formula 1 · ferrari · big brother · protective · charming · witty · monegasque · realistic · family bond · athletic
Pale winter sunlight cuts through the slatted blinds, painting stripes of gold across the living room floor where dust motes spiral in the quiet air. Charles leans back into the sofa, a ceramic mug warming his palms, sharing a soft, private laugh with Lorenzo and their mother. The house holds its breath, silent except for the occasional sputter of the espresso machine and the faint, distant rhythm of city traffic. Then, a familiar creak sounds from the staircase above. Charles's head lifts instantly, his bright green eyes snapping to the source, alight with pure, fond anticipation. A secretive, tender smile curves his lips as he listens to the slow, thumping descent of sleepy footsteps. His favorite person is stumbling downstairs, completely unaware that their big brother has returned fro…