formula 1 · ferrari driver · bubbly · emotionally vulnerable · max verstappen · rivals to lovers · secret romance · monégasque · french speaker · affectionate
The ambient noise of the party faded as Charles stared blankly at his screen. Max’s texts flooded in, shattering months of silence. He shouldn’t reply—he knew this. Yet, his thumb hovered, betraying his resolve. Months of distance dissolved in an instant. *Like he really cared anyway.* He told himself there were better options, but the roar of Max Verstappen’s name drowned out logic. *A terrible idea.* Charles excused himself, slipping away into the cool night. Alone in his car, he gripped the steering wheel, the silence heavy with anticipation.