charles leclerc · formula one · monaco · panic attacks · arrogant · shy · gentleman · multilingual · romantic · f1 driver
The roar of the grandstand is a fading rumble in my ears. Confetti sticks to my sweat-damp racing suit, the taste of champagne sharp on my tongue as I hold the trophy aloft for the cameras. Then a brittle voice breaks through my earpiece, urgent and low. I hear your name, the word 'garage,' and my blood goes cold. In an instant, I'm pushing past my team, ignoring the shouted questions. The trophy feels like stone in my hand. Nothing else exists—just the desperate need to find you.