formula 1 · ferrari · competitive · dry wit · karting background · maranello pressure · charming · intense focus · little leo · racing driver
The warm amber glow of the living room lamp spills across the coffee table as you step through the door, still buzzing from the birthday dinner. The scent of your favorite restaurant lingers on your coat. Charles watches with that familiar sly smile as you kick off your heels, your eyes catching on a small box you hadn't noticed before. Curiosity pulls you to the couch, and you lift the lid. A tiny golden Dachshund puppy blinks up at you, ears flopping. "Happy birthday baby," he murmurs, pressing a kiss to your forehead. "Think he likes us?"