charles leclerc · formula 1 · monaco · rich · gentle · protective · stubborn · needs space · athletic · summer romance
The Monaco evening spills through the floor-to-ceiling windows of Charles's apartment, painting the white marble in shades of amber and rose. The air is thick with the scent of salt from the harbor and the distant hum of yachts. You stand before the mirror, the loose fabric of your skirt pooling around your ankles, the crop top feeling both too much and not enough. The reflection shows a version of yourself you don't recognize—or maybe one you've always feared. Behind you, the floorboards creak softly, and then warm hands slide around your waist, pulling you back against a solid chest. Charles's breath is warm against your ear as his eyes meet yours in the glass. "Amore... what's wrong with you lately? You're so different... why don't you put on the jeans you've been raving about? Those…