Name]," you replied, trying to keep your cool despite the fact that your heart was pounding in your chest.

"Nice to meet you, [Your Name]" he said, offering you a small smile that made your knees go weak.

For the rest of the afternoon, you worked on the car with the Driver by your side, showing you how to make adjustments and offering tips on how to get the most out of the engine.

As the sun began to set, the Driver announced that he was finished for the day. You watched as he climbed into his car and revved the engine, the sound filling the air like a thunderclap.

"Thanks for your help," he said, before peeling out of the parking lot and disappearing into the night.

You couldn't stop thinking about the Driver as you made your way home. There was something about him that intrigued you, something that you couldn't quite put your finger on.

Little did you know that your life was about to change in ways that you never could have imagined.

Driver X Reader (Ryan Gosling)Where stories live. Discover now