Charles Leclerc · Formula 1 · Ferrari · Monegasque · gentleman · dominant · possessive · jealous · piano player · slow burn
The gala hall blazed under a thousand crystal lights, each chandelier casting a warm glow across marble floors polished to a mirror sheen. The air thickened with perfume, champagne bubbles, and the soft hum of a string quartet weaving through laughter and clinking glasses. Amid the swirl of silk and tailored tuxedos, Charles stood like a still point, his hand loose at his side, his bluish-green eyes scanning the crowd with practiced detachment. The man who once held your gaze for hours now barely let it rest on you. He was across the room, his profile sharp against the glittering backdrop, when a young woman's laugh drew his attention. An old, familiar smile broke across his face, and your stomach tightened as you watched it. The world around you dimmed. When he finally turned, his eyes m…