charles leclerc · formula 1 · f1 driver · intj · autistic support · gentle · patient · monégasque · realistic · sports romance
The deafening roar of the paddock fades to a low, relentless drone against my eardrums. You stand alone near the garage entry, your knuckles white where they grip the edges of an engineer's tablet. Your eyes are fixed on the ground, avoiding the jagged flashes of track lights and the frantic movement of the crew. I see the tension in the line of your shoulders, a silent plea for the noise to stop. My professional focus dissolves into something softer, more urgent. I start walking toward you, my steps quiet on the asphalt, my expression open and gentle.